The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has extended the deadline for the ongoing mandatory One-Time Online Verification and Enrolment Exercise for employees of treasury-funded Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) who are entitled to accrued pension rights. The exercise, which started in February 2026 and was initially scheduled to end on 31 July 2026, has now been […] The post PenCom Extends Pension Verification Deadline for Civil Servants to December 2026 appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 49-year-old security guard, Oladapo Felix, in connection with the shooting of a resident at Zion Estate, Yakoya Area of Elewuro, Akobo, Ibadan, and recovered four locally made single-barrel guns and a machete from his duty post. The incident occurred at about 0400hrs on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, […] The post Oyo Police Arrest Security Guard Over Shooting, Recover Four Locally Made Guns appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL-/The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC, has  arrested the Managing Director, Debasilio Construction and Estate Development Limited, Basil Iwoba Ochili,  for allegedly using the company for fraudulent activities, including obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N128, 000, 000. 00 (One Hundred and Twenty-eight Million Naira). […] The post EFCC Arrests MD for Alleged N128m Land Scam in Enugu appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has received the Chief Commissioner of the Public Complaints Commission, Hon. Bashir Abubakar, MFR, and his team on a courtesy visit to the Agency’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, as both institutions moved to deepen collaboration on regulatory coordination, […] The post NAFDAC, PCC Strengthen Inter-Agency Collaboration appeared first on Business Today NG.

The National Assembly on Wednesday transmitted the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking establishment of State Police Services to the 36 State Houses of Assembly for consideration and approval. Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, says the Bill was transmitted to the State Assemblies on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 with expectation for expeditious consideration of the […] The post National Assembly Transmits State Police Bill to State Assemblies; to Respond in 30 Days appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI-NAECHE  ESEZOBOR—The legendary Nollywood actor, Oludotun Bayegun Jacobs, MON, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, is dead. His death was made known by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, via an Instagram post shared he shared today, Wednesday, September 16. The post reads: “It is with gratitude to God for a life well lived and fought that […] The post Nollywood Legend Olu Jacobs Dies at 84, As Tinubu Mourns appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the passing of legendary Nollywood actor, Oludotun Bayegun Jacobs, MON, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, as a great loss to the creative industry and Nigeria. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said the […] The post Sanwo-Olu Mourns Legendary Nollywood Actor, Olu Jacobs appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a zero-rated data initiative to expand free access to digital education nationwide. The programme, known as Zero-Rated Data Access to Educational Platforms and Content, is designed to bridge educational inequalities and support human capital development. Under the Operator-Sponsored Model, eligible users will receive up to 100MB of free […] The post NCC Launches Zero-Rated Data For Digital Education appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, CP Tijani Olaiwola Fatai, psc, mnips, has commenced unscheduled visits to Police Divisional Headquarters across the State, tagged ‘WAKA ABOUT MOVEMENT’ The visits, conducted randomly and in no specific order, are aimed at giving the CP firsthand insight into happenings within the Divisions, assessing operational readiness. The […] The post Lagos CP Fatai Launches Surprise “Waka About” Visits to Divisional Headquarters appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Thursday warned motorists to a fraudulent scheme involving the circulation of unsolicited text messages purportedly issued by the Corps and notifying recipients of alleged “new road traffic offence records” requiring immediate action. The fraudulent messages, which are being circulated through mobile devices and social-media platforms, direct […] The post FRSC Disowns Fake “Road Traffic Offence” SMS, Warns Motorists of Phishing Website appeared first on Business Today NG.

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