Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturers are finally seeing a silver lining in their balance sheets, but for the average patient at the pharmacy counter, the relief remains invisible. While federal tax waivers have successfully padded the profit margins of local drugmakers, retail medicine prices continue to climb, pushing essential healthcare further out of reach for millions. In […]

BY NKECHI NAECHE—The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Nigeria’s headline inflation eased slightly from 15.10% in January 2026 to 15.06% in February. The Bureau stated that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 130.0 in February, up 2.6 points from 127.4 in January, indicating a slower increase in the overall price level. […] The post Nigeria’s Inflation Eases Slightly to 15.06% in February – NBS appeared first on Business Today NG.

…UMTH, Monday Market, Post Office hit Many people are feared dead and several others injured after three loud explosions rocked read more Three explosions rock Maiduguri, many feared dead, others wounded

Passengers on the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor were injured on Monday morning when a train experienced an incident midway through its journey. Some passengers recounted hearing a loud bang, followed by a violent jolt that threw many from their seats, causing panic and confusion. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) confirmed the incident, which occurred around 10:30 […] The post Several Passengers Injured in Abuja–Kaduna Train Incident appeared first on Business Today NG.

The trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, alongside his wife, Asabe Rakiya Bashir, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, continued on Monday, March 16, 2026, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting […] The post Alleged N8.7bn Fraud: EFCC Witnesses Reveal Bank Transactions Linking Malami’s Wife, Son appeared first on Business Today NG.

Traffic congestion has worsened along the Gwagwalada section of the Abuja–Lokoja highway following the closure of one lane on the bridge, leaving many commuters stranded for hours. The situation has significantly slowed movement for motorists travelling out of the Federal Capital Territory and those entering Abuja from Lokoja, resulting in long queues of vehicles on […] The post Lane Closure Triggers Severe Traffic on Abuja–Lokoja Highway appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ikoyi, on Monday, March 16, 2026, arraigned an ex-convict, Oluokun Gabriel Adekola, for an alleged 12m theft before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Adekola was arraigned on a one-count amended charge bordering on stealing to […] The post EFCC Arraigns Ex-Convict for Alleged N12m Theft in Lagos appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Defence Headquarters Nigeria says more than 122,000 insurgents have surrendered to troops under Owperation Hadin Kai since the establishment of the Operation Safe Corridor deradicalisation programme in 2015, describing the development as a major milestone in Nigeria’s counter-insurgency operations against terrorist groups including Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province. The Director […] The post Over 122,000 million Insurgents Surrender — Defence HQ appeared first on Business Today NG.

President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Mr Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, as Minister of State for Finance, extolling his determination and dedication to duty. President Tinubu, who spoke after the brief ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said the appointment was a vote of […] The post Tinubu Swears In Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance appeared first on Business Today NG.

French superstar Kylian Mbappe is set to spearhead Real Madrid‘s attack against Manchester City in the second leg of their read more Mbappe set to lead Real Madrid attack against Man City

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will depart Abuja on Tuesday, March 17, for a State Visit to the United Kingdom as guests of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. King Charles will host President Tinubu and his wife at Windsor Castle from Wednesday, March 18, to […] The post Tinubu Begins Historic State Visit to the United Kingdom Tomorrow appeared first on Business Today NG.

After an estimated loss of over N7.6 trillion, commercial activities are gradually returning to the South-East Zone on Mondays, as people are beginning to heed the call of the state Governors and other political leaders in the region to rescind the order, instituted by the Indigenous People of Biafra on August 9, 2021. This is […]

Every meaningful destination requires direction, preparation, and the right decisions at the right time. In any developing society, the greatest read more The architecture of tomorrow: Strategic steps to maximising youth potential in a shifting economy

Every meaningful destination requires direction, preparation, and the right decisions at the right time. In any developing society, the greatest read more The architecture of tomorrow: Strategic steps to maximising youth potential in a shifting economy

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have clashed over alleged plot to destabilise the read more ADC, APC clash over ‘plot’ to make Tinubu sole candidate

EnterpriseNGR has intensified efforts to reposition Nigeria’s insurance industry as a key driver of economic growth. The advocacy organisation did read more EnterpriseNGR charts path to transform Nigeria’s insurance sector

A twin explosion has been reported in the Borno State capital, Maiduguri, Monday evening. While the exact locations are yet read more UPDATE: Many injured as explosions ring out in Maiduguri

Gloria Iroegbunam is the company secretary and general manager, legal, at Lekoil Nigeria Ltd, an Africa-focused indigenous oil and gas read more Lekoil turns 20-year neglected block into growth bet

President Bola Tinubu will begin a historic state visit to the United Kingdom, on Tuesday, accompanied by his wife, Oluremi read more Tinubu targets £746m port expansion deal on state visit to UK

Drone attacks struck some of the United Arab Emirates’ most critical transport and energy sites on Monday, disrupting flights at read more Drone strikes hit Dubai airport, key UAE oil port as Iran targets Gulf infrastructure

Horror movie genre secured eight awards at the 2026 edition of the Academy Awards, the highest number the genre has read more Horror genre secured eight Oscars, surpassing previous record

Jessie Buckley, an Irish actor, won the Academy Award for Best Actress on Sunday for her role in Hamnet at read more Jessie Buckley wins Best Actress at Oscars for Hamnet role

DLM SPV PLC has listed N9 billion of AAA-rated notes on FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited in a transaction that signals read more DLM’s N9bn AAA notes set pricing benchmark on FMDQ

…Says all card issuers to deploy one ATM for every 7,500 payment cards issued The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) read more CBN orders banks to reverse failed ATM transactions immediately

The naira strengthened against the dollar on Monday in the official foreign exchange market (FX), supported by rising global oil read more Naira holds gains as rising oil prices support FX market

Magnus Abe, a former lawmaker representing Rivers South-East, on Monday said the recent rise in global crude oil prices, driven read more Oil price spike from global tensions could benefit Nigeria – Magnus Abe

China’s Golden Concord Group Ltd. agreed to supply natural gas to Aliko Dangote’s planned fertilizer unit in Ethiopia for 25 read more China GCL to supply gas to Dangote Ethiopia in $4.2bn deal

Residents and activists in the Lagos waterfront community of Makoko are raising fresh concerns over displacement and land redevelopment after read more From slum clearance to luxury estates? Makoko dispute revives Lagos land grab debate

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that a train incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. on Monday near Asham, read more NRC confirms train incident near Asham, says no fatalities recorded

…We are ready for tax reform implementation – Oyedele  President Bola Tinubu on Monday, commended Taiwo Oyedele  for accepting to read more Tinubu tasks Oyedele on implementation of Fiscal Policy reforms on resumption as Minister of State, Finance 

Pep Guardiola has expressed confidence that Manchester City can overturn a 3–0 deficit against Real Madrid in the second leg read more UCL: Guardiola backs Man City to overturn Real Madrid 3–0 deficit

Bala Mohammed, the Bauchi State Governor, is set to announce his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the read more Bala Mohammed set to dump PDP for APC after Sallah – Source 

The Nigerian stock market hit a major milestone on Monday, with the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) crossing the 200,000-point mark, read more NGX-ASI crosses historic 200,000 mark as rally persists 

In celebration of Mother’s Day, Cussons Baby has taken its tradition of caring beyond homes and into hospital wards, bringing read more Cussons Baby Celebrates Mother’s Day with Heartwarming Hospital Visits to First-Time Mothers.

The Supreme Court has affirmed the statutory powers of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) regarding the sale of read more Supreme court upholds AMCON’s £10.5m sale of Lagos Continental Hotel

Nigeria recorded a year-on-year increase in the food inflation rate to 12.12 per cent in February, according to the NBS... read more Nigeria’s food inflation climbs to 12% in February