Naira Hits Two-Year High: Parallel Market Drops Below ₦1,350 Following New CBN BDC Directive
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- February 11, 2026
The Agbu Kefas‑led government in Taraba State has officially flagged off the construction of a new Livestock Service Centre in Sunkani, Ardo‑Kola Local Government Area as part of efforts to modernise the livestock sector and boost food security. The event was held under the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L‑PRES) with support from development
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a new initiative aimed at connecting schools across the country to reliable internet services as part of efforts to modernise the education sector and promote digital learning. Officials said the programme is designed to provide broadband connectivity to public schools so that students and teachers can access digital
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A court has granted the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission permission to continue detaining former Kaduna State governor Nasir Ahmad El‑Rufai for another 14 days to enable investigators conclude their probe. The order followed an application filed by the anti corruption agency Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission which asked
READ MORENigerian midfielder Daniel Daga has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Norwegian court after being found guilty of committing a sexual act without consent. The 19‑year‑old, who plays for Molde FK in Norway and has represented Nigeria’s U‑20 team, received the verdict on Tuesday 10 March 2026 from the Nordmøre and Romsdal
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The National Identity Management Commission has announced that Nigerians living abroad can now obtain their National Identification Number through accredited enrolment centres in foreign countries. The move is expected to remove the need for citizens in the diaspora to travel to Nigeria just to complete their registration. Officials of the commission said the service will
READ MORENigeria’s senior women’s basketball team Nigeria women’s national basketball team will begin their campaign at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying tournament today with a match against Colombia women’s national basketball team in Lyon, France. The African champions arrived in France earlier this week and immediately began final preparations under head coach Rena Wakama
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