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

The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is over as football’s biggest tournament begins in a historic new format featuring 48 teams, 104 matches and three host nations — United States, Canada and Mexico. The expanded competition offers more opportunities for emerging nations to make their mark, but the favourites remain a familiar collection
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In a major development for Nigeria’s security architecture, the House of Representatives has approved a constitutional amendment bill seeking the creation of state police forces across the country. The proposal received overwhelming backing from lawmakers, with 289 members voting in favour and only one member opposing the measure during proceedings on the floor of the
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The Ekiti State Police Command has taken four Pakistani nationals into custody after residents of Iyin-Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area raised concerns about their presence in the community. The suspects were arrested following reports from locals who became uneasy about the activities of unfamiliar individuals in the area, prompting security agencies to launch an
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Nigerian music star Davido used the global stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles to draw attention to the plight of dozens of abducted pupils and teachers from Oyo State. During his performance at the event, the Afrobeats sensation appeared in a specially designed black leather jacket carrying the message
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