• Parallel Market Rates: On Sunday, July 26, 2026, Bureau De Change (BDC) sources reported that black market players in the Lagos Parallel Market sold a dollar for ₦1410 and bought it at ₦1401.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Official Stance: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market and directs individuals seeking forex to conduct transactions through their banks.

  • CBN Exchange Rates: The CBN official rates for the dollar to naira featured a highest rate of ₦1365 and a lowest rate of ₦1359.

  • Rate Variations: Actual rates for buying or selling forex can differ from the figures listed in the report due to price variations.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on President Bola Tinubu to guarantee a transparent, credible electoral process in 2027, emphasizing that doing so will define the President’s legacy.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the former Anambra State governor urged Nigerian youths to actively champion the cause for electoral integrity, noting that their future depends heavily on the outcome of transparent elections.

Obi also dismissed claims that widespread support from state governors ensures a presidential victory. According to him, the endorsements of the 36 state governors do not automatically align with the actual votes and desires of the populace.

Drawing a historical comparison, Obi praised late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua for acknowledging flaws in the election that brought him into power and actively reforming the system to ensure subsequent polls were fair.

Furthermore, Obi criticized the ideological state of Nigerian political parties, arguing that political platforms in the country currently lack clear principles—pointing out how politicians facing corruption allegations often appear exonerated simply by defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

“Thirty-six governors support the president, but the people in the states are not necessarily with them,” Obi stated. “What I am asking for is a free, fair, and credible election, which will go down as part of his legacy. I am begging the youths, whose lives and futures are at stake, to come out and join me in demanding credible polls.”

“When Yar’Adua became president, he admitted the process that brought him into office was faulty and committed to ensuring it wouldn’t happen again. He demonstrated it, and subsequent elections were free and fair,” Obi added. “For me, no political party in Nigeria today has a real ideology. Otherwise, the APC’s ideology shouldn’t be that once you defect to their party, you are no longer corrupt.”

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has reaffirmed his commitment to building a unified nation where equal opportunities and quality education are accessible to all, regardless of ethnic background or religious affiliation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking during a live appearance on Channels Television on Sunday, July 26, 2026, Obi emphasized that his administration would prioritize national integration, ensuring that no region or demographic is marginalized.

Addressing concerns over national unity, the former Anambra State governor made it clear that his mandate is driven by fairness and inclusion. He pledged to run a government that breaks away from past administrative norms by actively involving representatives from every part of the country in governance.

According to Obi, national progress depends on creating a safe, equitable environment where every child can pursue their education and ambitions without facing tribal or religious bias.

“I want every Nigerian child to be able to go to school, live his life without thinking about his tribe or religion,” Obi stated. “I will never divide Nigeria, I will unite Nigeria. I will show love to every part of Nigeria and make sure things are done differently because I am going to involve everybody.”