Nigeria 2027 Archives - Page 5 of 39

Shettima: Nigeria Would Have Hit N1,000/$1 Within Weeks Without CBN’s Intervention

NewsDeskNgFeb 25, 2026February 25, 20260

Vice President Kashim Shettima says reforms stabilised Nigeria’s economy, adding CBN intervention prevented the naira from hitting N1,000 per dollar. Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has said the country’s currency could have depreciated to about N1,000 to the dollar within weeks if not for the stabilising interventions of the Central...

Tinubu Backs Lagos International Financial Centre, Sanwo-Olu Reveals At UK Investment Forum

NewsDeskNgFeb 24, 2026February 24, 20260

Sanwo-Olu says Tinubu supports Lagos International Financial Centre initiative to position Nigeria as global financial hub. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu was excited about the establishment of the proposed Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC). A statement signed by Gboyega Akosile, who is Sanwo-Olu’s...

Rafsanjani: If Nigerians Believe Their Votes Don’t Count, They Will Stop Participating In Elections

NewsDeskNgFeb 23, 2026February 23, 20260

Executive Director of the Civil Society, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani warns low voter confidence risks deepening apathy ahead of 2027 general elections. Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, has warned that the conduct of recent local council and by-elections in Nigeria risks undermining public confidence in the country’s democratic process. Rafsanjani said the elections...

Election Results: E-Transmission Debate Sad Reality, Should’ve Been Long Settled — Ex-REC Igini

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

A former Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mike Igini, has described the renewed debate over electronic transmission of election results as a “painful and sad reality,” saying the issue ought to have been resolved years ago. Igini spoke on Monday while appearing as a guest on Politics...

Umahi Praises Tinubu, Predicts Massive South-East Support In 2027

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said concerns about marginalisation raised by people of the South-East have been addressed by President Bola Tinubu, expressing confidence that the region will deliver 90 per cent support for the President in the 2027 presidential election. Umahi made the remarks on Saturday while...

Tinubu To Inaugurate Completed Projects During Official Visit To Adamawa Monday

NewsDeskNgFeb 15, 2026February 15, 20260

Tinubu to inaugurate major infrastructure projects and meet state leaders during official visit to Adamawa Monday. President Bola Tinubu will on Monday pay an official visit to Adamawa State, less than 48 hours after a similar visit to Kebbi State. During the one-day visit, the President, according to a statement...

Nigerian Air Force To Acquire 46 Advanced Aircraft To Boost Air Power

NewsDeskNgFeb 14, 2026February 14, 20260

Air chief Aneke says the Nigerian Air Force is procuring over 46 helicopters and UAVs to strengthen air operations. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has said the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is fast-tracking the procurement of over 46 cutting-edge fighter aircraft, helicopters and...

INEC Fixes February 20 For 2027 Presidential Election, March 6 For Governorship

NewsDeskNgFeb 13, 2026February 13, 20260

INEC has released 2027 election timetable; February 20 for presidential and national assembly, March 6 for gubernatorial and state assemblies. The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, on Thursday formally set in motion the electoral process for the 2027 general election, announcing that the Presidential and...

If You Elect Somebody From North, It’ll Be Difficult To Convince South To Give Up Power—Amaechi

NewsDeskNgFeb 13, 2026February 13, 20260

According to a report by Daily Trust on Thursday, February 12, 2026, as political realignments gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has called on the African Democratic Congress to carefully consider zoning in selecting its presidential candidate. Amaechi made the appeal during...

No negotiations over vice-presidential tickets, Fayose trends in falsehood – Atiku

NewsDeskNgFeb 12, 2026February 12, 20260

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described a former Ekiti state governor Peter Ayodele Fayose as a serial political gossip, asking the general public to disregard his “beer parlour tales of infamy” over the Vice-Presidential tickets. Atiku declared that there were no negotiations over vice-presidential tickets during his recent visit...