Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved an additional ₦50,000 to State workers’ salaries for the month of May as part of efforts to cushion the prevailing economic hardship, particularly the impact of rising fuel prices. Governor Sanwo-Olu made the announcement at the 2026 Workers Day celebration themed “Insecurity, Poverty: Bane of Decent Work”, […] The post 2026 May Day: LASG Announces ₦50,000 Salary Support for Workers, Reaffirms Commitment to Welfare, Industrial Harmony appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to play a central role in the rollout of a unified emergency response system following the approval of 112 as the country’s nationwide emergency contact number by the National Economic Council (NEC). As part of the directive, the NCC, alongside the Office of the Vice President, […] The post Unified Emergency Number 112 Gets NEC Backing, NCC to Drive Execution appeared first on Business Today NG.

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday afternoon departed Abuja on a three-nation tour that will take him to France, Kenya, and read more Tinubu sets off on three-nation tour to France, Kenya and Rwanda

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—senior team from ipNX Nigeria Limited, a prominent player in the Information and Communications Technology sector, has visited the chairman  of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Idris Olorunnimbe. The engagement served as an avenue to express goodwill toward the new leadership and to reaffirm ipNX’s dedication to the nation’s broadband expansion goals. Key conversations […] The post ipNX Meets NCC Chairman to Deepen Tech Sector Collaboration appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigeria is positioning itself to tap into a projected $1.9 billion data centre market by 2031, even as more than read more Nigeria eyes $1.9bn data centre boom amid 90% offshore data risk

Jobson Ewalefoh, director-general of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), has commended President Bola Tinubu for resolving the long-standing concession read more ICRC: MMA2 resolution under Tinubu reinforces investor confidence

Nigerian workers across major cities including Abuja and Lagos marked International Workers’ Day 2026 with a mixture of reflection, frustration, read more Inflation, insecurity, and struggle for dignity in Nigeria’s labour market

Nigeria’s ambition to grow into a $1 trillion economy will rise or fall on the strength of its states, as read more $1trn economy at risk as state level failures persist

The design of a country’s flag can shape global perception, serving as a visual gateway to its culture, history and read more Top 10 most beautiful flags in the world

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Kano State governor, has said the internal crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is similar read more Kwankwaso confirms talks with NDC, PRP, denies final decision on defection

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been called upon to use the increased federal allocations accruing to states since the read more Use federal allocations to deliver more tangible developmental projects in Ondo, Mimiko challenges Aiyedatiwa

The Federal Government has announced that work on the Kaduna-Kano-Jigawa-Katsina-Maradi railway project is progressing steadily, with the development currently at read more Kano-Jigawa-Katsina-Maradi rail project 60% completed, to be delivered 2027 –  FG 

The organisers of the Aiyedatiwa International Scouting Programme have stated that the purpose of the programme is to encourage, expose, read more Aiyedatiwa international scouting programme to encourage grassroots academies, promote young talents — Ajibade

The handover of a new headquarters for the ECOWAS in Abuja by China has sparked fresh debate over Beijing’s growing read more China’s $56.5m ECOWAS Headquarters ‘diplomacy, not charity’ — NIIA DG

The Nigerian government has summoned South Africa’s acting high commissioner amid rising xenophobic tensions that have seen migrants targeted in read more Nigeria summons South African envoy as xenophobic unrest escalates

Bashir Bolarinwa, former chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State, and a governorship aspirant under the platform of read more 2027: Ex-APC chair Bolarinwa submits nomination for Kwara guber, vows end to banditry

Binani Air has officially opened ticket sales ahead of its inaugural flight, marking a major milestone in its entry into Nigeria. read more Binani Air commences ticket sales, eyes seamless entry into aviation market

In a strategic move to fortify Nigeria’s energy security, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and Nigeria LNG Limited... read more NUPRC, NLNG partner to scale gas production amidst increase in domestic demand

Nigeria’s quartet of Favour Ashe, Jennifer Obi, Chidera Ezeakor and Maria Thompson Omokwe have secured qualification for both the World read more Nigerian relay team qualify for World Athletics Championships

Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, has announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The former read more Peter Obi announces resignation from ADC

Former presidential candidate and energy entrepreneur, Gbenga Hashim, has condemned the brutal attack on worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) read more Ekiti Church attack: Gbenga Hashim condemns killing of pastor, abduction of worshippers

As Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 general election, fresh insights from security stakeholders reveal a complex and evolving threat read more Rising insecurity: Experts, veterans raise alarm as Nigeria heads toward 2027

The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced the vaccination of 1,714 intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj, as read more Kwara begins vaccination of intending pilgrims, distributes other materials

Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, has directed the immediate removal of Okosughe Benson Eseimokumo, Paramount Ruler of Ogboinbiri Community read more Communal clash: Diri sacks paramount ruler, chiefs in Bayelsa community

Experts on food marketing strategies keep highlighting the significance of anchoring it on digital engagement, in addition to deploying emotional read more Successful food marketing strategies

Nigeria’s power paradox is staggering. While the national grid struggles to hit 5,000MW for over 200 million people, it is read more The Megawatts in Our Backyards: Why Lagos State Must Unlock The Massive Captive Power Capacity Available Behind High Wall

With Josh Amupitan INEC’s interpretive intervention on status quo ante bellum now set aside by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, read more National Status Quo Ante Bellum

…As Fashion Future Programme provides 10,000 jobs Abia State Government has announced plans to launch an integrated campaign to promote read more Abia to launch campaign to promote made-in-Aba products

The Kwara State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success through the effective deployment of modern policing technology, leading read more Kwara Police adopt technology to recover stolen property, intensify efforts to curb rising financial fraud

Civil Society Organisations (CSO) and some media practitioners in Rivers State have called on Olatunji Disu, inspector general of police read more Insecurity: CSOs, media practitioners demand redeployment of Rivers’ commissioner of Police

African Real Estate Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (AREEB), a strategic intervention designed to bridge Africa’s knowledge gap, has perfected plans to empower read more Entrepreneurship Bootcamp targets bridging knowledge, innovation gaps in African real estate sector

Alumni of Progressive Secondary Grammar School (PSGS), Tede in Oyo State under the auspices of Progressive Old Students’ Association, have read more Alumni pay tribute to first principal, to immortalise at school’s 50th anniversary

Samuel Osaze Iyamu (2026). Not To Be Broadcast: An Odyssey in Broadcasting. ISBN: 978-1-0675436-0-0; Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-0675436-1-7; Paperback ISBN: 978-1-0675436-2-4, read more First-hand perspective on Nigerian broadcasting

Nigerian actress, filmmaker and beauty entrepreneur Oluwadarasimi Oyindamola Omoseyin is stepping into a new spotlight, this time beyond film and read more Omoseyin unveils wellness brand to revolutionise self-care culture in Nigeria

Milestones often invite reflection. Birthdays, especially, offer a pause to measure time not merely in years lived, but in lives read more David Ogbueli and the emerging framework for value-driven global leadership

The Plateau North Unity Forum has thrown its weight behind Danladi Atu ahead of the 2027 senatorial race, citing the read more 2027: Plateau forum rallies behind ex-governor Lalong’s SSG for Senate