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Senator Ndume Urges New Humanitarian Affairs Minister to Use Fintech for Poverty Alleviation
Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South has called on Nentawe Yilwatda, the newly appointed Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, to leverage financial technology to improve support for Nigeria’s vulnerable populations.
During Yilwatda’s screening, Ndume highlighted the ministry’s importance, overseeing initiatives for the 60% of Nigerians living in poverty, and asked how he planned to address the crisis following the dismissal of his predecessor, Betta Edu, over alleged financial mismanagement.
Yilwatda responded by affirming his commitment to using technology to tackle humanitarian challenges. Senate President Godswill Akpabio then allowed him to take a bow.
Yilwatda, an engineer with significant experience in community development, was appointed by President Bola Tinubu to replace Edu, who denies the allegations leading to her suspension in January. Edu’s predecessor, Sadiya Farouq, had also faced financial scrutiny.
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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