Thisday Newspaper News Today Thursday 5th February 2026
Top Nigeria news Dailies Update from Thisday Newspaper News Today 05/02/26
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target=_blank>Setback for Electoral Reforms: Senate Rejects Mandatory Real-time Results Upload
• Retains much criticised provision of old law which gives INEC discretion on mode of transition •Slashes election notice deadline from 360 to 180 days • Discards proposed 10-year ban
target=_blank>FG: US Troops in Nigeria Restricted to Training, Intelligence Support
Linus Aleke in Abuja The federal government has clarified reports surrounding the presence of United States troops in Nigeria, stressing that their deployment is limited to intelligence support and training
target=_blank>With Projected GDP of $334bn in 2026, IMF Tips Nigeria as Africa’s Third-largest Economy Ahead of Algeria
• Attributes economic rise to ongoing reforms, including fuel subsidy removal, exchange-rate liberalisation, fiscal adjustments James Emejo in Abuja International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said Nigeria may emerge as Africa’s
target=_blank>At South-East Vision 2050 Blueprint Launch, Shettima Says Region Central Pillar of Nigeria’s Economic Future
• Gov Mbah proclaims South-east can’t afford to operate as 5 parallel actors • Lauds Tinubu for SEDC, calls it catalyst for regional devt Deji Elumoye in Abuja and Gideon
target=_blank>Mshelbila: Over 600m People Lack Access to Electricity in Africa
• Says Nigeria stands at forefront of Africa’s gas story Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Mr Philip Mshelbila has reiterated
target=_blank>NDPC Expresses Commitment to Balancing Data Privacy, Protection Information
Oghenevwede Ohwovoriole Emejo in Abuja The National Commissioner of the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has expressed its commitment to balance information around data privacy and protection.
target=_blank>Dangote Refinery Denies Petrol Import Claims, Says Allegations False, Misleading
• Reaffirms commitment to delivering Euro standard fuel to Nigerians Peter Uzoho Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP) has firmly denied reports suggesting that it imports finished petroleum products, describing
target=_blank>World Cancer Day: Survivors, Advocates Demand Better Government Support
• CAPPA urges govt to tackle disease by fixing Nigeria’s food system Chuks Okocha in Abuja and Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Cancer survivors and advocates have called on the
target=_blank>Police Partner Capital Market Operators to Enhance Transparency, Investor Confidence
Kayode Tokede The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, yesterday described the growing partnership between the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the capital market community as a strong symbol of integrity,
target=_blank>NSIA, IFC Sign Deal to Boost Access to Quality Diagnostic, Cancer Care Services
• Project valued at $154.1 million James Emejo in Abuja Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) is partnering with International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to
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