Cristiano Ronaldo has once again emerged as the world’s highest-paid athlete in 2026, with estimated annual earnings of $260 million, read more 10 Highest-Paid Athletes in 2026: Ronaldo tops global rich list

Worker’s Day 2026 was no ordinary day for me. It was the first time I stepped out of the country. read more From Checkpoints to Serenity: A road trip across the border

Former Shooting Stars striker Sunday Adetunji has reportedly dumped Nigeria and pledged his international allegiance to Sudan, marking a significant read more Nigerian footballer Sunday Adetunji switches international allegiance to Sudan

For millions of Nigerian students, a West African Examinations Council (WAEC) certificate remains the gateway to higher education and employment. read more Inside WAEC’s crisis: Can Dangut restore trust in Nigeria’s exam body

Walk into any place that serves food in Nigeria and you will call it a restaurant. The buka, the café, read more 8 restaurant categories and what they actually mean

There is something about Agboola Joshua that stays with you. He is not a household name in the way that read more Agboola Joshua: The boy who refused to wait

Netflix has released a report titled The Netflix Effect, outlining the economic, cultural and social impact of its productions across read more The Netflix effect: Streaming platform highlights global economic and cultural impact

Determined to strengthen capacity building, industry regulation and collaboration, the Association of Professional Party Organisers and Event Managers of Nigeria read more Event industry professionals move to strengthen collaboration, standards in Nigeria

Donald Trump, United States President, has claimed that American forces, working alongside the Nigerian military, carried out a joint operation read more US carries out another strike in Nigeria, eliminates ISIS global deputy Abu-Bilal al-Minuki

CrediSure has launched its lenders marketplace, introducing a new credit intelligence system designed to improve lending decisions, strengthen financial records, read more CrediSure marketplace opens to SMEs across Nigeria and Africa

Along the Idiroko border corridor in Ogun State, a sprawling illicit economy is coming under increasing pressure as the Nigeria read more How Ogun customs is battling drug, rice, fuel smugglers at Idiroko border

Electricity generation remains a critical driver of economic growth and industrial development across Africa, with a handful of countries accounting read more Top 5 electricity producers across Africa

Iran’s national football team has officially unveiled its new kit for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring a design inspired read more Iran unveils new kit for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Nigeria’s banking sector has expanded credit allocation over the past five years, but the distribution of that lending shows where read more Analysis: Where are Nigerian banks placing their biggest lending bets?

The 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, which opened in Kigali, Rwanda on Thursday and concluded on Friday, highlighted read more AFRICA FINANCE IN BREIF: Africa searches for capital in a volatile world

As Africa’s trade and entrepreneurship landscape continues to evolve under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), 234Finance has launched read more 234Finance launches Pan-African SME bootcamp for cross-border expansion

Michael Adeyemi, Tech entrepreneur  founder of Depth Technologies Limited, has cautioned that venture capital, while widely viewed as a catalyst read more Tech entrepreneur warns venture capital may be stifling African fintech resilience

Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the 2027 general election,  has praised Bala Mohammed, read more Adebayo praises Bala Mohammed for defending democracy at SDP convention

Africa’s fashion and textile industry is no longer seen only as culture and tradition. It is becoming one of the read more Made-in-Africa Fashion, youth creativity take centre stage at IAF54 Exhibition

…enters Nigerian market Best Fibres Nigeria Limited has formally launched Tressa hair, a new premium synthetic hair brand, as it read more Tressa Hair to redefine standards in African hair extension

Nigeria has implemented a 30-day visa exemption policy for Rwandan Nationals entering the country for lawful activities. The development follows read more Nigeria implements 30-day visa-free entry for Rwandan nationals

Nigeria has secured its first sovereign credit rating upgrade in 14 years after S&P Global Ratings raised the country’s long-term read more S&P upgrades Nigeria after 14yrs in boost for investor confidence

S&P Global Ratings upgraded Nigeria’s sovereign credit rating by one notch on Friday, rewarding three years of difficult structural reforms read more Election-year inflation threatens Nigeria’s reform push, S&P says after upgrade

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has said that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 15.69% in April 2026, when compared to 15.38% recorded in March. This was contained its Consumer Price Index (CPI) Report April 2026. According to NBS report Consumer costs continued to increase across key sectors of the economy, even […] The post Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Rises to 15.69% in April 2026 – NBS appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-RSEZOBOR—The Nigeria Police Force has removed five officers from service and taken additional personnel into custody over allegations linked to abduction, armed theft, unlawful demands, and other serious violations in Rivers State. According to an official release by Force spokesperson Anthony Okon Placid, the action is part of a wider internal cleanup aimed […] The post How Internal Probe Exposed Alleged Abduction and Extortion Network Within Police Ranks appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is currently undergoing a major phase of expansion and modernization as service providers increase spending to address ongoing issues of weak network performance and rising customer complaints nationwide. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) reported that Mobile Network Operators spent over N2.13 trillion in capital investment in 2025 alone on […] The post Operators Invest Over N2.13tn To Upgrade Networks Across Nigeria – NCC appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday,brought a social media personality, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, before the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, over alleged fraud involving N36 million. She was arraigned before Justice D. I. Dipeolu on a two-count charge bordering […] The post EFCC Arraigns Social Media Influencer Blessing CEO Over Alleged N36m Property Fraud in Lagos appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Two security personnel, James Sule (30) and Adamu Yau (25), have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the prolonged sexual abuse of a minor over several years in Abuja. The judgment was delivered by Justice S. M. Mayana of the Federal Capital Territory High Court 46, Apo, following prosecution by the National Agency […] The post How Two Security Guards Were Convicted for Long-Term Child Abuse in Abuja appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced the fourth edition of its Foreign Exchange Handbook as part of efforts aimed at improving openness, reinforcing regulatory discipline, and boosting trust in the country’s currency exchange system. At the official presentation, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, announced that the updated guide will […] The post CBN Introduces Revised Foreign Exchange Guide for Improved Market Efficiency appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Kano/Jigawa Customs Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its crackdown on illicit cross-border cash movement following the interception of 461,600 United States dollars from two inbound passengers at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The development was contained in a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent […] The post Kano/Jigawa Hands Over $461,600, Suspects to EFCC appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government has begun enforcement of a 30-day visa waiver arrangement for citizens of Rwanda, following a directive issued by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The policy, unveiled at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, forms part of a mutual travel agreement between Nigeria and Rwanda, under which both countries now enjoy simplified entry privileges […] The post FG Begins 30-Day Visa Waiver for Rwandan Citizens in New Travel Deal appeared first on Business Today NG.

Commissioner for Insurance/CEO, NAICOM, Olusegun Ayo Omosehin.   BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Federal Government has inaugurated the Insurance Policyholders’ Protection Fund (IPPF) Committee as part of efforts to strengthen consumer protection, boost confidence in the insurance industry, and enhance financial system stability under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, […] The post FG Inaugurates Insurance Policyholders’ Protection Fund Committee Under NIIRA 2025 appeared first on Business Today NG.

Hundreds of women across Lagos have taken to the football pitch in recent months through the Aya Women’s Socca League, read more Aya Care boosts women’s football with Socca League Championship

Jaylon Properties has been named among the BusinessDay Top 100 Fastest Growing SMEs, a recognition that highlights the company’s growth read more Jaylon Properties named among BusinessDay Top 100 Fastest Growing SMEs

Jose Mourinho is reportedly on the verge of a dramatic return to the Santiago Bernabéu, 13 years after leaving Real read more Jose Mourinho in final negotiations for Real Madrid return

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has approved a temporary regulatory concession allowing Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) to invest pension assets in the upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP). The approval, contained in a circular dated May 13, 2026, temporarily suspends key investment restrictions and signals a […] The post PenCom Suspends Key Restrictions To Allow PFAs Invest in Dangote Refinery IPO appeared first on Business Today NG.