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Governor Makinde Extends Transportation Subsidy for Six Months
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has extended the state’s transportation subsidy for an additional six months as part of the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) initiative. The announcement was made during a state-wide address marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day.
Makinde introduced the subsidy following the Federal Government’s removal of the petroleum subsidy. He acknowledged the challenges citizens are facing and confirmed the subsidy would now also cover trucks for produce evacuation, implemented through trader and agriculture unions.
Additionally, the governor directed that guarantors for small-scale agripreneur loans through the Agricultural Credit Corporation will now include Community Development Associations, farmers’ associations, and artisans, expanding beyond just civil servants.
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law takes to social media as he defends President Bola Tinubu. The comedian stated that the president has done a lot in his administration and claimed that Nigeria is safer and economically sound under his administration.
He then compared how things now to past years under the administration of others, and shared how things were bad. He claimed that now the economy is stabilized.
“Nigeria is safer now than 10 years ago. This government has killed more bandits than any government in Nigeria since the time of Jonathan. When last have you heard of bomb blast in Nigeria?”
It has been reported that fire occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA), Terminal 1. This fire incident occurred on Monday, 23rd of February, 2026.
Passengers at that terminal were spotted running away for safety after seeing the fire and the alarm.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) released a statement and shared that no life was lost and people were saved and avoided danger.
It has been reported that Kano State has closed down all entertainment spots across the state. This was stated to happen because of the ongoing Ramadan fast.
The federal government shared that the new law will take place from 18th of February, 10 pm, till the last day of Ramadan. This is in order for the people participating in it to truly focus on the fast.
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