As Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) prepares for its September 22, 2025, meeting, Yemi Kale, Group Chief Economist. read more Why MPC should stay cautious in September meeting – Yemi Kale

The Luanda infrastructure financing summit holding in October is set to mobilise a fund to transform infrastructure across Africa. Part read more Luanda’s infrastructure financing summit set to mobilise $1.3tr for projects across Africa

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has formally endorsed the Trans Africa Tourism and Unity Campaign, a Pan-African movement pushing read more DRC backs Pan-African visa-free travel campaign

Apple Inc. has shed $56.8 billion in market value since unveiling its new iPhone 17 on September 9, a release read more Apple loses $56.8bn in market value after iPhone 17 unveiling

This is indeed a sad picture for Sub-Saharan Africa as World Bank and UNICEF latest report revealed that despite global progress in reducing extreme child poverty, the region has recorded no improvement in the last decade, with over half of children in the region still living below the poverty line. The findings were contained in […] The post Over 312m Children In Sub-Saharan Africa Remain In Extreme Poverty-UNICEF first appeared on Business Today NG.

President Bola Tinubu on Smñ said  his administration is working towards building a country that works for everyone. President Tinubu made the call on Saturday at the Second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. Tinubu, represented at the event by the Secretary to the Government of […] The post How We Are Working To Build Nigeria That Works For Everyone-Tinubu first appeared on Business Today NG.

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(Exporting Value, Importing Loss: Fixing Nigeria’s Broken Charcoal Chain) The recent clarification by the National Charcoal Producers, Dealers, and Exporters read more The forest is paying, but Nigeria isn’t collecting

Amidst the flurry of new tax laws and economic policies in Nigeria, the re-emergence of the 5 percent fuel surcharge read more Fuel surcharge: Road to progress or roadblock to prosperity?

Ten months after Nigeria launched its much-talked-about cash transfer scheme to cushion the poorest households from the fallout of sweeping read more Relief delayed is relief denied

Members of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) remain unconvinced about starting an easing cycle, even as read more Rate cuts unlikely despite slowing inflation

The naira’s stability is expected to persist over the medium term as speculative activities continue to decline, according to members read more Naira stability to persist over the medium-term as speculation declines – MPC members

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has told payment giant Visa that Nigeria is open for business as President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms read more Nigeria ready for fresh investment as Tinubu’s reforms are showing results – Shettima

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a forced power outage on the Aba/Itu 132 kilovolt (kV) transmission line. read more Port Harcourt, Akwa Ibom experience blackouts after outage on Aba/Itu transmission line

Armed bandits have abducted more than 50 people in two separate incidents in Zamfara State. At least 40 worshippers were read more Over 50 abducted in fresh bandit attacks in Zamfara

The Nigeria Customs Service Board’s introduction of a $300 ‘de minimis’ threshold, which exempts low-value imports from customs duties, has read more Winners, losers of Nigeria’s $300 duty-free import threshold

Today, the world faces mounting uncertainties and challenges—from prolonged conflicts and democratic backsliding to economic coercion and disinformation campaigns. Authoritarian read more “Chip in with Taiwan” for global peace and prosperity

This is indeed a sad picture for Sub-Saharan Africa as World Bank and UNICEF latest report revealed that despite global progress in reducing extreme child poverty, the region has recorded no improvement in the last decade, with over half of children in the region still living below the poverty line. The findings were contained in […] The post Over 312m Children In Sub-Saharan Africa Remain In Extreme Poverty-UNICEF first appeared on Business Today NG.

Nigeria’s proposed 5 per cent fuel tax should only be introduced when economic conditions improve, such as a stronger naira read more Proposed 5% fuel tax would only work if naira strengthens – Taiwo Oyedele

The National Assembly clerk has refused to allow suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to return to work, saying only the Senate read more Senate clerk refuses to let Senator Natasha Akpoti return to work

Rendcore, a Nigerian fintech start-up, has announced a strategic partnership with Safe Haven Microfinance Bank (MFB) and Monirates to capture read more Firms join forces to unlock $20.5bn remittance market

Experts have called for reforms in Nigeria’s supply chain system, stating that they are crucial for businesses to remain competitive read more Reform supply chains to build build resilience, competitiveness – Experts

The administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state, as indicated, is ready to strengthen partnerships and co-create solutions read more Kano to strengthen partnership, co-create solutions for good governance with CSOs

…Ends Nigeria’s five-decade queues Nigeria’s long battle with fuel shortages appears to be over as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery marks read more Dangote Refinery exports 1.1bn litres of petrol in three months

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to urgently read more HURIWA wants Tinubu, lawmakers to declare kidnappers as terrorists

…says refinery ended Nigeria’s 50-year fuel queue crisis Aliko Dangote, president and chief executive of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has announced read more Dangote’s 4,000 CNG trucks to create 24,000 jobs

…Records 2.9% gain in nine months The naira on Monday climbed to a five-month high of N1,497.46 in the official read more Naira hits five-month high of N1,497.46 as demand pressure drops

Guinness World Records (GWR) has officially recognised Nigerian chef and former record holder, Hilda Baci, and Gino for setting a read more GWR confirms Hilda Baci’s Largest Serving of Nigerian Jollof Rice

The latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday showed that Nigeria’s headline inflation slowed for the fifth consecutive month in August 2025, providing some respite for consumers grappling with high living costs. According to the data, inflation dropped to 20.12 per cent, down from 21.88 per cent in July. The […] The post Nigeria’s Inflation Drops For Fifth Consecutive Time-NBS first appeared on Business Today NG.

Management of Dangote Refinery has called on members of the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) to read more Build refineries, compete, Dangote tells petroleum marketers.

The Federal Ministry of Finance has directed the immediate suspension of the four per cent Free on Board (FOB) charge read more FG suspends contentious Customs 4% FOB charge on imports

The Guinness World Record has confirmed Chef Hilda Baci has set a new world record by cooking the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, weighing 8,780 kilogrammes (19,356 lb 9 oz). Baci achieved this feat in partnership with Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos. Announcing the feat on Monday on X, the post read,”New record: Largest […] The post Guinness World Record confirms Hilda Baci’s largest-serving of Jollof Rice first appeared on Business Today NG.

The latest foreign trade statistics report from the National Bureau of Statistics(NBS) has disclosed Nigeria’s crude oil exports declined by N3.18tn in the first half of 2025 despite an increase in production volumes. It was gathered that while the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission(NUPRC) reported a 12.7 per cent rise in crude oil output during […] The post Despite Output Surge, Nigeria’s Crude Oil Earnings Fall By N3.18tn first appeared on Business Today NG.

As part of the ongoing nationwide voter registration exercise that began on August 18, 2025, the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) on Monday announced that more than 4.4 million Nigerians have pre-registered online. The National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee Sam Olumekun, who made the announcement through a statement issued on […] The post Online Voter Registrations Surpass 4.4m, Osun, Lagos, Borno Lead -INEC first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Adamawa State Police Command has rescued five male children suspected to have been abducted from Maiduguri, Borno State, and read more Police rescue five abducted teenagers in Adamawa

Real Madrid launch their quest for a record-extending 16th UEFA Champions League crown on Tuesday when they welcome Olympique de read more Champions League: Real Madrid host Marseille as Alonso backs Mbappe’s leadership