Nigeria’s insurers have long been the awkward guests at Africa’sfinancial services table. They are always present, but rarely significant. With read more Nigeria insurance naira threshold and the fragile cover

Nigeria’s push to digitise public services is increasingly exposing government institutions to cyber threats, with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission read more Cyber threats test Nigeria’s e-governance as hackers target NDPC 2,000 times

…Moves to boost food security In a bid to unlock Nigeria’s agricultural potential and curb rising youth unemployment, the Federal read more FG unveils land trust fund to de-risk agribusiness for youths

The Edo State Police Command has arrested four persons, including an alleged supplier, in connection with the unlawful discharge of read more Edo Police arrest four over pepper spray at Children’s Day event

Nigeria is targeting youth unemployment with a new agribusiness land trust fund, partnering with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture read more Nigeria targets youth unemployment with agribusiness land fund

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal seeking to halt the merger between Providus Bank Limited and Unity Bank Plc, read more Supreme Court clears Providus-Unity Bank merger, ends legal challenge

Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Foreign Trade speaks on the UAE’s long-term vision for read more ‘UAE invested $110bn across Africa between 2019 and 2024’

A clean energy technology startup backed by global energy company Bp has expanded its operations in Nigeria, offering households and read more BP-backed startup cuts Nigeria’s power costs by 70%

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Nigeria’s telecom regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), recently shared how the country is helping to shape global telecom rules at a major international meeting in Ankara, Türkiye. During the global event, the commission showed off its new reforms aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and the governance of the digital market. This annual […] The post NCC Says New Data Tools Will Hold Network Operators Accountable appeared first on Business Today NG.

The just-concluded NDC primaries in Anambra State have placed enormous pressure on Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate, as several read more Primaries: Pressure mounts on NDC, Obi as new faces shake Anambra party’s structure

Tension erupted in Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State on Monday after residents reportedly burned campaign posters of Nigeria read more 2027: Pandemonium in Kano as youths burn Obi-Kwankwaso campaign posters

BY NKECHI NAECHE -ESEZOBOR—The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially inaugurated a new committee dedicated to fast-tracking the countrywide migration to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). The establishment of this specialized board, which took place during an industry event in Ikeja, Lagos, marks a decisive regulatory effort to modernize the nation’s digital infrastructure and secure […] The post Nigeria Launches New Committee to Accelerate IPv6 Adoption,Reappoints Rudman to Lead Push appeared first on Business Today NG.

Global commerce, particularly cross-border engagement, is struggling with a pervasive and debilitating cost: execution uncertainty. This problem is acutely felt read more Inside Dependly with Joshua Olatunji: Building the infrastructure of verifiable trust for Africa’s digital economy

Africa has gained a stronger voice in the global conversation on payment security following the admission of Nigerian cybersecurity and read more Africa gains voice in global payment security as Smartcomply enters PCI Council

The Niger State government has initiated a partnership with an Australian firm for the establishment of a gold refinery as read more Niger partners Australian firm to harness economic potentials

Francis Nwifuru, Governor of Ebonyi State, has appealed to the Federal Government to provide natural disaster funds to the state read more Ebonyi seeks federal disaster fund over devastating storms, mining hazards

Najeem Salaam, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Osun State, has promised to introduce a N1 billion annual read more Osun ADC guber candidate promises N1bn loan for women entrepreneurs

NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, yesterday led a high-level delegation of insurance industry leaders to Abia State as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the insurance sector and the state government. The delegation paid a courtesy visit to Governor Alex Otti […] The post NAICOM Boss Leads Insurance Team to Abia for Strategic Alliance appeared first on Business Today NG.

Lagos, Nigeria — Zedcrest has launched its Investment Banking offering, expanding its capabilities beyond traditional financial services and positioning itself read more Zedcrest Expands into Investment Banking as Demand for Capital Solutions Grows Across Africa

By Prof. Yinka Omorogbe SAN In Lekki, Lagos, the Dangote Refinery is not merely refining crude oil. It is refining read more Dangote Refinery and the Refining of Sovereignty

….Embassy in Lagos unaffected The number of United States (US) diplomatic missions processing visa applications on the continent will be read more US to reduce number of embassies in Africa from 50 to 20

A new investment map for Africa is beginning to take shape, and France wants a seat at the table. At read more The 7 sectors set to attract the next wave of France-Africa investment

Fresh confusion has emerged over the 2027 presidential election after Ada Fredrick was announced as the presidential candidate... read more Confusion as NDP announces presidential candidate two days after INEC deadline

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new foreign exchange framework that grants holders of ordinary domiciliary accounts... read more CBN frees personal dollar accounts, tightens oversight of export proceeds in new FX rules

Global health organisation CEPI will give roughly $60 million to Moderna and two other groups to accelerate the development of shots... read more Race for Ebola vaccine gets $60m boost

The United States will ​slash the number of ‌embassies in Africa that process visas by more than half, the ​Associated Press reported... read more US to half number of its embassies in Africa that process visas

Stakeholders in the health sector have raised alarm over the growing burden of hospital malnutrition in Nigeria, describing it as a “silent... read more Hospital malnutrition a silent epidemic, stakeholders raise alarm

Fear and frustration swept through Oyo State’s public education sector on Monday as teachers abandoned classrooms and schools fell silent... read more Oyo schools shut as teachers strike over kidnapped colleagues, pupils

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise says while the economic reforms implemented by President Tinubu’s administration... read more Three years after, Tinubu’s reforms strengthen stability but poverty remains a concern, says CPPE

At least 17 people, including seven visitors who had travelled for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, were reportedly killed when bandits attacked read more Bandits kill 17 in fresh Sokoto village raid

China has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding youth-driven cooperation with Nigeria, as both countries intensified calls for deeper cultural exchange, read more Nigeria, China rally youth for innovation, trade, cultural diplomacy drive

In Lagos, there is a phrase young Nigerians often use when someone suddenly becomes famous online: “e don blow”. It read more Who owns the digital economy Nigerian youths are building? 

Iran warns Israeli strikes in Lebanon could jeopardise US ceasefire Iran has warned that Israeli attacks on Hezbollah targets in read more WORLD IN BRIEF: US cuts Africa visa hubs, Iran warns Lebanon strikes threaten ceasefire, US court blocks transgender troop removals and other stories

The naira appreciated against the dollar across the foreign exchange (FX) market segments on Monday, supported by improved liquidity in read more Naira strengthens to N1,366.79 as FX interbank turnover jumps 49.58%

The price of properties in the United Kingdom (UK) experienced a slight drop in May for the first time this read more UK real estate prices dropped slightly in May

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Kwara State Police Command strongly condemns the gruesome acts of mob violence, arson, and extra-judicial killings that occurred in Ilesha Baruba, Baruten Local Government Area of the State, on 30th May, 2026. Investigations revealed that a violent altercation occurred between an unidentified Fulani man and an Islamic scholar, Alh Mohammed Ilyasu, during […] The post Kwara Police Hunt Suspects Over Deadly Mob Violence in Ilesha Baruba appeared first on Business Today NG.