BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Operatives of the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA) have arrested a businessman, 44-year-old Ezemokwe Chukwuebuka Christian for ingesting 53 wraps of the same class A drug while on his way to Tehran Khomeini, Islamic Republic of Iran. Ezemokwe was arrested at the Port Harcourt airport on […] The post NDLEA Nabs Iran-bound Businessman For Ingesting 53 Wraps Of Cocaine, Recovers Tramadol Consignments In Winter Jackets first appeared on Business Today NG.

The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has said that it would rehabilitate over 300 households displaced by windstorm in Garba read more NEDC to rehabilitate 300 households displaced by windstorm in Taraba

Imo State Government has directed nursery, primary and secondary schools’ authorities in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area to reopen their read more Imo Govt directs reopening of schools after diphtheria outbreak

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Leadway Assurance Company Limited has announced a landmark financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2024, posting  ₦173.2 billion in insurance revenue. According to the insurer, its revenue grew from N114.4 billion in 2023 to 173.2 billion in 2024, representing 51% increase.The revenue growth was primarily driven by strong performance across key […] The post Leadway Assurance Grows Insurance Revenue By 51% To N173.2bn FY24, Settles N117 Billion Claims first appeared on Business Today NG.

…Calms Igbeti residents on rock weathering incident Abiodun Oni, director general, Oyo State Solid Mineral Development Agency, has issued warnings read more Oyo Govt’ll end illegal mining, activities degrading environment- OSMDA

Alex OttI, governor of ‎Abia State, has asserted that it is more rewarding to celebrate people while they are alive read more Otti celebrates Chief Zebrudaya of New Masquerade comedy series at 75

BY NKECHI NARCHE-ESEZOBOR—The Nigeria government has condemned Israel’s preemptive strike on Iran that has led to an escalation of hostilities between Iran and the State of Israel. In a statement issued Saturday by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Federal Government called for an immediate restraint and end to the […] The post FG Condemns Israeli Strike On Iran, Calls For Peace first appeared on Business Today NG.

When Suits, the globally acclaimed American television series hit the screens in 2011, no one could have predicted the cultural read more Using entertainment to promote insurance education in Africa

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman snapped a three-fight losing streak with a commanding unanimous decision victory over Joaquin Buckley read more Kamaru Usman ends losing streak with dominant win over Joaquin Buckley

…Commissions new facility in Rivers Sigma Coatings Nigeria Limited has launched a new facility in PortHarcourt, Rivers State to curb read more Sigma Coatings moves to curb influx of adulterated products

When change is constant and agility is essential, waiting 12 months to review performance is not just outdated, it is read more Why continuous feedback must replace annual reviews in organisations

After a £100 million summer spending spree, Manchester City are aiming to bounce back from a disappointing 2024/25 season by read more Club World Cup: Man City eye redemption after trophyless season

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has commenced an investigation into a viral video circulating on social media. read more FCT Police launch investigation into viral harassment allegation video

9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), one of Nigeria’s first payment service banks, has launched its Bank9ja Merchant Collect product, designed read more 9PSB launches digital collections platform to boost businesses

Kevin Ugwuoke has formally assumed office as President of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI)Z read more Ugwuoke assumes office as CRMI president, unveils agenda on policy reform

Five years ago, the Borno State Judicial Council embarked on the reformation of the state judicial system at the instance read more How online court sitting, reform brought transparency to justice sector in Borno

The Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission (PLASGEOC) has called on citizens across the state to promptly report cases.  read more Plateau commission rallies support against gender based violence

Kayode Egbetokun has approved an extension of the grace period for the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement. read more IGP extends grace period for tinted glass permit enforcement to August 12

…Sponsor best indigenous language, West Africa, others Onga, Nigeria’s leading seasoning brand, transcended expectations at the 2025 AMVCA Cultural Day, read more Culture Day: Onga ignites African culture, storytelling at AMVCA with festival of flavours

Nigeria’s journey towards a digitally connected future has been significantly propelled by strategic investments in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) read more Eight times, China backed Nigeria’s digital leap with infrastructure loans

Feminism has become one of the most debated and emotionally charged topics in Nigeria today. While its core message—equal rights read more Feminism in Nigeria: A movement misunderstood, a message lost?

Assetium Properties Limited, a subsidiary of The Assetium Group, has officially launched its real estate operations in Lagos. The launch read more Assetium Properties unveils luxury real estate in Lagos

…Declares 10k/share dividends SUNU Assurances Nigeria Plc, a subsidiary member of SUNU Group pays N3.28 billion in claims, highlighting its read more SUNU Assurances posts N3.87bn profit, Pays N3.28bn in claims for 2024

Nestlé Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability through an integrated approach to sustainability, merging operational accountability with grassroots read more Nestlé’s integrates sustainability approach, merges operational accountability, grassroots engagement

For Albert Oikelome, a professor of music from the University of Lagos (Unilag), music is more than just a rendition read more Echoes of Grace: A musical journey through classical, African and gospel sounds

Chain Reactions Africa, a public relations firm, has emerged as Nigeria’s most awarded Public Relations consultancy at the 2025 SABRE read more Chain Reactions Africa clinches ‘Most Celebrated PR Firm’ at SABRE Awards

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has appointed renowned international development expert, Sa’id Alkali Kori, as Honorary Special Adviser read more Buni appoints Sa’id as Honorary SA on Intern Relations to Lake Chad Basin Govs’ Forum

…Insist on its merits …Observers cite unsteady power as big challenge Despite the inherent downsides of adopting the full computer-based read more Examination bodies rush into CBT system despite downsides

…Resource persons say too little, too late …Massive corruption in project execution The Niger Delta people are still angry with read more Why Niger Delta region still angry despite many interventions

Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar on Saturday maintained his lead at the Criterium du Dauphine with a second consecutive stage victory in read more Slovenia’s Pogacar maintains 2nd Dauphine stage lead

Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich are close to agreeing a £30m deal Mathys Tel. If the deal falls through it read more Tottenham close to £30m deal for Mathys Tel

Manchester City fan base are expected to be excited following a new addition to the squad. City agreed a £12.5m read more £12.5m Nypan to excite Man City fans

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Nigeria is among 36 countries that could face new travel restrictions to the United States under a proposed expansion of read more Trump administration considers banning Nigeria, 35 others from US travel

Over 450 marketing and sales professionals from across Africa will gather in Lagos on 14th June for the first-ever Brand read more Africa’s top brand leaders to converge at BMA inaugural alumni ceremony

KloverHarris, a management consulting firm has reiterated its commitment to fostering impactful business transformation in Nigeria to unlock organisational values, read more KloverHarris commits to impactful business transformation in Nigeria