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TCN removes encroachments on the Ihovbor-Ajaokuta 330 kV line The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Benin Region, recently carried out a clearance operation to remove structures encroaching on the 330 kV Ihovbor-Ajaokuta transmission line in Ihovbor community, Edo State. The activity took place from Wednesday 18 February to Friday 20 February 2026. The two-day operation aimed to reclaim TCN’s right …

Post views: 19 By Silvernews The South East representative on the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Ugo Udezue, has joined the president of the federation, Musa Kida, in commending the Nigeria senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their commanding performance against Colombia in the opening match of Group D of the 2026 FIBA ​​Women’s Basketball World Cup in …

The federal government has attributed the delay in the payment of February 2026 salaries in some ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to shortcomings in staff cost allocation, confirming that other federal workers were paid on time. The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) said the affected MDAs include the Federal Ministry of Steel Development, Nigerian Export Promotion …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The appointment is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007. Yuguda’s appointment follows the recent appointment of former Deputy Governor, Bala Bello, as Special Adviser to the …

Glaucoma Week: Nigeria steps up awareness as experts highlight risk factors – Core Reporters Glaucoma Week: Nigeria steps up awareness as experts highlight risk factors By Raphael Ekpang The Ministry of Health and Social Security has reaffirmed its commitment to combating glaucoma and other eye health challenges as part of nationwide activities marking Glaucoma Week. Speaking at a press conference …

Panic gripped parts of Kwara State on Wednesday night as suspected terrorists launched coordinated attacks on villages in Ifelodun and Edu local government areas, forcing residents to flee into nearby bushes for safety. Sources within the affected communities said the attackers struck late at night, targeting Budesu and Ahun in Ifelodun and Bishewa in Edu. Eyewitnesses described the attackers as …

The global business environment is changing in ways that Nigeria cannot afford to passively read. What is emerging is not simply a competition between great powers, nor simply a question of market access. This is a reordering of how Africa is positioned within competing trade architectures. The United States reauthorized the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) only until December …

Navy chief Abbas tasks commanders with using intelligence, technology to improve operations – Top Reporters Navy chief Abbas tasks commanders with using intelligence and technology to improve operations The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, tasked commanders of Nigerian Navy commands, units and establishments to intensify naval operations to defend the territorial integrity of Nigeria and combat all …

*The family announces burial arrangements Founder of Citimark Carriers and Skylimit Courier Nigeria Limited and elder statesman, Chief Victor Adedoyin Fagbemi, has passed on to everlasting glory. The Ekiti State-born philanthropist, who died on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the age of 81, was known for his selflessness, outspokenness, humility, generosity and community service. An accomplished son of Emure-Ekiti, the …

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has continued its National Youth Recognition Tour with the recognition of outstanding young athletes in Abuja and Asaba, bringing the total number of honorees so far to eleven. The Abuja leg of the appreciation tour took place on Wednesday at the Nigerian Tulip International College, with the NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, the Director General …