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

The Nigerian military says 27 terrorists were killed in coordinated air strikes targeting insurgent strongholds in Borno State. According to the Nigerian Army, the air component of Operation Hadin Kai carried out precision attacks on terrorist hideouts in Kukawa and Guzamala Local Government Areas. The strikes reportedly killed 12 terrorists in Dawoshe, Kukawa LGA, and
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Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 15.93 percent in May 2026, extending its upward trend for the third consecutive month, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report showed that headline inflation increased from 15.69 percent in April to 15.93 percent in May, although it remained
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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has expressed concerns over security arrangements at its Katsina orientation camp, citing the absence of a dedicated entrance and clear separation from the adjoining state-owned Youth Craft Village. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony for the 2026 Batch “B” Stream I corps members, Katsina NYSC Coordinator Evans Okwor appealed to
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), for allegedly failing to satisfy constitutional requirements for continued existence. Justice Peter Lifu issued the ruling in a suit brought by the National Forum of Former Legislators, which argued that
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has selected former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the vice-presidential candidate to run alongside Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 presidential election. The party said Amaechi’s emergence followed extensive consultations involving party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women groups, and stakeholders from across Nigeria’s six geopolitical
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Award-winning British journalist Roger Cook has died following a short illness, according to a statement released by his family. Cook was widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern investigative television journalism, earning recognition for his fearless reporting style and his willingness to confront individuals accused of wrongdoing directly. He became a household name
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