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Homepage News from Monday, February 16th, 2026
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National Assembly Approves N1.5 tn Budget for Nigerian Army
The National Assembly has approved a N1.50 trillion budget for the Nigerian Army for the 2026 fiscal year, pledging support to ensure funds are released promptly for operational needs.
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Premier League EFL to Pause Matches for Ramadan Fast Breaks
The Premier League and the English Football League will again pause matches during Ramadan to allow Muslim players to break their fast at sunset.
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Tinubu Hails Nigeria-UAE Industrial Breakthrough as BUA Signs Strategic MoU
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised a strategic agreement involving BUA Group and UAE based partners as a major boost for Nigeria’s industrial and trade ambitions.
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Nigeria to Face Jordan in March Friendly, Await FIFA Ruling on DR Congo Protest
The Nigeria national football team are set to play Jordan national football team in an international friendly in Amman this March as part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
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El-Rufai Faces Federal Charges Over Alleged NSA Phone Tap
Former Kaduna State governor Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai is facing federal charges after allegedly admitting on live television to intercepting the phone communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
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NLC Demands Immediate Power Sector Review, Warns of Wider Action
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for a thorough review of the country’s electricity sector, saying frequent national grid collapses and stagnant power production show that the sector’s privatisation has failed.
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Nigeria Tax Act Removes VAT on Land, Buildings and Rent, Oyedele Says
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has confirmed that Value Added Tax (VAT) has been removed on land, buildings and rent under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, a move he said will ease housing costs and support tenants and property investors.
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U.S. Sanctions Eight Nigerians for Terror and Cybercrime Links
The United States has placed sanctions on eight Nigerians accused of links to terror groups and cyber-related criminal activity, freezing any assets they hold under U.S. jurisdiction and warning Americans not to engage with them.
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Nigerian Sprinter Favour Ashe Switches Allegiance to Qatar
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ashe, one of the country’s fastest men over 100 metres, has reportedly moved to represent Qatar internationally, sparking concern within Nigeria’s athletics community and prompting an investigation by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN).
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Obi Says 2027 Votes ‘Must Count,’ Warns Against Undermining Election Results
Former presidential candidate and opposition figure Peter Obi has insisted that votes in the 2027 general election “must count” and warned that anyone who tries to undermine the outcomes will face legal consequences.
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Lagos Says Court Ruling on VIO Only Applies to Abuja, Not Other States
The Lagos State Government says a recent court judgment that limits the powers of Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) officials applies only to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and not to states with their own traffic laws.
