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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, i...

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. ...

TWN News Weekly Briefing - January 12-17, 2026 📰 TWN NEWS Weekly Briefing January 12-17, 2026 | Nigeria News Roundup 🇳🇬 Nigeria News Roundup 💼 Market & Finance The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced sweeping reforms to minimum capital requirements across the capital market sector, effective January 16, 2026. The new framework strengthens requirements for brokerage firms, fund managers, market infrastructure operators, and fintech entities—a move aimed at bolstering investor protection and market resilience. Nigeria's fuel import spending plummeted by 54% to $6.7 billion, driven by successful local refining initiatives and ongoing economic reforms. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery reached a significant milestone, achievi...

  Wow!! 🎉👏TWN News Special Feature If you walk past a bus stop or through a train station anywhere in the UK this week, you might see a familiar, inspiring face looking back at you. We are bursting with pride to announce that our very own Sarah Adedeji is a featured winner of the Portrait of Britain 2026! Unlike many winners who stay behind the lens, Sarah is the subject of this iconic winning portrait. More Than Just a Portrait The image, which is now being broadcast on thousands of digital screens across the country, is a striking profile of Sarah. In the photo, she proudly wears her hearing aid, a detail that highlights her real-life work and advocacy. Sarah isn't just a "model" for this project; she is a powerhouse of talent and a true "polymath." To those of us who know her, she is: An Expert Audiologist: Dedicated to the science of hearing. A Gifted Writer & Stage Performer: Bringing stories to life with her voice and presence. An Amazing Per...

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...

TWN News Roundup 1st - 3rd January 2026 TWN News 🎉 Happy New Year 2026! 🎊 Wishing you and all the TWN News community a wonderful year ahead filled with prosperity, peace, and success! Weekly Briefing The Week's Top Stories: Jan 1 - Jan 3, 2026 Welcome to 2026! I'm Omotola Oluwashindara, and we start the new year with positive momentum as Nigeria's stock market opens 2026 higher, pushing market capitalization close to N100 trillion. New tax reforms take effect aimed at providing relief to 98% of workers and 97% of small businesses. Market & Sentiment Overview NGX All-Share Index (ASI) ▲ 156,492.40 Opening Day 2026: +0.57% Market capitalization: N99.9 trillion | Approaching historic N100 trillion milestone 2025 closed...