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From stability to shared prosperity: How the NEC conference is rewiring Nigeria’s development compact

Daily Dispatch February 16, 2026

By Johnson Momodu The second conference of the National Economic Council, convened on 9 and 10 February 2026, was not another calendar obligation dressed up as policy theatre. It was a working session of a federation intent on maturing. For the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning,

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Sachet Alcohol: When Profits Trump Human Life

Daily Dispatch February 16, 2026

By Kazeem Akintunde The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Health and one of its agencies, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has been engaging stakeholders in the industry on the need to stop the production and sale of alcohol in sachets and small bottles (below 200 ml) in the […]

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Nigeria and South Korea: Building inclusive futures through affirmative procurement

Daily Dispatch February 15, 2026

By Sufuyan Ojeifo In the careful architecture of modern governance, public procurement is not merely a technical process. It is an economic lever, a social equaliser, and, when properly calibrated, a powerful engine of national inclusion. This reality framed a landmark peer-to-peer learning session hosted by Nigeria’s Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), in collaboration

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The Lybx Eye-New: Electoral Integrity: Akpabio has something to hide

Daily Dispatch February 15, 2026

By Taiwo Adisa The drama that pitched the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria against the people, starting from February 4, is instructive as it equally says much about where our Senators stand on the issue of electoral integrity. Though the lawmakers showcased a Pontius Pilate scenario by attempting to back off due to […]

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Senator Abubakar Kyari: A Renewed Hope for Nigeria’s Agricultural Revolution

Daily Dispatch February 15, 2026

By: Dr. James Bwala Food security stands as one of the most pressing challenges in the world today, and the role of agricultural leadership has become so important in shaping sustainable futures. The recent ascent of Senator Abubakar Kyari as Nigeria’s Hon. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security is not merely a political event; it […]

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Kebbi : Beyond borders, President Tinubu’s re-opening of Kamba borders, a stroke of economic diplomacy.

Daily Dispatch February 14, 2026

By Sunday Dare “This border reopening reflects a balanced and pragmatic approach to governance that recognises the link between economic inclusion, regional diplomacy, and national security”. The recent opening of the Kamba and Tsamiya border routes by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is both timely and strategic. The livelihoods of northern communities that straddle the