Latest News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 18th February 2026
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Wednesday 18th February 2026 .
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target=_blank>Alexander-Arnold hits out at ‘disgusting’ alleged Vinicius racism
“It’s disgusting. What’s happened tonight is a disgrace for football. It’s ruined the night for the team,” said former Liverpool full-back Alexander-Arnold.
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target=_blank>Face your probe, stop diversionary tactics – DWI tells el-Rufai
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI) has asked former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to stop what it called diversionary tactics and focus on responding to ongoing investigations by anti-graft and security agencies, stressing that no one is above the law. In a statement by its Director of Strategic Communication, Dr.
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target=_blank>NIMASA commits to shipyard evelopment, capital flight cuts
By Godwin Oritse The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s shipbuilding and shipyard development as part of efforts to deepen the blue economy and curb capital flight. Speaking at a stakeholders’ breakfast meeting organised by the Agency themed: “Dissecting the Issues, Challenges, and Prospects in the Shipbuilding Segment
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target=_blank>Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, February 18, 2026
The Nigerian foreign exchange market continues to witness shifts as both the official and parallel markets react to mid-week liquidity demands.
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target=_blank>Lent, Ramadan begin today
President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has confirmed that the crescent signalling the start of Ramadan 2026 has been sighted.
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target=_blank>Owo church massacre: Suspected terrorists paid, mobilised for attack – DSS witness
A witness of the Department of State Services (DSS), on Tuesday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the suspected terrorists were funded, armed and mobilised to attack St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo.
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target=_blank>El-Rufai is a very difficult person to advise — Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
Baba-Ahmed said the various allegations and counter-allegations surrounding the former governor should not be dismissed as political drama but tested in court.
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target=_blank>Dangote signs $400m equipment deal to fast-track refinery expansion
By Bashiru Ayuba Dangote Group has signed a $400 million construction equipment agreement with XCMG Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., one of China’s leading manufacturers of construction machinery, in a move set to accelerate the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day, positioning it to
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target=_blank>Nigeria’s oil output drops 6.3% to 1.627m bpd
•As oil price falls to $67 per barrel By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria’s oil output has declined both year-on-year and month-on-month, falling short of budget and OPEC targets, even as prices remain above the Federal Government’s benchmark. Data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, showed that total oil production, including condensate, dropped by
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target=_blank>Manufacturers, agric sector face up to 60% interest rate
•As credit costs rise in key sectors despite stable deposits rate By Babajide Komolafe Manufacturers and operators in the agricultural sector are facing interest rates of up to 60 per cent, according to latest data on deposit and lending rates released by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. The data, among other things, revealed sharp increases in
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