NEWS

AACIS’26 Set to Open $40 Trillion Africa-Caribbean Market

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

The 2026 edition of the Aquarian Consult’s Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit (AACIS’26) will focus on boosting trade, investment, and private sector partnerships between Africa and the Caribbean, targeting a combined market valued at $40 trillion across Africa, the Caribbean, and the

TECHNOLOGY

FG to Review MTN Group’s Acquisition of IHS Towers

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2026

The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has said it is closely monitoring developments in the telecommunications sector following the acquisition of IHS Towers by MTN Group In a statement issued on behalf of the Federal Government, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, noted that the move comes […]

HEALTH

Tinubu to National Health Fellows: Serve Nigeria with Integrity and Courage

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday charged young participants of the Federal Government’s National Health Fellowship Programme to discharge their duties with honour, humility and courage, assuring them of sustained support to strengthen their career prospects. The President gave the charge in Abuja during the maiden National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on

NEWS

Tinubu Names Uba Sani Renewed Hope Ambassador, Deputy DG for Party Mobilisation

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, as Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Director-General in charge of party outreach, engagement and mobilisation. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a State House press release issued on Tuesday. According to the statement, President Tinubu, in his capacity as leader of

LEAD STORY 2

Tinubu Launches Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025, Sets Clear Targets for Results

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2026

President on Tuesday unveiled the Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025, directing ministries, departments and agencies to fast-track its implementation and focus on measurable outcomes. The policy was formally launched at the in Abuja, where the President was represented by Vice President . Describing the document as a blueprint for rebuilding Nigeria’s industrial base, Tinubu

NEWS

Crescent Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia, Marking the Start of Ramadan

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2026

The crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, officials have confirmed, signalling the beginning of the holy month for millions of Muslims around the world. According to reports from the Saudi-based media platform Haramain, the kingdom’s authorities are expected to formally declare Wednesday, 18 February 2026, as the first […]