Iran says US deal not imminent despite progress in talks Iran says progress has been made in negotiations with the read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Iran says US deal not close, Pope Leo apologises over slavery, Senegal names new PM and other stories

Nigeria pumps below potential as world scrambles for oil Nigeria is struggling to benefit from the global oil supply crisis read more NIGERIA IN BRIEF :Nigeria pumps below potential as world scrambles for oil and other stories

Garba Mohammed, executive director (Commercial and Institutional, Middle, South and East), The Alternative Bank, speaks on the bank’s plan to read more Staying true to our principles has become competitive advantage – Mohammed

Perhaps understandably, Nigeria’s attention is consumed by the politics of 2027, personal safety, economic issues and the daily grind of read more Ebola is a national security test, not a distraction

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…Over 20 communities stranded Despite repeated warnings and fatal accidents on the colonial-era Moro bridge that connects Kwara and Oyo read more FG’s failure to fix 80 year-old bridge cost lives, livelihoods

…As party holds presidential primary, flagbearer to emerge today The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said its 3,444,000 registered members read more 3.4m ADC members to decide Atiku, Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen’s fate

Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is reshaping the country’s economic standing on the global stage, earning explicit recognition from read more S&P sees Dangote Refinery as Nigeria’s buffer against Middle East shocks

Former England international Chris Waddle has urged Newcastle United to prioritise the signing of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen during the read more Newcastle urged to ‘break bank’ for Victor Osimhen

By  JUSTICE SANYA—The family of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has announced plans for his funeral as tributes continue to pour in from fans, colleagues and loved ones following his death. In a statement issued by Mazi Alex Oji Ekubo Okwaraeke on behalf of the family, the deceased was described as a loving, cheerful and […] The post Alexx Ekubo to Be Buried June 18 in Abia appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Sovereign Trust Insurance (STI) Plc has launched a ₦5.02 billion Rights Issue aimed primarily at strengthening its capital base and positioning the company for future growth in line with evolving regulatory requirements in the Nigerian insurance industry. The company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Lucas Durojaiye, said the capital raise is […] The post Sovereign Trust Insurance Targets Growth With ₦5.02bn Offer appeared first on Business Today NG.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has accused former club skipper Roy Keane of lying about comments linked to his Premier read more Bruno Fernandes slams Keane over ‘false’ criticism

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), on Monday granted an operational licence to CBI Partnering Insurtech Ltd, making it the first fully licensed insurtech company in Nigeria. The approval marks a major milestone in the ongoing digital transformation of Nigeria’s insurance industry and reflects NAICOM’s growing support for technology-driven insurance solutions aimed at improving […] The post NAICOM Licenses Nigeria’s First Insurtech Firm appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed Saturday, June 13, 2026, for the conduct of the mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for candidates who missed the main examination despite successfully completing biometric clearance. This was contained in a statement issued by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin. The board explained that the […] The post JAMB Announces Date for 2026 UTME Mop-Up Test appeared first on Business Today NG.

AC Milan have sacked head coach Massimiliano Allegri along with several senior club executives, following the Rossoneri’s failure to qualify read more AC Milan sack Allegri after Champions League failure

The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL) has called for a deeper assessment of Nigeria’s recent economic reforms, read more NBA-SBL seeks review of reforms to boost investor confidence, economic growth

As Africans across the continent commemorate Africa Day on May 25, several banks are using the occasion to celebrate African read more Africa Day: 5 banks celebrating Africa’s culture, unity and growth

Tension is mounting at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) following fresh threats by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASSU), read more Delayed 2025 agreement sparks fresh ASUU strike threat at UNIJOS

The Federal Government has announced Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays for the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival. The declaration was disclosed on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through an official statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani. The statement noted that the decision […] The post FG Declares Two-Day Public Holiday for Eid-el-Kabir Celebration appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Ondo State Police Command has dismissed claims of an impending terrorist attack in the state following the circulation of a viral video on social media warning residents of possible attacks in some communities. In a statement issued by the command, the police described the claims contained in the video, allegedly made by a cleric, […] The post Ondo Police Dismiss Cleric’s Viral Video of Impending Attacks, Tighten Security appeared first on Business Today NG.

…As MTN holds back Airtel Africa and Globacom have restored airtime lending services in Nigeria after a six-week suspension triggered read more Airtel, Glo restore airtime loans after six-week suspension

BY SUNDAY  SAMUEL—The Nigeria Police Force, through the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT), has arrested one John Cosmos Govi, over his involvement in a case of criminal conspiracy, housebreaking, administering suspected harmful substances, malicious damage to property, and theft involving the robbery of luxury items and valuables from a residence in Abuja. Preliminary investigations […] The post Chef Arrested for Drugging Boss, Stealing ₦150m Luxury Watches appeared first on Business Today NG.

A major upset unfolded in Kano politics on Sunday as Muhammad Bello Dalhatu defeated Muhammad Sani Abacha, eldest son of read more Breaking news: Dalhatu floors Abacha to clinch PDP Kano governorship ticket

Nigeria, the world’s largest cassava producer, is well-positioned to tap into the lucrative sorbitol market, according to NCIA. The country read more Unlocking Nigeria’s cassava’s industrial value through sorbitol production

Mustapha Bala Dawaki, the former Chief of Staff to the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, has officially defected to read more 2027: Ex-Chief of staff to APC National Chairman defect to NDC

The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) have unveiled a hybrid model for Nigeria’s Digital read more Hybrid model to drive Nigeria’s digital switchover, says NBC, NIGCOMSAT

Reactions have continued to trail the recent S&P improved rating of Nigeria’s economy and the killing of the ISIS commander, read more S&P rating will boost investor confidence in Nigeria – Atoyebi

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress in Lagos State after securing a decisive read more Rhodes-Vivour clinches ADC Lagos governorship ticket ahead of 2027 race

Over N2.13 billion has been disbursed to 3,301 vulnerable residents of Lagos within the last year under the state’s Eko read more Lagos expands social spending as welfare disbursements hit N2.13bn

Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has officially launched its massive capital raise, opening a N485.9 billion Rights Issue (out of an read more Dangote Sugar Refinery opens N485.9bn Rights Issue to fuel expansion

Nigeria’s economy expanded by 3.89 percent in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest GDP report released by read more Nigeria’s recovery finds an unexpected growth engine

Demonstrating its expanding footprint in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) has unveiled an ultramodern branch read more UBA unveils ultramodern UNILAG branch, hits 80,000 customers

There is a particular genre of financial commentary that mistakes legal process for a factual verdict. A court delivers a read more Stewardship, not seizure: What the Union Bank case is really about

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has denied owing cost recovery charges to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), stressing read more Airline operators deny owing cost recovery charges to NCAA

Nigeria’s betting industry has evolved far beyond its earlier image as a largely retail-driven market built around betting shops, paper read more Nigeria’s Betting Market Is Becoming a Digital Economy Story

A Nigerian entrepreneur who turns invasive water weeds into furniture has called on the country’s top professional women engineers to read more Nigeria’s women engineers urged to unlock coastal communities’ waste economy