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

The Nigerian government is taking steps to address rising aviation fuel costs, as Taiwo Oyedele and Festus Keyamo hold talks to reduce pressure on airlines and stabilise the sector. Oyedele, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, said discussions with Keyamo focused on the surge in aviation fuel prices and its impact on
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Uba Sani as Chairman of its Ekiti State Governorship Election Campaign Council, signalling a strategic move to strengthen its campaign ahead of the upcoming poll. The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated April 24, 2026, signed by the party’s National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru. According to the party,
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Suspected gunmen launched a late-night attack on students at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ibogun Campus near Ifo in Ogun State, leaving several students injured and properties stolen. The incident, which began around midnight and stretched into the early hours of Saturday, involved more than a dozen armed attackers. The group reportedly invaded multiple hostels, firing
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted on April 20. The Board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, announced the development via his X handle on Tuesday morning, confirming that candidates who sat for the exam on that date can now check their results. According to
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Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has expressed uncertainty over whether midfielder Vitinha will be fit for their Champions League semi-final clash against Bayern Munich. The Portuguese midfielder is set to miss PSG’s Ligue 1 match against FC Nantes on Wednesday due to a heel inflammation. Luis Enrique said the club would take a cautious approach
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British boxer Lawrence Okolie has recorded an adverse finding in an anti-doping test just days before his planned bout, according to his promoter, Queensberry Promotions. The 33-year-old former cruiserweight world champion was due to face Tony Yoka, France’s 2016 Olympic super heavyweight champion, in Paris on Saturday. In a statement, Queensberry said the Voluntary Anti-Doping
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