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Nigeria To Begin Ward-Level Identity Number Enrollment February 16

NewsDeskNgFeb 11, 2026February 11, 20260

NIMC moves NIN registration to grassroots following presidential directive for expanded national identity coverage. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that it will commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for the National Identification Number (NIN) on Monday, February 16, 2026. The commission said the initiative follows a presidential directive mandating...

Tottenham Sack Thomas Frank After Eight Months Amid Relegation Fears

NewsDeskNgFeb 11, 2026February 11, 20260

Tottenham sack Thomas Frank after eight months in charge with club 16th and sliding toward relegation zone. Thomas Frank has been sacked as Tottenham Hotspur head coach after just 8 months in charge, with the club 16th in the Premier League and hovering 5 points above the relegation zone. Spurs...

Nigeria Unveils Major Radar Upgrade, Counter-Drone Shield To Protect Airspace

NewsDeskNgFeb 11, 2026February 11, 20260

Nigeria’s federal government announces sweeping radar overhaul and counter-drone shield to secure its airspace nationwide. The Federal Government has announced a sweeping plan to overhaul aviation and airspace security, unveiling major radar upgrades and the deployment of advanced counter-drone systems across the country. In a statement posted on X on...

Electoral Act: NCSCN Backs Senate, Warns Against Unrest

NewsDeskNgFeb 11, 2026February 11, 20260

The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) is calling for stakeholders to build on the Senate’s recent progress on the Electoral Act amendment, rather than escalating protests. “There’s a need to consolidate the gains made,” said Blessing Akinlosotu, NCSCN’s Executive Director, in Abuja on Wednesday. Akinlosotu cautioned protesters against...

APC Congresses: Don’t cede all structures to Govs, Nabena warns against implosion

NewsDeskNgFeb 11, 2026February 11, 20260

… Says 2027 elections is about masses vs people in power Ahead of the nationwide congresses of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon, Yekini Nabena, has cautioned Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda led National Working Committee (NWC) against ceding all the structures...

Digital Literacy: No Child Will Be Left Behind–Uba Sani

NewsDeskNgFeb 11, 2026February 11, 20260

Governor Uba Sani has reiterated his commitment to supporting initiatives that expand digital literacy, promote innovation, and provide equal learning opportunities for every child. The Governor, speaking at the “Class Is Open Everywhere” DigiTruck Digital Skills Training Programme on Tuesday, emphasized that no child will be discriminated against, whether in...

SEC Urges Civil Servants To Leverage Capital Market For Wealth Creation

NewsDeskNgFeb 11, 2026February 11, 20260

SEC has urged civil servants to tap into capital market opportunities to build wealth, enhance retirement security and avoid Ponzi schemes. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged Nigerian civil servants to take advantage of opportunities in the capital market to build wealth, enhance financial security and actively participate...

GoNigeria Expands Mandate To Push Electoral, Judicial Reforms And Security

NewsDeskNgFeb 11, 2026February 11, 20260

GoNigeria calls for electoral reform, free speech, judicial independence and security foundational to Nigeria’s democratic survival and public trust. The GoNigeria Initiative has expanded its mandate beyond voter mobilisation to advocate electoral reform, freedom of speech, judicial reform and security, declaring these pillars essential to Nigeria’s democratic survival. In a...

Dangote, Obasanjo Visit Burundi To Explore Investment Opportunities

NewsDeskNgFeb 11, 2026February 11, 20260

Dangote, accompanied by Obasanjo, met Burundi’s president to explore investments in minerals, energy, agriculture, cement and infrastructure. Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has paid a brief but strategically significant visit to Burundi where he explored new investment opportunities and cemented plans to expand the Dangote Group’s presence across the continent. ...

Emefiele Trial: EFCC Witness Says Banks Hoarded Redesigned 2022 Naira Notes, Causing Scarcity

NewsDeskNgFeb 11, 2026February 11, 20260

An EFCC witness told the court that commercial banks hoarded redesigned notes, contributing to the naira scarcity during Emefiele’s tenure. Chinedu Eneanya, a witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the ongoing trial of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, Tuesday...

Rivers: ADC Demands Arrest Of Perpetrators Over Ubima Secretariat Arson

Daniel Bwala Denies Earlier Claim Tinubu Created Militia During Al Jazeera Interview

Lampard : Frank Onyeka Brings Premier League Experience And ‘Know-How’ To Coventry

Nigeria To Begin Ward-Level Identity Number Enrollment February 16

Tottenham Sack Thomas Frank After Eight Months Amid Relegation Fears

Nigeria Unveils Major Radar Upgrade, Counter-Drone Shield To Protect Airspace

Electoral Act: NCSCN Backs Senate, Warns Against Unrest

APC Congresses: Don’t cede all structures to Govs, Nabena warns against implosion

Digital Literacy: No Child Will Be Left Behind–Uba Sani

SEC Urges Civil Servants To Leverage Capital Market For Wealth Creation

GoNigeria Expands Mandate To Push Electoral, Judicial Reforms And Security

Dangote, Obasanjo Visit Burundi To Explore Investment Opportunities

Emefiele Trial: EFCC Witness Says Banks Hoarded Redesigned 2022 Naira Notes, Causing Scarcity