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

China has dismissed accusations by the United States that it is intensifying military pressure on Taiwan, describing the claims as distorted and politically motivated. Speaking in Beijing, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, said some American officials were deliberately exaggerating the “mainland threat” narrative to interfere in China’s domestic affairs. Chen insisted that
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Pope Leo XIV arrived in Cameroon for the second leg of his 10-day African tour, carrying a renewed message of peace to the country’s separatist-hit regions, where armed fighters have announced a three-day ceasefire. The visit is expected to focus on themes including anti-corruption efforts and responsible political leadership in the mineral-rich nation. Cameroon marks
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Amazon has introduced a new limited-time streaming bundle through Prime Video, combining Apple TV+ and Peacock Premium Plus for $19.99 per month. The offer saves subscribers nearly $10 compared with paying for both services separately and strengthens Prime Video’s position as a central hub for bundled streaming subscriptions. The package includes Peacock Premium Plus, which
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12 years after the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Chibok, the Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF) has raised fresh concerns over what it describes as waning accountability and global attention to the tragedy. In a statement marking the anniversary of the April 14, 2014 abduction by Boko Haram, the foundation disclosed that 89 of the girls
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A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has granted bail to former governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who is standing trial on allegations of corruption. El-Rufai is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged corrupt practices. Ruling on the bail application, the trial judge,
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Vice President Kashim Shettima assured families of military and police officers killed during a recent attack in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State of the federal government’s continued support. He reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s resolve not to allow the efforts and gallantry of officers of the armed forces and other security agencies go in
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