Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has accused Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of positioning himself as an opposition spokesman read more Fayose accuses Makinde of becoming opposition spokesman after Tinubu snub

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested two suspected members of a sea piracy syndicate in Yenagoa, read more DSS thwarts crude oil vessel hijack in Gulf of Guinea

This is a two-part article on a revised Nigerian gas ambition and is a follow-up on last week’s article titled read more Upping the ante of Nigeria’s gas ambition (part 1)

Capital as a Window into Economic Belief Nigeria’s top business figures are often described as opportunistic, but that label misses read more Two Billionaires, Two Capital Strategies: What Elumelu and Otedola reveal about Nigeria’s risk economy

Dangote Cement Plc has inducted almost 200 newly trained engineers and professionals into its workforce after the completion of its read more Dangote Cement boosts local talent with 200 new hires

Zelenskiy says US security guarantees document is ready for signing Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukrainian President, says a US-backed document outlining security read more WORLD IN BRIEF: US migration crisis, Mozambique hit by worst floods in decades, migrant boat sinks in Mediterranean, other global stories

Capacity development remains one of the most funded and trusted pathways to strengthen institutions, empower professionals, and accelerate economic growth, read more Beyond workshops: How to make capacity building truly transformative for Nigeria’s food systems

Across many developing nations, governance debates increasingly circle around a single, troubling reality: the erosion of public trust. Citizens grow read more Transparency: The bridge to building public trust

Exactly sixty years ago, our beloved nation, Nigeria, took us by surprise – soldiers led by Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu read more From service to force: How guns captured Nigeria’s politics (PART I)

The year 2025 made unmistakably clear what had long been apparent but often denied: the post-World War II, post-Cold War read more Medium powers, strategic agency and Nigeria’s place in a fracturing world order

At a time when Nigerians are grappling with rising living costs, shrinking disposable incomes and persistent inflationary pressure, governments at read more Lagos’ waterfront strategy shows infrastructure, not taxes as path to wealth creation

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…580,000 bpd output at stake …Tinubu’s team among best we deal with- Shell’s global CEO Shell’s $20 billion commitment to read more $20bn Bonga revival offers lifeline to five idle oil assets

Solar power has become cheaper than electricity from Nigeria’s national grid for the first time, marking a turning point in read more Nigeria’s power math flips as solar becomes cheaper than grid

Nigeria’s push to revitalise its oil sector is bearing fruit, with Chevron Nigeria Limited announcing its third exploration success since read more Chevron strikes oil for the third time as reforms pay off

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—NEM Insurance Plc has projected a profit before tax of ₦13.16 billion for the first quarter of 2026, signaling continued strong performance following a robust 2025 financial year. The company also  projected total assets of ₦177.28 billion, insurance revenue of ₦65.26 billion, and profit after tax of ₦11.71 billion, reflecting its sustained operational […] The post NEM Insurance Forecasts ₦13.16 Billion PBT for Q1 2026 appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Oyo State Police Command has intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosive devices during a stop-and-search operation read more Police intercept truck carrying suspected explosives in Oyo

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), on Sunday apprehended a suspected drug supplier allegedly linked to Boko Haram in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Acting on credible intelligence on 23 January 2026, security forces arrested Hauwa Abulazeez, 65, believed to be a key distributor of cannabis […] The post Introduction: Troops Arrest Alleged Drug Supplier to Boko Haram in Borno appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Saturday apprehended two individuals suspected to be involved in sea piracy in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, while they were allegedly finalising plans to seize an oil-carrying vessel in the Gulf of Guinea. The suspects, identified as Geoffrey Atizara, 38, from Aleibiri in Ekeremor Local Government […] The post DSS Foils Planned Vessel Hijack, Arrests Two in Yenagoa appeared first on Business Today NG.

Some members of the house of representatives have declined to collect bags of rice donated by David Umahi, Minister of read more Reps reject Umahi’s rice donation over ‘cumbersome’ conditions

The House of Representatives has dismissed the ad-hoc committee set up by the Minority Caucus to probe allegations of alterations in parts of the recently passed tax laws. In a statement, House Spokesman Akin Rotimi clarified that the power to establish an ad-hoc committee for legislative oversight lies exclusively with the Speaker and the House […] The post Reps Disown Minority Caucus Probe into Alleged Tax Law Changes appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Lagos State Government has attributed the growing influx of residents, investors and tourists into the state to sustained investments in security and critical infrastructure. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, stated this during an interview programme on Silverbird Television on Saturday. He said safety and infrastructure remain […] The post Lagos Govt Links Rising Influx to Investments in Security, Infrastructure appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Royal Exchange Plc has appointed seasoned financial and corporate governance expert Mr. Ikeme Osakwe as its new Chairman, reinforcing the company’s board as it continues its ongoing repositioning and growth strategy. The appointment, which took effect on January 22, 2026, followed the retirement of Mr. Kenny Ezenweani Odogwu, according to notifications filed with […] The post Royal Exchange Strengthens Board with Appointment of Ikeme Osakwe as Chairman appeared first on Business Today NG.

Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano state, is set to formally rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, following his read more Abba Yusuf to return to APC after mass defection from NNPP in Kano

Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State has criticised the economic blueprint unveiled by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship read more Osun governorship: Adeleke tackles Oyebamiji over economic blueprint

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), in partnership with the Lagos State Government and the Health Emergency Initiative (HEI), has extended Project BLOOM (Bringing Life to Our Overlooked Minors) to Alimosho Local Government Area, continuing efforts to address child malnutrition in underserved communities across Lagos State. The third outreach under the initiative, held in Alimosho […] The post Project BLOOM: NGX Group, Lagos State, HEI Expand Child Nutrition Initiative to Alimosho appeared first on Business Today NG.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has challenged his players to show their Premier League credentials after a 3–2 home defeat to read more Arteta urges Arsenal to show Premier League title character after United defeat

…Inaugural residency tasks artists’ ingenuity For five years FREEE Recycle Limited, a recycling company, has made concerted efforts at solving read more FREEE Recycle: Pushing boundaries for sustainability, creativity through art

Nigeria’s non-oil export landscape is undergoing a structural transformation. Recent data from the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) shows that read more Good P and L (Profit and Loss) management: 10 Lessons

Whenever there is a boom in the cement industry, the sector of the economy that benefits most is logistics, as read more Why logistics firms benefit most from cement industry boom

Matheus Cunha scored a stunning late winner as Manchester United produced a dramatic 3–2 comeback victory at the Emirates Stadium, read more Cunha’s late stunner dents Arsenal’s EPL title charge

As the demolition of Makoko continues to raise dust that refuses to settle, the Lagos state government has been advised read more Makoko: Lagos advised to align devt, urban safety with social justice

Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche has praised Taiwo Awoniyi after the Nigerian striker scored his first goal in nearly a read more Dyche hails Taiwo Awoniyi’s goal in Nottingham Forest win over Brentford

…Hails Tinubu’s policies  Wael Sawan, the Chief Executive of Shell PLC, says the company’s decision to invest an additional $20 read more Why Shell is investing $20bn in Nigeria – Sawan

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday, January 26, for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye. Bayo read more Tinubu to embark on State Visit to Turkiye Monday 

The House of Representatives has disowned an interim report released by the minority caucus on alleged alterations in the enacted read more Reps disown minority caucus’ probe report on tax laws