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5G rollout fails to deliver revenue for mobile operators
5G is everywhere, but the big profits aren’t. We have faster speeds and cheaper phones, yet mobile operators are stuck read more 5G rollout fails to deliver revenue for mobile operators
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Two Arrested, Kidnap Victim Rescued in Benue as Operation WHIRL STROKE Intensifies
Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have recorded significant operational successes following intelligence-led clearance operations conducted on 24 March 2026 across parts of Benue State. Acting on credible intelligence regarding the activities of armed herders within Mbapa and Mbabuande communities in Gwer West Local Government Area, troops of Sector 1 deployed from Bilawa-Jor and Naka swiftly […] The post Two Arrested, Kidnap Victim Rescued in Benue as Operation WHIRL STROKE Intensifies appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Yira Sor relishes Super Eagles call-up ahead of Iran clash
Nigerian winger Yira Sor has expressed delight following his maiden invitation to the Super Eagles, describing the call-up as a read more Yira Sor relishes Super Eagles call-up ahead of Iran clash
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MSMEs at the Forefront as Dangote Group Champions Industrial Self-Reliance
Dangote Group has restated its commitment to boosting Nigeria’s industrial capacity and supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Speaking in Enugu at the ongoing 37th International Trade Fair organised by Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, the South East Regional Director of Dangote Cement, Olatunbosun Jinadu, said MSMEs remain vital to economic […] The post MSMEs at the Forefront as Dangote Group Champions Industrial Self-Reliance appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Akor Adams leads the nominees for 2025/26 LALIGA MVP award
LALIGA has unveiled the nominees for the 2025/26 SPORTY LALIGA MVP award, recognising the best African player in Spain’s top read more Akor Adams leads the nominees for 2025/26 LALIGA MVP award
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Alleged Land Racketeers Arrested for Using Wike’s Name to Scam Victims
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The police have arrested four individuals for allegedly impersonating officials linked to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in a scheme that defrauded a retired military officer of over ₦150 million. The prime suspect, Yashim Kajang, was apprehended on Tuesday at his residence in Kurudu, Abuja, for allegedly deceiving […] The post Alleged Land Racketeers Arrested for Using Wike’s Name to Scam Victims appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Pension Revolution Gains Spotlight as NUP Honours PenCom Director General
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Nigeria’s ongoing pension reforms took centre stage in Abuja as the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) honoured the Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran, at its National Thanksgiving Conference. The event, which drew over 3,000 pensioners from across the country, highlighted renewed confidence in the Contributory Pension Scheme and […] The post Pension Revolution Gains Spotlight as NUP Honours PenCom Director General appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Kwara Poly Protest Not Caused by EFCC Raid, Agency Insists
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, carried out a sting operation within two buildings flagged for suspected internet-related fraud at Agbede Community in Ilorin, Kwara state. The operation, carried out on Wednesday, March 24, 2026, yielded the arrest of 30 suspected internet fraudsters, six of […] The post Kwara Poly Protest Not Caused by EFCC Raid, Agency Insists appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Leadership Change in Lagos Command as CP Fatai Succeeds Jimoh
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—-Commissioner for Police, Tijani Fatai, has officially assumed duty as the 42nd Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command. He takes over from CP Olohundare Jimoh’s, who served as the 41st Commissioner of Police of the Command from February 18, 2025, to March 26, 2026. He hails from Agege Local Government Area of Lagos […] The post Leadership Change in Lagos Command as CP Fatai Succeeds Jimoh appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Kaduna traders, teachers demand El-Rufai’s prosecution over market demolitions, job losses
Aggrieved traders and sacked teachers in Kaduna State have called on the Federal and Kaduna State governments to prosecute former read more Kaduna traders, teachers demand El-Rufai’s prosecution over market demolitions, job losses
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LASG, Stakeholders Emphasise Leadership, Communication, Skills in Youth Empowerment
The Lagos State Government and stakeholders have highlighted the importance of leadership development, effective communication and emergency response skills in empowering young people to contribute meaningfully to community development. The call was made during the Youth Leadership, Emergency Action and Development (YOU-LEAD) programme organised by the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy in collaboration with the Ibeju-Lekki […] The post LASG, Stakeholders Emphasise Leadership, Communication, Skills in Youth Empowerment appeared first on Business Today NG.
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8,453 delegates land in Abuja as APC set for national convention
…We’re ready for a credible exercise – Idris, Masari The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared its readiness for read more 8,453 delegates land in Abuja as APC set for national convention
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Fiscal dominance over as CBN slashes ways and means 90% to N2.8trn
…Rebuilds external reserves to over $50bn, cuts parallel market gap to 2% …Cardoso flags election spending, food prices, middle east read more Fiscal dominance over as CBN slashes ways and means 90% to N2.8trn
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FG pushes states to sign $500m World Bank-backed governance programme
The Federal Government is intensifying efforts to get all 36 States to sign onto a $500m World Bank-assisted Hope governance read more FG pushes states to sign $500m World Bank-backed governance programme
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World Bank moves to support economies hit by Middle East conflict
The World Bank Group has said several of its clients across emerging markets are already feeling the effects of the read more World Bank moves to support economies hit by Middle East conflict
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BREAKING: Dangote Refinery crashes petrol gantry price to N1,200/litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced its gantry price for petrol to N1,200 per litre and its coastal price read more BREAKING: Dangote Refinery crashes petrol gantry price to N1,200/litre
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Cornerstone Insurance Wins 2025 Insurance Company of the Year at Champion Newspapers Awards
LEFT TO RIGHT: Valerie Erewa (Warri Branch Manager), Abimbola Akinloye (Head General Business Underwriting), Akinjide Afolabi (Regional Manager) , Stephen Alangbo (GMD/CEO), Temitope Adobe (Team Lead Victoria Island Branch), and Cordelia Ekeocha (Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications Group).   Cornerstone Insurance Plc, one of Nigeria’s most trusted insurance providers has been named 2025 Insurance Company of the Year at […] The post Cornerstone Insurance Wins 2025 Insurance Company of the Year at Champion Newspapers Awards appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Drone wars, cybercrime and sex loans: Inside the new trafficking economy targeting African youth
When Victoria Kilani appeared in a promotional video for a foreign job programme circulating across various social media platforms, she read more Drone wars, cybercrime and sex loans: Inside the new trafficking economy targeting African youth
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Nigerian Military Opens Probe Into Alleged Killing of Maiduguri Resident
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Headquarters Theatre Command of Operation HADIN KAI has launched an investigation into allegations that its troops were involved in the fatal shooting of a Maiduguri resident, identified as Abdulrahman Mustapha, also known as Abchin. According to statement posted by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) […] The post Nigerian Military Opens Probe Into Alleged Killing of Maiduguri Resident appeared first on Business Today NG.
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QNET pushes household water filtration as Nigeria’s safe drinking water gap persists
Wellness and direct selling company QNET is promoting household water filtration as a practical response to Nigeria’s widening gap in read more QNET pushes household water filtration as Nigeria’s safe drinking water gap persists
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Tinubu determined to strengthen power sector, Shettima vows at NELMCO office inauguration
Vice-President Kashim Shettima said on Thursday that the administration of President Bola Tinubu remains determined to reform and strengthen Nigeria’s read more Tinubu determined to strengthen power sector, Shettima vows at NELMCO office inauguration
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Doctor cleared, nurses detained as injection error kills two sisters
A doctor has been exonerated in the tragic deaths of two young sisters at Zuru General Hospital in Kebbi State, read more Doctor cleared, nurses detained as injection error kills two sisters
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UN adopts resolution declaring transatlantic slave trade ‘gravest crime against humanity’
The United Nations General Assembly has, for the first time, adopted a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade and the read more UN adopts resolution declaring transatlantic slave trade ‘gravest crime against humanity’
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Kaduna traders, sacked teachers demand El-Rufai’s prosecution over loss of livelihoods
Traders and sacked teachers in Kaduna State have called on the federal and state governments to prosecute former governor Nasir read more Kaduna traders, sacked teachers demand El-Rufai’s prosecution over loss of livelihoods
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Sanwo-Olu opens first commercial tower in Lagos Free Zone
Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday inaugurated Irele Tower, the first commercial building in the Lagos Free Zone, as read more Sanwo-Olu opens first commercial tower in Lagos Free Zone
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Inside Sunbeth’s push to scale Nigeria’s cocoa exports
Sunbeth Global Concepts is positioning itself at the centre of Nigeria’s cocoa resurgence, scaling rapidly at a time when global read more Inside Sunbeth’s push to scale Nigeria’s cocoa exports
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UK raises visa, residency, citizenship fees ahead of April deadline
The UK Home Office has announced sweeping increases in visa, residency and citizenship application fees, with the new charges set read more UK raises visa, residency, citizenship fees ahead of April deadline
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US regulator warns Visa, Mastercard, PayPal against denying serrvices based on political or religious views
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has sent warning letters to Visa, Mastercard, PayPal and Stripe telling the companies not to read more US regulator warns Visa, Mastercard, PayPal against denying serrvices based on political or religious views
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Nigeria’s Moniepoint enters Kenya through Sumac acquisition, targeting SME lending boom
Nigeria’s Moniepoint has entered Kenya’s financial market after acquiring a 78 percent stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank, a move that read more Nigeria’s Moniepoint enters Kenya through Sumac acquisition, targeting SME lending boom
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ECOWAS deploys election observers ahead of Benin Republic’s presidential poll
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has commenced the deployment of a Long-Term Election Observation Mission (LTOEM) to read more ECOWAS deploys election observers ahead of Benin Republic’s presidential poll
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Court issues bench warrant for PDP factional chairman Tanimu Turaki
An Abuja High Court on Thursday issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Tanimu Turaki, factional national chairman of read more Court issues bench warrant for PDP factional chairman Tanimu Turaki
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Court orders INEC to grant GRIP 27-day access to registration portal
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reopen its party registration read more Court orders INEC to grant GRIP 27-day access to registration portal
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Illegal use of BRT lane attracts fines, legal sanctions for offenders
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has stated that vehicles other than designated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses and read more Illegal use of BRT lane attracts fines, legal sanctions for offenders
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FIFA opens case against Congo FA chiefs over financial misconduct
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against senior officials of the Congo Football Federation over allegations of financial misconduct. The global read more FIFA opens case against Congo FA chiefs over financial misconduct
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Top 9 chokepoints controlling the world’s oil supply
Global oil does not travel freely across open oceans. It passes through a handful of narrow, high-risk routes that shape read more Top 9 chokepoints controlling the world’s oil supply
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Why Nigeria must address the digital determinants of health
As Nigeria rapidly embraces digital transformation, questions about how digital technologies affect the health and well-being of children and young read more Why Nigeria must address the digital determinants of health
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