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Maddison: Tottenham behind Postecoglou and ready to turn season around
James Maddison insists Tottenham’s players are united behind under-fire manager Ange Postecoglou and believe they can still salvage the season. Spurs sit 16th in read more Maddison: Tottenham behind Postecoglou and ready to turn season around
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Shareholders laud Fidelity Bank’s FY’24 performance
Shareholders of Fidelity Bank Plc have applauded the board and management of the bank for delivering an outstanding performance in read more Shareholders laud Fidelity Bank’s FY’24 performance
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Tyson Fury could return from retirement for Anthony Joshua fight
Tyson Fury could be lured out of retirement for a much-anticipated, all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua, a fight many consider read more Tyson Fury could return from retirement for Anthony Joshua fight
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FG Declares Tomorrow Public Holiday To Mark Workers’ Day Celebration
The Federal Government on Wednesday declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, as public holiday to mark  Workers’ Day celebration. According to statement by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday and by Magdalene Ajani,  the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, also appluded Nigerian  workers for their diligence and sacrifice, reiterating the need for peace to […] The post FG Declares Tomorrow Public Holiday To Mark Workers’ Day Celebration first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Oil price to stay lower for longer as Saudi Arabia abandons price defence for market share
Saudi Arabia’s shift from defence of oil price to aiming to expand market share could mean lower crude price for read more Oil price to stay lower for longer as Saudi Arabia abandons price defence for market share
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Court Directs EFCC To Release Aisha Achimugu On Bail Condition
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to facilitate the release of a business woman, Aisha Achimugu on the Commission’s bail conditions. This order was made Justice Inyang Ekwo of today after the court was informed that Achimugu’s previous bail to her lawyer was revoked […] The post Court Directs EFCC To Release Aisha Achimugu On Bail Condition first appeared on Business Today NG.
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When life takes a backstage
In the past two months, Nigerians have seen two extremes in their national life. On the one hand, attacks and read more When life takes a backstage
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Milan to offload Samuel Chukwueze this summer
Serie A giants AC Milan are reportedly ready to part ways with Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze during the upcoming summer read more Milan to offload Samuel Chukwueze this summer
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Workers’ Day Celebration: Sovereign Trust Insurance Praises Nigerian Workers
As the world marks this year’s Workers’ Day Tomorrow, May 1, 2025, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, Mr. Olaotan Soyinka has lauded the efforts of Nigerian workers and their contributions to national development. He noted that a virile and dedicated workforce is very instrumental and germane to the […] The post Workers’ Day Celebration: Sovereign Trust Insurance Praises Nigerian Workers first appeared on Business Today NG.
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CBN fines Paystack ₦250m fine over Zap wallet operations
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed a ₦250 million (approximately $190,000) fine on Paystack for operating Zap, its read more CBN fines Paystack ₦250m fine over Zap wallet operations
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ECOWAS And Ecobank Champion Alternative Energy Solutions
* Train Over 100 Entrepreneurs in Off-Grid Solar Sector in Abuja and Lagos The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in collaboration with Ecobank Nigeria and the World Bank, has trained more than 100 entrepreneurs in Nigeria through a specialized program focused on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the off-grid photovoltaic solar energy […] The post ECOWAS And Ecobank Champion Alternative Energy Solutions first appeared on Business Today NG.
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IMT Applauds NIA For Strategic Fintech Collaboration To Improve Claims Payment
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Insurance Meets Tech (IMT), West Africa’s foremost conference and collaborative platform, has commended the Nigerian Insurers Association, (NIA), for its initiative to collaborate with financial technology firms to significantly enhance the speed and transparency of claims payment. Mr. Kunle Ahmed, Chairman of the Association, disclosed this recently in Lagos that it plans to […] The post IMT Applauds NIA For Strategic Fintech Collaboration To Improve Claims Payment first appeared on Business Today NG.
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eTranzact surpasses Q1 profit target with N830.2m
eTranzact International Plc, a publicly listed Nigerian payment company, has exceeded its profit after tax (PAT) target of N365 million read more eTranzact surpasses Q1 profit target with N830.2m
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Court declares ARCON has power to regulate advertising on social media, others
In a landmark ruling that strengthens the regulatory powers of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), the Federal High read more Court declares ARCON has power to regulate advertising on social media, others
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Speech by the President of Ogwus Youth Empowerment and Community Development Organization On the Occasion of the EKO SAFE CAMPAIGN PROJECT
Distinguished Guests, Eminent Stakeholders, Ladies and Gentlemen. It is with great honor and humility that I stand before you today read more Speech by the President of Ogwus Youth Empowerment and Community Development Organization On the Occasion of the EKO SAFE CAMPAIGN PROJECT
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Ebonyi tackles unemployment with construction of industry city
Francis Nwifuru has initiated the construction of an industrial city to address the rising unemployment rate in the state. read more Ebonyi tackles unemployment with construction of industry city
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Kano to spend N51.5 billion on critical Infrastructures, public service development 
The Kano State Executive Council has approved an unprecedented ₦51.5 billion for critical infrastructure and public service delivery. read more Kano to spend N51.5 billion on critical Infrastructures, public service development 
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Stock market rises by 0.13% in April
Nigeria’s stock market rose by 0.13 percent in the month of April despite recent negative closes seen at the local read more Stock market rises by 0.13% in April
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Soludo unveils second-term vision: Smart cities, rail network, tourism, others
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has outlined an ambitious blueprint for his second term, focusing on large-scale infrastructure... read more Soludo unveils second-term vision: Smart cities, rail network, tourism, others
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 Umo Eno hints at possible defection, compares PDP to a faulty aircraft
Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom State, has sparked speculation about a potential defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) read more  Umo Eno hints at possible defection, compares PDP to a faulty aircraft
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Somalia bans entry to Taiwanese passport holders, citing one-China policy
Somalia has placed an entry ban on all Taiwanese passport holders, according to Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which accused read more Somalia bans entry to Taiwanese passport holders, citing one-China policy
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Nigeria’s air traffic yet to hit pre-covid era as peers see steady growth
Air passenger traffic in Nigeria has failed to return to pre-covid era owing to low disposable income, high cost of air fares. read more Nigeria’s air traffic yet to hit pre-covid era as peers see steady growth
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Court of Appeal upholds conviction of Professor Ogban for manipulating election result in favour of Akpabio
The Court of Appeal in Calabar has affirmed the conviction of Peter Ogban, a professor of soil science at the read more Court of Appeal upholds conviction of Professor Ogban for manipulating election result in favour of Akpabio
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IFC, TLG Capital Announce $75m First Close Of African Private Credit Fund to Support SMEs
To support small and medium sized enterprises in Africa—and to protect jobs at those businesses—IFC and TLG Capital today announced the first close of a new private credit fund, TLG Africa Growth Impact Fund II (AGIF II), with $75 million raised. IFC, through its Distressed Asset Recovery Program (DARP), is anchoring the AGIF II Fund […] The post IFC, TLG Capital Announce $75m First Close Of African Private Credit Fund to Support SMEs first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Unreleased Budgetary Allocations For MDAs Hinders Insurance For Federal Workers, Assets
The Nigerian Insurers Association, NIA, said Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), workers and asserts are yet to be insured by the government in 2025. Kunle Ahmed, Chairman  NIA, disclosed this during a quarterly briefing with Nigerian Association of Insurance and pension editors in Lagos, this the association attributed to unreleased budgetary allocations for MDAs.  […] The post Unreleased Budgetary Allocations For MDAs Hinders Insurance For Federal Workers, Assets first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Can Africa’s space agency deliver on its promise?
Senegal made history in 2024. The small Western African country joined the space race by launching its first satellite, GaindéSAT-1A, read more Can Africa’s space agency deliver on its promise?
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Katsina handover site for LNG/CNG facility to developer
The Katsina State Govt has officially handed over the site to the investors in preparation for the takeoff of the construction. read more Katsina handover site for LNG/CNG facility to developer
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‘More local cybersecurity solutions needed to win threat fight’
African-tailored cybersecurity solutions are needed to deal with local cybersecurity problems as against imported cybersecurity solutions. Goodness Okpani, chief solution read more ‘More local cybersecurity solutions needed to win threat fight’
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Eni Aluko quits Women’s Football Awards amid feud with Ian Wright
Eni Aluko has stepped down from presenting the Women’s Football Awards following the backlash to her recent comments about former read more Eni Aluko quits Women’s Football Awards amid feud with Ian Wright
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How we’re transforming personal finance through tech – Olayemi Olamide
Olayemi Olamide Joy, founder of JJ Trust Finance, is driving change in Nigeria’s fintech space. With over four years of read more How we’re transforming personal finance through tech – Olayemi Olamide
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Ferdinand, Crouch urge Man United to sign Osimhen over Delap
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand and ex-Liverpool striker Peter Crouch have urged the Red Devils to prioritise the signing read more Ferdinand, Crouch urge Man United to sign Osimhen over Delap
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We have zero abandoned projects – Abba Aliyu, REA Boss, assures Nigerians
Abba Aliyu, managing director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has stated that there are no abandoned rural electrification projects read more We have zero abandoned projects – Abba Aliyu, REA Boss, assures Nigerians
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TotalEnergies Nigeria grows shareholders’ funds amid earnings drop
TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc’s first-quarter 2025 financial report paints a mixed picture — one of short-term earnings pain but long-term read more TotalEnergies Nigeria grows shareholders’ funds amid earnings drop
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Here are 13 major U.S. companies under Chinese ownership
Over the past decade, Chinese firms have acquired several high-profile American companies, marking a notable shift in global business dynamics. read more Here are 13 major U.S. companies under Chinese ownership
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REA, LPV Technologies partner to halt capital flight on renewable energy
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is working to collaborate with LPV Technologies, Nigeria’s first vertically integrated solar manufacturing and renewable read more REA, LPV Technologies partner to halt capital flight on renewable energy
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2027: Only a northerner can challenge Tinubu, says Dele Momodu
Dele Momodu, the publisher of Ovation Magazine, has suggested that the only viable challenge to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid read more 2027: Only a northerner can challenge Tinubu, says Dele Momodu
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