​The Nigerian currency market opened the first Friday of 2026 with subtle shifts as the British Pound continues to hold a strong position against the local currency.

​The Nigerian Naira opened the first full trading Friday of the year with relative stability across both the official and informal foreign exchange markets.

The National Assembly said it had taken steps to address public concerns over alleged discrepancies in the Tax Acts, promising to make available certified copies of the bills signed by President Bola Tinubu.

To make 2026 more meaningful for Nigerians, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour, LP, Mr. Peter Obi; the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF; Christain Association of Nigeria, CAN; Middle Belt Forum, MBF; and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have tasked governments on good governance.