FG to Prosecute Banks, Companies Linked to Terrorism Financing

FCT Decides: Over 1.5 million PVCs Collected; Minister Declares Friday Holiday for Council Elections 0
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- February 20, 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that over 1.5 million Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have been collected in preparation for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections scheduled for Saturday, February 21. In anticipation of the elections, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared Friday a public holiday
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FG, Russia Collaborate on Technology, STEM, and Job Creation 0
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- February 19, 2026
In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s position in the global technology landscape, the Federal Government has initiated high-level discussions with the Russian government to explore collaboration in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies to enhance global development. The Minister of Science, Innovation, and Technology, Kingsley Udeh, disclosed this on his X handle (formerly known as
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Tension in Reps as Opposition Walks Out Over Election Collation Ruling 0
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- February 17, 2026
Several opposition party members walked out of the House of Representatives in protest against attempts to reverse the Electoral Act Amendment Bill’s passage. The lawmakers left the chamber after proposing mandatory electronic transmission of election results, with manual collation only as a backup for technological failures. The tension began on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, when
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CSOs Urge Approval of Reserved Seats Bill to Increase Women’s Representation 0
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- February 16, 2026
A coalition of civil society organisations conducted a rally at the National Assembly, calling upon legislators to expedite consideration of the Reserved Seats Bill. This proposed constitutional amendment seeks to enhance women’s representation within Nigeria’s legislative bodies. The rally, themed Special Seats Solidarity Rally, was convened by the Women Political Participation (WPP) coalition and brought
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