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Lagos, 12 other states to experience longer rainfall in 2026, says NiMET
Predicts severe dry spell in Oyo, Ogun The 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has predicted that Lagos, Benue, Enugu, Ebonyi, Ogun, Oyo, Nasarawa, Anambra, Kwara, Kebbi, Kaduna, Gombe and Taraba states will experience longer
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Coalition raises alarm as killings, mob violence rise nationwide
The National Coalition Against Mass Killings, Extra-Judicial Killings, Mob Actions and Impunity (NCAMKI) has expressed concern over the persistent wave of mass killings, terrorist attacks, mob violence and unchecked impunity across Nigeria. The group said the recent killings in Kaiama
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Active smartphones up by 2% last year
Global installed base of active smartphones grew by two per cent in 2025, driven by replacement cycles for new devices increasing to nearly four years and a growing share of second-life devices in use, Counterpoint Research’s Smartphone Installed Base Tracker
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Education
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FG begins new tax-free allowances for university teachers
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Twenty African scholars join KDI school for 2026 academic session
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NABTEB releases 2025 results
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Over 2,000 educators attend free EDUFORGE training in Kano
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Energy
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Researcher links 3mbpd target to strategic communication
An energy communication researcher, Dr Adeola Yusuf, has called on President Bola Tinubu to demand strategic communication plans from oil producers
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Anti-terrorism and limits of lobbying in int’l diplomacy
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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and world order
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Affordability question in cement operators’ planned capacity expansion
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Street urchins’ menace and failure of governance
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Politics
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Abure-led LP faction condemns secretariat takeover
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has accused Abia State Deputy Governor, Ikechukwu Emetu, Senator Nenadi Usman, and others of breaking into the party’s National Secretariat, carting away valuables, and barring staff from gaining access. The Guardian reported
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Sports
See AllNiger Delta Games: Team Abia begin final camping Sunday
THE Abia State contingent to the 2026 Niger Delta Games will begin their final camping in Umuahia ahead of their departure for the games on February 19, according to officials of the team.
11 February 2026
Aduku: Falconets know how to beat Senegal in Thies
11 February 2026
Tinubu felicitates stars of Nigerian heritage on Super Bowl triumph
11 February 2026
NIS DG lauds Tinubu on removal of bottlenecks in sports funding
Health
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Anambra Records High Turnout for Measles–Rubella Vaccination
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Health ministry got only N36m from N218b capital budget in 2025 — Pate
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Imo First Lady urges greater private sector investment in cancer care
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Lassa fever outbreak hits seven LGAs in Plateau
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I’m tired of begging, Halima Abubakar cries out, seeks funds for brain, spleen surgery
Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has once again gone public with appeal for financial assistance, saying she urgently needs money for surgery. In a now-trending video shared on Tuesday, the actress was seen sitting on the floor as she begged Nigerians
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See AllOperator increases sites by 15.5%, to roll out 5G in 20 cities
AIRTEL Nigeria has expressed a desire to improve its service offerings in Nigeria, aiming to reach the forefront of quality-of-service leadership in the sector.
09 February 2026
Gender funding gap in tech startups hits new lows
09 February 2026
TD Africa, Enugu govt begin cybersecurity, data science training
09 February 2026
Firm partners varsity to drive indigenous research, devt
09 February 2026
Firm offers new hybrid work, AI governance solution
Opinions
See AllCBN’s regulation and Nigeria’s leadership vision in fintech reality
NIGERIA has emerged as one of Africa’s leading fintech ecosystems, supported by regulatory reforms, digital payments infrastructure, and a growing innovation community. Building on this foundation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) strategy positions Nigeria not only as a frontrunner in fintech adoption, but as a contributor to the shaping of regulatory approaches, innovation practices, and trust frameworks.
11 February 2026
Trump, Greenland, Viking ideology and the new world order
11 February 2026
Tinubu’s diplomatic offensive, foreign trips and strategic gains
11 February 2026
Cancer speaks volumes, but can be silenced with technology
10 February 2026
NELFUND’s equal access: Opportunity has no mother tongue
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Foundation offers free eye screening to underserved Lagos residents
At least 150 residents, mostly elderly people, have benefited from a free comprehensive eye screening exercise organised by the Advancing
07 February 2026
Patience Iyakwo: I saw my story in every girl who felt forgotten
07 February 2026
How women can move from financial literacy to financial confidence
07 February 2026
Women’s coalition urges 10th NASS to fast-track Special Seats Bill
07 February 2026
Leading Woman Show takes on gender-balanced leadership
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Foundation promotes preventive health, build stronger communities in Lagos
Concerned about advance preventive mental health and lifestyle well-being, Wakathon 2026 is set to mobilise Lagos residents for a city-wide health walk
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These are my top 10 favourite romance books of all time from Black authors
Fall in love this Valentine’s with these romance books by Black authors.
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