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Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After Strengthening Economic Ties With South Africa
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after co-chairing the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in South Africa.
The event, which he led alongside South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, focused on strengthening bilateral relations and fostering cooperation between the two countries.
The presidential jet landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at 9:10 pm, where Tinubu was warmly welcomed by key government officials and dignitaries.
Among those present were the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, and the FCT Commissioner of Police, Peter Opara.
The Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission, established in 1999, is a strategic platform designed to enhance the relationship between Africa’s two largest economies.
This year’s session featured discussions across eight critical sectors: political consultations, consular and migration affairs, banking and finance, defence and security, manufacturing, the social sector, mines and energy, and trade and investments.
These sectors were addressed through working groups tasked with identifying challenges and opportunities for collaboration.
A highlight of the meeting was the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements by officials from both nations.
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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