At least 167 people have died from Lassa fever in Nigeria within the first three months of 2026, with Taraba, Ondo and Benue States among the hardest-hit, according to the latest Situation Report released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). Data for epidemiological week 13, covering March 23 to 29, 2026 […] read more Taraba, Ondo, Benue lead as Lassa fever kills 167 in three months

Spartans.com has put $7 million on the table, and that instantly changes the tone around the platform. This is not a routine campaign built to create a short burst of attention. It is a major market move from a platform that is becoming the fastest growing online casino. With $5 million reserved for the top […] read more $7M on the Table: Why Spartans.com Is Becoming the Fastest Growing Online Casino

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that terrorists and Nigerian military personnel were killed following a coordinated overnight attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State. The attack occurred in the early hours of Thursday. According to a statement issued by Michael Onoja, director of Defence Media Operations, the insurgents launched […] read more Terrorists, soldiers killed as insurgents attack military base in Borno

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, inaugurated what is considered the largest school complex in Lagos in furtherance of academic excellence. Known as “Tolu Schools Complex, Ajegunle, the premises consists of 36 different primary and secondary schools, including 19 football pitches, in Ajeromi-Ifelodun LGA of the state. The breakdown includes five primary schools, 15 junior secondary […] read more Tinubu commissions Lagos’ largest schools complex

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In a crypto market where liquidity shifts into specific themes rather than lifting every coin, one presale has captured the spotlight across Telegram channels, Twitter feeds, and institutional desks: BlockDAG at $0.0000061. While Bitcoin remains the primary benchmark and the industry tracks SEC ETF updates, CLARITY Act progress, and the April FOMC session, BlockDAG has […] read more Don’t Wait for the Catalyst: BlockDAG at $0.0000061 is April’s Best Crypto to Buy

Nigeria’s Moniepoint Inc. has begun training a select group of 20 engineering graduates from a pool of more than 9,000 applicants, as part of a targeted effort to address Africa’s widening shortage of industry-ready tech talent. The programme, known as DreamDevs, is a nine-week bootcamp designed to fast-track participants into professional software engineering roles, with […] read more Moniepoint picks 20 from 9,000 applicants in push to close Nigeria’s tech talent gap

The 29 Task Force Brigade in Operation HADIN KAI came under a coordinated terrorist attack on their location at the Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State. According to statement released via its official X account by Micheal Onoja, Major General, Director, Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, Abuja, that the attack occurred at approximately 0030hrs (12:30am) […] The post Nigerian Troops Repel Coordinated Terrorist Attack in Borno appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigeria is paying today for reforms delayed over many years. Under the ‘Renew Hope Agenda,’ those overdue economic adjustments are now arriving all at once, and that suddenness is part of the problem. For more than a decade, policymakers postponed the toughest adjustments. Fuel subsidies lingered long after they became unsustainable. The exchange rate was […] read more Nigeria pays today for years of delayed reforms

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed a notice of appeal before the Court of Appeal, Lagos seeking the setting aside of the judgment of Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos acquitting and discharging a former Executive Director of Projects at the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Engr. […] The post EFCC Challenges Court Ruling Clearing Omatsuli, Three Others Over N3.6bn Fraud appeared first on Business Today NG.

The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has commissioned two Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) laboratories built at the Ogbe and Uselu Secondary Schools in Oredo and Ikpoba Okha Local Government Areas of Edo State The laboratories which were commissioned on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 in Benin, the Edo State Capital […] The post Edo Schools Get Two New STEAM Laboratories from NEPL/Seplat JV appeared first on Business Today NG.

Bus fares paid by commuters within a city in Nigeria per drop surged by 26.71 percent year on year, driven by rising fuel costs, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) transport fare watch for February. The report showed that the average fare paid by commuters for bus journeys within the city per drop […] read more Intracity bus fares jump 26.71% amid rising fuel prices

President Bola Tinubu was absent again on the second day of commissioning of projects executed by the Lagos State Government. Godswill Akpabio, the senate president, again represented the president at the event on Thursday. The senate president, alongside Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other top officials, commissioned the newly regenerated and full upgrade of the Tolu […] read more Tinubu absent again as Akpabio commissions Africa’s largest school hub in Lagos

Emerging-market firms and governments are increasingly turning to nonbank sources of external financing, a shift that has unlocked deeper pools of capital but is also heightening exposure to sudden reversals in global investor sentiment, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In a blog accompanying its latest Global Financial Stability Report, IMF economists said portfolio […] read more IMF flags rising risks as $4trn nonbank flows reshape emerging-market finance

A growing number of Nigerians are struggling to build sustainable savings habits, leaving many without a financial safety net in times of need. Insights from the PiggyVest Savings Report 2025 reveal a concerning decline in the nation’s savings culture. According to the report, a significant segment of the population either does not prioritise saving or […] The post Mutual Benefits Supports Nigerians with Savings and Protection Solutions Amid Economic Pressures appeared first on Business Today NG.

Bassey Otu, Cross River State governor,  has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to repositioning the state as Nigeria’s premier tourism destination, following his conferment with the prestigious Tourism and Hospitality Champion Award by the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON). Speaking through his deputy, Peter Odey, on the sidelines of the second edition of the Nigeria Broadcasting […] read more Gov Otu pledges to boost tourism appeal, bags BON Tourism Award

Apple Inc. has begun rolling out its latest round of software updates across iPhones, iPads, and Macs, introducing a suite of new features aimed at improving personalisation, productivity, and artificial intelligence integration. However, early user feedback suggests that the updates are not without their challenges. The newest versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS place a […] read more Apple’s latest software updates roll out with new features, fresh challenges

The Airport Police Command has arrested a suspect involved in the stealing of high-value equipment from his former place of employment, Vovida Communications Limited, an IT solutions company. The suspect, one George Ikpe aged 28, was apprehended on 3rd April 2026 by operatives of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Police Division following diligent intelligence gathering […] read more Airport Police Command arrests forner staff of Vovida Communication over theft of equipment worth N15m

Cecil Hammond, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Flytime Promotions Limited, marked his birthday on April 8 with a private gathering at Eko Hotel & Suites, attended by a diverse mix of guests from the corporate, business, entertainment, and wider social landscape. The celebration reflected Cecil’s long-standing influence within the business of live entertainment in […] read more Flytime founder Cecil Hammond turns 50

Before apps, before banks, before money itself, people exchanged what they had for what they needed. Peer-to-peer remittance, for all its modern-sounding name, is really just that ancient logic made digital. Here is how it works in practice. Someone in London wants to send money to Lagos. Someone in Lagos needs British pounds. Instead of […] read more Before Fintech Had a Name for It, P2P Remittance Was Already Winning

Ten years ago, a Global Vision was placed in the heart of a man; a mandate to build a financial institution that would stand on the twin pillars of faith and integrity and serve the world with honour. Today, to the Glory of God Almighty, Irvin Global and Investment Group stands firmly as one of […] read more Irvin Global And Investment Group Celebrates 10 Years Anniversary With The Official Commissioning Of Her New Corporate Head Office In Maitama District Of Abuja, Nigeria

Nigeria’s student housing market has historically operated within a fragmented and largely informal structure. Supply has typically responded to short-term demand signals rather than long-term infrastructure planning. Dantata Hostels represents a deliberate effort to formalise that segment within one of Abuja’s most institutionally concentrated districts. Located on a 3.39-hectare parcel known as Plot 747 in […] read more Dantata Hostels: Institutional-Grade Student Housing Emerges in Abuja’s Fixed Academic Belt

Nigeria’s new tax rules are changing how insurance companies calculate their profits, closing gaps that previously reduced tax payments and raising fresh concerns about pricing, competition, and growth in an industry worth over N1.5 trillion in gross premiums. The changes, introduced under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, come alongside broader regulatory reforms that will directly […] read more Nigeria’s tax overhaul tightens profit rules for insurers

Nigeria’s healthcare sector is undergoing rapid transformation, with forecasts predicting a 7.1 percent expansion and an anticipated market value of US$161.7 million by 2027. This growth is fuelled by a US$1.2 billion Federal Ministry investment in infrastructure and workforce, major oncology and diagnostic expansions by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, and increased imports under the […] read more West Africa’s healthcare investment momentum builds as World Health Expo returns to Nigeria 

PowerLabs, a Nigerian energy and climate-tech startup, has raised a pre-seed round led by Breega, with participation from Catalyst Fund, Mercy Corps Ventures, and Kaleo Ventures, to scale its AI-enabled energy orchestration platform, Pai Enterprise. The company said the funding will accelerate deployment of the platform across commercial and industrial users in Nigeria and support […] read more PowerLabs raises pre-seed funding to deploy AI energy platform across Nigeria

As the deadline for filing annual tax returns approaches, the Lagos State Government has intensified enforcement, dragging dozens of individuals and companies before the state’s Revenue Court over unpaid tax liabilities exceeding N1.6 billion. The action comes following an earlier extension granted by the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) to ease filing pressures. “Individuals […] read more Lagos drags tax defaulters to court over N1.6bn ahead of filing deadline

Chams Holding Company Plc has declared N270 million in final dividend to shareholders for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. In a corporate announcement on Thursday, the Nigerian-based technology provider disclosed that a final dividend of N0.03 for every share of 50 kobo each, subject to appropriate withholding tax and approval, will be paid […] read more Chams declares N270m in final dividend payout to shareholders

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) said it has advanced the needed framework for the integration of renewable energy into the national grid. This is in furtherance of its mandate to position the power sector for long-term sustainability and coordinated growth. Abdu Mohammed Bello, managing director/chief executive officer, NISO, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday, […] read more NISO moves to accelerate integration of renewable energy into national grid

Nigeria has called on African countries to urgently build domestic cloud infrastructure and assert control over their data, warning that failure to do so could lock the continent into long-term digital dependence on foreign technology providers. Kashifu Inuwa, the director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency, who made the call at the GITEX […] read more Nigeria pushes local cloud infrastructure to cut reliance on foreign tech giants

Von Batten-Montague-York, a lobbying firm based in Washington, United States, has said it will recommend sanctions against Nigerian politicians and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) who attempt to manipulate or undermine the country’s electoral process in 2027. The warning came amid growing global concern over electoral malpractices in Nigeria. In a statement […] read more US lobby firm warns of sanctions over election rigging

Factional national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tanimu Turaki, has said he led a delegation of party members on a solidarity visit to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction led by David Mark. Turaki described the visit as a significant moment of reflection and a shared commitment to protecting Nigeria’s democracy. In a […] read more Turaki breaks silence, reveals details of meeting with David Mark-led ADC

…to expand 10% Intra-African trade is on track to reach $230 billion by 2026, driven by the accelerated implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), with overall continental trade projected to grow 10 percent this year, according to a new report by the Afreximbank. The report, titled ‘African Trade and Economic Outlook 2026,’ […] read more Intra-African trade to hit $230bn by 2026 on AfCFTA boost

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) have formalised a strategic partnership to advance integrated, scalable development and investment solutions across the Niger Delta under the Integrated Smart States Programme (ISSP). The partnership, established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reflects a shared commitment to […] read more UNDP, PIND partner on integrated regional development in Niger Delta

Introduction The integration of technology and AI into commercial disputes is reshaping arbitration globally. At the heart of this evolution is the need for tribunals to effectively understand, test, and trust complex technical evidence—especially as code, data, and AI systems become central to disputes. Growing Arbitration Hubs in Africa and the Need for Specialist Arbitrators […] read more The rise of African specialist arbitrator and expert in technology and artificial intelligence

Tragedy struck in Jato-Aka as a farmer, identified as Terdzungwe Orban, took his life, citing hardship and frustration at an Internally-Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp. A local in the area who identified himself as Lawrence Akerigba in a telephone interview informed that Orban, who was displaced from Ikyoawen settlement in Turan Community has been complaining how […] read more Farmer kills self over hardship in Benue IDP camp

The Nigerian Exchange Regulation Limited (NGX RegCo) has approved the regulatory delisting of DN Tyre and Rubber Plc and Greif Nigeria Plc from the Daily Official List of the Nigerian Exchange, marking the end of a prolonged compliance process for both companies. According to a notice issued by NGX RegCo, the decision was taken at […] read more NGX to delist DN Tyre, Greif Nigeria over compliance failures