Millions of smallholder farmers in Nigeria are trapped in a cycle of debt as falling food prices squeeze their profits, read more Farmers’ loan defaults rise as food prices fall

A Senate report has identified illegal artisanal gold mining in Zamfara, Kaduna and Katsina states as a critical factor driving read more Senate confirms Illegal gold mining driving banditry, arms deal in N/West

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Lasaco Assurance Plc has outlined a clear strategic direction aimed at strengthening its market position, improving execution, and delivering enhanced value to customers. The strategic direction was communicated during the company’s recent staff retreat, where management engaged employees on the organization’s priorities for the coming years and the need to strengthen operations, innovation, […] The post Lasaco Assurance Charts New Strategy to Strengthen Market Position appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY JWEL OBIANO—The United States Mission in Nigeria has expressed deep condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, the revered Chief Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, who died on January 15, 2026, at the age of 90. In a statement, the U.S. […] The post US Mission Pays Tribute to Late Imam Abdullahi Abubakar appeared first on Business Today NG.

Audi has set its sights on becoming “the most successful team in Formula 1 history” after officially launching its long-anticipated read more Audi targets F1 supremacy in 2026

Manchester City suffered a humiliating 3–1 defeat to Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt in a UEFA Champions League group-stage clash on Tuesday read more Man City stunned by Bodo/Glimt in shock 3–1 Champions League upset

The payments, totaling approximately ₦10.5 billion, were approved and released on September 12, 2025, according to financial records reviewed by SaharaReporters. Documents obtained by SaharaReporters from a source inside the Rivers State Government House have revealed that at least 26 lawmakers aligned with former Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom […] The post How 26 Pro-Wike Rivers Lawmakers Received N350Million Each For Constituency Projects Never Executed appeared first on Business Today NG.

Canada has paused making changes to the post-graduate work permit (PGWP) eligibility list. That means that no new fields of read more PGWP freeze brings certainty for international students in Canada

Senate has appealed to protesting government contractors to remain calm, assuring them that the Senate will soon approve the President’s request for ₦1.150 trillion domestic borrowing to settle outstanding debts owed to them. Some contractors had earlier besieged and barricaded the entrance of the National Assembly over unpaid debts for executed projects, vowing to sustain […] The post We Will Approve ₦1.1trn For Debt Settlement, Akpabio Assures Protesting Contractors appeared first on Business Today NG.

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. His arrest, according to sources in the secret police, borders on fresh allegations of terrorism financing. Security sources say Malami, who is standing trial before a Federal High Court on allegations of money […] The post Alleged Terrorism: DSS Arrests Malami After Release From Kuje Prison appeared first on Business Today NG.

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish the names of read more Court directs INEC to publish David Mark’s list for Abuja LG poll

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation has commenced work ahead of the 2027 general read more Tinubu’s APC strategy committee begins work ahead 2027 

…faith groups face new compliance era as Nigeria centralises tax collection Nigeria’s sweeping 2025 Tax Act is redefining the relationship read more Faith & Finance: Inside Nigeria’s new tax deal with churches, mosques

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Tuesday, said it recorded a total of  77,792 arrests, including 128 barons, 14,225 read more NDLEA records 77,792 arrests, 14,225 convictions, 14.8m kilograms drugs seized

In today’s hyper-connected, fast-evolving professional landscape, the traditional career ladder is no longer a reliable path to success. Climbing steadily read more The strategy behind career success: Thinking three moves ahead

… Says Nigeria’s higher oil output expected to offset lower international oil prices Monetary policy stances are likely to remain read more World Bank projects cautious monetary policy amid improved growth outlook

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has assured Nigerians that the benefits of the newly opened 6GHz and 60GHz spectrum bands read more NCC: Nigerians to see impact of new 6GHz, 60GHz spectrum bands before year’s end

As we welcome the arrival of another new year and the thirteenth after the privatisation of Nigeria’s power sector, the read more Right communication infrastructure: The missing link in our smart metering initiative for liquidity

The French Embassy, in partnership with Mavin Records and Sacem, has launched the Afrocroiser initiative, a songwriting camp aimed at read more French Embassy, others launch Afrocroiser to boost music composition in Nigeria

Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has announced an ambitious Vision 2030 strategy aimed at fast‑tracking Africa’s industrialisation, strengthening economic self‑sufficiency, and empowering the continent’s next generation. President of the Group, Aliko Dangote, reaffirmed that the company’s long‑term direction is focused on building Africa’s capacity to feed itself, power its economy, and develop its people sustainably. Revealing […] The post Dangote Rolls Out Vision 2030 Strategy for Africa’s Economic Transformation appeared first on Business Today NG.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by Samuel Anyanwu, former PDP National Secretary, who was read more Court dismisses Anyanwu’s bid to be PDP national secretary

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, arraigned a businessman, Wilson Opuwei, alongside his company, Dateline Energy Services Ltd., before Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over an alleged $550,000 fraud. Opuwei was docked on a four-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretences […] The post EFCC Arraigns Businessman, Firm over Alleged $550,000 Fraud in Lagos appeared first on Business Today NG.

…warns of possible job losses  The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) has opposed a possible increase the Nigeria Social read more OPS opposes proposed hike in workplace compensation levy

Africa’s financial architecture is undergoing a quiet but consequential reset. Governments are reasserting control over strategic assets, leaning more heavily read more AFRICA FINANCE IN BRIEF: Sovereignty, Capital & Shifting Alliances

Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Nigerian petroleum minister, appeared before Southwark Crown Court in London on Monday for the preliminary hearing of read more Former Nigerian oil minister faces UK court over £100,000 bribe

With daily commuting becoming increasingly unpredictable for the Nigerian workforce, a new mobility partner, Milon Express, has entered the market read more Milon Express launches to solve Nigeria’s workforce mobility challenges

Recapitalisation is set to reshape the competitive landscape of Nigeria’s insurance industry, redefining how risks are underwritten and how trust read more Recapitalisation to redefine competition, risk capacity in insurance industry – Okeahialam

In Nigeria, when a truck or car hits pedestrians or public gatherings, causing injury or death, the incident is almost read more Beyond road accidents: Nigeria’s blind spot in domestic security

The Rivers State chapter of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called for increase in the minimum wage paid civil read more TUC targets 250% hike in minimum wage, demands N200k for Rivers civil servants

Folasade Ogunsola, vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has emphasised that Nigeria needs to deliberately scale its education system read more Nigeria needs education at scale with impact—Unilag VC

In a rare blend of royalty and routine academic life, Muhammad Sanusi II, the emir of Kano, returned to a read more Sanusi returns to the classroom, begins law studies at Northwest University

Seplat Energy Plc (“Seplat” or the “Company”), a leading Nigerian independent energy company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Limited and London Stock Exchange, is pleased to announce that the 300 MMscfd ANOH gas project has achieved first gas. Following completion of the 11km Indorama gas export pipeline and receipt of regulatory approval from the […] The post Seplat Energy’s 300MMscfd ANOH Gas Project Achieves First Gas appeared first on Business Today NG.

The latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings released in January 2026 have confirmed a new hierarchy in African football, with Morocco, read more Top 10 ranked African countries in January 2026 FIFA Rankings

The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), on Tuesday said  77,792 arrests including 128 barons, 14,225 convictions and over 14.8 million kilograms of illicit substances seized in the past five years. According to him the era of Nigeria serving as a safe haven for criminal drug […] The post NDLEA Records 77,792 Arrests, 14,225 Convictions in Five Years — Marwa appeared first on Business Today NG.

FG to repay over N1trn to bond investors in January Nigeria will repay about ₦1.03 trillion to domestic bondholders on read more NIGERIA IN BRIEF: FG’s N1trn repayment, doubling down on revenue mobilisation, naira’s trajectory, AI lessons from India and other highlights 

Africa’s largest carrier Ethiopian Airlines placed an order for nine Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets amid growing demand for long-haul travel, read more Ethiopian Airlines seeks more dominance with order for nine Boeing 787 jets