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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Economy

February 17, 2026

FG reopens three bonds valued at N800 billion for subscription

The statement said bonds were backed by the true faith and credit of the federal government and were charged upon the general assets of Nigeria.

Debt Management Office (DMO)
February 17, 2026

World Bank urges Nigeria to invest in health, education to drive its $1 trillion ambition

WHO described the engagement of traditional institutions in Nigeria’s health reforms as “an asset rarely seen in many countries”.

Mathew Verghis
February 17, 2026

Asian markets cautious ahead of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks

Markets in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korea were closed on Tuesday for the Lunar New Year holidays. U.S. markets were shut on Monday for Presidents’ Day.

Japan’s Nikkei
February 17, 2026

Gov Otu seeks fair treatment over oil wells amid FG’s re-listing process

Governor Bassey Otu has said that Cross River deserves to be treated fairly in the re-listing of it as an oil-producing state.

Governor Bassey Otu
February 17, 2026

Kebbi: FG distributes farming equipment, inputs to farmers’ cooperatives

Inaugurating the distribution in Argungu, agriculture minister Abubakar Kyari said the package was in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

February 17, 2026

Yusuf lauds Tinubu, APC Governors for ₦8 billion support to Singer Market traders

Abba Yusuf has thanked President Bola Tinubu and the governors of the All Progressives Congress for donating ₦8 billion to the victims of the Singer Market fire.

Abba Yusuf with President Bola Tinubu
February 17, 2026

BOA, agric ministry distribute 2,000 tractors to farmers

“This programme, the first of its kind in Nigeria and the largest in Africa, reflects President Bola Tinubu’s recognition of agriculture as a national priority,” the bank said.

Distributed tractors
February 17, 2026

NDPC opens investigation into Temu’s alleged data breach in Nigeria

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission is investigating the data processing activities of e-commerce platform Temu for alleged non-compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act.

Temu, NDPC
February 17, 2026

Lagos HR officers urged to embrace learning agility

Administrative and human resource officers in the Lagos public service have been urged to embrace change and sharpen strategic skills to meet emerging challenges.

A two-day capacity-building programme
February 17, 2026

NUPRC warns public against fraudulent contract offers

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has warned the public against fraudulent individuals who peddle contract offers purportedly on its behalf.

Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission[ Credit: Punch Newspaper]