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

Premier League side Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Oliver Glasner as their new head coach, replacing Vitor Pereira. The Austrian manager takes charge after reaching an agreement with the club, which believes he is the right fit to drive its long-term ambitions. Speaking after his appointment, Glasner said Forest’s clear vision for the
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A Nigerian student, Dr. Dorcas Akanbi, has graduated from a medical school in Russia with an outstanding CGPA of 4.90 out of 5.00, earning a place among the institution’s top graduating students. Sharing the milestone on X, Akanbi celebrated her induction into the medical profession, describing the achievement as the fulfilment of a remarkable journey
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United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced that its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, will retire from the Board on August 21, 2026, after completing the maximum 12-year tenure for Non-Executive Directors as stipulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria. At its meeting on July 6, 2026, the Board accepted Elumelu’s retirement and appointed Non-Executive Director
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Belgium’s football federation has asked FIFA to explain its decision to clear United States striker Folarin Balogun for Monday’s World Cup Round of 16 clash despite his red card in the previous match. The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) said it was neither officially informed of the decision nor provided with the reasons behind the
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A Federal High Court has ordered the National Welfare Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nkemakolam Ukandu, to pay ₦100 million in damages to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, and Justice Peter Lifu over allegations of bias. Justice Salim Ibrahim awarded ₦50 million to each judge after striking
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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian Army, commending the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, for strengthening security and improving the welfare of military personnel. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Army Chief at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the governor congratulated Shaibu on
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