With the 2027 general election fast approaching, Nigeria’s opposition parties are under pressure to close ranks and present a united read more Will PDP, LP, ADC sheath swords for common candidate?

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has spotlighted its impact-driven reform communication strategy at the 17th Session of the Capacity Building Committee of the World Customs Organization (WCO) held in Brussels, Belgium, from February 25 to 27, 2026. Addressing delegates from member administrations, the Service outlined its transition from routine activity reporting to evidence-based storytelling designed […] The post Nigeria Customs Advocates Impact-Driven Reform Communication at WCO Meeting in Brussels appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has  destroyed 32 illegal refining sites and recovered over 175,000 litres of stolen petroleum read more Troops destroy 32 illegal refineries, recover 175,000 litres in oil theft crackdown

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has announced a scheduled outage on Benin–Ajaokuta 330kV Transmission Line to facilitate ongoing restringing read more TCN announces scheduled power outage along Benin–Ajaokuta transmission line

..says project will contribute $1.2bn to GDP annually The Federal Government, through the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF), has signed read more FG partners AFC on $1.3bn alumina project to boost solid minerals sector

The African Democratic Congress has opened a free online membership registration portal as it moves to build a verifiable national read more ADC launches free online membership registration ahead of 2027 elections

Nigerian shippers are bracing for a rise in freight costs and delays at sea as shipping giants reroute vessels away read more Nigerian shippers brace for rate hikes as Middle East conflicts force shipping giants’ reroutes

Iran launched a fresh wave of ballistic missile attacks on Israel on Sunday, killing at least nine people and injuring read more Iran launches fresh ballistic missile strikes on Israel

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening corporate governance and leadership capacity through deeper collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD). Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke at the weekend during a courtesy visit by the members of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria […] The post Sanwo-Olu Pledges Deeper Collaboration with Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigeria’s economy has recorded its second quarterly growth above 4 per cent in a decade, signalling renewed momentum in the country’s reform-driven recovery. According to fresh data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 4.07 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting broad-based improvements across […] The post Nigeria Records Second 4%+ Quarterly Growth in 10 Years appeared first on Business Today NG.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for a new five-year term. The reappointment took effect from Friday, February 27. Dr Audi was first appointed to the position in 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari. His initial five-year term ended […] The post Tinubu Reappoints Audi for Second Five-Year Term as NSCDC Boss appeared first on Business Today NG.

Arsenal regained their five-point Premier League lead following a tense 2-1 victory over London rivals Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium read more EPL: Arsenal restore five-point lead after London derby win over Chelsea

Alex Iwobi was on target as Fulham secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage, his fourth read more Iwobi goal inspires Fulham victory at Craven Cottage

At least four persons have reportedly died and several others sustained injuries in a stampede during the distribution of Ramadan read more Four dead, several injured in Katsina Ramadan alms distribution stampede 

The probability that the Iran vs. US-Israel standoff would degenerate into a full-blown conflict is no longer a scenario, but read more From crisis to opportunity: Nigeria’s 4-point response to the Gulf War

On Saturday, February 28, the world woke up to a night that changed more than a map. A U.S.–Israel strike read more What the U.S.–Israel–Iran war means for Nigeria’s wallet

The Nigerian economy is to gain more from a structural shift now emerging in diaspora remittances, which, for decades, have read more Economy to gain more as diaspora remittances shift to structured investment

Many Nigerians travelling to domestic destinations from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos missed their flights on Sunday due read more Go-cashless cards: Network failures paralyze Lagos airport toll gates

President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi, on Sunday, paid tributes to Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed read more Tinubu, First Lady, pay tributes to Adeboye at 84

There are indications that the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (Trade Union Side), may down tools over non-release of read more Civil servants may down tools over unpaid wage awards 

Dubai was almost unrecognizable on Sunday. On a winter weekend – peak tourist season – the city’s beaches, malls and read more Dubai now a ghost town as Iranian strikes rattle city

Nigeria and Spain are strengthening bilateral cooperation on food security, nutrition and sustainable livestock development, in a move expected to read more Nigeria, Spain deepen food security partnership

The Presidency has described trending video of alleged plans to poison President Bola Tinubu as fake and baseless. BusinessDay checks read more Presidency dismisses alleged plot to poison Tinubu

Brent crude jumped 10% to about $80 a barrel over the counter on Sunday, oil traders said, while analysts predicted read more Oil jumps 10% on Iran conflict and could spike to $100 a barrel, analysts say

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—After 13 years in hiding, a notorious drug kingpin Reginald Peter Chidiebere has been taken into custody following the seizure of large consignments of cocaine and heroin linked to him by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos. The drug lord was […] The post Fugitive Drug Suspect Turns Himself In After 13 Years in Hiding appeared first on Business Today NG.

The House of Representatives has advanced a bill to create a dedicated regulatory commission for Nigeria’s financial technology sector, in read more Reps advance bill to establish fintech regulatory commission

Manchester United came from behind to beat 10-man Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford, climbing to third place on the read more EPL: Man United fight back to go third after Palace scare

(Lagos, Nigeria | February 28, 2026) In a departure from traditional Valentine’s Day campaigns centred on romance and gifting, emPLE read more emPLE Marks Valentine’s Day Celebrating Couples’ Love Experience

In compliance with the directives of the Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, on strengthening community-based policing and intensifying the fight against crime in the State, police operatives have recorded another breakthrough. On 28/02/2026 at about 1030hrs, based on credible intelligence, police operatives attached to Mararaba ‘A’ Division arrested two suspects, namely: Abdulrahaman Danjuma […] The post Police Arrest Suspects, Recover Stolen DAF Truck Cabin in Nasarawa State appeared first on Business Today NG.

A female officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been killed after she was struck and read more NSCDC female officer, Ogbodo Victoria killed during simulation drill in Abuja 

Three United States service members have been killed in action and five have been seriously wounded, the Pentagon said in read more US admits first casualties in war with Iran with three servicemen killed

From NFL minicamps to U.S. rugby championships and international duty with Nigeria, Frederick Henry-Ajudua has seen sport from both sides read more Why Nigeria must treat sport as an industry – Ajudua

Escalating tensions among Iran, the United States and Israel could offer short-term relief for Nigeria’s foreign exchange market, even as read more Oil rally from Iran conflict may support naira but inflation risk looms — Yusuf

Victor Osimhen reached double figures in the Turkish Süper Lig as he scored his 10th league goal of the season read more Unstoppable Osimhen hits 10 Super Lig goals in Galatasaray win over Alanyaspor

A viral letter purportedly from Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism claims stranded hotel guests can extend their stay read more Letter claims Abu Dhabi offers free hotel stay amid travel restrictions

Pep Guardiola urged “respect” for cultural and religious diversity after a Ramadan fast break was booed during Manchester City’s 1-0 read more Guardiola slams Leeds fans for booing Ramadan fast break