Naira Hits Two-Year High: Parallel Market Drops Below ₦1,350 Following New CBN BDC Directive
- BUSINESS
- February 11, 2026

The Nigerian Army has debunked reports of an alleged attack on Matthew Kukah and the Sokoto Catholic Cathedral, describing the claims as false and misleading. The rumour, which circulated on social media, suggested that armed attackers targeted the bishop’s residence and the cathedral. However, military authorities clarified that no such incident occurred in Sokoto State.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced it will begin a nationwide voter revalidation exercise on April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to clean up and strengthen Nigeria’s voter register. According to the commission, the exercise will target voters registered between 2011 and 2024, aiming to remove ineligible entries such as deceased persons, underage
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FC Barcelona tightened their grip on the LaLiga title race with a hard-fought 2–1 win over Atlético Madrid. Robert Lewandowski netted a late winner in the 87th minute to seal the comeback victory, after Marcus Rashford had earlier cancelled out Giuliano Simeone’s opener. Atlético’s challenge took a hit when Nicolás González was sent off before
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Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, warning of severe consequences if it fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In a post shared via the White House’s official X account, Trump intensified pressure on Tehran, stating that time was running out following an earlier demand to either strike a deal or restore
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