TWN NEWS

TWN News Weekly Briefing - February 22-28, 2026 📰 TWN NEWS Weekly Briefing February 22-28, 2026 | Nigeria News Roundup 🇳🇬 Nigeria News Roundup ⚖️ Legal & Governance Developments The Supreme Court of Nigeria on February 27 affirmed the conviction and sentencing of Senator Albert Bassey to seven years imprisonment and restitution of ₦204 million to Akwa Ibom State. The decision marks a significant victory for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) anti-corruption efforts. Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai remains in custody following his voluntary report to the EFCC on February 16, with ongoing bail application proceedings. 🏛️ Political Transitions & Electoral Up...

TWN News Weekly Briefing - February 9-15, 2026 📰 TWN NEWS Weekly Briefing February 9-15, 2026 | Nigeria News Roundup 🇳🇬 Nigeria News Roundup 💼 Finance & Banking President Bola Tinubu affirmed that the disbursement of N636 billion in loans to businesses in 2025 by the Bank of Industry provided concrete evidence that his government's ongoing macroeconomic reforms were strengthening development finance institutions and unlocking capital for productive sectors of the economy. Zenith Bank PLC was honored with the Financial Institution of the Year 2025 award at the New Telegraph Newspaper annual dinner and award night held on Friday, February 13, 2026 in Lagos state, acknowledging its remarkable financial performance. ⚡ Energy ...

TWN News Weekly Briefing - January 26-February 2, 2026 📰 TWN NEWS Weekly Briefing January 26 - February 2, 2026 | Nigeria News Roundup 🇳🇬 Nigeria News Roundup 🎓 Education & Culture The Federal Government unveiled a comprehensive policy framework aimed at reducing the cost of education for parents and improving learning outcomes across Nigeria. The initiative focuses on accessibility and quality enhancement in the education sector, signaling renewed commitment to educational advancement in 2026. 🎶 Grammy Awards & Cultural Recognition Nigerian music continued its global dominance as five Nigerian stars competed in the 68th Grammy Awards held on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. Burna Boy led the Nigerian contingent with two...

TWN News Weekly Briefing - January 19-25, 2026 📰 TWN NEWS Weekly Briefing January 19-25, 2026 | Nigeria News Roundup 🇳🇬 Nigeria News Roundup 💼 Government & International Relations Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Davos, Switzerland on January 19 to lead Nigeria's delegation at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), scheduled for January 19-23, 2026. The Vice President commissioned Nigeria's House in Davos, showcasing the nation's commitment to active participation in global economic forums. President Tinubu congratulated Governor Sanwo-Olu on hosting AFRIMA 2026 and praised Nigerian artists like Rema and Burna Boy for their remarkable wins at the continental awards ceremony. ...

4th - 10th January 2026 TWN News Weekly Briefing The Week's Top Stories: Jan 4 - Jan 10, 2026 Welcome back! I'm Omotola Oluwashindara, and this week brings historic milestones as Nigeria's stock market surpasses N100 trillion market capitalization for the first time, while the Super Eagles kick off their AFCON 2026 campaign with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Mozambique. Market & Sentiment Overview NGX All-Share Index (ASI) ▲ 162,298.08 Week-to-Date: +3.71% | YTD 2026: +4.30% 🎉 Historic Milestone: Market capitalization surpasses N103.8 trillion! Nigeria becomes first African nation to cross N100 trillion stock market value Economy & Markets: Historic Breakthrough NGX Breaks N100 Trillion Barrier for F...