The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced results from five of the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory, while collation continues in Kuje. The Resident Electoral Commissioner for FCT, Aminu Kasimu Idris, described the collation process as progressing steadily. According to officials, the Electoral Operations Support Center has concluded its election-day coordination […] The post FCT Elections: INEC Announces Results in Five Councils, Kuje Still Under Collation appeared first on Business Today NG.

In efforts to reconstruct two major bridges destroyed by the floods of 11 September 2024 in Maiduguri, the North East read more Flood: NEDC assures residents and motorists of speedy completion of destroyed bridges

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC,  on Saturday,  February 21,  2026 arrested 20 suspects for sundry electoral offences in the just- concluded Federal Capital Territory,  FCT,  local government elections. The suspects were arrested across the FCT,  for offences ranging from vote buying,  vote selling to obstruction of officers to the […] The post EFCC Seizes N17.2m, Arrests 20 for Vote Buying, Selling in FCT LG Elections appeared first on Business Today NG.

Alex Iwobi scored a goal and an assist as Fulham secured a 3-1 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of read more Alex Iwobi goal, assist inspire Fulham to 3-1 win over Sunderland

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested  the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Trans Fortress Global Resources, Mr. Kolapo Oladapo Raji. According  to the agency, Raji has been on NDLEA watchlist since 2025 following credible intelligence. The 57-year-old drug kingpin was arrested at his Safe Court Apartment residence in Ikate, […] The post NDLEA Arrests Trans Fortress Boss Kolapo Raji Over 89.2kg Cannabis Seizure appeared first on Business Today NG.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have foiled bizarre plots by two drug traffickers to move consignments of cocaine and opioids hidden in their stomach and fake baby bump through the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) Kano and the Seme land border in Lagos to Europe and other destinations. A Kano […] The post Drug Traffickers Hide Cocaine in Stomach, Tramadol in Fake Pregnancy — NDLEA appeared first on Business Today NG.

Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Chief Justice of Nigeria, will on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, swear in the newly appointed Justice of read more CJN Kekere-Ekun to swear in new Supreme Court justice Oyewole

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Nigeria’s capital market contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has risen sharply from 13 per cent to 33 per cent since April 2024, the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Emomotimi Agama, has disclosed. According to him, market capitalisation increased by 125 per cent within the same period, climbing from […] The post SEC: Capital Market Contribution to GDP Rises from 13% to 33% appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as the read more FCT polls: Wike praises Tinubu, says Nigerians have identified real opposition

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—As digital innovation continues to redefine financial services across emerging markets, Coronation Insurance Plc has announced plans to host a webinar focused on the growing role of insurtech in driving insurance adoption and financial inclusion. Scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026, the virtual session will explore how technology — from artificial intelligence and […] The post Insurtech Takes Centre Stage as Coronation Insurance Webinar Holds March 5 appeared first on Business Today NG.

Barcelona returned to the top of La Liga with a commanding 3-0 victory over Levante on Sunday, capitalising on Real read more Barcelona cruise past Levante to reclaim La Liga lead

Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres struck twice as Arsenal thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 in a north London derby to reignite read more Eze, Gyökeres braces sink Tottenham to reignite Arsenal’s title charge

President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, congratulated the winners of Saturday’s elections in the Federal Capital Territory and the states of read more Tinubu congratulates winners of elections in FCT, Kano, Rivers

In every age there arise individuals whose public engagement lies beyond the formal apparatus of government yet whose presence nonetheless read more Princess Kendal Aminat and the expanding sphere of civic influence

…post-rebasing figures estimate sector’s output at ₦41.3trn The real estate sector in Nigeria has, over the last five years, demonstrated read more Real estate powers on in ranking, contribution to GDP amid economic pitfalls

Many people who run businesses in Nigeria are not officially registered. According to World Economics, the informal sector accounts for read more Five real costs of formalising your small business in Nigeria

For investors with patient capital, opportunity is beckoning as global demand for infrastructure investment has been projected to reach about read more Patient capital on call for $106trn global infrastructure investment demand

CloudVantage, a Cloud infrastructure provider has rolled out new automated features designed to reduce server downtime and optimise technology spending read more CloudVantage launches automated tools to curb server crashes, cut IT costs

The Tanimu Turaki led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday congratulated the party’s successful candidates in the Saturday Area Council read more FCT polls: PDP hails winners, offers post election litigation support to others

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for the read more Yusuf hails peaceful Kano bye-elections, pledges sustained electoral reforms

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured victory in the Kano Municipal and Ungogo State House of Assembly bye-elections, winning read more APC wins Kano Assembly seats as low turnout marks bye-election

Candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have won the bye-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for read more APC wins bye-elections, strengthens majority status in Rivers Assembly

Foreign capital inflows into Nigeria are expected to reach $23.3 billion at the end of 2025, the strongest in six read more Foreign investment seen at $23.3bn, strongest in six years

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has challenged Ademola Lookman to improve his overall contribution, despite the Nigerian forward equalling a read more Simeone issues fresh challenge to Ademola Lookman

The United States (US) House of Representatives has passed the “Save America Act” (SAVE Act) which introduces stringent new requirements read more US passes ‘SAVE Act’ requiring proof of citizenship to vote in elections

Nigeria’s capital market has seen a remarkable 125 percent growth in capitalisation since April 2024. The market value has risen from read more SEC says market contribution to GDP up 33% as value rises by 125% in two year

…Nigeria’s response to the transformation of International Trade Introduction The international trade architecture established in the post-World War II era read more The fragmentation of Global Trade Architecture and Nigeria’s strategic imperative in the AfCFTA era

Umar Yusuf Girei, acting managing director/chief executive officer, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has assured that the Authority has been read more NIWA MD assures of improved service delivery

Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and Dangote refinery have reaffirmed their commitment to a strategic alliance aimed at unlocking read more NNPC, Dangote refinery deepen ties to boost energy security 

…weighs phased FAAC payouts to curb inflation risk The federal government is considering staggered revenue distributions and the creation of read more FG plans liquidity controls as oil, tax reforms lift inflows

For decades, advertising has operated on optics. The logic was simple. Authority could be established through production quality. Bright lights read more The death of the polished Ad: How TikTok and user generated content are rewriting marketing

The road that leads to Emerald Forest Reserve does not inspire hope. For kilometre after kilometre, the landscape unfolds in read more How a Nigerian family saved a forest the world just noticed

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday congratulated Leo Stan Ekeh, founder and chairman of Zinox Group, on his 70th birthday, read more Tinubu hails Leo Stan Ekeh at 70, recalls 2001 tech breakthrough

Timeless yet ever-evolving, scarves has transcended culture, function, and fashion to become one of style’s most enduring symbols of elegance read more The sudden wave of scarves: Timeless accessory defining today’s fashion

The leaders of various committees constituted for the forthcoming ward and local government congresses of the All Progressives Congress have read more APC committees express confidence in peaceful, transparent congress in Cross River

…As Olubadan pledges to chair event … Oyo hopeful festival gets UNESCO recognition next six years Wasiu Olatubosun, Commissioner for read more 2026 World Egungun Festival: 10 countries, 200 masquerades to participate