Homepage Lagos from Friday, February 20th, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission is preparing to put the newly signed Electoral Act 2026 to its first practical test this weekend, during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections and bye-elections across states.

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has rejected the Executive Order signed by President Bola Tinubu that directs all oil and gas revenues to be remitted directly into the Federation Account.