Alex Otti, governor of Abia State, has said he remains a member of the Labour Party (LP), distancing himself from read more Otti says he’s still in Labour Party but leaves door ajar

The court of appeal in Ilorin, Kwara State, has upheld the death sentences handed down to five men convicted over read more Appeal court upholds death sentences over 2018 Offa bank robbery

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that Nigeria’s telecommunications operators plan to increase capital expenditure on network infrastructure in 2026, read more Mobile operators to exceed $1bn network investment in 2026 – NCC

The naira ended the five-day trading week on a strong note, as the dollar fell to N1,386.55 at the official read more Naira ends week on strong footing at N1,386.55

Air Peace on Friday denied allegations of a “scam” concerning its proposed Lagos–São Paulo direct route, clarifying that no tickets were sold, no passengers were abandoned, and the airline has not commenced operations on the route. The management described the media report as misleading and sensational, emphasizing that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with […] The post Air Peace Rejects ‘Scam’ Claims Over Proposed Lagos–São Paulo Route appeared first on Business Today NG.

Burkina  Faso’s military-led government has dissolved all political parties and scrapped the legal framework governing their operations. This is going by a decree approved by the West African nation’s council of ministers on Thursday. The decision by the military rulers who seized power in September 2022 is the latest move to tighten control following the […] The post Burkina Faso junta dissolves political parties appeared first on Business Today NG.

ECOWAS President, Dr Omar Touray, says the bloc recorded 4.6 per cent economic growth in 2025, in spite of global economic challenges, and envisages 5 per cent growth in 2026. Touray disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during a meeting with development partners, while highlighting the commission’s 2025 Annual Report. He said that ECOWAS outperformed […] The post ECOWAS records 4.6% growth in 2025 amid global economic headwinds appeared first on Business Today NG.

A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, on Friday, nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held in the city between Nov. 15 and Nov. 16, 2025. Justice Uche Agomoh also held that the Caretaker Committee led by Mohammed Abdulrahman and Sen. Samuel Anyanwu remained the only recognised National Working Committee (NWC) of the […] The post Court nullifies PDP National Convention held in Ibadan appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Pan-Africa Conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with XCMG Construction Machinery Co. Ltd, one of China’s leading construction and mining equipment manufacturers, in a move aimed at strengthening infrastructure delivery, industrial capacity and green project development across Africa. Under the agreement, the two companies will collaborate across multiple sectors […] The post Dangote Group Partners China’s XCMG to Boost Infrastructure, Industrial Growth appeared first on Business Today NG.

As part of ongoing efforts to reposition Nigeria’s gas sector as the engine room of national industrialisation, energy security, and sustainable economic growth, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has officially unveiled its Gas Master Plan (GMP) 2026, tagged NGMP 2026. The unveiling, held at the NNPC Towers in Abuja on Friday, 30th […] The post NNPC Unveils Gas Master Plan 2026 to Drive Industrialisation, Energy Security appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has given all domestic airlines operating in the country a seven-day ultimatum to comply read more NCAA gives airlines seven days to comply with special needs ticketing requirement

Burkina Faso’s military rulers have banned all political parties, deepening concerns about the country’s democratic future nearly four years after read more Burkina Faso junta bans all political parties as military tightens grip

Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc recorded a strong earnings rebound in 2025, with profit after tax rising by 69 percent to read more Stanbic IBTC posts 69% profit jump as balance sheet strength deepens in 2025

The Federal Government has engaged global aircraft leasing firm, Aercap, and the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) to strengthen airline operational read more FG engages Aercap, Afreximbank to enhance airline capacity, financing

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR-Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on Friday announced the appointed Mrs Temilade Aderemi Okesanjo as Resident Consultant (Strategy and Communications), in a move aimed at strengthening institutional alignment, organisational effectiveness, and public engagement across the Commission’s operations. This appointment marks the first time Strategy has been formally incorporated into […] The post ICPC Appoints Temilade Okesanjo as Resident Consultant, Strategy and Communications appeared first on Business Today NG.

Operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit of Bayelsa State Command have arrested two suspects over an alleged plot to assassinate a prophet in Bayelsa State. The arrest was carried out on January 28, 2026, at about 10:35 a.m., following credible intelligence, police sources confirmed. The suspects were identified as Samuel Daniel, a […] The post Police Arrest Two Over Alleged Plot to Assassinate Prophet in Bayelsa appeared first on Business Today NG.

FC Porto have completed the signing of Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi from French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice on read more Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi completes loan move to Porto

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—In a major step toward sustainable aviation infrastructure and reduced carbon emissions, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched zero-emission electric transit services at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The initiative, developed in partnership with Possible Electric Mobility and Zeut Energies, introduces electric buses and sedans to enhance passenger and […] The post FAAN Launches Zero-Emission Electric Transit Services at Abuja Airport appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nearly three decades after his death, Nigerian music legend Fela Kuti is finally being recognised by the Grammys, who will honour him with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The Afrobeat pioneer, who died in 1997 at the age of 58, will become the first African to receive the honour, which has been awarded since 1963. Kuti’s […] The post Afrobeats legend Fela Kuti to become first African to get Lifetime Achievement Award at Grammys appeared first on Business Today NG.

The naira ended the five-day trading week on a strong note as the dollar crashed to N1,386.55 at the official read more Naira gains as dollar sold for N1,386.55 to end trading week 

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Pension Commission (PenCom), in collaboration with Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs), will launch a self-service online data recapture application known as the Data Recapture Self-Service Platform (PENCAP) on 1 February 2026. The platform enables Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders to remotely update their personal records (recapture), without necessarily visiting theirPFAs. PENCAP targets […] The post PenCom, PFAs To Introduce Self-Service Platform for Pension Data Recapture appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government has sought strategic partnerships with Saudi Arabian developers, financiers, and construction firms to support Nigeria’s housing delivery read more FG seeks Saudi developers, financiers for housing, building materials projects

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army/Joint Task Force South East Operation UDO KA in conjunction with other security agencies, have successfully rescued a kidnapped clergyman, Reverend Johnson Anayo Onugwu, following a swift and intelligence-driven operation in Enugu State. The clergyman was abducted from his residence at Ezimo community, Udenu LGA, Enugu State, at […] The post Troops Rescue Kidnapped Clergyman in South East appeared first on Business Today NG.

For Ogunyinka Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of King John Environment Services, insurance is more than a policy document — it’s about trust, reliability, and how people are treated when it matters most. Mr. Johnson has insured his business with NEM Insurance Plc, Nigeria’s leading general insurance company, for over five years. During that time, he […] The post More Than Insurance: How NEM Turned a Claims Experience Into a Moment of Care appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigerians searching for quick returns in the fast-growing crypto market were allegedly drawn into a fraudulent investment scheme that promised high profits but delivered losses instead. Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, are now investigating a suspected fake cryptocurrency platform known as Polyfarm, following the arrest of its alleged operator, who is […] The post How Nigerians Were Allegedly Lured Into a Fake Crypto Investment Scheme appeared first on Business Today NG.

Airtel Africa has reaffirmed plans to list its mobile money unit, Airtel Money, in the first half of 2026, as read more Airtel Africa mobile money IPO listing on track as transaction hits $210bn

Bitget, the world’s foremost Universal Exchange (UEX), has disclosed the upcoming launch of 24/7 trading for stock futures, removing traditional read more Bitget opens up Stock Futures for everyday trading

On Christmas Day, the governments of the United States and Nigeria engaged in coordinated counterterrorism activity in Sokoto, Nigeria. The read more Reframing United States–Nigeria relations at a critical juncture: Building engagement architecture for a new global era

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing of employers’ annual tax returns by one read more LIRS extends deadline for filing of annual returns to February 7

At least 25 people were killed when suspected Boko Haram militants attacked a town in northern Nigeria, relatives of victims read more 25 killed in Nigeria’s deadliest Islamist attack since US Christmas strikes

The planned entry of Carrefour into Ethiopia marks a defining moment in the country’s retail liberalisation drive, signalling a shift read more What French giant Carrefour’s arrival says about Ethiopia’s retail liberalisation

Nigeria has begun the process of appointing a financial advisory firm to structure its planned 90,000-kilometre fibre-optic network under the read more Nigeria seeks adviser for $2bn fibre SPV, retains 49% stake

Nigeria’s former minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, is currently on trial at Southwark Crown Court in London on a read more The £2 million question: What really happened at Harrods? How the Diezani Alison-Madueke trial became a masterclass in narrative inflation

McLaren Racing has named Schneider Electric its official energy technology partner, expanding a long-standing relationship with the global energy-technology company read more Schneider Electric, McLaren Racing partner for tech innovation

The federal government has announced plans to revolutionise cooperative societies across Nigeria through a comprehensive digitalisation programme aimed at improving read more FG moves to digitalize over 30,000 cooperative societies nationwide

•••Says Makoko demolition is in overall public interest •••Governor to commission 35 schools in Ajegunle February The Governor of Lagos, read more Sanwo-Olu seeks funds for critical security needs in Lagos