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Mounting pressure from Donald Trump, United States President, appears to have forced President Bola Tinubu into taking some of the read more Trump jolts Tinubu to act on insecurity

On November 14, Hassan Chukwu (not his real name) lost his mother unexpectedly. She died moments before a surgery that read more The hidden costs of 28-day Nigerian doctors’ strike

Every day, millions of Afrobeats lyrics are uploaded to platforms like Genius, YouTube, Instagram, and blogs. Lines from Burna Boy’s read more Is AI using Afrobeats lyrics without artists’ permission?

…Senate sets up panel to probe initiative Nigerian schools remain dangerously unprotected, with armed groups still able to enter learning read more Over N122bn safe school budget fails to stem student abductions

Nigeria generated N4.76 trillion in company income tax (CIT) in the first half of 2025, a 38% increase from the read more Nigeria’s company income tax surges 38% in H1 2025 – NBS

The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday arraigned Archbishop Angel Oyeghe before Justice Hyeladzira Ajiya Ngangjiwa of the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State. Archbishop Oyeghe who is the founder of Faith Healing Ministry was arraigned on a two count charge bordering on conspiracy and naira abuse The post UPDATE: EFCC Arraigns Archbishop Angel Oyeghe For Naira Abuse first appeared on Business Today NG.

A woman was shot dead on Thursday when gunmen ambushed the convoy of Chris Ngige, former Anambra governor and ex-minister read more Woman killed as gunmen attack Ngige’s convoy in Anambra

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered banks, payment service banks (PSBs) and other financial institutions (OFIs) to immediately read more CBN orders banks, PSBs, OFIs to withdraw non-compliant advertisements

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Thursday engaged in a heated exchange with a Fire Service officer during an unscheduled inspection of agencies under the ministry in Abuja. The confrontation stemmed from what the minister described as the officer’s unprofessional conduct and negligence regarding the condition of fire trucks and other firefighting equipment. Tunji-Ojo […] The post ‘No Excuses’: Tunji-Ojo Confronts Fire Officer Over Faulty Fire Trucks first appeared on Business Today NG.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has returned to Nigeria after being evacuated from Guinea-Bissau following a military takeover in the West read more Jonathan returns to Nigeria after evacuation from coup-hit Guinea-Bissau

Nigerian international Ademola Lookman has reiterated his commitment to Atalanta following a turbulent summer in which he came close to read more ‘Summer saga is in the past’: Ademola Lookman reaffirms commitment to Atalanta

BY NKECHI NAECHE- ESEZOBOR—President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the constitution of the Nigerian side of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group as part of steps to deepen collaboration in tackling security challenges in the country. The composition of the Joint Working Group was part of the agreement reached during the recent trip to Washington, DC, […] The post Tinubu Approves Members For Nigeria-US Security Group first appeared on Business Today NG.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Ndume suggested that lawmakers could meet less frequently, such as on a quarterly basis, with compensation reflecting the adjusted sitting schedule. He argued that Nigeria should reduce spending on areas that do not significantly benefit the majority of citizens and focus instead on ensuring public safety. “Urgently, […] The post Cut Down NASS Operations To Increase Funding For Security, Ndume Tells FG first appeared on Business Today NG.

A yet-to-be-identified woman has been confirmed dead after gunmen attacked the convoy of former Anambra State Governor and ex-Minister of Labour, Dr. Chris Ngige. According to a statement issued by Ngige’s former spokesman, Fred Chukwulobe, the attack occurred on Wednesday along the Nkpor–Nnobi Road in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Although Ngige […] The post Gunmen Kill Lady Recording Assault on Chris Ngige’s Convoy first appeared on Business Today NG.

…pledges support for victims families The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday commiserated with read more Niger school abduction: PDP visits Bago, seeks end to politicisation of security

Hon. Ayo Hulayat Omidiran on Thursday confirmed as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) by the Nigerian Senate. Aside, Omidiran confirmation, the Upper Chamber also approved the nomination of 37 other nominees for appointment as national commissioners of the FCC representing the 36 states of the Federation and the FCT. The resolution […] The post Senate Approves Omidiran As Chairman, 37 others as commissioners of FCC+ Full List first appeared on Business Today NG.

Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, has assured protesting retired police officers that their long-standing demand to be removed read more Senate assures police retirees of exit from contributory pension scheme

The Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill Act passed first reading in the Nigerian Senate during a plenary session on Thursday. The bill sponsored by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, followed resolutions reached just 24 hours earlier when senators, during a heated debate on national insecurity, agreed on the need to classify kidnapping as terrorism punishable […] The post Terrorism Act Passes First Reading In Senate first appeared on Business Today NG.

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has terminated the contract for the 13-kilometre Apo–Karshi Road and re-awarded read more Wike re-awards 13km Apo–Karshi road project after 14 years of delay

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday set up an 18-member ad hoc committee to investigate the implementation of the Safe School Initiative, appointing Senator Orji Kalu as Chairman. Other members of the committee include Senators Tony Nwoye, Yemi Adaramodu, Harry Ipalibo, Ede Dafinone, Mustapha Saliu, Diket Plang, Binus Yaroe, Kaka Shehu, and Musa Garba Maidoki, among […] The post Senate Sets Up Committee To Investigate Implementation Of Safe School Initiative first appeared on Business Today NG.

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has directed the immediate selection and sponsorship of indigent youths for degree programmes in read more Zulum orders sponsorship of indigent youths for piloting, aeronautical engineering programmes

A sharp division emerged on Thursday among key players in the finance, health, and manufacturing sectors over the Senate’s move read more Sugar-sweetened beverages: Stakeholders split over proposed increase in excise duty

The House of Representatives is set to vote on the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution on December 10, according read more Reps to vote on constitution amendment bills December – Deputy Speaker

The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun on Thursday confirmed the removal of Police officers assigned to Very Important Personalities across the country. Egbetokun, who confirmed the development while speaking in a meeting with senior police officers in Abuja on Thursday, added that the Presidential order given ensured ease when implementing the removal. Nigerian police chief, […] The post IGP Confirms withdrawal of Police officers from VIPs first appeared on Business Today NG.

A major lifeline has come the way of cancer patients in Abuja as the NNPC/Renaissance Joint Venture donated $300,000 to them at the National Hospital, Abuja, to sustain the maintenance of its advanced cancer treatment machine. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate, who announced the funding in his office, […] The post Lifeline For Cancer Patients Of Abuja Hospital As NNPC JV Gifts $300,000 To Sustain Their Treatment first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Katsina State Police Command has denied reports making the rounds on social media of hostage swapping between bandits and read more Police deny hostage swapping between villagers, bandits in Katsina

Medical doctors in Lagos State under the umbrella of the Medical Guild on Wednesday called for a coordinated and system-wide response to the persistent “no bed” challenge that continues to hinder timely patient care across medical facilities in the state. The Chairman of the Medical Guild, Dr. Moruf AbdulSalam, who stated this while speaking at […] The post Lagos Doctors Seek Coordinated Action To End Menace Of No Bed Crisis In State Hospitals first appeared on Business Today NG.

Sports enthusiast and award-winning advocate Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi has called for the appointment of seasoned sports technocrats to lead Nigeria’s read more Atoyebi urges appointment of professionals to drive Nigeria’s sports growth

Cadbury Nigeria PLC has named Folake Ogundipe, its finance director, as interim managing director following the retirement of Oyeyimika Adeboye, read more Cadbury Nigeria appoints interim MD as Oyeyimika Adeboye retires

The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPS), comprising the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), read more New Excise Bill threatens Tinubu’s fiscal reform agenda, OPS warns

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of farmers by armed bandits in Unguwan-Kawo, Erena Ward of Shiroro Local Government Area. This clarification comes after earlier local reports suggested that as many as 20 farmers, including pregnant women and children, had been kidnapped. The Niger State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, […] The post Police Confirm Abduction Of 10 Farmers In Niger State first appeared on Business Today NG.

Gunmen on Thursday invaded Palaita community, Erena Ward, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, abducting 24 people, including pregnant women, from a rice farm. It was gathered that the assailants struck at about 2:00pm on Wednesday while residents were harvesting their crops. Despite Palaita being only five kilometres from a military base in Erena, […] The post Gunmen Invade Niger Community, Abduct 24 Farmers, Mutilate Blind Man first appeared on Business Today NG.

Following its two-day meeting that concluded on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025, the CBN’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the Monetary read more The MPR Decision Hold: Stability or Stagnation?

Chuka Mordi is the Chief Executive Officer of Ellah Lakes Plc – an agribusiness that specializes in cultivating and processing read more ‘Our N235bn raise is the catalyst to becoming an integrated agro-industrial powerhouse’