The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike, which was scheduled to begin on Monday, January 12, 2026. The decision followed renewed engagements with the Federal Government. The North-Central caucus of the association announced the suspension after a series of consultations with government representatives, noting that the move was taken in […] The post Resident Doctors Call Off Strike to Allow Further Negotiations appeared first on Business Today NG.

Former Nigeria international and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner Segun Odegbami has expressed strong confidence ahead of the read more AFCON 2025: Odegbami confident Super Eagles will defeat Morocco in semi-final clash

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)on Monday reassured  Nigerians that all Nestlé Infant Formulae currently approved for marketing in Nigeria are safe for consumption and are not part of the recall. In a statement, the Agency clarified that the recall was prompted by the potential presence of cereulide, a heat-resistant […] The post Nigeria Not Affected by Nestlé Infant Formula Recall — NAFDAC Assures Parents appeared first on Business Today NG.

…Group raises alarm, points to likely third party action Fresh oil spill is said to be raging at a location read more Fresh oil spill rages at Ahoada, threatens environment in Rivers

Nigeria’s post-1999 democratic era has coincided with one of the gravest crises of state authority in the country’s history, with read more State Police and the questions Nigeria can no longer avoid

Former Djibouti head coach Julien Mette has tipped the Super Eagles of Nigeria to overcome host nation Morocco ahead of read more AFCON 2025: Former Djibouti coach backs Super Eagles over Morocco

The Federal Government is expected to sign multiple agreements with the Government of the United Arab Emirates UAE, as part read more FG says Nigeria to sign partnership agreement with the UAE 

…as FG seeks private capital for airports Nigeria’s aviation sector faces tighter fiscal conditions in 2026 as the Federal Government read more Aviation allocation drops 23% to N87.3bn in 2026 

President Bola Tinubu’s administration has again failed to fulfil its promise to significantly increase Nigeria’s annual health sector budget to read more Tinubu reneges, fails to raise health budget to 10%

For decades, we have diagnosed our fiscal anaemia as a failure of tax policy. We were wrong. The real crisis read more The governance tax: How Nigeria’s broken institutions starve the state of revenue

Being the text of a statement by Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, Senior Partner & Head Medical Malpractice Olisa Agbakoba Legal, following the death of Chimamanda read more Medical negligence crisis demands immediate overhaul of Nigeria’s health regulatory framework – Agbakoba

Who is required to pay personal income tax in Nigeria under the 2026 reforms? Personal income tax (PIT) applies to read more What employees must know about deductions and rates in personal income tax

The coast appears to be clearing for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming off-cycle read more Osun 2026: NANS declares support for APC candidate Oyebamiji, cites clean education records

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have sustained intense offensive operations against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists across Borno State, recording notable successes in clearance, fighting patrols and blocking operations. Under Operation DESERT SANITY V, sustained pressure along the Azir–Wajiroko axis on 10 January 2026 forced 11 terrorists fighters to surrender along with their AK 47 rifles […] The post Troops Neutralise Terrorists in Borno State appeared first on Business Today NG.

Troops of 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army have successfully rescued 18 passengers, including 2 infants, following a hijacking incident on a passenger boat traveling from Nigeria to Cameroon on 11 January 2026. A distress call reported that suspected sea pirates, operating in two speed boats and a wooden boat, hijacked a passenger boat moving from Nigeria […] The post 13 Brigade Troops Rescue 18 Passengers After Boat Hijacking appeared first on Business Today NG.

Despite the difficult operating business environment in Nigeria and several startups exiting the landscape due to their inability to access read more Nigeria’s promising startups to watch in 2026

The Supreme Court has halted debt recovery proceedings involving Nestoil Limited, Neconde Energy Limited, and oil tycoons Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi and read more Nestoil hit as Supreme Court sends debt dispute back to Appeal Court

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) is planning coordinated drone attacks on Nigerian military positions in parts of Borno read more ISWAP plans coordinated drone attacks on troops in Borno, Yobe — report

The French Embassy in Nigeria, in partnership with StoryMi Academy, has trained a new cohort of young Nigerian documentary filmmakers read more French Embassy, StoryMi Academy train young documentary filmmakers

Armed groups operating in parts of Kano and Katsina states are allegedly extorting farmers, demanding up to N50,000 per acre read more Bandits enforce N50,000/acre ‘farm taxes’ on Kano, Katsina communities

Nigeria’s December 2025 inflation figures have been projected to experience an artificial spike due to a technical base effect. The read more NBS projects artificial inflation spike ahead December data release 

Real Madrid have reportedly sacked head coach Xabi Alonso following the club’s 3–2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super read more Real Madrid sack Xabi Alonso after Super Cup defeat to Barcelona

Behind the Scenes, produced by Funke Akindele, has become the first Nollywood film to reach and cross the N2 billion read more ‘Behind The Scenes’ becomes Nollywood’s first N2bn film

iPolish has released a breakthrough nail-style system at the forefront of beauty tech innovation in 2026 with app-controlled... read more iPolish unveils digital nail technology to beauty world

In late 2022, very few investors were paying attention to an obscure project called Bittensor (TAO). It didn’t have a read more TAO Quietly Printed 3,400% Returns in 2022, Zero Knowledge Proof is Following The Same Route In 2026 [Top Crypto to Buy Now?

Insurance giants, SanlamAllianz has launched a financial education campaign at select markets in Lagos. The campaign is aimed at aiding the financial knowledge and management of traders, shop owners etc in popular markets in Lagos. Planned for two phases including a physical market activation across organised market associations in both Lagos Mainland and Lagos Island; […] The post SanlamAllianz Deepens Financial Inclusion with Lagos Market Outreach appeared first on Business Today NG.

Iran says it is keeping channels open with the United States and is ready to negotiate, even as nationwide protests read more Iran ready to negotiate with U.S as protests rage, deaths mount

The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards saw historical biopic Hamnet emerge as a top winner in the drama category. At read more Golden Globes 2026: ‘Hamnet’, ‘One Battle After Another’ lead film wins, as ‘Adolescence’ dominates TV categories

Katsina State Government has justified its decision to initiate the release of 70 suspected bandits who were found wanting in read more Katsina govt defends release of 70 suspected bandits, calls it part of peace deal

Tukur Buratai, former Chief of Army Staff, has called for far-reaching reforms of Nigeria’s security, defence and governance architecture, warning read more Nigeria must rethink its war strategy, Buratai warns

The Kano State Police Command has recorded another major success in its ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking and violent crime, read more Police arrest suspected drug dealer, recover drugs, weapons in Kano

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that more than two million Nigerians have already been digitally registered and verified read more E-registration: APC registers over 2 million members, targets 9 million by January end

Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry recorded a staggering N44.2 billion revenue shortfall in October 2025, read more DisCos record N44.2bn revenue shortfall in October 2025

In a split second, tragedy struck. As the driver’s wheels devoured the road, passengers slumped into a heavy slime, lulled read more The sound of legacy: Cardinal Rex Lawson’s enduring impact

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday urged President Bola Tinubu to prevail on security agencies to release detained Abubakar read more Atiku calls for unconditional release of detained social media activist Abubakar Salim Musa

As investors look to Full Year (FY) 2025 earnings releases, dividend-paying stocks are once again in focus for those seeking read more Five sure bet stocks to invest for final dividend income