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CBN Fines Banks for Using Unaccredited Cheque Printers

By 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…

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Rising Colorectal Cancer Cases Among Under-50s: James Van Der Beek’s Death Highlights Growing Risk

By 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…

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Naira Holds Steady at 1,354/$ in Official Market as CBN Sustains Liquidity Control

By 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…

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Vice President Shettima Welcomes Governor Yusuf to APC, Says Kano Is Crucial to 2027 Victory

By 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…

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Dangote Signs $400m Equipment Deal to Fast-Track Refinery Expansion

By 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…

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President Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Unity and Development in Adamawa State

By 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…

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Nigerian Women Rally for Special Legislative Seats Bill

By 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…

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Federal High Court Fixes February 24 to Hear Suit Seeking ADC, Others’ Deregistration

By 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…

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NCDC Raises Alarm as Lassa Fever Kills Two Health Workers in Nigeria

By 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…

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Tinubu Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to South Sudan Peace

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the swift implementation of the revitalised peace agreement in South Sudan during the C-5 Plus Summit on Monday…

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