Snakebite envenoming, a preventable and treatable condition, continues to kill one person every five minutes worldwide, according to a new report released to mark World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day 2026. The report, published by the Strike Out Snakebite (SOS) global initiative, reveals that frontline healthcare workers battling snakebite envenoming (SBE) are being undermined by […] The post Fragile Frontline Exposed as Health Workers Call for Urgent Global Action on Snakebite Crisis appeared first on Business Today NG.

Federal Government’s ₦501 Billion Inaugural Tranche Under Power Sector Bond Programme Records 100% Subscription- Lagos, Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully issued a ₦501 billion inaugural bond under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme (PPSDRP), recording 100% subscription from pension funds, banks, asset managers and other investors, and marking a significant step […] The post FG’s ₦501bn Power Sector Bond Marks Major Step in Clearing Electricity Debt appeared first on Business Today NG.

Kim Keon Hee, South Korea’s former first lady, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for accepting bribes, in read more South Korea ex first lady gets 20 month jail term in bribery case

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he has just signed January salaries of the FCT Administration workers amounting to over N12bn immediately after the Court ruling, suspending the strike embarked on by the workers. The Minister stated this while addressing journalists in his office after the court ruling. […] The post Strike: Wike Approves Over N12bn January Salaries of FCTA Workers, Dismisses Blackmail appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has foiled an early-morning armed robbery at a mobile filling station along the Akwanga–Keffi Road, following a swift response to a distress call received in the early hours of Tuesday. Two suspects were arrested after a hot pursuit, while three others escaped, prompting a manhunt by security operatives. A Statement […] The post Police Foil Early-Morning Filling Station Robbery in Nasarawa, Arrest Two appeared first on Business Today NG.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye, on Tuesday in Ankara, said his country targets a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria, adding that discussions to actualise this have already commenced. President Erdogan stated this during a joint press briefing with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the Nigerian President’s State Visit. At present, […] The post We are Targeting $5bn Trade Volume With Nigeria, Says President Erdogan appeared first on Business Today NG.

After years of elevated and, in some cases, runaway inflation, a growing number of African economies are beginning to re-enter read more Africa’s return to single-digit inflation gathers pace as currencies stabilise

Sahara Group Foundation, the corporate social impact arm of Sahara Group, has commissioned its 17th Sahara Go Recycling Hub in read more Sahara Group Foundation commissions recycling hub

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of a Bombardier BD-700 Global 6000 private jet valued read more Court orders forfeiture of N1.04bn jet over customs duty default

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has urged Nigerian youths to take full advantage of its skills and read more NCDMB, Jake Riley empower 250 youths with technical, digital skills

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Sunday Ndidi, father of Wilfred Ndidi, read more Oborevwori, Delta football family commiserate with Wilfred Ndidi over father’s death

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR-The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has approved a landmark upward review of pensions for 2,116 retirees under the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), raising their total monthly pension payments from ₦12.56 million to ₦159.95 million. The adjustment, which represents an unprecedented 1,173 per cent increase, marks the first pension review for NSITF […] The post PenCom Increases NSITF Retirees’ Monthly Pensions from ₦12.56m to ₦159.95 appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigeria’s telecom operators are facing potential penalties totalling about N12.4 billion ($8.85 million) as the industry regulator intensifies enforcement of read more Nigeria’s Telcos face N12.4bn penalties in NCC’s toughest QoS crackdown yet

The federal government has taken possession of some residential properties in Ikoyi, Lagos, citing court judgment delivered three and half read more FG takes possession of residential properties in Ikoyi on court order

Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s vice president, on Tuesday declared Plateau State a symbol of Nigeria’s unity as Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang read more Shettima in Jos welcomes Mutfwang as Plateau joins APC political realignment

African tech investors piled into debt in 2025, driving total startup funding to a record $4.1 billion, as founders and read more Africa’s tech investors pivot to debt as funding hits $4.1bn in 2025

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially announced the examination dates for the 2026 computer-based West African Senior School read more WAEC announces 2026 CB-WASSCE dates for private candidates

Cancer care remains one of the most under-addressed public health challenges in Nigeria. This is not because the disease is read more It is essential to overcome the silence and systemic gaps in Nigeria’s cancer care

As Nigeria’s digital payments ecosystem expands rapidly, customers are increasingly judging banks not just by convenience or speed, but by read more What account security mean for Nigerian customers

PayPal is doubling down on its African expansion with a high-profile partnership that has thrust Nigeria back into the spotlight. read more PayPal’s Africa pivot hits Nigeria: $100m bet on growth, but old wounds run deep

The World Bank Group says Nigeria stands to tap billions of dollars in business opportunities as its Africa West portfolio read more Nigeria to tap Africa’s $63bn procurement pipeline – World Bank

1. The Legacy Clash: Wizkid vs. Fela – A Debate Over Art, Activism, and Impact The Catalyst: A fierce online read more Social Listening 28 January 2026

The Federal Government has awarded a total of N350 million to 12 outstanding teachers drawn from across the six geopolitical read more FG awards 12 teachers N350m at teachers summit

Temi Popoola, chief executive officer, NGX Group has said that Nigeria’s capital market is consolidating its position as a structured read more NGX Group CEO sees reforms, inclusion, technology reshaping capital market

As Nigeria steadily inches towards the 2027 general election, the debate over electoral reforms has returned to the front burner. read more Electoral Act amendment: How mandatory electronic transmission of results will shape 2027 election

Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited, Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited, and the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (together, “Standard Bank”) have read more Standard Bank closes $250m strategic financing for Aradel Energy

Infinity Trust Mortgage Bank Plc reported a 95.7 percent rise in its after-tax profit for the year ended December 31, read more Infinity Trust profit rises to N2.89bn on mortgage expansion, funding inflows

The recent wave of demolition exercises across Lagos waterfront and inland communities has intensified public anger toward the state government read more Demolitions in Lagos deepen class divide, fuel anger at state government — Report

A major shift is occurring in the West African financial sector as core digital banking capabilities which were once a read more West African banks move beyond the basics in an AI-driven era

The life cycle of the 10th National Assembly is fast rolling by at an unimaginable speed. Out of the 48 read more The trust we’ll never breach

A new data driven agriculture initiative is set to help Nigerian farmers choose crop varieties that perform best across different read more ProSeV data driven seed project targets higher yields across Nigeria

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed as fake a purported party membership slip circulating on social media that allegedly read more APC disowns fake membership slip linked to Turji, bandit leader

The Kwara State Government has called on all stakeholders to collaborate with the Government in forming a united front against read more Kwara govt canvases collaborative action against leprosy

The Federal Government says Nigeria is battling a largely preventable nutrition crisis, with 58 per cent of women of reproductive read more 58% women of reproductive age are anaemic – FG

The All-Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) has debunked claims that the Federal Government has paid N152 billion to local read more Contractors debunk claim of N152bn payment

The Nigerian army said on Tuesday it had rescued 11 kidnapping victims during a late-night operation along the Kaduna–Abuja highway, read more Nigeria army rescues 11 kidnap victims in late-night operation