BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc has successfully advanced its ongoing recapitalization programme by fulfilling its statutory deposit of N1.5 billion with the Central Bank of Nigeria. The remittance was completed ahead of the May 31, 2026 deadline, following directives from the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) requiring all domestic insurance companies to deposit 10% of […] The post Sovereign Trust Insurance Steps Up Recapitalization with ₦1.5B CBN Deposit appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—AXA Mansard Insurance, a member of the AXA Group, has announced the launch of its digital motor insurance inspection process in Nigeria, marking a significant advancement in the country’s InsurTech landscape. The newly introduced solution, powered by insurance technology provider Curacel, allows customers to complete mandatory vehicle inspections independently by simply submitting photographs […] The post AXA Mansard Introduces AI-Powered Digital Motor Insurance Inspection in Nigeria appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—In a major move to eliminate hospital delays and streamline medical approvals, Nigeria’s leading Health Management Organisation, AXA Mansard Health, has launched a new WhatsApp chatbot named Karis. The digital solution is designed to reduce waiting times and ensure prompt access to care across the organisation’s network of over 2,000 partner health facilities […] The post How AXA Mansard’s New WhatsApp Bot, Karis, is Simplifying Healthcare Access appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed sympathy with players and officials of Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt following read more NFF expresses sympathy with Rivers United over team bus accident

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Rivers United FC have confirmed that members of their squad and coaching staff were read more Rivers United escape tragedy in team bus accident

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Oby Ezekwesili, former education minister, have separately defended General read more Obi, Ezekwesili defend Adeboye, warn against ethnic division

Matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States could face lengthy delays if severe weather strikes, with read more 2026 World Cup matches face threat of hours-long weather delays

Indications emerged on Thursday that Nigerian authorities have made significant progress towards establishing state police. The Presidency revealed that work read more Presidency accelerates state policing plans to address national security challenges

President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Zainab Marwa as a member of the governing read more Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of Zainab Marwa for NDDC Board

The Kwara State Police Command, through its Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), has recorded a major operational breakthrough in its read more Police nab kidnap kingpin, recover two AK-47 rifles in Kwara

Liverpool have officially confirmed the appointment of Andoni Iraola as their new head coach on a two-year contract following the read more Andoni Iraola appointed new Liverpool head coach

Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Ghana’s premier refinery, has taken delivery of one million barrels of Nigerian crude oil in a read more Ghana’s Tema Refinery receives one million barrels of Nigerian crude oil

John Bolton, former United States national security adviser and one of Donald Trump’s most prominent Republican critics, has agreed to read more Trump’s former security adviser, to plead guilty in classified documents case, faces $2.25 million fine

…UK, France among European buyers Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has processed crude oil at 700,000 barrels per day, clearing read more Dangote Refinery hits 700,000 bpd, eyes World’s biggest refinery title by 2028

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has successfully raised a record $2 billion syndicated loan. This read more Africa Finance Corporation raises record $2bn syndicated loan to scale investments in critical sectors

…winner to get N10m, SUV, others The Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund has opened entries for the 12th edition read more Entries open for 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year competition

Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, expanding defence cooperation and promoting greater collaboration among countries read more Nigeria, India move to deepen defence, security, technology cooperation

The University of Ibadan has reclaimed the top spot in Nigeria’s higher education rankings, displacing Covenant University to lead the read more Nigeria’s best universities in 2026 as UI tops rankings

Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have backed Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere as Minority Leader designate, following the resignation of read more Opposition Lawmakers back Ikenga Ugochinyere for Reps minority leader

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has thrown its weight behind the ongoing protest by the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), read more NLC supports teachers’ protest, warns government over rising insecurity

Every founder believes their business is built to last. A few of them are right. There is something both humbling read more When you’re gone, will your business stand?

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has cautioned frontline health workers across the health facilities in the 17 Local Government read more UNICEF warns health workers against diversion of supplements meant for child nutrition

Africa-focused entrepreneurship platform Cascador has deployed more than $5 million in growth capital to seven high-impact startups, underscoring growing investor read more Cascador injects $5m into Nigerian startups driving impact

The City of London is stepping up efforts to position itself as the preferred global gateway for African businesses, as read more London targets Africa’s capital as £30m flows after trade push

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Borno State Branch, has urged residents to desist from self-medication and seek professional medical care read more Cholera: Avoid self-medication, seek professional medical assistance – NMA warns

NerdzFactory Company and Research Links completed the MasterCrafters Assessment and Training Programme in April 2026, certifying 201 skilled tradespeople across read more NerdzFactory Company and Research Links Certify 201 Skilled Tradespeople Across Ten Trades in Lagos, Nigeria

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed reports of an alleged kidnapping incident at Phase 1 Primary School read more FCT Police dismiss alleged kidnapping scare at Abuja primary school

Foreign investment into Nigeria’s telecommunications sector plunged by 91 percent in the first quarter of 2026, despite regulatory reforms, tariff read more Telecom foreign investment crashes 91% despite sector reforms

Security operatives on Thursday tightened security around the Presidential Villa, sealing off all access leading to the seat of power. read more Protests: Security shutdown access to Presidential Villa, others in Abuja

Nasir Bello Kankarofi, the Kogi State Police Command has warned criminal to stay off the streets as the passing out read more Kogi Police warn criminals to stay off the street, induct 565 combat-ready constables

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has selected Muhammad Hamisu, a cybersecurity expert and youth mobiliser, as its candidate for the read more Kwankwasiyya diaspora coordinator emerges NDC candidate for Gwale federal constituency

Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has revealed how security operatives foiled an alleged plot by a group of youths to read more How security operatives foiled plot to bomb Ondo Government House — Aiyedatiwa

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ondo State, has disclosed its readiness to conduct the Ondo South Senatorial District bye-election read more 673,446 register to vote in Ondo South senatorial bye-election — INEC

For nearly two weeks, Plateau State experienced what many residents described as a rare period of relative calm as political read more Gunmen kill nine as bloodshed returns to Plateau communities after political party primaries

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Education (FUE), Zaria, Suleiman Balarabe, recently joined the Minister of State for read more FUE Zaria receives ICT equipment under Japan-supported teacher capacity building project

…FX utilisation fell by 25.03% in one month Nigeria’s demand for foreign exchange eased at the start of 2026 as read more Nigeria’s dollar demand cools as local refining cuts fuel imports, supports naira