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From Trust to Betrayal: Man Jailed in Lagos Over $850,000 Business Fraud
In 2018, when Taeko Omomo agreed to go into business with Obiajulu Emeka Emmanuel, she believed she was investing in a promising real estate venture. The plan, according to Emmanuel, was simple: establish a company called First Unspeakable Grace Ltd, buy land, develop properties, and sell them for profit. Trusting the proposal, Omomo transferred a […] The post From Trust to Betrayal: Man Jailed in Lagos Over $850,000 Business Fraud appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Court Orders N81m Linked to Sterling Bank Fraud to Be Forfeited to FG
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Justice Yelim Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, March 9, 2026, ordered the final forfeiture of the sum of N81,108,143.8( Eighty-one Million One Hundred and Eight Thousand One Hundred and Forty-three Naira Eight Kobo) to the Federal Government of Nigeria in favour of Sterling Bank Plc. The […] The post Court Orders N81m Linked to Sterling Bank Fraud to Be Forfeited to FG appeared first on Business Today NG.
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EFCC Nabs 15 Over Possession of Radioactive Solid Minerals in Kaduna
Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested 15 male suspects for their alleged involvement in illegal dealing on radioactive solid minerals. The suspects were intercepted and arrested on Sunday, March 8, 2026 along Suleja-Maji Road, Niger State, while conveying the suspected solid minerals in three trucks […] The post EFCC Nabs 15 Over Possession of Radioactive Solid Minerals in Kaduna appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Sanwo-Olu Reviews Progress of Multi-Agency Office Complex, LAGIS Building
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, led a cabinet delegation on an inspection of two critical projects being developed by the State Government to enhance service delivery to citizens. The projects — Multi-Agency Office Complex and Lagos Geographic Information Service (LAGIS) Building — are situated within the Central Business District (CBD) in Alausa, in […] The post Sanwo-Olu Reviews Progress of Multi-Agency Office Complex, LAGIS Building appeared first on Business Today NG.
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NGX Group, IFC, CSCS and WIMBIZ Drive Gender Equality at 2026 Ring the Bell Event
Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), in collaboration with Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) and Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), convened leaders from across the public and private sectors to commemorate International Women’s Day 2026 through the global Ring the Bell for Gender Equality initiative. Aligned with the UN Women theme […] The post NGX Group, IFC, CSCS and WIMBIZ Drive Gender Equality at 2026 Ring the Bell Event appeared first on Business Today NG.
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The dark millions behind Federal School of Statistics’ unaccredited courses
In this report, BusinessDay Investigations exposes how the Federal School of Statistics (FSS), Ibadan, Oyo State, violated multiple National Board read more The dark millions behind Federal School of Statistics’ unaccredited courses
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Nigeria Eurobonds extend losses as yields climb
The escalation in the Middle East conflict over the last week has led to sell-offs in Nigeria’s eurobonds, driving average read more Nigeria Eurobonds extend losses as yields climb
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Poor power supply worsens pain of higher fuel prices
When Emmanuel Adeyemi opened his cold-storage and logistics business in Lagos five years ago, he budgeted for fuel as a read more Poor power supply worsens pain of higher fuel prices
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Naira defies rising oil prices as petrocurrency status fades
The naira, long considered one of Africa’s petrocurrencies, has depreciated against the US dollar over the last 15 trading sessions, read more Naira defies rising oil prices as petrocurrency status fades
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UNIMAID matriculates 6,553, pledges academic excellence
The management of University of Maiduguri has formally admitted a total of 6,553 students, reaffirming its resilient academic excellence despite read more UNIMAID matriculates 6,553, pledges academic excellence
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Walker retires from international football after 96 caps
England defender Kyle Walker has announced his retirement from international football with immediate effect, bringing an end to a distinguished read more Walker retires from international football after 96 caps
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UCL: Osimhen inspires Galatasaray to 1-0 win over Liverpool
Victor Osimhen delivered a superb assist as Galatasaray stunned Liverpool 1–0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League read more UCL: Osimhen inspires Galatasaray to 1-0 win over Liverpool
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Xabi Alonso reaches agreement to become Liverpool manager
Former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Liverpool to become the club’s next manager. read more Xabi Alonso reaches agreement to become Liverpool manager
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Tinubu orders deployment of 100,000 CNG conversion kits to cushion fuel crisis
As fuel crisis bites harder, President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, ordered the immediate deployment of over 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas read more Tinubu orders deployment of 100,000 CNG conversion kits to cushion fuel crisis
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Tinubu orders deployment of 100,000 CNG conversion kits, to cushion impact of fuel crisis
As fuel crisis bits harder, President Bola Tinubu, Tuesday, ordered the immediate deployment of over 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) read more Tinubu orders deployment of 100,000 CNG conversion kits, to cushion impact of fuel crisis
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NGX Group, IFC, CSCS, WIMBIZ convene leaders to advance gender equality
Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), in collaboration with Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) and Women in Management, Business read more NGX Group, IFC, CSCS, WIMBIZ convene leaders to advance gender equality
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Don’t borrow Adeleke, Osun LGs N300bn, APC warns Unity Bank
The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned Unity Bank PLC against entering into any agreement read more Don’t borrow Adeleke, Osun LGs N300bn, APC warns Unity Bank
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BusinessDay, Fernhill Digital launch ‘She Means Business’ to spotlight women driving Africa’s economy
BusinessDay Media Limited has partnered with Fernhill Digital to launch ‘She Means Business’, a new business intelligence platform designed to read more BusinessDay, Fernhill Digital launch ‘She Means Business’ to spotlight women driving Africa’s economy
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Tinubu seeks Senate’s confirmation of Oyedele as minister
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate requesting the confirmation of Taiwo Oyedele as a Minister. Tinubu had, on read more Tinubu seeks Senate’s confirmation of Oyedele as minister
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If AI can misidentify one man, can it be trusted to wage war?
There is some speculation that the attack on the first day of the war by Israel and the US against read more If AI can misidentify one man, can it be trusted to wage war?
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NNPC gets presidential approval for $20bn FID on Bonga deepwater project
…expects project to boost crude production by150,000 bpd President Bola Tinubu has approved a targeted fiscal incentive designed to unlock read more NNPC gets presidential approval for $20bn FID on Bonga deepwater project
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IWD 2026: Save Small, Gain Big: PenCom Offers Women Up to N20,000 Pension Support
(Middle) Director-General,  Ms. Omolola Oloworaran at the event with some of the women. BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—In the bustling lanes of Mile 12 Market in Lagos, where traders begin their day long before sunrise, a new opportunity for financial security quietly arrived this week. The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced a five-day “matching contribution” incentive […] The post IWD 2026: Save Small, Gain Big: PenCom Offers Women Up to N20,000 Pension Support appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Petrol imports hit nine-year low on Dangote output boost
Nigeria’s dependence on imported petrol fell sharply in February 2026, dropping to the lowest level recorded in at least nine read more Petrol imports hit nine-year low on Dangote output boost
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PDP shrinks from 36 to 17 as Rivers senator dumps party for APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) suffered another major blow in the Senate on Tuesday as Ipalibo Banigo of Rivers West read more PDP shrinks from 36 to 17 as Rivers senator dumps party for APC
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The all-important Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is the primary maritime waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to Gulf of Oman and by extension read more The all-important Strait of Hormuz
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Tiwa Savage unveils foundation to train emerging music talents
Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has selected 100 young talents for a specialised training under the newly unveiled Tiwa Savage Music read more Tiwa Savage unveils foundation to train emerging music talents
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2025 Oil slump crashed Nigeria’s trade surplus to lowest in two years
Nigeria’s trade surplus fell to its lowest level in about two years in the final quarter of 2025 as a read more 2025 Oil slump crashed Nigeria’s trade surplus to lowest in two years
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Assembly lauds Imo govt., NDDC’s collaboration for Mbaitoli road rehabilitation
The Imo House of Assembly has commended the State Government’s collaboration with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) towards the read more Assembly lauds Imo govt., NDDC’s collaboration for Mbaitoli road rehabilitation
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Otti congratulates Ikpeazu on appointment as Nigeria’s envoy to Spain
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State, has congratulated the immediate past governor of the state, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, on his read more Otti congratulates Ikpeazu on appointment as Nigeria’s envoy to Spain
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Labour Party promises social justice, equal opportunities for Nigerians – Usman
The Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Sen. Nenadi Usman, says the party is poised to provide social justice read more Labour Party promises social justice, equal opportunities for Nigerians – Usman
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Netherlands, India top export destinations as Nigeria records N1.71trn trade surplus in Q4 2025
The Netherlands, India, and Spain emerged as the primary destinations for Nigerian goods in the fourth quarter of 2025, as read more Netherlands, India top export destinations as Nigeria records N1.71trn trade surplus in Q4 2025
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LASACO Assures Public of Protection with New Products
Lasaco Assurance Plc has officially introduced six new insurance products to the market after receiving regulatory approval from the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM). The products were presented to insurance brokers during an event held at the company’s office, attended by members of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) and leaders of the NCRIB […] The post LASACO Assures Public of Protection with New Products appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Turning commodity tailwinds into economic stability
An unfortunate series of events has led to a dangerous and deeply regrettable escalation in the Middle East. Beyond the read more Turning commodity tailwinds into economic stability
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New era of diplomacy: Biodun Otunola inaugurated as Mexico’s first honorary Consul in Lagos
Lagos reached a significant diplomatic milestone on Monday as leading Nigerian businessman and infrastructure developer, ‘Biodun Otunola, was formally inaugurated read more New era of diplomacy: Biodun Otunola inaugurated as Mexico’s first honorary Consul in Lagos
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Harry Akinola gets leadership recognition
Harry Akinola, a global leadership expert, has been recognised for his outstanding contributions to leadership development, organisational transformation, and community read more Harry Akinola gets leadership recognition
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