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Reps to Strengthen EFCC, NFIU for Effective Service Delivery

Daily Dispatch February 9, 2026

The House of Representatives on Monday reaffirmed its determination to strengthen institutions charged with combating financial crimes, with a view to achieving more impactful results that will enhance Nigeria’s standing on the global stage. The Chairman of the House Committee on Financial

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South Africa controls over 95% of Africa’s $29bn REIT Market – Report

Daily Dispatch February 9, 2026

South Africa dominates the continent’s Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) landscape, accounting for over 95% of Africa’s estimated $29 billion market. The disclosure comes from a recent report by Fortren & Company titled “Insider Look at Africa’s $30 Billion REIT Market.” The report highlights the significant concentration of listed property assets within South

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Tinubu Meets Wike, Fubara, Rivers Leaders Amid Political Tension

Daily Dispatch February 9, 2026

President Bola Tinubu on Monday night held a closed-door meeting with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara; and other political leaders from Rivers State at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja. Details of the meeting were not officially disclosed as of press time. However, the meeting is […]

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Cambridge University Hands Over 116 Benin Artefacts to Nigeria

Daily Dispatch February 9, 2026

Cambridge University in the United Kingdom has transferred legal ownership of 116 Benin artefacts held at its Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA) to Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM). The university said the decision represents a significant step in confronting the legacy of colonial-era appropriation of cultural property. The

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Electoral Act Amendment: Peter Obi Takes Protest to National Assembly

Daily Dispatch February 9, 2026

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Monday lead a coalition of protesters at the National Assembly in Abuja to challenge the Senate’s stance on the electronic transmission of election results. The demonstration, tagged “Occupy National Assembly,” was spearheaded by Nigerian youths, civil society

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FG to Enforce Governance Standards as MOFI Introduces Excellence Awards for Public Enterprises

Daily Dispatch February 8, 2026

The Federal Government is set to tighten oversight and raise performance standards across its portfolio of state-owned enterprises with the launch of the MOFI Excellence Awards, a new accountability-driven initiative scheduled for the second quarter of 2026. The awards, to be introduced by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), are aimed at institutionalising