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

At least 10 people have been killed in fresh armed attacks on two rural communities in Plateau State, local leaders and residents say, as violence continues to deepen insecurity in the central Nigerian region. The incidents occurred late Sunday night in the Riyom Local Government Area, leaving families devastated and communities on edge. According to
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Nigerian- British actress Wunmi Mosaku won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) for her performance as Annie in the film “Sinners” during a ceremony held on Sunday at the Royal Festival Hall in London, entertainment reports confirm. Mosaku, 39, is celebrated for her powerful portrayal in the critically
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Akure NigSuspected gunmen have abducted two residents and injured another during a violent attack in a farming community in Ondo State, sources within the community and local authorities say. The incident has sparked fear and heightened security concern among residents of the affected area. The attack occurred late Sunday evening in Ifon‑Odigbo, a community in
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has restarted the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to major marketers and approved depot owners under a revised distribution framework endorsed by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), energy sector sources say. The refinery’s return to selling petrol follows a controlled distribution model designed
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Mexico City Mexico – calls to cancel or relocate the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches scheduled in Mexico have been circulating on social media after violent clashes erupted in parts of Mexico following the killing of a top cartel leader, though there is no official confirmation from FIFA or Mexican authorities that matches will be
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A group of suspected bandits operating in parts of Kebbi South has issued a N100 million threat to the Utouno community in Ngaski Local Government Area, warning that they will launch an attack if their demand is not met, residents and local officials report. The threat was communicated to community leaders in a letter reportedly
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