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22,000 farmers to benefit from FarmerMoni interest-free loans – FG
Federal Government, through the National Social Investment Programme Agency, says no fewer than 22,000 farmers will benefit from interest-free loans under its FarmerMoni Dry and Wet Season Programme. “We are targeting more than 22,000 farmers for this phase, looking at about 28 farmers per local government,” he said. “The Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu is anchored on inclusion, resilience and shared prosperity. “The Renewed Hope G3.0 is a practical expression of this commitment,” he said. Our farmers remain the backbone of the Nigerian economy.”He said that supporting the farmers was an economic necessity and also a moral obligation.
Source:Punch
February 11, 2026 21:07 UTC
What to do before you can win a Grammy Award
The Grammy Awards are the most prestigious music awards in the world. NominationThe voting members at the Grammy Academy vote only in their expertise to ensure credibility. Grammy Award StatuetteYou have to acknowledge and agree to certain terms before receiving a Grammy Award Statuette. Key Phrase: Grammy Award. Meta Description:Before you can win a Grammy Award, your recordings must pass the nomination stages, and you must have the highest votes.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 11, 2026 21:05 UTC
Oyo, AfCFTA secretariat meet in Ghana to deepen trade collaboration
The Oyo State Government has held high-level talks with the leadership of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat in Accra, Ghana, as part of efforts to advance collaborative initiatives and commence full implementation of the state’s AfCFTA Strategy. The meeting, described as the first engagement between both parties in 2026, followed a Training of Trainers workshop on AfCFTA implementation held in Ibadan last week. According to her, discussions centred on Oyo State’s 2026 AfCFTA Action Plan, particularly following the allocation of dedicated funds for AfCFTA implementation in the state’s 2026 budget — a move considered rare at the sub-national level. The deliberations also focused on advancing AfCFTA implementation at the sub-national level, accelerating industrial development, and enhancing Oyo State’s competitiveness within the continental market. She added that the engagement with the AfCFTA Secretariat underscored the growing importance of proactive state-level leadership in translating continental trade policy into measurable economic outcomes.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 11, 2026 21:05 UTC
Low risks energy industry will attract investments to Nigeria — NLNG
The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has said that a well-structured, low-risk approach in Nigeria’s energy sector is essential to unlocking investments, accelerating economic development and strengthening energy security. Anowi stated that reducing risks in oil and gas projects, beyond being a business strategy, was a matter of national importance for Nigeria’s economy, energy security, and long-term development. Anowi also highlighted the importance of good infrastructure, local skills, and modern technology in reducing everyday operational risks. He said that when pipelines, processing facilities, and digital systems work well, projects are safer, cheaper to run, and more reliable over time. In his closing remarks, Anowi noted that Africa and Nigeria in particular are investable when risks are planned for and managed carefully, not ignored.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 11, 2026 21:03 UTC
Ojulari rallies Africa to align infrastructure, policy, capital to achieve energy security
The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Bayo Ojulari, has identified shared infrastructure, policy alignment, coordinated investment frameworks, cross-border knowledge and technology exchange, integrated gas market development, and sustained regional diplomacy among National Oil Companies (NOCs) as key pillars for securing Africa’s energy future. Ojulari disclosed this during a chat with the Deputy Chair of Ørsted and President of the Energy Institute, Andy Brown, at the 2026 International Energy Week (IEW) in London, on Wednesday. Addressing the imperative of expanding cross-border energy infrastructure, the NNPC boss said the Company’s ongoing regional gas initiatives demonstrate how shared assets can unlock scale, efficiency and resilience. He emphasised that accelerated delivery of flagship projects such as the Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline and the expansion of the West African Gas Pipeline is critical to strengthening regional integration and advancing cross-border energy trade. He also called for structured joint investment platforms among African NOCs, stressing that Africa can attract and deploy capital more effectively when acting collectively rather than individually.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 11, 2026 19:10 UTC
Tinubu appoints Ismail Yusuf as new NAHCON chairman
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday nominated Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), subject to the Senate’s approval in accordance with the provisions of section 3(2) of the NAHCON Act, 2026. Yusuf replaces the erstwhile Chairman Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, who resigned from the post on Monday, citing “personal reasons” for his decision. According to the presidential spokesman, Ambassador Yusuf, a seasoned Nigerian career diplomat, served as the Nigerian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Türkiye from 2021 to 2024. Yusuf becomes the third NAHCON Chairman/CEO appointed by Tinubu since assuming power in May, 2023. “I wish to state unequivocally that this decision is taken entirely for personal reasons.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 11, 2026 19:10 UTC
Police arrest suspected kidnappers, recover firearms in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command have confirmed the arrest of the suspected kidnappers as well as the recovery of the firearms at the Komu village area of Oyo state. He gave their identities as one Aliu Umaru, male, aged 22 years, Gure Wadi, male, aged 60 years, and Ibrahim Yobo, male, aged 35 years, all of Komu Village. The statement read, “The Oyo State Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in its sustained fight against kidnapping and other violent crimes with the arrest of three suspected kidnappers and the recovery of firearms, following intelligence-driven and coordinated security operations. “Investigation is ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang, after which all suspects will be charged in court accordingly. “The Oyo State Police Command reassures the public of its unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property and urges continued cooperation through the provision of credible and timely information.”
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 11, 2026 19:06 UTC
NDIC reaffirms commitment to protecting depositors’ funds in banks
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting depositors’ funds and promoting financial stability in the country. The Managing Director/Chief Executive of NDIC, Mr Thompson Oludare Sunday, made the assertion at the ongoing 47th Kaduna International Trade Fair on Wednesday. Sunday emphasised that NDIC’s mandate encompasses deposit insurance coverage for depositors of licensed banks, bank supervision, distress resolution, and liquidation of failed banks. NDIC’s presence at the trade fair has been welcomed by participants, who appreciate the corporation’s efforts to promote financial stability and protect depositors’ funds. The NDIC Special Day at the trade fair featured presentations, exhibitions, and interactive sessions, providing opportunities for attendees to learn more about the corporation’s activities and initiatives.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 11, 2026 19:03 UTC
Kaduna Electric gives update on power supply
The management of Kaduna Electric Distribution Company (KEDC) has notified its customers about service disruptions under its jurisdiction. ALSO READ: FG to empower over 20,000 farmers nationwideTitled ‘Power supply update’, it read, “Dear Valued Customers, we are writing to inform you that the recent service interruptions are due to challenges beyond our direct control. These include nationwide gas shortages affecting generation and a fault on the 330kv Shiroro lines 1 & 2, which supply our transmission stations. “Due to this fault, we are currently receiving reduced supply via the 330kv Jos line due to load limitations. Our technical team is in constant communication with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to monitor efforts to fully restore the primary lines.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 11, 2026 19:03 UTC
Banking, Insurance stock power NGX to 0.78% gain
The Nigerian equities market extended its bullish run on Wednesday as sustained buying interest in banking and insurance stock counters lifted the benchmark index higher. In tandem with the index performance, market capitalisation appreciated by N880.34 billion to settle at N114.38 trillion, reflecting value accretion across major counters. Leading the gainers’ chart were Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc, FTN Cocoa Processors Plc, Nestlé Nigeria Plc, Meyer Plc, and Chemical and Allied Products Plc, all of which recorded notable price appreciation on the back of renewed demand. The NGX Insurance Index followed closely, climbing 1.53 per cent as investors rotated into undervalued counters within the segment. In contrast, the NGX Industrial Goods Index slipped slightly by 0.02 per cent, while the NGX Commodity Index closed flat, reflecting mixed sentiment in those segments.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 11, 2026 18:57 UTC
Ogun APC caucus endorses Tinubu, Abiodun, Adeola for 2027
A political group in Ogun State, Caucus 7202 (The Coalition), on Wednesday endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election, Governor Dapo Abiodun for the Ogun East Senatorial seat, and Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (YAYI) for Governor of Ogun State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Activities later shifted to Adeola Odutola Event Hall, where APC leaders and members from across Ogun East Senatorial District gathered to formally endorse President Tinubu, Governor Abiodun and Senator AdeolaAccording to Hon. The event was attended by numerous APC members and party chieftains from Ogun East Senatorial District, including the Special Adviser to Ogun State Governor on Local Govt. Emilola Gazal, Otunba Adewale Oshinubi and former Commissioner for Sports/ Wealth Creation & Tourism in Lagos State, Hon. Caucus 7202 is a progressive political group with a membership drive of over 300,000 and has 1,500 subgroups across the 20 LGs of Ogun State.
Source:The Guardian
February 11, 2026 17:21 UTC
Customs CG unveils education complex at Kirikiri
Addressing dignitaries, security chiefs and stakeholders at the ceremony, Adeniyi declared that the project represents a shift in how national institutions should view security and correction. “This project represents more than infrastructure. It represents belief. It must include education, rehabilitation and reintegration,” he said, commending the Nigeria Customs Service for what he termed visionary and compassionate leadership. With the complex now operational, authorities say inmates at Kirikiri Medium Security Custodial Centre will benefit from expanded classroom capacity, improved access to books and digital learning resources and enhanced welfare support.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 11, 2026 17:18 UTC
This month’s best paperbacks: Susan Choi, Sarah Perry and more
“My husband and I had two children and lost them both,” she writes, and words can only “fall short”. James, a brilliant linguist studying at Princeton, where Li teaches creative writing, took his last Japanese class on a Friday. Things in Nature Merely Grow is by necessity profoundly sad, but in the act of sharing details of the “abyss” she now inhabits, Li has created something both inclusive and humane. Months before his death, he reread Albert Camus’ play Caligula “a bit obsessively”, and watched English, Spanish and Japanese productions of it online. There is no redemptive moment of healing here; things in nature merely grow, they are not automatically resolved, wounds are not neatly sutured.
Source:The Guardian
February 11, 2026 17:11 UTC
Australia: Bones, teeth, other discovered in search for missing tourist
Bones, teeth and a car key have been discovered during the search for missing Belgian tourist, Celine Cremer, who vanished in northwest Tasmania, Australia, in June 2023. Tasmania police found five bones, teeth, and a Honda car key while searching for the missing tourist, bringing investigators closer to understanding what happened to her. Police commander Nathan Johnston confirmed on Tuesday that the car key has been formally verified as Cremer’s. The search has been complicated by severe weather, with police and paramedics having to camp overnight before being extracted on Monday. The discovery of bones, teeth, and a car key in the search for missing Tasmanian backpacker Celine Cremer marks a significant step in the investigation, which continues amid challenging conditions in Tasmania’s wilderness.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 11, 2026 17:10 UTC
France seeks international help after ex-teacher accused of raping 89 children
French authorities have launched an international appeal for victims and witnesses in the case of a 79-year-old ex-teacher Jacques Leveugle accused of raping 89 children, who allegedly abused minors across multiple countries over more than five decades. Leveugle has been in pretrial detention in France since April 2025, the Grenoble prosecutor Étienne Manteaux said. Leveugle reportedly worked with children in Germany, Switzerland, Morocco, Niger, Algeria, the Philippines, India, Colombia, and the French overseas territory of New Caledonia from the 1960s to 2022. Despite never having an official teaching qualification, Leveugle worked as an educator, sports monitor, and youth camp instructor. Investigators are seeking additional victims and witnesses in all countries where Leveugle worked to ensure a full investigation before trial.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 11, 2026 16:51 UTC