The Senate has amended the Electoral Act to permit the electronic transmission of election results, introducing safeguards to address possible technical challenges. The move follows the upper chamber’s decision on Tuesday to rescind its earlier position rejecting compulsory electronic transmission from polling units to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Result Viewing Portal (IReV). Under the amendment, lawmakers approved electronic transmission — without the “real-time” provision — as part of the electoral process. Electronic uploading is designated as the primary method, while Form EC8A will serve as a fallback in the event of internet connectivity failure. In such cases, results…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
Releaf Earth, a climate and agriculture tech company, has issued Nigeria’s first industrial-scale carbon removal credits, signaling a new era for Africa in the global climate economy. The inaugural tranche of 190 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e) was purchased by global firms including Salesforce through Milkywire, a platform supporting high-impact climate action. The credits come from Releaf’s biochar facility in Iwuru, Cross River State, which converts agricultural waste into biochar—permanently sequestering carbon while improving soil fertility and crop yields for smallholder farmers. Unlike traditional forestry offsets, Releaf’s biochar-based credits are chemically stable and resistant to decay, providing a “physics-based”…
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, says she has no regrets over her removal, insisting President Bola Tinubu could not have deliberately acted to hurt her. Speaking on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm on Tuesday, Kennedy-Ohanenye reflected on her tenure, leadership style, and the circumstances surrounding her dismissal. “I have no regrets. If anything, I wish I had been tougher. It is difficult to rule Nigerians. The president is working, the governors are working, but what are Nigerians doing in between? If you want to achieve anything, you must go offline and be firm,” she said. She added that during…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed the full operational deployment of its Scripless Securities Settlement System (S4) as the exclusive platform for primary market auctions of government securities. The confirmation follows the February 2026 Treasury Bills auction, where the Federal Government offered N1.15 trillion across 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day bills, conducted entirely through S4. The system now centralises bid submission, price discovery, allocation, and settlement, eliminating physical submissions and decentralised aggregation channels. According to the apex bank, only authorised banks can transmit bids on behalf of investors, while the apex bank retains oversight of auction execution, adding that…
The Grand Chief Imam of Lagos, Sulaimon Oluwatoyin Abou Nolla, has announced that Muslims in Lagos State will commence and conclude this year’s Ramadan fasting in line with the directive of the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar. Speaking in a video message monitored in Lagos on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Chief Imam said the practice remains consistent with previous years, stressing the need for patience while awaiting the Sultan’s official announcement on the sighting of the Ramadan moon. He described the Sultan as the leader of the Muslim…
Nigeria maintained its low score of 26 out of 100 on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) while slipping in the global ranking, dropping from 140th position in 2024 to 142nd out of 180 countries assessed, according to Transparency International (TI) and its Nigerian chapter, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC). The CPI measures perceived levels of public sector corruption using data from independent and reputable institutions and does not assess individual corruption cases. Transparency International describes the index as the most widely recognised global benchmark for measuring corruption across countries. In a statement accompanying the release and signed…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) are proposing regular joint audits of banks, telecom operators and other service providers to address persistent failures in airtime and data purchase transactions. The proposal, contained in an exposure draft dated February 5, 2026, follows rising consumer complaints over bank debits without successful service delivery. It seeks to enforce clearer accountability across financial and telecom value chains, standardise resolution timelines and strengthen consumer protection mechanisms. Under the draft, the regulators will conduct compliance audits quarterly or at intervals deemed necessary. The exercise will cover banks, mobile network operators,…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday received the Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), Gen. Dagvin Anderson, and his delegation at the State House, Abuja. The meeting was attended by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, alongside the Service Chiefs. Also present was the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, Mr Keith Heffern. Discussions centred on strengthening Nigeria–U.S. relations, particularly in the area of security cooperation and regional stability. The engagement also reviewed ongoing collaborative efforts aimed at addressing shared security challenges across the African continent. Nigeria continues to partner with the United States on intelligence…
Pope Leo XIV has condemned the recent wave of violent attacks across Nigeria, expressing sorrow over the loss of lives and calling on authorities to act decisively to protect citizens. “It is with sorrow and concern that I learned of the recent attacks against various communities in Nigeria, leading to a heavy loss of life. I express my prayerful closeness to all the victims of violence and terrorism,” the pontiff wrote on his X account. He added: “I likewise hope that the competent Authorities will continue to work with determination to ensure the safety and protection of the life of…
After God’s Heart Incorporated (AGH) and the Association of Mass Communication Students (AMACOS), Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Alumni (1994–1999 set), have inaugurated and handed over a solar-powered mini community library to the Abeokuta North Local Government Area. The facility, located at Baptist Primary School, Ita Iyalode, Abeokuta, was delivered through a joint intervention aimed at improving access to learning resources for students and residents. President of the AMACOS 94/99 Alumni Group, Mr Moruff Adenekan, said the project reflected collaboration between civil society and alumni networks to address gaps in education infrastructure. He said the initiative was inspired by AGH’s focus on…