BUSINESS

BOI Disburses Historic N636bn as Tinubu Links Performance to Economic Reforms

Daily Dispatch February 13, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Bank of Industry (BOI) for disbursing N636 billion to businesses in 2025 — the highest annual financing volume in the institution’s history — describing the achievement as validation of his administration’s economic reform agenda. The President said

COLUMNS

Oshiomhole: Behold the 13th disciple of Christ

Daily Dispatch February 13, 2026

Tunde Odesola (Published in The PUNCH, on Friday, February 13, 2026) Friday, February, 13, 1976: A libidinous soldier, Lieutenant-Colonel Buka Suka Dimka, waited in ambush for a black Mercedes-Benz, counting down to the zero hour, caressing his gun, ready for the whistle from death. Dimka was not alone. He was in company with fellow coupists […]

FEATURES

Tonlagha: Forged in the Creeks, Bridging Nigeria to the World

Daily Dispatch February 12, 2026

•Quiet Power, Citizen Diplomacy and the Promise of Nigeria By Jude Obioha In a country where activism often clashes with national cohesion and where loud voices frequently overshadow steady hands, Matthew Tonlagha represents a rare Nigerian archetype. This bridge builder fights fiercely for his people while working tirelessly for the peace, stability and economic future

LEAD STORY 2

Fayose Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Atiku Over Minna Meeting Statement

Daily Dispatch February 12, 2026

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to publicly disown a statement allegedly issued by one of his media aides, Paul Ibe, regarding a recent meeting held in Minna. Fayose, in a statement dated February 12, 2026, expressed amusement over what he described as a […]

NEWS

FCT Bus Terminals Awaiting FEC Approval To Begin Operations – Wike

Daily Dispatch February 12, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that the three Bus and Taxi Terminals constructed by the FCT Administration (FCTA) will begin operation once the the Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement for the operations and management of the terminals is approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Wike gave the assurance […]

NEWS

Nigeria Secures $62.8m Kuwait Loan to Boost Climate-Resilient Schools, Inclusive Education

Daily Dispatch February 12, 2026

Nigeria’s partnership with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development has yielded a $62.8 million concessional loan aimed at transforming the country’s education sector through climate-resilient infrastructure, improved teacher training and expanded access for vulnerable children. The Federal Government disclosed this in Abuja during celebrations marking Kuwait’s 65th