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 How Nigeria’s crude oil exports fell from $90 billion a year Nigeria’s crude oil and gas export earnings have declined by about 44% on average in the 2015–2024 period compared to 2008–2014, marking a structural shift in the country’s oil performance. This is based on a review of crude oil and gas export figures provided, alongside referenced U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) production data. https://nairametrics.com/2026/02/13/how-nigerias-crude-oil-exports-fell-from-90-billion-a-year/  

 Breaking:  INEC Fixes February 20, 2027 for Presidential Election, March 6 for Governorship Polls 13th February, 2026 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the dates for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, setting February 20, 2027 for the Presidential and National Assembly elections, and March 6, 2027 for the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, during a press briefing in Abuja. Constitutional Backing According to the INEC Chairman, the Commission’s decision aligns strictly with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and the Electoral Act 2022. He explained that the tenure of the President, Vice-President, Governors, and Deputy Governors will expire on May 28, 2027, while members of the National and State Assemblies will conclude their tenure in early J...

 

 

 90% Of Lawmakers Won’t Return To NASS If Elections Are Transparent — Sowore Human rights activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, has claimed that 90 per cent of federal lawmakers and other elected officials would not be elected if elections in Nigeria were conducted transparently. Sowore made the remark while reacting to the controversy trailing the amendments to the Electoral Act, particularly provisions relating to the electronic transmission of election results. On Tuesday, the Senate amended the Electoral Act to permit the electronic transmission of election results, a move many Nigerians had clamoured for. https://www.channelstv.com/2026/02/11/90-of-lawmakers-wont-return-to-nass-if-elections-are-transparent-sowore/

 FG Launches ‘Operation Savannah Shield’ After 75 Killed in Kwara Terror Attack The Federal Government has intensified security operations across Nigeria’s North Central region following terrorist attacks that left about 75 villagers dead in Kwara State. The renewed offensive, code-named Operation Savannah Shield, involves the deployment of military personnel, police units, and national forest guards to reinforce security in vulnerable communities. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, adding that the government is committed to protecting the lives of its citizens. https://www.channelstv.com/2026/02/13/fg-launches-operation-savannah-shield-after-75-killed-in-kwara-terror-attack/