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Sunday, 8th February, 2026

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FAAC: Governors Demand Evidence of Presidential Write-off of NNPC’s $1.42bn, N5.5tn Debt

*National oil firm requests more time on $42.3bn alleged under-remittance *FAAC committee demands physical verification of FEF projects Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Nigerian governors have demanded evidence of

Excess Liquidity in the System Raises Banks’ Deposits with CBN By 460% to N52.6tn in January 2026

Left Behind But Not Forgotten

Bridging the Protein Gap: Olam Agri’s Strategic Resolve in a Growing Nigeria

Unfinished Business in Nigeria’s Cement Sector

You’ll Reap What You Sow, Wike Tells Govs, Senators, Others Supporting ‘Betrayers’

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Editorial

THE MASSACRE IN KWARA STATE

03:40, 8th Feb, 2026 by Ayo Yusuf

Life & Style

When the Tax Man Cometh…

03:19, 8th Feb, 2026 by Ayo Yusuf

Politics

Tinubu’s Endless Interventions in Rivers Crisis

03:11, 8th Feb, 2026 by Ayo Yusuf

Health & Wellbeing

As More Nigerians Die of Hospital Negligence

03:10, 8th Feb, 2026 by Ayo Yusuf

Politics

Senate as a Threat to Credible Elections

03:08, 8th Feb, 2026 by Ayo Yusuf

Business

Nigeria’s Uneven Path to Economic Recovery

03:05, 8th Feb, 2026 by Ayo Yusuf

FAAC: Governors Demand Evidence of Presidential Write-off of NNPC’s $1.42bn, N5.5tn Debt

Excess Liquidity in the System Raises Banks’ Deposits with CBN By 460% to N52.6tn in January 2026

Left Behind But Not Forgotten

Bridging the Protein Gap: Olam Agri’s Strategic Resolve in a Growing Nigeria

Unfinished Business in Nigeria’s Cement Sector

You’ll Reap What You Sow, Wike Tells Govs, Senators, Others Supporting ‘Betrayers’

THE MASSACRE IN KWARA STATE

When the Tax Man Cometh…

Tinubu’s Endless Interventions in Rivers Crisis

As More Nigerians Die of Hospital Negligence

Senate as a Threat to Credible Elections

Nigeria’s Uneven Path to Economic Recovery

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