…book explores the future of journalism in the digital age Ediri Oyibo, Editor of TheNewsGuru (TNG), is set to unveil a new book titled Journalism NeXt: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Journalism at a landmark event in Abuja aimed at advancing discourse on the future of media practice. According to a statement issued on Thursday […] read more Ediri Oyibo to unveil Journalism NeXt at Abuja book launch event

Dikko Umaru Radda, Governor of Katsina State, has inaugurated the governing board of Amana Microfinance Bank as part of efforts to expand and streamline the operations of the state-owned financial institution. The inauguration, held at the Government House in Katsina on Tuesday, aligns with the policy direction of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for […] read more Radda inaugurates Amana Microfinance Bank board

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has called for deeper collaboration, deliberate innovation, and productive interaction with the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) as well as key players across the wider industry to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation. Addressing participants at the 2026 NIGCOMSAT Satellite Week held in […] The post NCC, NIGCOMSAT Partnership Crucial for Digital Infrastructure Expansion appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE -ESEZOBOR—The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) on Tuesday released guidelines for the collection, management, and administration of the Insurance Policyholders’ Protection Fund (IPPF), aimed at safeguarding policyholders and their investments in the event of liquidation. This is contained in a circular released today and signed by John Falade, Deputy Director, Special Risk & […] The post NAICOM Issues IPPF Guidelines to Protect Policyholders’ Investments appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s biggest, received 10 Nigerian crude cargoes in March, double from what it received in February, as Africa’s most populous nation aims to secure enough fuel supply amid the global crude and refined product crunch as a result of the war in the Middle East. Dangote started exporting fuel to regions other […] read more Dangote Refinery’s crude supply doubles amid high import costs

Donald Trump, US President has renewed warnings that the United States could escalate its response against Iran, including targeting key places in its oil network, as tensions sharpen over access to the Strait of Hormuz. The latest US strikes on military sites on Kharg Island appear to reflect that pressure, even as Washington stops short […] read more Kharg Island: What to know about Iran’s oil lifeline

The Ogun State Government on Tuesday commissioned the ATC Business and Industrial Park, a 10-acres private investment hub situated in Ode-Remo, a few kilometers to the newly built Gateway Airport, describing the project as a major boost to industrialisation, job creation, and capital inflows in the state. Dapo Abiodun, the governor of the state, represented […] read more Ogun launches ATC Industrial Park, opens new investment corridor near Gateway Airport

Consolidated Hallmark Holdings is ramping up investment in education as part of a broader strategy to build capacity, deepen expertise, and position Nigeria’s insurance industry for long-term growth. The move through its Annual Essay Competition signals a shift beyond traditional underwriting, with the firm focusing on talent development and knowledge transfer as critical drivers of […] read more Consolidated Hallmark Holdings bets on education to shape insurance’s future

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has raised its ex-depot price for Premium Motor Spirit to N1,275 per litre and Automotive Gas Oil to N1,950 per litre, according to a new pricing template issued to fuel marketers and depot operators, the latest in a relentless series of upward revisions that have made Nigerian motorists and industry […] read more Dangote Refinery lifts petrol price to N1,275, diesel to N1,950

FTSE Russell has officially updated Nigeria’s status in its latest Equity Country Classification Interim Review, released Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Following a period of observation on the “Watch List” since September 2025, the index provider has confirmed Nigeria’s move back to Frontier Market status from its previous “Unclassified” (Standalone) position. This reclassification is a major […] read more Nigeria regains Frontier Market status 

Nigeria’s pension system is set for a major shift as the National Pension Commission (PenCom) prepares to release the first batch of premiums, offering retirees access to healthcare coverage. The initiative called Pension Industry Health Care Initiative (PenCare) represents a significant policy shift by PenCom, in expanding retirement benefits beyond monthly pension payments into healthcare […] read more Retirees to get health cover as PenCom broadens pension safety net

Nigeria’s push for food security has received a measured boost in the 2026 federal budget, with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security allocated N1.475 trillion. The figure reflects a modest increase from N1.24 trillion in 2025 and a sharp rise from N362 billion in 2024. It signals continuity in policy direction but also […] read more Agriculture gets bigger budgetary vote as allocation rises to N1.4trn

Nigeria’s banking industry is entering a new phase of strength and strategic relevance after lenders raised a combined N4.65 trillion in fresh capital under a sweeping recapitalisation programme mandated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), positioning the sector to fund large-scale investments critical to the country’s growth ambitions. A fact sheet from the CBN’s […] read more Nigeria banks gain firepower for big-ticket lending after capital raise

Nigerians and citizens of several African and Caribbean nations could face tighter entry restrictions to the United Kingdom if the opposition party Reform UK wins the next general election. This followed a controversial proposal linking visa access to demands for slavery reparations. The policy, reported by the Daily Mail, would target countries that have formally […] read more UK visa curbs loom for Nigeria, others as reparations intensifies

“The hardest thing to build in Nigerian real estate today is credibility.” Nigeria’s real estate sector has the foundations of a compelling market. Demand is strong, the population continues to grow, and the appetite for quality housing, from both local and diaspora buyers, remains high. Yet one question continues to shape how buyers and investors […] read more From Concrete to Confidence: How Nigeria can rebuild trust in its real estate development industry

A wave of mass defections has hit the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State as prominent politicians alongside their supporters have defected to the main opposition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a move seen as a major blow to […] read more Mass defection hits Jigawa as APC, NNPP, PDP’s members move to ADC

…victims to get building materials, relief items, others The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has commenced the distribution of large-scale relief materials and financial interventions to communities recently affected by Boko Haram insurgents and the multiple suicide bombings in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The intervention includes thousands of bags of food, toiletries, and essential […] read more NEDC provides intervention to victims of attacks in Borno communities

Two days after armed men suspected to be herdsmen, invaded Agena Community in Mbalom Council Wards, Gwer-East Local Government Area of Benue State, killing over 20 farmers, the herders on Tuesday launched an attack on Imande Dem settlement, located along Gbajimba Road in Uvir Council Ward of Guma LG, killing a widow and her three […] read more Herders on rampage in renewed Benue attack, kill widow, three children

Segilola Resources Operating Limited concluded the fifth edition of its annual football tournament in Osun State, deepening its community engagement drive and youth empowerment strategy in host communities around its gold mining operations. The three-day competition, held from March 26 to 28 at the Iperindo Community Field, brought together mixed teams of company staff and […] read more Segilola Resources promotes youth empowerment in key CSR initiatives

Nigeria’s fragile economy came under renewed strain in March 2026 as a Middle East conflict sent global oil prices soaring, triggering sharp increases in fuel costs, transport fares and the prices of everyday goods, according to a new report by SBM Intelligence. The report, “Epic Fury, Naija’s Burden: How a Middle East War Broke Nigerian […] read more Middle East war triggers fuel, food price surge as Nigerian traders warn of deeper crisis

The UK government has refused entry to Kanye West after a fresh travel application, escalating a growing row over his planned appearance at the Wireless Festival, according to BBC. The Home Office said the rapper applied for permission to travel through an Electronic Travel Authorisation but was denied on the grounds that his presence would […] read more UK blocks Kanye West entry over public good concerns

Wimbart has spent the past decade helping define how Africa’s fast-growing technology sector is seen by the world, positioning itself at the center of a narrative that has drawn more than $20 billion in startup funding since 2015. Founded in 2016 by Jessica Hope, the London- and Lagos-based consultancy has grown into a key behind-the-scenes […] read more Wimbart at 10: The PR firm shaping Africa’s $20bn tech narrative

The Federal Government has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to building a stronger healthcare system through science, collaboration, and evidence-based policymaking as the country joins the rest of the world to commemorate World Health Day 2026. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare convened key stakeholders, development partners, healthcare professionals, and policy experts to reflect on […] The post 2026 WHD: FG, Partners Push Science, Collaboration to Strengthen Healthcare appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned a 29-year old businessman,   Chizoba Emmanuel Dilo, before Justice S. N. Odili of the  Enugu State High Court sitting in Onitsha, Anambra State over an alleged case of stealing to the tune of N64, 000, 000. 00 (Sixty-four million Naira). Dilo […] The post EFCC Arraigns Businessman Over Alleged ₦64m Fraud in Onitsha appeared first on Business Today NG.

How to turn dreams into reality through insurance; pension and other financial instruments is a question experts will be providing answers to at the 2026 Inspenonline Retirement Summit. The 2026 edition, themed “Meeting Retirement Dreams of Informal Sector Workers With Insurance and Pension Instruments,” is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the […] The post Retirement Dreams of Informal Workers Take Centre Stage at 2026 Inspenonline Summit appeared first on Business Today NG.

Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Plc continues to demonstrate why it remains a bellwether for the Nigerian banking sector. GTCO pairs robust fundamental growth with an aggressive dividend strategy that keeps investors leaning bullish. Following its recent full year (FY) 2025 audited results, where the Group posted a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of N1.23 trillion, […] read more GTCO: Still a definitive choice for serious investors

…as equity gains boost returns Nigeria’s pension assets climbed to N29.43 trillion in February, delivering a N1.39 trillion month-on-month surge, the strongest expansion in the more than two decades since the Contributory Pension Scheme was introduced. The jump eclipses the previous high set in January 2024, when assets rose by N1.18 trillion, underscoring a new […] read more Pension assets rise by N1.39trn in February, highest ever-recorded growth

When Moniepoint released its landmark study on Nigeria’s nightlife economy in early 2026, the headline number was staggering: ₦900 billion processed across more than 27,000 clubs, bars, and lounges in a single year. But somewhere inside that figure — tucked between the neighbourhood bar in Ipaja and the suya stall in Katsina — lives a […] read more The N900 billion nightlife economy and the Quilox example

The Senior Marketing Manager at Squarebox Digital Services, in person, Mr Steven. O is confident that Squarebox NG App is one of the best digital asset exchange and trading platforms in Nigeria. Speaking on a one–on–one interview about Squarebox NG App product launch, Mr Steven has this to say. “I am confident that our Tech […] read more Squarebox rolls out app to simplify crypto, gift card trading

Nigerians and citizens of several African and Caribbean nations could face tighter entry restrictions to the United Kingdom if the opposition party Reform UK wins the next general election. The move followed a controversial proposal linking visa access to demands for slavery reparations. The policy, reported by the Daily Mail, would target countries that have […] read more UK visa curbs loom for Nigeria, others as reparations intensify

  Nigeria has emerged as one of the  most competitive outsourcing destinations for hiring offshore remote workers, ranking sixth globally in the 2026 Global Outsourcing Talent Index  The ranking places it ahead of several European and advanced economies, according to a new report by Ataraxis Management. The data-driven study, which assessed 193 countries across labour […] read more  Nigeria ranks 6th in global offshore outsourcing talent index- report

Nigeria’s insurance regulator, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has issued a new guidelines aimed at protecting policyholders and their investment in the event of insurance or reinsurance companies going under or liquidated. NAICOM in issuance of the guidelines for the Collection, Management, and Administration of the Insurance Policyholders’ Protection Fund (IPPF), says the Commission is […] read more Consumers to benefit as NAICOM issues guideline on Policyholders’ Protection Fund

…Ranks 12th in FBI complaints Nigeria ranked 12th among foreign countries filing cybercrime complaints with the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center in 2025, underscoring the country’s growing exposure to global digital fraud even as losses worldwide crossed a record $20 billion. According to the IC3’s 2025 Annual Report, released to mark its 25th anniversary, victims […] read more Nigeria flags rising exposure in $20.9bn global cybercrime surge

Nigeria will begin enforcing a new rule in April 2026 requiring telecom operators to compensate subscribers for poor service quality, a move that signals a decisive shift toward consumer protection in one of Africa’s largest telecom markets. The Nigerian Communications Commission said the policy is part of a broader effort to place consumers at the […] read more NCC targets April 2026 to enforce compensation for poor network quality

For many Nigerians, home ownership still feels like a distant goal. Rising construction costs, limited financing options and a growing housing deficit have made the journey more difficult than it should be. But what if the way forward is less about individual effort and more about collaboration? This question shaped the conversations at the recently […] read more Bridging the housing gap: Inside Stanbic IBTC’s Abuja Developers Roundtable

The All On Akeddei Community Project in Bayelsa is set to deliver even greater scale with an estimated 1,058 connections, that focuses on productive-use customers such as small businesses, artisans, and service providers. Henry Ureh, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO ) said in a statement signed by Bolatito Adebola, that the transformation hope to replicate […] read more All On Akeddei Solar Hybrid projects to deliver 1,058 connections across communities