Ogun State’s long-standing aspiration to become an oil-producing state is set to materialise following the approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the commencement of commercial oil drilling at Tongeji Island in Ipokia Local Government Area of the state. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this on Thursday while receiving the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, […] The post Tinubu Approves Commercial Oil Drilling at Tongeji Island, Ogun appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday indicted a new generation bank, six fintech companies, and several microfinance banks for allegedly facilitating large-scale financial fraud and cryptocurrency money laundering valued at over N162 billion. The indictment was disclosed  today  by the Commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, during a […] The post EFCC Indicts Bank, Fintechs Over N162bn Cryptocurrency Money Laundering appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, has declined a request by the House of Assembly to set up a panel to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. Justice Amadi’s position was conveyed in a letter personally signed by him and addressed to the Speaker of the Rivers State […] The post Rivers Chief Judge Rejects Assembly’s Request to Probe Governor, Deputy appeared first on Business Today NG.

NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the gazetting of targeted, investment-linked incentives to support the proposed Bonga South West deep-offshore oil project by Shell and its partners. The President also directed his Special Adviser on Energy, Mrs. Olu Verheijen, to facilitate the gazette of the incentives in line with Nigeria’s existing legal and fiscal […] The post Nigeria Targets New Offshore Investment as Tinubu Backs Shell Bonga South West Project appeared first on Business Today NG.

President Tinubu congratulates the new Chairman of Federal Character Commission, Hulayat Omidiran after the President inaugurated the Chairman and Commissioners of Federal Character Commission at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Thursday. Commissioners of the FCC at their swearing-in and inauguration on Thursday The post Tinubu Swears In FCC Chairman, Commissioners appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday approved the posting of four ambassador-designates, out of the 68 confirmed by the Senate last December. President Tinubu confirmed the postings of Ambassador Ayodele Oke as the ambassador-designate to France, and Colonel Lateef Are as the ambassador-designate to the United States of America. Also confirmed by the […] The post Tinubu Posts New Ambassadors to US, UK, France, Turkey appeared first on Business Today NG.

الدوحة- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أحرزت دولة قطر تقدما ملحوظا في مؤشر القوة الناعمة العالمي لعام 2026 الصادر عن مؤسسة “براند فاينانس”. وقفزت قطر مركزين لتحتل المرتبة العشرين عالميا بعد أن كانت في المرتبة الثانية والعشرين عام 2025. ويعكس هذا التقدم تحسنًا كبيرًا في حضور الدولة وتأثيرها على الساحة الدولية. القوة الناعمة ويستند مؤشر القوة الناعمة […] The post قطر تتقدم للمرتبة 20 عالميا بمؤشر القوة الناعمة لعام 2026 appeared first on Business News Report.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Ogun State Police Command has arrested eight  suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate responsible for violent attacks and the hijacking of trailer trucks along the Papalanto–Ilaro and Owode–Idiroko axis of the state. The command disclosed this via its official X account that it recovered a hijacked trailer truck, 900 bags of […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Eight Over Trailer Hijacking, Recover 900 Bags of Cement appeared first on Business Today NG.

عواصم- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| تجاوزت أسعار الذهب مستوى 4900 دولار للأونصة الخميس، مسجلة رقما قياسيا جديدا، مدفوعة بالتوترات الجيوسياسية المستمرة وضعف الدولار الأميركي، إلى جانب توقعات خفض أسعار الفائدة من قبل مجلس الاحتياطي الفيدرالي في وقت لاحق هذا العام. وارتفع الذهب في المعاملات الفورية، مساء الخميس، إلى ذروة قياسية عند 4904.66 دولارا للأونصة، فيما زادت […] The post الذهب يتخطى 4900 دولار للأونصة لأول مرة في التاريخ appeared first on Business News Report.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, met with President Bola Tinubu, to discuss issues of governance. Governor Makinde, read more Makinde meets Tinubu, says no plan to join APC

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has forwarded the names of 14 lawyers to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as read more Judicial council sends FCT chief register, 13 other names to Tinubu for judge appointment

Young Nigerians and small-scale investors in the capital market are fully exempt from paying capital gains tax on stock market read more Youths, small investors exempt from capital gains tax on equities – Oyedele

…Says PINL has changed hoodlums who caused state of emergency in Rivers State to good Bombings of oil facilities in read more Ogoni monarch lauds PINL for turning around militants

Shell Companies in Nigeria have revealed plans to invest up to $20 billion in the Bonga South West deepwater oil read more Shell plans $20bn investment in Bonga South West project, says Ojulari

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has approached the National Industrial Court over the ongoing strike by workers read more Wike sues striking FCTA workers, union refuses to back down

United States has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to intensify efforts to protect Christian communities and curb terrorism, even read more U.S. urges Nigeria to strengthen protection of Christians amid terrorism

Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Casemiro will leave Old Trafford when his contract expires at the end of the read more End of an Era: Man United confirm Casemiro exit at end of season

The Federal Government says it has intensified efforts to safeguard lives and strengthen justice systems across Nigeria, with initiatives aimed read more Nigeria strengthens security with early-warning systems, national database — Minister

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has expressed the readiness of his administration to partner with relevant government agencies and read more Aiyedatiwa calls for collaboration with public, private institutions 

Lawal Daura, former Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), has cast his emerging 2027 governorship ambition in Katsina State read more Daura Frames 2027 Katsina Governorship Bid as Security Rescue Mission

The dispute over the suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan,  senator representing Kogi Central,has entered a new stage, as Senate President Godswill read more Akpabio takes Natasha suspension dispute to Supreme Court

Kano’s fragile security situation has come under renewed strain following coordinated attacks by hoodlums on several communities in Dala Local read more Kano on edge as bakery arson raises concern over escalating urban killings

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commenced a phased enforcement of regulatory measures against Digital Money Lending read more FCCPC begins enforcement against non-compliant digital money lenders after January deadline

Nearly 35 million Nigerians are at risk of hunger this year, including 3 million children facing severe malnutrition, the United read more UN says 35 million Nigerians risk hunger after global funding collapse

The Bank of Industry (BOI) has announced the appointment of Olayinka Mubarak as the Managing Director of BOI Investment & read more BOI appoints Olayinka Mubarak as Managing Director of BOI Investment & Trust Company

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for increased investments in agro-processing to boost non-oil exports and read more LCCI urges FG to drive value-added exports to boost non-oil

Severe flooding has caused widespread damage to South Africa’s Kruger National Park, with repairs expected to take years and cost read more Flood damage at Kruger Park to take years to fix, cost millions

FCMB Asset Management Limited is set to open the Series 2 of FCMB-TLG Private Debt Fund offer of up to read more FCMB-TLG: N20bn series 2 Private Debt Fund targets institutional investors, high networth individuals

Guinea-Bissau’s ruling military authorities have announced that the country will hold presidential and legislative elections on December 6, two months read more Guinea-Bissau junta sets December election date after coup

Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that Nigeria now regards food security not merely as an agricultural concern but as a core governance, economic, and national security issue. Speaking at a food security panel at the ongoing World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Shettima said the Federal Government has adopted a holistic, multi-dimensional approach to […] The post Food Security Now a Governance Issue, Not Just Agriculture — Shettima appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—After Nine Years of Inaction, Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed   the murder case against Hamza Al-Mustapha, former Chief Security Officer to late military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, over the killing of Kudirat Abiola. The murder charge against Al-Mustapha, instituted by the Lagos State Government, was struck out by a five-member […] The post Supreme Court Ends Trial of Al-Mustapha Over Kudirat Abiola Killing appeared first on Business Today NG.

Simeon C. Amadi, Chief Judge of Rivers State, has declined the request, by the state House of Assembly, for him read more Impeachment: Rivers Chief Judge declines Assembly’s request to set up probe panel, cites court ruling

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Following the Company’s prior announcement regarding the sale of Etablissements Maurel et Prom SA (“M&P”) 20.07% shareholding in Seplat to a combination of Heirs Holdings Limited and Heirs Energies Limited, the Board of Seplat Energy on Thursday announced the appointment of Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, as a Non-Executive Director on the Board effective 22 […] The post Seplat Appoints Tony Elumelu as Non-Executive Director appeared first on Business Today NG.

The legal tussle surrounding the suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central District, has entered a new phase read more Akpabio, Natasha resume legal battle as Senate President heads to Supreme Court

Several schools across Lagos were forced to close earlier than scheduled on Thursday, following reports of threats that raised fears read more Lagos schools close early Thursday amid security threat

Nigeria recorded a significant N11.92 trillion equities transactions in year 2025, its highest levels since 2007. This level of equities read more Nigeria’s N11.92trn equities deal in 2025 highest in nearly two decades