The United States Embassy has clarified that visas issued before January 1, 2026, will remain valid, following concerns over new read more US says visas issued before January 1, 2026, remain valid despite new travel limits

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a massive reset of responsibilities within Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Finance, stripping key revenue-generation and read more Wale Edun loses ground in Tinubu’s Finance Ministry reset

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a massive reset of responsibilities within Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Finance, stripping key revenue-generation and read more Wale Edun loses ground in Tinubu’s Finance Ministry reset

The caesarean section has undergone a quiet but consequential transformation. Once a measure of last resort, summoned only when childbirth read more The economics of birth: How caesarean sections reveal Nigeria’s deepest health divides

For years, our national discourse has rightly championed the cause of “financial inclusion” – striving to bring more Nigerians into read more No more free rides: Why Nigeria’s credit culture needs a reset

Nigeria’s economy does not only struggle because of inflation or exchange-rate volatility. It also struggles because moving goods from one read more How Nigeria’s broken logistics system is quietly taxing every business

Across the world, a quiet but decisive shift is underway. Nations like Australia, Denmark and Malaysia are moving to restrict read more Confronting the phone-and-social-media question for children

For the first time in many years, Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector is enjoying an overdue moment of ascendance. The exit of read more Building on the drive of global drug makers’ exit

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…As deals jump 44% Corporate venture capital (CVC) investments in African startups have surged to their highest level in three read more VC investments in African startups hit three-year

Nigeria’s crude oil production is projected to average about 1.7 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2026, marginally above its read more Nigeria’s 2mbpd target remains elusive as theft trumps capacity

As Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and digital platforms reshape how work is done globally, new data show that the skills read more Top six tech skills Nigerians need to stay relevant in 2026

No fewer than 40 listed equities on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) more than doubled investors’ wealth in 2025, delivering read more Forty stocks that more than doubled investors’ wealth in 2025

BY NECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The United States Department of State has announced a partial suspension of visa issuance to nationals of 19 countries, including Nigeria, effective January 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. EST. The measure is in line with Presidential Proclamation 10998, titled “Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the […] The post US to Suspend Visa Issuance To Nigeria, 18 Other Countries from January 1, 2026 appeared first on Business Today NG.

The African bank Group have signed a landmark deal to boost access to affordable housing in South Africa and strengthen trade across the continent. The financing package comprises two components: a ZAR 2.5 billion social bond investment in Nedbank Group Limited and a $60 million trade finance Risk Participation Agreement with Nedbank Limited of South […] The post AfDB, Nedbank Seal Multi-Billion-Rand Deal to Expand Housing Finance Across Africa appeared first on Business Today NG.

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Heirs Energies Limited have announced a landmark US$750-million financing partnership designed to optimise Heirs Energy’s capital structure and unlock critical liquidity to support its working capital requirement as it pursues its ambitious field development programme. The investment is expected to significantly transform Nigeria’s domestic energy capacity as demand rises. Signed […] The post Afreximbank Injects $750m into Heirs Energies to Expand Domestic Energy Capacity appeared first on Business Today NG.

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that the state’s 2026 Budget has deemphasised consumption and is focused on increasing production, as that remains the best way to expand the economy of the state. The governor stated this on Monday, shortly after signing the 2026 Appropriation Bill into Law, calling on all stakeholders in the […] The post Makinde signs N892b appropriation bill into law appeared first on Business Today NG.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the launch of a dedicated hotline for Nigerians to report any MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) above the approved pump price of ₦739 per litre. This initiative underscores the refinery’s commitment to ensuring transparency, affordability, and consumer protection in the downstream petroleum market. The […] The post . ₦739 PMS: Dangote Refinery Warns Against Price Hikes, Activates Nationwide Hotline appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu would be re-elected by Nigerians in the 2027 elections. Governor Sanwo-Olu said he has no doubt Nigerians will reward President Tinubu with re-election in 2027, given the positive outcomes of his reforms, which have impacted governance and infrastructural development across […] The post Nigerians will reward Tinubu with re-election in 2027 – Sanwo-Olu appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government has approved the introduction of mandatory pre-employment drug testing as a requirement for prospective applicants into the Public Service. This move is part of ongoing efforts to curb the rising menace of illicit drug use and its attendant consequences on national development and security. According to statement from the SGF’s office, Permanent […] The post FG Introduces Compulsory Drug Testing For Public Servants appeared first on Business Today NG.

Saidu Mohammed has withdrawn from a planned appointment to the board of Seplat Energy after President Bola Tinubu named him read more Saidu Mohammed withdraws from Seplat board after NMDPRA appointment

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has introduced a nationwide hotline for consumers to report MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations selling petrol read more Dangote refinery launches hotline to report MRS stations selling petrol above ₦739

Nigerian security agents have reportedly arrested two men suspected of being fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) read more Two suspected ISWAP fighters arrested in Lagos

Nigeria’s federal government has formally designated kidnappers and violent armed groups operating across the country as terrorists, marking a significant read more Nigeria classifies kidnappers and bandits as terrorists

Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, Wife of the Governor of Ebonyi State, on Monday, secured the freedom of 25 inmates at the Nigeria read more Ebonyi first lady frees 25 inmates, pays fines, restores hope

Patson Daka struck deep into stoppage time to deny Mali victory as Zambia snatched a dramatic 1–1 draw in a read more AFCON 2025: Daka’s late header rescues Zambia in 1–1 draw with Mali

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the State’s 2026 budget had de-emphasised consumption and focused on increasing read more We’re focusing on production, de-emphasising consumption in 2026 fiscal year – Makinde

Bill Huizenga, US Congressman has emphasised in a TV interview, that “Nigeria has a friend in the United States (US)” read more Insecurity: Nigeria has a friend in the United States – Congressman

…Denmark introduces higher application fees for employers, higher salary thresholds for  foreign workers …Creates stricter scrutiny of citizenship applicants’ public read more Denmark tightens citizenship rules, suspends temporary medical work permits

Donald Trump, United States president, has named Jeff Landry, Louisiana governor, as his special envoy to Greenland, reviving a long-running read more Trump appoints envoy to Greenland as Denmark, the island leaders push back

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has assured Nigerian fans that the team is determined to win the 2025 Africa Cup read more We will try to win the 2025 AFCON – Osimhen assures Nigerians

Nigeria has taken a step towards digitising its overstretched agricultural extension system, as public institutions, private sector players, and development read more Nigeria pilots AI-enabled digital extension system to bridge farm advisory gap

Nigeria has been trying to stop routine flaring since the late 1970s. The first major shot at the challenge was read more Nigeria’s flared gas moment has finally arrived. Execution will decide if it lasts

Former cruiserweight world champion Lawrence Okolie has expressed pride and excitement after making a successful African debut in Lagos, Nigeria. read more Chaos in the Ring: Lawrence Okolie hails Lagos debut, eyes Itauma heavyweight fight

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that Nigeria is fully prepared to protect its citizens from terrorists and other criminal elements, in strict compliance with globally accepted Rules of Engagement. Idris, who stated this at the End-of-Year Press Briefing at NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja, on Monday, was responding to concerns […] The post FG: Security Operations Will Follow Global Rules of Engagement appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Louis Awode Foundation (LAF) has distributed food items to female staff of the Lagos State Waste Management Agency (LAWMA) read more Foundation distributes food items to female LAWMA workers