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

Global airlines are set to incur an additional $100 billion in jet fuel costs this year, with passengers expected to shoulder part of the burden through higher airfares, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The airline industry body said jet fuel prices are projected to rise by about 70% in 2026, a surge
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of carrying out a drone attack on a facility linked to spent nuclear fuel storage near the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, describing the incident as a dangerous escalation despite no reported increase in radiation levels. Ukrainian authorities said the strike damaged infrastructure associated with nuclear fuel handling and sparked a
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Kashim Shettima will visit Ekiti State on Tuesday for a one-day working trip focused on commissioning infrastructure projects and launching new development initiatives. Representing Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Vice President is expected to perform the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ekiti Knowledge Zone, a project designed to promote innovation, technology, and economic growth in the state.
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Security operatives in Kogi State have successfully repelled an attack by suspected bandits on Ikoyi community in Ijumu Local Government Area, preventing what authorities described as a major security incident. According to the state government, the attackers stormed the community on Saturday evening with the alleged intention of carrying out abductions. A joint security team
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The Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation has called on Nigerian youths to demand clear climate and environmental commitments from political candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during the launch of the #Vote4Climate 2027 campaign to mark World Environment Day 2026, the organisation urged voters to assess candidates based on their
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Members of the Glazer family are reportedly considering selling part or all of their stake in English football giants Manchester United, a move that could trigger another major shift in the club’s ownership structure. According to reports, several members of the American billionaire family have held discussions about divesting their holdings after more than two
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