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

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), securing 1,846,379 votes to defeat former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, who polled 540,117 votes. Economist Mohammed Hayatu-Deen finished third with 177,120 votes. Returning officer Tunde Ogbeha declared Atiku winner, stating that he fulfilled the constitutional requirements
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated elder statesman, Alhaji Ashafa Ajibola Erogbogbo, on the occasion of his 100th birthday anniversary celebrated on May 28, 2026. In a tribute issued on Wednesday, the President praised the centenarian for a lifetime of dedication, integrity and service to humanity and the country. “I extend warm greetings to Alhaji Ashafa
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Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, on Wednesday strongly criticised Nigeria’s political leadership, cautioning President Bola Tinubu, governors, lawmakers and other public officials against issuing routine Children’s Day messages while, according to her, failing to safeguard the nation’s children. In a sharply worded statement released to mark Children’s Day, Ezekwesili accused successive administrations of neglecting
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Spanish club FC Barcelona have agreed a deal worth over €80m, including add-ons, to sign winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United. The agreement reportedly includes an initial €70m fee, while performance-related add-ons are expected to push the total value beyond €80m after Newcastle’s Saudi-backed ownership approved the offer. Gordon is expected to arrive in Barcelona
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West Ham United have decided to retain manager Nuno Espirito Santo following the club’s relegation from the Premier League, with the board now focusing on an immediate return to the top division. The Portuguese tactician held talks with the club’s hierarchy on Monday after West Ham’s relegation was confirmed, and both sides agreed to continue
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An international coalition operating under the International Working Group on Petroleum Pollution and Just Transition in the Niger Delta has urged the federal government to compel international oil companies operating in the region to take responsibility for restoring the environment and livelihoods affected by decades of pollution, despite ongoing divestments. The appeal came as the
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