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Fire Disaster: Shettima Leads FG Delegation to Kano, Tinubu Orders Probe

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

Shettima heads federal delegation to Kano as FG pledges aid and orders probe into recurring Singer Market fires. President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a high-powered Federal Government delegation to Kano to commiserate with victims of the Singer Market fire disaster.According to a statement issued...

African First Ladies Recognise Oluremi Tinubu For Advancing Girl-Child Education, Hygiene

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

African First Ladies’ forum partners honour Oluremi Tinubu for impact on girl-child education, hygiene and maternal health. Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been recognised by partners of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) for her contributions to girl-child education and hygiene in Nigeria. The...

Nigeria Backs AU Peace, Security Reforms At 39th Summit

NewsDeskNgFeb 15, 2026February 15, 20260

Nigeria endorses African Union reforms on peace, democracy, minerals and welcomes Gabon, Guinea back after transitions. Nigeria has endorsed sweeping institutional reforms proposed by the African Union, with President Bola Tinubu assuring the regional bloc of the country’s commitment to their implementation. According to a State House press release issued...

Oyeniyi: Ministry Of Finance Withholding Capital Funds While Prioritising Salaries, Stalling Nigeria’s Development

NewsDeskNgFeb 14, 2026February 14, 20260

Akinloye Oyeniyi alleges finance ministry is withholding capital funds, crippling development and sabotaging Nigeria’s 2025 budget implementation. legislative Consultant, Akinloye Oyeniyi has accused the Ministry of Finance of deliberately withholding capital expenditure releases while prioritising recurrent spending, a move he says is stalling development and hurting millions of Nigerians. In...

Guterres Urges Nigeria To Lead Africa’s Push For New Global Order

NewsDeskNgFeb 14, 2026February 14, 20260

UN chief António Guterres backs Nigeria’s Security Council bid, praises Tinubu’s reforms and regional security leadership at AU Summit meeting. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged Nigeria to take the lead in Africa’s push for a restructured global order, describing the country as uniquely positioned to guide the continent...

Report Warns Nigeria, 35 African Countries Face Fiscal Crunch

NewsDeskNgFeb 14, 2026February 14, 20260

A report by McKinsey says Nigeria and 35 African nations face tightening fiscal space as weak revenues widen deficits. Nigeria and 35 other African countries are facing tightening fiscal constraints that could limit their ability to fund development and respond to economic shocks, according to a report by McKinsey. The...