By Elizabeth Ugbo PUBG Mobile’s competitive scene in Nigeria just received a major boost with the launch of the Road to 2026 PMGO AFRICA. Nigerian teams can now compete online and nationally to earn recognition, prize money, and professional validation. The tournament provides a clear pathway from local dominance to continental competition. Registration opens now, […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has fined commercial banks N10 million and ordered the withdrawal of cheques for using unaccredited cheque printers or personalisers, in a move aimed at enforcing compliance with the Nigeria Cheque Standard (NCS) and Nigeria Cheque Printers’ Accreditation Scheme (NICPAS). The sanctions apply across Nigeria immediately and […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The death of US actor James Van Der Beek has again raised alarm over rising colorectal cancer cases among people under 50. The 48-year-old “Dawson’s Creek” star died last week in the United States after battling bowel cancer. His passing highlights a troubling trend reported by researchers in the US and Europe. […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigerian Naira traded steadily against the United States Dollar on Tuesday morning, February 17, 2026, in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), as traders and investors responded to early-week demand. The currency hovered within the 1,350 range due to sustained liquidity management by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Market participants […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday received Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf into the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, declaring that the state must not remain on the political sidelines as President Bola Tinubu eyes consolidation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kano’s Strategic Importance to […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Dangote Group has signed a $400 million construction equipment agreement with XCMG Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. in Nigeria to accelerate the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day, a move that will position the facility as the largest refinery in […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Yola, Adamawa – Monday, February 16, 2026: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited Adamawa State to strengthen national unity, support inclusive governance, and promote sustainable development. During the visit, he met with state leaders, inaugurated projects, and assured continued federal support to improve infrastructure, security, and economic growth. Tinubu Commends Adamawa Residents for […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Nigerian women, led by the Women Political Participation (WPP) coalition, held a solidarity rally on Monday at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. They urged lawmakers to fast-track the Special Legislative Seats for Women constitutional amendment bill to increase female political representation before the 2027 elections. Advocates Demand Swift Action Civil society […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed February 24, 2026, to hear a suit filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission to deregister the African Democratic Congress and other political parties over alleged constitutional breaches ahead of the […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday warned that Lassa fever is spreading among healthcare workers across Nigeria, confirming 15 cases and two deaths as of Epidemiological Week 7, while investigations continue into infection control gaps driving the outbreak. Rising Lassa Fever Cases Among Health Workers The NCDC reported 15 […]
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