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

The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced it will begin a nationwide voter revalidation exercise on April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to clean up and strengthen Nigeria’s voter register. According to the commission, the exercise will target voters registered between 2011 and 2024, aiming to remove ineligible entries such as deceased persons, underage
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FC Barcelona tightened their grip on the LaLiga title race with a hard-fought 2–1 win over Atlético Madrid. Robert Lewandowski netted a late winner in the 87th minute to seal the comeback victory, after Marcus Rashford had earlier cancelled out Giuliano Simeone’s opener. Atlético’s challenge took a hit when Nicolás González was sent off before
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Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, warning of severe consequences if it fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In a post shared via the White House’s official X account, Trump intensified pressure on Tehran, stating that time was running out following an earlier demand to either strike a deal or restore
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Arsenal FC suffered a shock defeat to Southampton FC, marking back-to-back losses for the Gunners and deepening concerns over their form. Coming off a disappointing Carabao Cup Final defeat to Manchester City before the international break, Arsenal were hoping to bounce back. Instead, their struggles continued as Southampton—despite their lower-league status—pulled off a stunning upset.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country will overcome terrorism and insecurity, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and driving national progress. Speaking at the inauguration of the Gateway International Cargo Airport in Iperu, Ogun State, the President said ongoing infrastructure investments are laying the foundation for long-term economic growth and
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Manchester City delivered a ruthless performance, thrashing Liverpool 4-0 to book a place in the FA Cup semifinals and deepen the Reds’ struggles this season. Erling Haaland stole the show with a hat trick, while Antoine Semenyo added another goal to seal a dominant outing at the Etihad Stadium. Liverpool’s woes were compounded when Mohamed
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