BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—AIICO Insurance Plc reported a strong operating performance for the interim period ended 31 December 2025, delivering solid top-line growth and a significant improvement in underlying profitability. Insurance revenue increased by 27.0% year-on-year to ₦137.7 billion, driven by growth across core business lines and improved underwriting discipline. On a normalized basis, excluding foreign […] The post AIICO Insurance Grows PAT by 54.0% to ₦18.3 billion In 2025 appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY UCHE OLABISI—Organised labour has suspended its industrial action in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following a conciliatory meeting with the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. The decision was reached after discussions convened by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the FCT, Senator Mohammed Bomoi, leading to an agreement that guarantees no victimisation […] The post FCT Strike Called Off as Labour, Wike Reach Agreement appeared first on Business Today NG.

First Abu Dhabi Bank, the United Arab Emirates’ largest lender, plans to open a representative office in Nigeria as it read more UAE’s largest bank plans Nigeria entry with Lagos office

Agusto & Co., Nigeria’s leading credit rating agency, has upgraded Coronation Asset Management Limited’s rating to A from A-, citing read more Coronation Asset Management secures rating upgrade by Agusto & Co

Ron Kenoly, an American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter, passed away at the age of 81. According to reports, read more American gospel singer, Ron Kenoly, dies at 81

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Justice Olubunmi Oyewole as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The confirmation followed the presentation and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, chaired by Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, at plenary on Tuesday. Presenting the report, Adegbonmire said “That […] The post Tinubu Nominee, Justice Oyewole, Confirmed by Senate appeared first on Business Today NG.

…Begins export clinic for entrants in PH As Nigeria’s aggressive push for non-oil export with growth from $2.2bn in 2020 read more NEPC explains why registered exporters hardly moved goods abroad

BY GABRIEL MICHEAL—-The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External results, with 71.63 per cent of candidates securing five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. The results were released 52 days after the final paper, a timeline NECO described as part of its commitment to timely […] The post 71.63% Earn Five Credits as NECO Releases 2025 SSCE External Results appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigeria-bound cargo transiting through Europe could arrive faster and cheaper after Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd said one of their joint shipping read more Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd Red Sea return cuts time, cost for Nigeria-bound cargo

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, along with VP Kashim Shettima received a delegation from the World Bank led by the Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde, in the State House, Abuja. Tuesday, February 3, 2026. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, along with VP Kashim Shettima and World bank delegation. The post Photo News: President Bola Tinubu along with VP Kashim Shettima received World Bank Delegation appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigeria’s path to sustainable job creation, inclusive growth and long-term national resilience lies not in fearing automation, but in deliberately read more Agriculture key to Nigeria’s unemployment challenge, says Aig-Imoukhuede

The Lagos State Assembly has met with residents of the Makoko community affected by the recent demolitions and is asking read more Lagos Assembly halts Makoko demolition, orders ministries to stand down

If there’s one ingredient you should have in your kitchen this year, it is ginger. This medicinal rhizome can be read more Five health benefits of ginger

Nigeria’s Federal High Court in Abuja has upheld the validity and enforceability of a final arbitral award worth N52 billion read more Nigerian court upholds N52bn arbitral award for Chams against NIMC in national ID concession dispute

BY NKECHI BAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), in collaboration with the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), has urged insurance companies to strengthen audit, financial reporting, and compliance practices as the industry prepares for the ongoing recapitalisation exercise. The call was made at a one-day stakeholders’ session that brought together finance, audit, and compliance professionals, external auditors, […] The post NAICOM, NIA Push For Improved Audit, Reporting Practices Ahead of Recapitalisation appeared first on Business Today NG.

When Bola Lawal surveys the 900-plus founders in his Premia Business Network, he sees brilliant companies hobbled by financial chaos. read more Bujeti Taps Premia Business Network Chief Bola Lawal to Drive Corporate Finance Efficiency

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Joseph Oyewole as a Justice of the Supreme Court. The confirmation came after read more Senate confirms Oyewole as Supreme Court Justice

A judicial commission of inquiry set up by the Sokoto State Government has alleged that more than N117 billion was read more Sokoto Govt indicts Tambuwal over alleged N117bn misappropriation

With political calculations already quietly underway ahead of the 2027 general elections, security agencies and civil society actors in Kano read more Kano sets early guardrails against election misinformation as 2027 race looms

President Bola Tinubu has described the 50-year journey of Ondo State as a testament to resilience, enterprise and unwavering commitment read more @50: Tinubu salutes resilience, enterprise of Ondo to national development

Nigeria’s pension landscape is being reshaped by a new generation of young, digitally savvy workers who are enrolling earlier and read more Young, digitally savvy workers boost pension enrolment in Q3

Uncertainty around recapitalisation is prompting a redistribution of insurance business, as brokers clients are gravitating toward large-cap insurers with stronger read more Large cap insurers mop up businesses on recapitalisation jitters

Female employees of SanlamAllianz Nigeria, through the SanlamAllianz Women’s Network (SAWN), marked the International Day of Education with a Corporate read more SanlamAllianz reinforces commitment to education

Nigeria has begun piloting its first wallet-based outbound cross-border payment corridor that allows users to send money instantly to Ghana read more Nigeria–Ghana payments go Naira-first as Onafriq, PAPSS pilot instant wallet transfers

AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has sustained its growth momentum in the 2025 financial year, recording a 22 percent increase in read more AXA Mansard records 22% revenue jump as health business gains momentum

The January 2026 transfer window has slammed shut, capping one of the most prolific winter periods for Nigerian footballers in read more Deadline Day: Nigerian stars who headlined major January transfer deals

Organised labour unions and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have reached a truce, leading to read more Labour unions, Wike reach truce as FCT workers suspend strike

Ghana has suspended applications for citizenship by members of the African diaspora, citing the need to review and improve a read more Ghana suspends diaspora citizenship applications over costs

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External results, recording 71.63 percent candidates read more NECO announces 2025 SSCE external candidates’ results, says 71.63 percent candidates obtained five credits

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of the Black Axe Confraternity during an intelligence-led operation read more Akwa Ibom Police foil cult initiation, arrest two suspects

Francis Nwifuru, governor of Ebonyi State, has ordered the immediate shutdown of all schools and government facilities in Amasiri community, read more Nwifuru shuts down Amasiri, imposes 20-hour curfew after fresh killings

….What this means for farmers in 2026 The unusually prolonged rainfall recorded in January and February 2026, well outside the read more Prolonged rainfall delays harmattan, disrupts crop fruiting season – Experts

With Osun State gearing up for the August 8, 2026, governorship election, the political climate is already intense as the read more Osun governorship: Issues that will shape campaigns

Nigeria is no longer just one of Africa’s largest fintech markets, but it now has the scale, infrastructure, and regulatory read more Inside CBN’s ambition to shape the future of global digital finance

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has cautioned members of the public against fraudulent websites circulating online and falsely claiming to read more NIS raises alarm over fake recruitment websites

The Federal Government has flagged off the distribution of foodstuffs to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and Vulnerable persons in Edo read more FG flags off distribution of foodstuffs for vulnerable persons in Edo