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

The city of Abeokuta came alive on Saturday as the Egba people marked the grand finale of the 39th Lisabi Festival, concluding a week-long celebration that began on March 23. Held at the historic Ake Palace grounds in Ogun State, the festival attracted Egba indigenes, dignitaries, and visitors, all gathering to honour Lisabi Agbongbo Akala,
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The Kwankwasiyya Movement has announced that former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will officially defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He is scheduled to formally register with the party on Monday, March 30, 2026, at his residence in Kano. This move marks a significant realignment in Nigerian politics, as Kwankwaso, a former senator
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The All Progressives Congress has dismissed reports circulating about the cost of expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 general elections, describing them as false and misleading. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party clarified that it has not taken any decision or made any announcement regarding
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Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has stressed that expanding access to quality education remains a central priority of the administration of President Bola Tinubu. She made this known during a meeting with the United States Special Envoy for Best Future Generations, Charles Harder, held in Washington. Tinubu noted that the government is focused on laying
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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has decorated Jimoh Moshood Olorundare following his promotion to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police. The decoration ceremony, held at the IGP’s office in Louis Edet House, Abuja, highlights the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to strengthening leadership across key commands nationwide. Moshood has been deployed as AIG in
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The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission has granted temporary release to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on compassionate grounds to enable him attend the burial of his mother. Sources indicate that the decision was taken in consideration of the personal circumstances surrounding the bereavement, allowing the former governor to participate in final rites before returning
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