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Tinubu Nominates Lamido Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor

Daily Dispatch March 11, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Lamido Abubakar Yuguda for appointment as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), subject to confirmation by the Senate. The nomination was made in line with Section 8(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007. Yuguda’s appointment

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Nigeria’s Defence Minister Summons Service Chiefs Amid Surge in Attacks on Military Bases

Daily Dispatch March 11, 2026

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has urgently summoned the nation’s top military leaders to a high-level meeting at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Abuja. The session addresses the escalating attacks targeting military installations, particularly in the North East region. The meeting includes key figures such as: The

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Trade as Statecraft: Why Nigeria Must Convert Market Access into Strategic Advantage

Daily Dispatch March 11, 2026

By Ademola Oshodi The global trade environment is shifting in ways that Nigeria cannot afford to read passively. What is taking shape is not simply a competition among major powers, nor merely a question of market access. It is a reordering of how Africa is being positioned within competing trade architectures. The United States has […]

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Enough of Litigations’, PDP declares as BoT moves for unity

Daily Dispatch March 11, 2026

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has issued a forceful call for restraint among its members, asserting that the era of relentless legal battles must give way to a period of reconciliation and party consolidation. Speaking on Wednesday during the 86th meeting of the Senator Mao Ohuabunwa-led Board of Trustees BoT, the Chairman […]

Sport

Iran Pulls Out of 2026 FIFA World Cup Amid Escalating Conflict

Daily Dispatch March 11, 2026

Iran has announced it will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, dealing a major blow to the tournament scheduled to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Iran’s Sports Minister, Ahmad Donyamali, confirmed the decision on Wednesday, declaring that the country would not take part in the global football tournament “under […]

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PDP BoT Urges Unity, Mobilisation Ahead of National Convention

Daily Dispatch March 11, 2026

The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on party leaders and members to prioritise unity and strengthen grassroots mobilisation as the party prepares for its upcoming national convention. Speaking at the 86th meeting of the BoT in Abuja on Wednesday, the BoT Chairman, Mao Ohuabunwa, said the meeting was […]