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Inside the purge of a sprawling extortion racket at Lagos’ ports corridors
If you were not paying attention, you could easily have missed it. The checkpoint had no signboard, no formal structure, read more Inside the purge of a sprawling extortion racket at Lagos’ ports corridors
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From Nigeria to Europe: How VampAI is quietly redefining recruitment technology
In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries across the world, a Nigerian-led technology company is beginning to read more From Nigeria to Europe: How VampAI is quietly redefining recruitment technology
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Itoto Emmanuel: CEO Engraced Events successfully produces MC Casino Funny By Nature in Eko Hotel Lagos
In an industry where many talk big but few deliver at scale, one name is beginning to command serious attention read more Itoto Emmanuel: CEO Engraced Events successfully produces MC Casino Funny By Nature in Eko Hotel Lagos
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Control of mineral assets emerges as driver of Plateau State violence
Violence in Plateau State, long linked to farmer-herder clashes, is increasingly being driven by a growing battle for control of read more Control of mineral assets emerges as driver of Plateau State violence
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Kaduna Governor Approves N1b for Judiciary Workers entitlement
Uba Sani, the executive Governor of Kaduna State, has approved the sum of one billion naira for the Kaduna State read more Kaduna Governor Approves N1b for Judiciary Workers entitlement
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Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Declares N0.25k Dividend, Revenue Rises By 47%
BY NKECHI BAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc, has reported a robust 47 per cent growth in insurance revenue for the 2025 financial year, alongside a record-breaking dividend payout, despite navigating severe capital market volatility that impacted its bottom line. Speaking at the group’s 3rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos, Group Chairman Shuaibu Idris disclosed that […] The post Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Declares N0.25k Dividend, Revenue Rises By 47% appeared first on Business Today NG.
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NDPHC restores 450MW Alaoji plant after three years shutdown
Jennifer Adighije, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, has announced the restoration of read more NDPHC restores 450MW Alaoji plant after three years shutdown
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Uba Sani secures APC ticket with 459,393 affirmation votes
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the read more Uba Sani secures APC ticket with 459,393 affirmation votes
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FG funds 36,000 digital skills licences for Nigerian youths
…unveils digital skills programme for youths through Coursera partnership The Federal Government has fully funded 36,000 digital skills training licences read more FG funds 36,000 digital skills licences for Nigerian youths
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Group hails Gov Radda for transforming agriculture in Katsina
The International World Agritourism Organisation (WAO) in collaboration with Authentic Peoples Care Initiative International has honoured Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda, read more Group hails Gov Radda for transforming agriculture in Katsina
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Nigeria retains 149 pioneer firms as new tax incentive system begins
Nigeria will allow 149 companies currently enjoying Pioneer Status Incentives (PSI) to retain their tax holidays for up to two read more Nigeria retains 149 pioneer firms as new tax incentive system begins
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APC guber primaries: Sanwo-Olu hails voters as Hamzat emerges candidate
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has hailed “impressive turnout” of electorate and supporters at the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election read more APC guber primaries: Sanwo-Olu hails voters as Hamzat emerges candidate
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NDLEA Boss Sounds Alarm Over Toxic Pop Culture Glamorizing Drug Use
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has urged Nigerians to rise and counter the toxic pop-culture that glamourizes abuse of illicit substances as an acceptable way of life especially among the youth. Marwa who gave the charge during the official commissioning of the Agency’s […] The post NDLEA Boss Sounds Alarm Over Toxic Pop Culture Glamorizing Drug Use appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Meta4:10 Innovative Promotional Gifts for Conferences and Corporate Events in 2026
Not long ago, brands like Golden Morn, Ovaltine, Milo, and Indomie often took their products straight to their audience by read more Meta4:10 Innovative Promotional Gifts for Conferences and Corporate Events in 2026
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Lagos electricity regulator resolves long-standing power shortage in Lekki estate
The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) has resolved a year-long power shortage challenge in Goshen Beach Estate, located along read more Lagos electricity regulator resolves long-standing power shortage in Lekki estate
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Why Nigeria’s central bank is refusing to blink on interest rates
In February 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria delivered something that manufacturers, borrowers, and small business owners had been waiting read more Why Nigeria’s central bank is refusing to blink on interest rates
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Police raise alarm over unauthorized use of IGP’s image for ‘AFRIPOL 2026’ event
The Nigeria Police Force has distanced itself from a purported “AFRIPOL 2026” programme being circulated online, warning members of the read more Police raise alarm over unauthorized use of IGP’s image for ‘AFRIPOL 2026’ event
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2027: SDP clears Prof. Hon to unseat Alia in Benue guber race
The Social Democratic Party (SDP), has screened and cleared Sebastine Hon, a Professor of Law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria read more 2027: SDP clears Prof. Hon to unseat Alia in Benue guber race
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Abduction: Yoruba elders call on FG to deploy special forces
…ask South West governors to rise above politics, take urgent action The Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE), a pan-Yoruba sociocultural read more Abduction: Yoruba elders call on FG to deploy special forces
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Tension in Anambra APC over primaries result delay days after
…”Exercise patience” – state chairman The All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for House of Representatives held last weekend in read more Tension in Anambra APC over primaries result delay days after
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Berger Paints raises dividend by 37.5% as shareholders applaud profit growth
Shareholders of Berger Paints Nigeria Plc have approved a final dividend payout of N1.25 per share for the financial year read more Berger Paints raises dividend by 37.5% as shareholders applaud profit growth
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How 397 inmates regained freedom within three years in Lagos
Over 397 inmates serving varying terms in Nigerian custodian centres (prisons) in Lagos regained their freedom between 2023 and 2025 read more How 397 inmates regained freedom within three years in Lagos
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APC will collapse without power – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the only factor holding the All Progressives Congress (APC) together is political power. read more APC will collapse without power – ADC
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Tatum Bank board, management pay courtesy visit to Sanwo-Olu
The Board and Management Team of Tatum Bank recently paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos State, His read more Tatum Bank board, management pay courtesy visit to Sanwo-Olu
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MTN, Airtel record over N1.5tn combined data revenue as smartphone adoption fuels demand
Nigeria’s two largest telecom operators, MTN Nigeria and Airtel Africa, have recorded a combined data revenue of N1.53 trillion in read more MTN, Airtel record over N1.5tn combined data revenue as smartphone adoption fuels demand
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Accion MFB marks 20 years of driving financial inclusion in Nigeria
Accion Microfinance Bank states that it has supported over 500,000 customers and disbursed more than N350 billion in loans in read more Accion MFB marks 20 years of driving financial inclusion in Nigeria
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Google reinvents search with Gemini 3.5 flash, autonomous coding tools
Google has unveiled a transformation to its search engine by introducing Gemini 3.5 Flash, a new artificial intelligence model designed read more Google reinvents search with Gemini 3.5 flash, autonomous coding tools
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Meet Segun Aina, 39-year-old Professor appointed new JAMB registrar
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation read more Meet Segun Aina, 39-year-old Professor appointed new JAMB registrar
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JAMB releases 279 withheld 2026 UTME results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of 279 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results that read more JAMB releases 279 withheld 2026 UTME results
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World Bank expands Africa risk guarantees in bet on jobs, power access
The World Bank Group is expanding the use of risk guarantees across Africa in a major push to attract private read more World Bank expands Africa risk guarantees in bet on jobs, power access
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Lawal moves to decongest prisons, pardons inmates with minor offenses
Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has pledged to grant pardons to inmates with minor offenses as part of measures to read more Lawal moves to decongest prisons, pardons inmates with minor offenses
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15,000 women to receive digital entrepreneurship training in Kano
The Centre for Information Technology Development (CITAD) has launched an ambitious programme to train at least 15,000 women in digital read more 15,000 women to receive digital entrepreneurship training in Kano
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VivaJets challenges leaders at Africa CEO Forum 2026 to unblock mobility
VivaJets, a premier African business aviation company and a brand under the Falcon Aerospace Group, has challenged African private and read more VivaJets challenges leaders at Africa CEO Forum 2026 to unblock mobility
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NDLEA recovers N480bn meth, smashes Nigerian-Mexican cartel
…Arrests baron, three Mexicans Nigeria’s war against drug traffickers yielded strong positive results, on Wednesday, as the National Drug Law read more NDLEA recovers N480bn meth, smashes Nigerian-Mexican cartel
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Facility Management Day: Built environment must inspire belonging, responsible citizenship – Experts
Stakeholders in the built environment and sustainability sectors have reinforced the critical role of facility management in shaping behaviour, fostering read more Facility Management Day: Built environment must inspire belonging, responsible citizenship – Experts
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“The Books Should Close Themselves”: Bujeti’s Founders on Payroll Launch and What African Businesses Have Been Getting Wrong
Cossi Achille Arouko and Samy Chiba co-founded Bujeti in 2022 with a single thesis: that African businesses were being underserved read more “The Books Should Close Themselves”: Bujeti’s Founders on Payroll Launch and What African Businesses Have Been Getting Wrong
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