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2027 Polls: INEC Fixes 20th February for Presidential and National Assembly Elections, 6th March for Governorship and State Assembly Elections #NigeriaDecides2027 The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, has formally released the Notice of Election and the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Elections, setting February 20, 2027, as the date for the Presidential and National Assembly polls. Addressing members of the press in Abuja on Friday, the INEC Chairman described the announcement as “a significant milestone in our democratic journey” and a constitutional obligation aimed at consolidating Nigeria’s democracy. According to the Commission: * Presidential & National Assembly Elections – February 20, 2027 * Governorship & State Houses of Assembly Elections – March 6, 2027 The elections will cover the offices of: * President and Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria * Governors and Deputy Go...

INEC Cannot Guarantee Real-Time Election Result Transmission – Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan Explains The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has stated that the commission cannot guarantee real-time electronic transmission of election results due to its lack of control over Nigeria’s telecommunications infrastructure. Speaking on the challenges surrounding digital result uploads during elections, the INEC Chairman explained that the commission does not operate its own independent communications network and instead depends on existing telecom providers across the country. “We do not even have a network of our own,” Amupitan said. “Assuming we control the network system and are not dictated to by primary and secondary providers, then INEC should be held 100 percent responsible for whatever happens.” His remarks come amid renewed public debate over the reliability of electronic transmission of results and calls for flawless real-time up...

FCC PC Wins Government Agency of the Year 2025 at Leadership Conference in Abuja   The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has been named Government Agency of the Year 2025 at the 18th Leadership Annual Conference and Awards held in Abuja.   This recognition highlights the Commission’s growing enforcement activities, improved consumer redress mechanisms, and significant regulatory actions across key sectors of Nigeria’s economy.   The award ceremony took place on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, under the theme:   “Political Stability and Sustainable Development in Africa in an Increasingly Unstable Global System: A Roadmap for Nigeria.”   The event brought together policymakers, business leaders, regulators, and development experts to discuss governance, economic reforms, and development strategies amid global uncertainties.   Why FCCPC Wa...

W orld’s Largest Single-Train Refinery Achieves Historic Milestone, Boosting Nigeria’s Energy Security The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that it has reached and is maintaining a production capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd). This is seen as a historic milestone for Nigeria and for global refining operations. According to the refinery’s management, both the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and the Motor Spirit (MS) production section are now working at optimal levels after a scheduled maintenance period. Performance tests confirmed stability, efficiency, and durability at full capacity. Located in the Lekki Free Zone in Lagos State, the refinery is known as the largest single-train refinery in the world. With this achievement, Dangote Refinery claims it is the first facility of its kind globally to achieve and maintain a 650,000bpd output on a single train. This development is expected to greatly change Nigeria’s energy landscape. It will strengthen local refining capacit...

Development Sparks Legal Debate as Anti-Graft Proceedings Face Fresh Uncertainty Judge Withdraws from EFCC Case Against Malami In a notable turn of events, a Federal High Court judge has stepped down from overseeing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) case against former Attorney General Abubakar Malami. This unexpected decision has added uncertainty to the high-profile anti-corruption case and raised concerns about the fairness of the judicial process and the future of the prosecution. While official details about the withdrawal are still unclear, legal experts suggest this could delay the trial or change how the case unfolds. Background : EFCC Case Against Malami Abubakar Malami served as Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice from 2015 to 2023. He is under investigation by the EFCC for alleged financial misconduct during his time in office. Malami has consistently denied any wrongdoing. However, the anti-graft agency reportedly began legal action base...