“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 

At a time when Artificial Intelligence (AI), is reshaping disciplines across the globe, the University of Lagos is positioning itself.... read more UNILAG’s AI innovation hub a crucible for interdisciplinary research—VC

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday sentenced a group of suspected terrorists to varying jail terms, including 20 years imprisonment on each count and life imprisonment for one of the convicts. Several defendants were handed 20-year sentences on each count, to run concurrently, while a key suspect received life imprisonment in addition to […] read more Court sentences terrorism convicts to 20 years, life imprisonment

The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to immediately suspend the introduction and rollout... read more FG directs MDAs to halt new policies pending compliance with regulatory impact analysis framework

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 in the country, African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a move seen as a major […] read more Mass defections hit Jigawa as APC, NNPP, PDP lose key figures, supporters to ADC

Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is facing a steep drop in foreign capital inflows, as new data highlights a sharp deterioration in investor... read more NIGERIA IN BRIEF: Nigeria’s manufacturing investment plunges 46 per cent  in 2025 and other stories

The Lagos State Government has announced partial closures across key corridors in the state ahead of the commissioning of critical road infrastructure projects. In a statement signed by Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the state’s commissioner for transportation, on Tuesday, the government advised motorists to plan their movements and avoid affected corridors during the designated times to minimise […] read more LASG announces partial road closures for projects inauguration

It has been a wild ride for Zichis Agro-Allied Industries Plc on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recently. Investors are indeed circling the stock, driven by a combination of a massive profit turnaround and the allure of a double reward package. Zichis reported a 478 percent jump in profit for the year 2025. To reward […] read more Zichis: Rising despite regulatory speed bump 

 …Take alternative routes, LASG advises motorists   Some strategic roads in Ikeja, Lagos State, will be partially closed to the motoring public on Wednesday, April, 8, while other roads in Olodi Apapa and Ajegunle, will suffer a similar fate on Thursday, April 9, 2026, to allow unhindered movement of President Bola Bola, who is billed to […] read more Opebi, Allen, roads in Ikeja for closure as Tinubu inaugurates projects

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president, Patrice Motsepe, is scheduled to arrive in Dakar on Wednesday for a high-profile mediation mission to defuse escalating tensions after CAF stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. Read Also: CAF strips Senegal of AFCON 2025 title, crowns Morocco champions CAF Ruling Sparks Legal, […] read more AFCON 2025: CAF President Patrice Motsepe in Senegal for high-stakes mediation

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite nationwide strike. Muhammad Suleiman, NARD president, confirmed the decision to BusinessDay on Tuesday, saying the association’s National Executive Council (NEC) directed members to resume duties at 8am on Wednesday. The suspension comes just hours after the doctors had embarked on what they described as […] read more Resident doctors suspend strike

The Federal government on Tuesday commenced a mass trial of individuals accused of terrorism-related offences at the Federal High Court in Abuja, marking a temporary shift from the usual venue in Kainji, Niger State. The relocation is due to the court’s Easter vacation, which runs from April 7 to April 13, with regular sittings expected […] read more FG commences mass trial of terrorism suspects in Abuja, citing court schedule shift

Viable247, an on-demand service marketplace, is entering Nigeria’s growing digital services space with a focus on improving how customers connect with artisans and other skilled service providers. The platform is designed to address a long-standing challenge in the country’s informal service sector, where customers often struggle to find reliable professionals, while many artisans face limited […] read more Viable247 targets informal service sector with new marketplace

Truecaller is widening access to its Business Chat platform in a move aimed at reshaping how companies engage customers globally, as enterprises increasingly shift away from traditional SMS toward more trusted and interactive communication channels. The Stockholm-headquartered Truecaller said on Tuesday that it is opening the platform to global channel partners and enterprise solution providers, […] read more Truecaller opens Business Chat to global partners, targets shift from low-trust SMS

Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc is reorganising nearly N2 billion in reserves under a court-backed scheme, emphasising a deeper shift across Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industry as companies move away from an increasingly unsustainable reliance on short-term bank borrowing. Shareholders approved the scheme of arrangement at a court-ordered meeting on March 31, clearing the way for the company […] read more Neimeth restructures reserves as drugmakers abandon costly debt model