Unity, Providus Bank merger advances after regulatory, shareholders’ approvals
The proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited is progressing steadily following regulatory clearances and strong shareholder backing, according to a statement released on February 18. The banks said the business combination remains on course after a court-ordered meeting and overwhelming endorsement by shareholders, with integration activities already underway and final court sanction expected to complete the...
NCC invites stakeholders’ input on telecom policy review
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on industry stakeholders to submit written contributions as part of the ongoing review of Nigeria’s National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 2000. The consultation paper for the policy review has been published on its website, with March 20, 2026, set as the deadline for submissions addressed to the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer. The NCC explained...
ICPC detains El-Rufai after release by EFCC
Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai was on Wednesday released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) but was subsequently taken into custody by operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), according to sources familiar with the development. Sources within the EFCC confirmed that El-Rufai, who arrived at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday for questioning, was...
FG shuts Plateau mine after gas leak kills 37
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate closure of a mining site in Plateau State after at least 37 villagers reportedly died from inhaling toxic gases during artisanal mining activities. The incident occurred in Zurak community in Wase Local Government Area, where dozens of miners were said to have been exposed to suspected carbon monoxide inside poorly ventilated underground tunnels....
Why I signed amended Electoral Act — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday explained his reasons for signing the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, stating that the credibility of elections depends more on effective management and human oversight than on real-time electronic transmission of results. Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja shortly after assenting to the bill, the President addressed the ongoing debate over whether election...
Wike praises Tinubu for signing Electoral Act Amendment Bill
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike described the president’s swift assent as a demonstration of commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democratic...
Tinubu signs order for direct remittance of oil, gas revenues to federation account
President Bola Tinubu has issued an executive order for direct remittance of oil and gas revenues to the federation account. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced this via a statement issued on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Onanuga said Tinubu signed the order to safeguard and enhance oil and gas revenues for the federation, curb...
Owo Church trial: DSS presents phone evidence, confessions against suspects
The 10th prosecution witness in the trial over the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church on Wednesday told a Federal High Court that phone analysis placed the accused persons at the scene of the incident. The witness, an officer of the Department of State Services (DSS), testified before Justice Emeka Nwite that telecommunications data showed the defendants’...
FCT poll: Bwari PDP chairmanship candidate withdraws for APC rival
Less than 72 hours before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship candidate for Bwari Area Council, Julius Adamu, has withdrawn from the race in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Joshua Ishaku Musa. Adamu announced his decision on Thursday, attributing it to consultations with the Minister of the Federal Capital...
Tinubu signs Electoral Bill into law
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law. This follows the passage of the bill by the National Assembly on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, after months of deliberations. The House of Representatives had, on Tuesday, passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) bill, 2026, through Third Reading, with approval of both manual and electronic...
