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Digital abuse: Oborevwori’s wife calls for urgent action to protect women, girls
Tobore Oborevwori, the wife of Delta State Governor and founder of You Matter Charity Foundation, has called for urgent collective read more Digital abuse: Oborevwori’s wife calls for urgent action to protect women, girls
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Nigeria remains far behind in local capacity development – Sen Joel Onowakpo
Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, chairman of Senate Committee on Local Content has lamented that Nigeria remains far behind in local capacity read more Nigeria remains far behind in local capacity development – Sen Joel Onowakpo
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SanlamAllianz Nigeria Wins .NG Insurance Website Of The Year
SanlamAllianz Nigeria’s website/portal, www.sanlamallianz.com.ng, has been adjudged winner of the NiRA .NG Awards 2025. Nigeria Internet Registration Association, NiRA, is the registry for .ng Internet Domain Names and maintains the database of names registered in the .ng country code Top Level Domain. NiRA is a Not-for-Profit, Non-Governmental Self-Regulatory body established by the order of the […] The post SanlamAllianz Nigeria Wins .NG Insurance Website Of The Year first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Nigeria dominates Ghana to clinch West Africa Para Volleyball championship
Nigeria has emerged as the champions of the Para Volleyball event at the inaugural West Africa Zone A and B read more Nigeria dominates Ghana to clinch West Africa Para Volleyball championship
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PDP issues certificates of expulsion to Wike, 10 others
… Confirm Governor Adeleke’s exit …Berates APC administration over insecurity Despite deepening crisis, the Kabiru Turaki led National Working Committee read more PDP issues certificates of expulsion to Wike, 10 others
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BoI Disburses ₦1.27trn, Backs 900,000 Jobs In 2024
The Bank of Industry (BoI) has disbursed over ₦1.27 trillion to enterprises across 14 sectors in 2024, supporting more than 900,000 jobs. BoI CEO, Dr. Olasupo Olusi, represented by Executive Director Mabel Ndagi, disclosed this at the 10th Nigeria Energy Forum (NEF) virtual session. He said the bank continues to drive industrial growth through affordable […] The post BoI Disburses ₦1.27trn, Backs 900,000 Jobs In 2024 first appeared on Business Today NG.
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C’River children scared to return to school as panic persists over attempted abduction
Tension is now brewing at Government School, Ijibor in Bekwara Local Government Area of northern Cross River State has remain read more C’River children scared to return to school as panic persists over attempted abduction
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Nigerian-led startup builds world’s first opinion-intelligence engine, targets global misinformation crisis
In a landmark moment for Africa’s technology ecosystem, MYai Robotics has unveiled Curation AI™, the world’s first real-time content-authentication and read more Nigerian-led startup builds world’s first opinion-intelligence engine, targets global misinformation crisis
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Naira records N215.73 gain one year after EFEMS
The naira has recorded a significant gain of N215.73 against the dollar in the official foreign exchange market, marking a read more Naira records N215.73 gain one year after EFEMS
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Otti’s Advance Convoy Ambushed In Imo State
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen opened fire on his advance team in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, along the Umuowa–Ihite axis in Imo State. The three-member team was travelling ahead of the governor to the Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri, when the attackers struck shortly before […] The post Otti’s Advance Convoy Ambushed In Imo State first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Guinea-Bissau asylum move signals Nigeria’s hard line on coups – Analyst
Nigeria’s decision to grant asylum to Fernando Dia Da Costa, the opposition presidential candidate in Guinea-Bissau, marks one of the read more Guinea-Bissau asylum move signals Nigeria’s hard line on coups – Analyst
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Banks to share liability for fraud losses under CBN’s new push-payment rules
Banks operating in Nigeria will now share liability for losses arising from Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud under sweeping new read more Banks to share liability for fraud losses under CBN’s new push-payment rules
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Senate moves to create nationwide toll-free emergency number
The Senate on Tuesday took a major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s emergency response system by considering a bill seeking to read more Senate moves to create nationwide toll-free emergency number
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Army Nabs Vehicle With Cannabis In Kogi
Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have successfully seized a vehicle, conveying substance, suspected to be Cannabis Sativa during its operations in Agbede, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. According to statement released by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations 12 Brigade Nigerian Army Lieutenant  Hassan Abdullahi,  that  306 parcels weighing 276 kilograms […] The post Army Nabs Vehicle With Cannabis In Kogi first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Chelle names 54-man Super Eagles provisional squad for AFCON 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a 54-man provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) read more Chelle names 54-man Super Eagles provisional squad for AFCON 2025
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Wike Re-Awards 13km Apo–Karshi Road to SCC Nigeria After Sacking Non-Performing Contractor
New contractor begins work on Apo-Karshi road A new contractor, SCC Nigeria Limited, has begun work on the 13 kilometre Apo-Karshi road, replacing Messrs Kakatar Engineering Limited, which was sacked due to its inability to deliver the project. Speaking after inspection of the work on Monday, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike […] The post Wike Re-Awards 13km Apo–Karshi Road to SCC Nigeria After Sacking Non-Performing Contractor first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Anglican Priest Brutalised By Naval Officer In Anambra, Bishop Demands Probe
The Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Ogbaru, Rt. Rev. Prosper Amah, has demanded a full investigation into the alleged brutalisation of an Anglican priest by a naval officer at a checkpoint in Anambra State. In a petition addressed to the Chief of Naval Staff and dated December 2, the bishop said the incident occurred […] The post Anglican Priest Brutalised By Naval Officer In Anambra, Bishop Demands Probe first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Tinubu Nominates General Christopher Gwabin Musa As New Minister Of Defence.
NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination as the successor to Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on Monday. General Musa, 58, on December 25, is a distinguished soldier who served […] The post Tinubu Nominates General Christopher Gwabin Musa As New Minister Of Defence. first appeared on Business Today NG.
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CBN orders banks to reimburse APP fraud victims within 48 hours
The Central Bank of Nigeria has ordered banks and other financial institutions to reimburse victims of Authorised Push Payment (APP) read more CBN orders banks to reimburse APP fraud victims within 48 hours
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From FBNQuest to EverQuest: Inside details of FBN Holdings divestment
On November 29, FBN Holdings Plc announced its full divestment from FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited, ending nearly a decade of read more From FBNQuest to EverQuest: Inside details of FBN Holdings divestment
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No Media Repression Under Tinubu-FG
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its firm commitment to press freedom, democratic accountability, and the protection of Nigeria’s information space, stating that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully aligned with global norms of media independence, according to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. The Minister spoke at the 2025 […] The post No Media Repression Under Tinubu-FG first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Optiva Capital Partners unveils 2026 investment outlook
The Optiva Capital Partners, Africa’s leading investment immigration and wealth retention firm, has released its 2026 Investment Advisory and Outlook, read more Optiva Capital Partners unveils 2026 investment outlook
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Beyond the blame game: The real economics driving Nigeria’s price crisis
When you walk into the market today, you don’t need a World Bank report to know something is fundamentally wrong. read more Beyond the blame game: The real economics driving Nigeria’s price crisis
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LASG targets 3,000 MSMEs in City Trade Fair
Over 3,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are targeted to showcase their products and services during the Exclusive and read more LASG targets 3,000 MSMEs in City Trade Fair
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Why Nigeria’s buy-now-pay-later market isn’t exploding yet—And what must change
Many Nigerians have seen it in Hollywood films: a young man strolls into a store, grabs what he cannot afford, read more Why Nigeria’s buy-now-pay-later market isn’t exploding yet—And what must change
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Akpabio, Abbas, Service Chiefs, present as Tinubu launches 2026 Armed Forces Day emblem
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday flagged off the 2026 Armed Forces and Remembrance Day emblem at the presidential Villa, Abuja read more Akpabio, Abbas, Service Chiefs, present as Tinubu launches 2026 Armed Forces Day emblem
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South Africa’s population may well be over 95 million
Fibretime, a private fibre-network operator, has questioned South Africa’s official population baseline, saying its own data and new remote sensing read more South Africa’s population may well be over 95 million
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Canadian province announces every immigration submission will be treated as EOI
The government of Nova Scotia, a province in Canada has announced that henceforth, every submission made to its immigration streams, read more Canadian province announces every immigration submission will be treated as EOI
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FG must tackle trade, agric constraints to lift citizen welfare amid growing GDP-CPPE
The Centre for Promotion of Private Enterprises (CPPE) has said that achieving higher, more inclusive, and sustainable growth in Nigeria, read more FG must tackle trade, agric constraints to lift citizen welfare amid growing GDP-CPPE
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Labour Party crafts new direction, set for ward, LG congresses
…Says congresses hold in all states except Abia …Denies court order stopping Congresses After almost one year in the limbo, read more Labour Party crafts new direction, set for ward, LG congresses
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Heirs Insurance Travel Festival signals new era for of inclusive travel ecosystem for Africans
The inaugural Heirs Insurance Travel Festival held recently has delivered an unforgettable experience signalling new era of inclusive travel ecosystem read more Heirs Insurance Travel Festival signals new era for of inclusive travel ecosystem for Africans
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Nigerian tech firms’ multi-million dollar haul in 2025 fuels innovation across sectors
The Nigerian tech scene was filled with activity in 2025, demonstrating remarkable resilience and growth as several homegrown firms and read more Nigerian tech firms’ multi-million dollar haul in 2025 fuels innovation across sectors
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Tinubu names Christopher Musa as new Defence Minister
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence, confirming BusinessDay’s earlier report. Bayo Onanuga, read more Tinubu names Christopher Musa as new Defence Minister
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Cyberbullying: Sowore pleads not guilty as DSS files charges
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday brought Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore before the Federal High Court in read more Cyberbullying: Sowore pleads not guilty as DSS files charges
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Guinea-Bissau military takeover: West Africa at turning point, ECOWAS warns
Barau Jibrin, First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, has urged West African leaders to demonstrate renewed courage and unity read more Guinea-Bissau military takeover: West Africa at turning point, ECOWAS warns
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How Switch Recycling is closing Nigeria’s financial exclusion gap
Across Nigeria, a quiet revolution is turning everyday waste into opportunity. For Switch Recycling, a subsidiary of Polysmart Group, discarded read more How Switch Recycling is closing Nigeria’s financial exclusion gap
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