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WEF Empowers 120 Women with Grants, Equipment at Lagos Launch
The Women Empowerment Fund (WEF), a women-focused economic empowerment initiative founded by Ms. Chantelle Abdul, Group Managing Director of MOJEC read more WEF Empowers 120 Women with Grants, Equipment at Lagos Launch
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NSCDC ready to protect VIPs, says Commandant-General
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has declared its readiness to provide armed protection for Very Important Persons read more NSCDC ready to protect VIPs, says Commandant-General
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22 investors eye Kebbi as state pushes agriculture, energy investments
The Kebbi State Government has disclosed that no fewer than 22 prospective investors have indicated interest in investing across key read more 22 investors eye Kebbi as state pushes agriculture, energy investments
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From 114% to Zero: How Aso Savings and Loans crumbled
On December 16, the Central Bank of Nigeria announced the revocation of the operational licenses of Aso Savings and Loans read more From 114% to Zero: How Aso Savings and Loans crumbled
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Guinea Insurance Shareholders Approve ₦15bn Capital Raise, Increase Share Capital to ₦19bn
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Ahead of July, 2026 recapitalization deadline, shareholders of Guinea Insurance Plc have approved an increase in the company’s minimum issued share capital from ₦4 billion to ₦19 billion, expanding the number of ordinary shares from 8 billion to 38 billion shares of 50 kobo each. The company in a notice to Nigerian Exchange, […] The post Guinea Insurance Shareholders Approve ₦15bn Capital Raise, Increase Share Capital to ₦19bn first appeared on Business Today NG. The post Guinea Insurance Shareholders Approve ₦15bn Capital Raise, Increase Share Capital to ₦19bn appeared first on Business Today NG.
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BusinessDay 18th Dec 2025
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Overview of Nigeria’s ₦20 billion shareholders’ fund requirement for PFAs
The National Pension Commission (PenCom), through its circular dated 26th September 2025, introduced revised minimum capital requirements for Pension Fund read more Overview of Nigeria’s ₦20 billion shareholders’ fund requirement for PFAs
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Tinubu overhauls energy regulators as NUPRC, NMDPRA CEOs step aside
…Eyesan, Mohammed await Senate nod President Bola Tinubu has moved quickly to reshape Nigeria’s energy regulatory landscape following the departure read more Tinubu overhauls energy regulators as NUPRC, NMDPRA CEOs step aside
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Cash limits and the informal economy: Inside Nigeria’s quiet monetary revolution
Nigeria’s decision to tighten cash-withdrawal limits has triggered fresh debate across markets, boardrooms and the informal economy. Under the new read more Cash limits and the informal economy: Inside Nigeria’s quiet monetary revolution
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Logistics and technology in Nigeria: The grey areas
In recent years, Nigeria has placed significant emphasis on digital innovation. We have seen a rise in delivery apps, freight-matching read more Logistics and technology in Nigeria: The grey areas
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Trust & Customer Relations Management
Recently, the spirit of idleness lured me into Facebook. I went to ‘Facebook’ instead of ‘bookfacing’. I was scrolling down read more Trust & Customer Relations Management
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Middle managers: Africa’s hidden productivity engine — Unlocking 2026 performance
“When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind.” — Shona Proverb, Zimbabwe Every organisation loves read more Middle managers: Africa’s hidden productivity engine — Unlocking 2026 performance
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Nigeria bans wood exports nationwide, revokes existing licences
Nigeria’s Federal Government has imposed an immediate nationwide ban on the export of wood and allied products, revoking all previously read more Nigeria bans wood exports nationwide, revokes existing licences
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Why Nollywood still cannot touch Nigeria’s film money
Nigeria’s film industry is a paradox in motion. Nollywood is simultaneously a cultural colossus and a financial lightweight. It produces read more Why Nollywood still cannot touch Nigeria’s film money
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Nigeria spends 105% of revenue on salaries, debt servicing
Debt servicing and personnel costs consumed more than the Federal Government’s entire revenue in the first seven months of 2025, read more Nigeria spends 105% of revenue on salaries, debt servicing
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Lawmakers clash over 2026 revenue target as experts flag debt trap
…Economists slam N’Assembly for poor oversight The federal government’s 2026 budget outlook has exposed rare and widening divisions within the read more Lawmakers clash over 2026 revenue target as experts flag debt trap
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U.S. travel curbs on Nigeria political, not security verdict – Analysts
The travel restrictions imposed by the United States on Nigeria on Tuesday have stirred concerns about security and diplomacy, but read more U.S. travel curbs on Nigeria political, not security verdict – Analysts
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US Tightens Visa Rules, Adds Five Countries To Full Travel Ban
United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump has signed a fresh proclamation expanding entry restrictions into the country for nationals of countries identified as high risk to U.S. national security and public safety. This is contained in a White House fact sheet made available by the U.S. Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday. It is titled: ‘President […] The post US Tightens Visa Rules, Adds Five Countries To Full Travel Ban first appeared on Business Today NG. The post US Tightens Visa Rules, Adds Five Countries To Full Travel Ban appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Our Meeting With Tinubu Focused On Financial Security of Nigerian Workers-NLC President
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr. Joe Ajaero, has revealed that organised labour’s meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night focused on addressing the financial insecurity of Nigerian workers. Ajaero made the disclosure following a meeting convened on Wednesday in Abuja by Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State with the NLC […] The post Our Meeting With Tinubu Focused On Financial Security of Nigerian Workers-NLC President first appeared on Business Today NG. The post Our Meeting With Tinubu Focused On Financial Security of Nigerian Workers-NLC President appeared first on Business Today NG.
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CBN, NCC To Launch Universal Short Code For Banking Complaints
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has announced plans to introduce a universal short code designed to simplify and speed up the resolution of banking complaints nationwide. The initiative is aimed at providing bank customers with a more accessible complaint-handling channel, regardless of their access to smartphones […] The post CBN, NCC To Launch Universal Short Code For Banking Complaints first appeared on Business Today NG. The post CBN, NCC To Launch Universal Short Code For Banking Complaints appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Nigerian Copyright destroys pirated books worth N141.5m in Oyo
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) on Tuesday destroyed pirated books valued at N141.5 million seized from booksellers and suppliers during various enforcement operations. The NCC Oyo State Coordinator, Mrs Oluropo Oke, supervised the destruction in Ibadan on behalf of NCC Director‑General, Dr John Asein He said the pirated books were seized over the past three […] The post Nigerian Copyright destroys pirated books worth N141.5m in Oyo first appeared on Business Today NG. The post Nigerian Copyright destroys pirated books worth N141.5m in Oyo appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Carabao Cup: Cherki stunner sends Man City into semi-finals
Manchester City progressed to the Carabao Cup semi-finals for the first time since lifting the trophy in 2021 after a read more Carabao Cup: Cherki stunner sends Man City into semi-finals
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Ododo Clarifies Security Proclamation: No State of Emergency Declared in Kogi
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has clarified that his recent Executive Proclamation on security protocols in the state is not a declaration of a state of emergency but a set of necessary measures to enhance the security architecture to crackdown on criminals in all parts of the state. This was contained in a […] The post Ododo Clarifies Security Proclamation: No State of Emergency Declared in Kogi first appeared on Business Today NG. The post Ododo Clarifies Security Proclamation: No State of Emergency Declared in Kogi appeared first on Business Today NG.
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FG imposes nationwide ban on wood exports, revokes existing licenses
The Federal Government has declared an immediate nationwide ban on the export of wood and allied products. Balarabe Abbas Lawal, read more FG imposes nationwide ban on wood exports, revokes existing licenses
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Opposition group urges Tinubu to halt new tax policy, threatens mass protests
President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax policies on Wednesday faced fresh opposition, days ahead of their planned take-off, as a new read more Opposition group urges Tinubu to halt new tax policy, threatens mass protests
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FIFA strips Malaysia of three match results over ineligible players
FIFA has overturned the results of three Malaysia international matches after ruling that the team fielded ineligible players, the Football read more FIFA strips Malaysia of three match results over ineligible players
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FIFA stripped Malaysia of three match results over ineligible players
FIFA has overturned the results of three Malaysia international matches after ruling that the team fielded ineligible players, the Football read more FIFA stripped Malaysia of three match results over ineligible players
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Jigawa governor swears in three special advisers
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has sworn in three newly appointed special advisers, as part of efforts to strengthen read more Jigawa governor swears in three special advisers
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Concerned Northern Elders disown NEF stance on FIRS, endorse Tinubu’s reforms
The Concerned Northern Elders Forum has rejected and disowned recent statements attributed to the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) on the read more Concerned Northern Elders disown NEF stance on FIRS, endorse Tinubu’s reforms
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Tinubu overhauls energy regulators as NUPRC, NMDPRA CEOs step aside
…Eyesan, Mohammed await Senate nod President Bola Tinubu has moved quickly to reshape Nigeria’s energy regulatory landscape following the departure read more Tinubu overhauls energy regulators as NUPRC, NMDPRA CEOs step aside
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Breaking Farouk Ahmed, NMDPRA CEO Resigns
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, has resigned from his appointment. According to a statement on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, that Gbenga Komolafe, the CEO of the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), also resigned […] The post Breaking Farouk Ahmed, NMDPRA CEO Resigns first appeared on Business Today NG. The post Breaking Farouk Ahmed, NMDPRA CEO Resigns appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Senate security panel faults reactive policing, pushes state police, intelligence overhaul
… says illegal minnimg, major source of insecurity The Senate Ad-hoc Committee on National Security has warned that Nigeria’s current read more Senate security panel faults reactive policing, pushes state police, intelligence overhaul
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Governors set up livestock committee to tackle farmer-herder crisis, boost food security
Governors of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Wednesday took firm steps towards implementing nationally accepted read more Governors set up livestock committee to tackle farmer-herder crisis, boost food security
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Mobile operators’ cybersecurity spend to hit $42bn by 2030 as regulation drives costs
Mobile network operators are spending ever larger sums to protect the infrastructure that underpins the global digital economy, with annual read more Mobile operators’ cybersecurity spend to hit $42bn by 2030 as regulation drives costs
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NEPC assures WEIDE fund beneficiaries of Q1 2026 grant disbursement
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has assured beneficiaries of the $50 million Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) read more NEPC assures WEIDE fund beneficiaries of Q1 2026 grant disbursement
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Saidu Mohammed, the oil executive named NMDPRA chief amid sector turmoil
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Saidu Mohammed as the new chief executive of Nigeria’s Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, read more Saidu Mohammed, the oil executive named NMDPRA chief amid sector turmoil
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