Month: February 2026

The United Kingdom has introduced stricter immigration and border control measures that are once again drawing attention to the legal status of so-called “UK-born aliens”—children born in Britain to foreign parents who are not automatically entitled to British citizenship. The development follows new enforcement measures by the UK Home Office, alongside renewed public debate over…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 into law, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing electoral reforms and setting the legal framework for the 2027 general elections. The new law repeals and replaces the Electoral Act 2022, introducing notable adjustments aimed at improving efficiency, inclusiveness, and electoral credibility. Below are 20…

Abuja, February 18, 2026 — Muslims across Nigeria on Wednesday commenced the 2026 Ramadan fast following the official confirmation of the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of the holy month. The announcement was made by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, who…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled the Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025, a comprehensive framework aimed at rebuilding Nigeria’s industrial base, accelerating manufacturing growth, and creating millions of jobs across the country. The policy was formally launched on Tuesday in Abuja, with Vice President Kashim Shettima representing the President at the unveiling ceremony. Driving Industrial Transformation…

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of new universities across Nigeria, marking another major expansion of the country’s higher education sector and increasing access to university education nationwide. The approvals, granted through the Federal Government following NUC’s rigorous resource verification and quality assurance processes, cover new private universities and a newly recognised…

Washington, D.C. – The United States government has taken decisive action by freezing the U.S.-based financial assets and accounts of eight Nigerian nationals, accusing them of links to terrorism, extremist groups and cyber-related offences. The move, announced in a 3,000-page publication by the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on February 10, 2026,…

Several countries have officially confirmed the commencement of Ramadan 1447 AH, with authorities announcing Thursday, February 19, 2026, as the first day of fasting, following astronomical assessments and moon-sighting decisions. The announcements come amid the traditional global anticipation surrounding the sighting of the new crescent moon (hilal), a process that often results in variations across…

Every hour, more than 50 Nigerians fall ill with a disease that is preventable, treatable, and curable — yet still killing in silence. A woman in rural Northern Nigeria coughs through the night. She has been coughing for weeks — not because she does not care, and not because she refuses treatment, but because the…