Nigeria’s satellite broadband market is entering a new competitive phase after the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) granted Amazon’s Project Kuiper read more Nigeria opens its skies to Amazon Kuiper, ending Starlink’s LEO head start

Jens Frederik Nielsen, Greenland’s prime minister, has said the self-governed Arctic territory wants to remain part of Denmark and has read more We choose Denmark, Greenland pushes back against Trump

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has played down concerns over possible biased officiating ahead of read more NFF dismisses officiating bias concerns ahead of Nigeria–Morocco clash

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is finalizing plans to launch an independent and comprehensive assessment of competition in the country’s telecommunications sector, barring any last-minute changes. According to a statement by the Commission’s Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, the study is being conducted in line with Section 92 of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) […] The post Nigeria: NCC to Launch Independent Study on Telecom Competition appeared first on Business Today NG.

The knee on his neck” reminds us of the case of the American citizen, George Floyd, who was murdered in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 25, 2020, by a policeman, Derek Chauvin, a white police officer who pressed his knee on Floyd’s neck for 9 minutes, 29 seconds. Floyd’s last words were: “I can’t breathe.” He […] The post The Kneel on EFCC’s Neck, By Reuben Abati appeared first on Business Today NG.

There is a growing expectation that the naira could sustain relative stability in 2026, supported by improved liquidity, transparency and read more Explainer: Here are ways naira could gain or lose value in 2026

MultiChoice Nigeria on Tuesday announced the appointment of Kemi Omotosho as its new chief executive officer (CEO). This the company said it takes effect  from January 2026, According to statement released by the company today, that  Ugbe is stepping down after a long tenure during which he led the business through major industry and market […] The post MultiChoice Nigeria Appoints Kemi Omotosho as New CEO appeared first on Business Today NG.

MultiChoice Nigeria has appointed Kemi Omotosho as its new chief executive officer, handing her the reins of the country’s largest read more Kemi Omotosho takes over MultiChoice Nigeria amid revenue slump

…trade agreement meant to boost exports, FDI – Govt Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a Comprehensive read more Nigeria-UAE trade deal eliminates tariffs on 13,500 products

The United States has supplied Nigerian security forces with military resources to enhance security efforts nationwide. This was posted by United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) via its official X on Tuesday “U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian partners in Abuja. This delivery supports Nigeria’s ongoing operations and emphasizes our shared security partnership.” […] The post U.S. Boosts Nigerian Security Forces with Military Supplies appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Nigerian Navy has called for increased collaboration with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA in the area of hydrography to sustain improved safety of navigation in Nigerian waters. The Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command (FOC-WNC), Rear Admiral Abdullahi Mustapha, made this call during a familiarization visit to NIMASA Headquarters, where he […] The post Nigerian Navy Seeks Stronger Collaboration with NIMASA on Hydrography appeared first on Business Today NG.

Long before a tumour becomes visible on a scan, or symptoms sends a patient rushing to hospital, there are faint read more Meet Temitope Adeniyi, the UNESCO honoree developing quantum sensors for early disease detection

President Donald Trump said any country doing business with Iran would face a tariff rate of 25 per cent on any trade with the U.S.. Trump’s threat is coming as Washington weighs a response to the situation in Iran which is seeing its biggest anti-government protests in years. “Effective immediately, any Country doing business with […] The post Trump Threatens Nations Doing Business with Iran with 25% Tariff on U.S. Trade appeared first on Business Today NG.

Standard Chartered Plc is exploring the sale of its entire stake in Standard Chartered Bank Botswana Limited, raising the prospect read more Standard Chartered accelerates Africa pullback with Botswana sale

First HoldCo Plc has raised N83.7 billion from a private placement, following the issuance of 2.58 billion ordinary shares at read more First Holdco raises N83.7 billion from private placement

Trump warns of 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran Donald Trump, the United States president, has warned that read more ICYMI: Trump threatens Iran-linked trade, oil hits seven-week high, other global stories

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja, On Tuesday, 13 January, 2026, gave an order returning the case file of the Bauchi Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court,  Justice John Tsoho,  for reassignment to a substantive judge to handle the matter. While giving the order […] The post Alleged $9.7m Terrorism Financing: Judge Returns Bauchi Commissioner’s Case File for Reassignment appeared first on Business Today NG.

The global crypto market sits at a massive $3.14 trillion. While the cardano price and chainlink price show small gains, read more Forget ADA & LINK, BlockDAG’s 48-Hour Countdown to 3000x Gains Begins Now! Price to Hit $0.05 in Just Days

Today marks a historic milestone in Nigeria’s trade relations. The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement CEPA that will transform economic ties between our two nations and deliver tangible benefits for Nigerian businesses, professionals, and workers. This Agreement is the product of focused and determined negotiations […] The post Nigeria-UAE CEPA: What it Means for Nigeria appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY JAMES MADU—Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates have moved to deepen economic ties with the announcement of Investopia Lagos and the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), initiatives aimed at accelerating investment, expanding trade, and strengthening cooperation across key sectors, including renewable energy, infrastructure, logistics, and digital trade. President Bola Tinubu made […] The post Nigeria, UAE Deepen Economic Ties with Investopia, CEPA Agreement appeared first on Business Today NG.

The NGX Pension Broad Index, a benchmark for pension-compliant equity investments, recorded a 59.72 percent return in 2025, outperforming the read more NGX Pension Broad Index surpasses broader market with 59.72% return in 2025

The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has handed over the sum of N802,420,000( Eight Hundred and Two Million,  Four Hundred and Twenty Thousand Naira only)  to First Bank Nigeria Plc. The money was recovered from a suspect, Ojo Eghosa Kingsley who took unlawful possession of over N1.3 billion belonging […] The post EFCC Hands over Recovered N802.4m to First Bank appeared first on Business Today NG.

News Express Publisher, Mr. Isaac Umunna, has written to the Founder of Haleems Integrated Services Limited, Dr. Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, demanding a written apology and a billion naira for alleged defamation and unjust disruption of business operations. In a demand letter dated 30th December, 2025, Umunna, through his lawyers, Adewale & Adewale LP, accused Dr. […] The post News Express Publisher Writes Haleems Founder, Seeks N1bn Damages for Alleged Defamation appeared first on Business Today NG.

Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has said that for reforms to be read more Beyond political will, Nigerian leaders need courage to push reforms – Oyedele

In crypto, early access doesn’t always mean fair access. Most crypto ICOs offer special terms to insiders before the public read more Missed Aptos, NEAR, or Polygon? Zero Knowledge Proof’s Live ICO Auction Still Offers 100x Potential

A delegation of senior officials of the United States Africa Command on Tuesday 13th January 2026 met with the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) during which they commended the existing relationship between NDLEA and AFRICOM, with an assurance of enhanced collaboration and partnership in […] The post US AFRICOM Delegation Meets Marwa, Pledges Enhanced Support for NDLEA appeared first on Business Today NG.

Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial centre, is solidifying its position as Africa’s top startup hub, according to the Multipolitan Index 2026. The read more Multipolitan Index 2026: Lagos consolidates on Africa’s Startup hub status

Nigeria’s battle to end drug trafficking, on Tuesday received a big boost as delegation of senior officials of the United read more Drug Trafficking War : US AFRICOM meets Marwa, to partner with NDLEA

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather alert warning that a thick dust haze is expected to affect read more Thick dust haze expected across Yobe, Kano, Kaduna, other northern states – NiMet

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has praised head coach Eric Chelle for building a strong team spirit that has propelled read more Iwobi credits team spirit for Super Eagles AFCON 2025 semi-final run

The Katsina State Police Command has recovered a large cache of explosive materials and arrested three suspects in an intelligence-led read more Police recover explosives cache, arrest three suspects in Katsina

Angola has secured an additional $500 million in financing after extending an existing $1 billion debt facility with JPMorgan for read more Angola gets $500m boost as JPMorgan extends debt facility

In every goal scored, every prediction placed, and every cheer that echoes across stadiums and streets across Africa, one name read more MSport 2026: New Features, Real Winners, and Why MSport Is Africa’s Biggest Sports Betting Platform

The extraction of Nicolás Maduro from the presidential palace in Caracas on January 3, 2026, by United States forces sent read more Venezuela shows how states fall when legitimacy and intelligence fail

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over N802.42 million recovered from a fraud suspect to First Bank read more EFCC returns N802.4m recovered from fraud suspect to First Bank

A child’s education is one of the most meaningful investments a parent can make for their future. Yet unexpected life read more How insurance can protect your child’s education