Stock market capitalisation hits N122trn as investors gain N5.1trn
The Nigerian stock market started the week on a positive note as market capitalisation increased by N5.1 trillion, representing a 4.36 per cent gain on Monday, February 16, 2026. The performance was driven by increased interest in high capitalised equities such as ABC Transport, Beta Glass, Ikeja Hotel, Mc Nicholas, Oando, and 52 other equities. The market capitalisation which increased to...
WAEC releases second series CB-WASSCE results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2025 Second Series Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for private candidates. This was announced in a statement issued by the Acting Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the WAEC National Office in Lagos, Moyosola Adesina, on Monday, February 16, 2026. Adesina stated that candidates may...
Counter-terrorism: 100 US military trainers arrive Nigeria — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel at Bauchi Airfield to support the training and capacity development of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, announced this in a statement issued on Monday, February 16, 2026. Uba said the deployment followed deliberations between a Nigerian delegation and...
Natasha alleges deliberate exclusion from NCDC budget meeting
Senator Natasha H Akpoti Uduaghan has accused the Senate leadership of deliberately sidelining her from a key budget interface session between the Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) and the Commission’s management, describing the move as an attempt to marginalise Kogi Central from critical development decisions. In a statement issued on Monday, the Kogi Central lawmaker said...
Dangote Group signs $400m deal to accelerate refinery expansion
Dangote Group has signed a $400 million agreement with XCMG Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. to acquire advanced construction equipment aimed at fast-tracking the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals. The deal will support the refinery’s growth from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day, positioning it to become the world’s largest refinery. The new equipment will...
Tinubu commends Fintiri’s projects, vows continued economic reforms
President Bola Tinubu on Monday visited Yola, Adamawa State, assuring Nigerians of sustained economic reforms aimed at empowering citizens and boosting prosperity. During the one-day official trip, the President commended Governor Umaru Fintiri for delivering impactful projects in education, infrastructure, and health, describing his administration as a model of effective governance. Speaking at the event, President Tinubu highlighted the importance of...
EFCC investigates trader for currency counterfeiting in Enugu
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Enugu Zonal Directorate, have launched an investigation into a 31-year-old trader, Oduburu Lucy Oluchi, also known as Eze Chiamaka Lucy, over alleged dealings in counterfeit currency totaling N192,000. Oluchi was arrested on December 23, 2025, at Eke Nibo Market in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State by fellow traders who...
14-year-old Esther Etiyemonu becomes Lagos one-day Governor
In a celebration of academic excellence, 14-year-old Esther Etiyemonu, a Senior Secondary School II (SSS 2) pupil of Lagos State Senior Model College, Igbookuta, temporarily assumed the role of Lagos State Governor on Monday. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu ceremonially stepped down, handing over his duties to the one-day Governor following her victory in the 2025/2026 Lagos Spelling Bee Competition. Miss Etiyemonu,...
Women’s groups call for immediate passage of special seats bill to boost representation
Women’s rights advocates on Monday staged a peaceful rally at the National Assembly, calling for the urgent passage of the Reserved Seats for Women Bill as part of ongoing constitutional and electoral reforms. The demonstrators, drawn from women’s groups, civil society organisations, and professional bodies, warned that failure to pass the bill before 2027 could cost Nigeria another decade of...
Lassa fever: Two health workers die, 15 infected
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has raised fresh concerns over the rising spread of Lassa fever among healthcare workers, confirming that two health personnel have died while 15 others have been infected in the latest outbreak across the country. In an advisory issued on Monday, the agency described the trend as worrisome and extended sympathy to affected workers...
