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NAICOM approves Ademoye Shobo as Managing Director/CEO of Lasaco Assurance Plc
Lasaco Assurance Plc has announced the appointment of Ademoye Shobo as its Managing Director, effective February 06, 2026, reinforcing the company’s leadership structure and continuity. In a statement today, the company disclosed that the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has approved his appointment The appointment reflects the company’s confidence in a leadership transition supported by institutional […] The post NAICOM approves Ademoye Shobo as Managing Director/CEO of Lasaco Assurance Plc appeared first on Business Today NG.
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FCC Drags Ozekhome,Two Others to Court Over Alleged UK Property Document Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, February 27, 2026 arraigned Chief Mike Agbedor Abu Ozekhome, SAN,  Ponfa Useni and General Jeremiah Useni (now deceased) before Justice C.N. Oji. Of the Federal Capital Territory,  FCT,  High Court, Maitama, Abuja over alleged forgery of documents and International Passport to facilitate the ownership of a […] The post FCC Drags Ozekhome,Two Others to Court Over Alleged UK Property Document Fraud appeared first on Business Today NG.
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$1.043m Fraud Case: EFCC Seeks Apex Court Order to Return Ajudua to Custody
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has approached the Supreme Court of Nigeria seeking an order to revoke the bail granted to Lagos socialite,  Fred Chijindu Ajudua, by the Court of Appeal of Nigeria sitting in Lagos. In a notice of appeal dated February 20, 2026 and filed at the apex court in Abuja, […] The post $1.043m Fraud Case: EFCC Seeks Apex Court Order to Return Ajudua to Custody appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Sunbeth goes big with N100bn Commercial Papers move 
Sunbeth Global Concepts Limited is currently looking for up to N100 billion through the issuance of Series 1, 2 & read more Sunbeth goes big with N100bn Commercial Papers move 
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Kano anti-graft agency recovers five vehicles from ex-commissioners, probes alleged asset swap
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has recovered five official vehicles from former members of the Kano State read more Kano anti-graft agency recovers five vehicles from ex-commissioners, probes alleged asset swap
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263 Nigerians repatriated from Niger as FG intensifies voluntary return drive
No fewer than 263 stranded Nigerians have returned home from Agadez in the Niger Republic, landing at the Malam Aminu read more 263 Nigerians repatriated from Niger as FG intensifies voluntary return drive
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Nigeria, Israel pledge stronger partnership in security, health, technology
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening strategic ties with the State of Israel, with a particular focus on security, read more Nigeria, Israel pledge stronger partnership in security, health, technology
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Ex-AGF Malami, wife and son remanded over alleged N8.7 bn money laundering
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Abubakar Malami, SAN, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) read more Ex-AGF Malami, wife and son remanded over alleged N8.7 bn money laundering
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Ahmed Audi retires as NSCDC Commandant-General after 5 years of service
Ahmed Audi, Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), on Friday formally bowed out of service after read more Ahmed Audi retires as NSCDC Commandant-General after 5 years of service
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FG, MTN launch one-stop digital city platform in Abuja to boost urban services
The Federal Government, in partnership with MTN Nigeria, has unveiled a nationwide digital city platform, MyCityApp Nigeria, in Abuja, marking read more FG, MTN launch one-stop digital city platform in Abuja to boost urban services
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FPNG Co-Nvest gains substantial shareholder status in NGX Group with 5% stake
FPNG Co-Nvest Limited has emerged as a significant institutional investor in NGX Group. FPNG Co-Nvest Limited total shareholding in Nigerian read more FPNG Co-Nvest gains substantial shareholder status in NGX Group with 5% stake
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NUC sets new standards for honorary degrees, warns against misuse of ‘Dr’ title
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has introduced comprehensive new standards regulating the award... read more NUC sets new standards for honorary degrees, warns against misuse of ‘Dr’ title
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How SgurrEnergy is driving Africa’s clean energy access — Arif Aga
Arif Aga is a forward-thinking leader with over two and a half decades of experience in the global renewable energy read more How SgurrEnergy is driving Africa’s clean energy access — Arif Aga
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Nigeria’s self-employed ready to save but unreached by PFAs
Millions of Nigeria’s self-employed workers are willing to set aside money for retirement, yet many remain outside the formal pension read more Nigeria’s self-employed ready to save but unreached by PFAs
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Police counsel religious leaders, traditional worshippers against night worships in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command, has urged all religious leaders, Christians, Muslims, and traditional worshippers, to suspend all-night related worships read more Police counsel religious leaders, traditional worshippers against night worships in Ondo
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Court remands Malami, wife, son in N8.7bn money laundering case
Joyce Abdulmalik , Justice of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Friday ordered the remand of Abubakar Malami, former read more Court remands Malami, wife, son in N8.7bn money laundering case
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FCT high court grants N10m bail to Mike Ozekhome, co-defendant over alleged forgery
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Maitama, on Friday granted bail in the sum of read more FCT high court grants N10m bail to Mike Ozekhome, co-defendant over alleged forgery
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TotalEnergies transfer OLO Oilfield host community obligation to Aradel
…says HCDT has enabled completion of 100 project in 2years In pursuit of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), TotalEnergies has read more TotalEnergies transfer OLO Oilfield host community obligation to Aradel
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Concessions threatening jobs, revenue profile at Port Harcourt Int’l Airport – Aviation workers
Two staff unions at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and Air read more Concessions threatening jobs, revenue profile at Port Harcourt Int’l Airport – Aviation workers
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Court Sends Malami, Wife,Son to Correctional Centres Pending Bail Ruling
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Friday, ordered the remand of the former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe and their son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami in correctional facilities, pending the determination of their bail applications. […] The post Court Sends Malami, Wife,Son to Correctional Centres Pending Bail Ruling appeared first on Business Today NG.
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EFCC arrests Mike Ozekhome after court strikes out forgery charge over UK property dispute
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), over his alleged read more EFCC arrests Mike Ozekhome after court strikes out forgery charge over UK property dispute
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Block Inc. announces layoffs amid cost-cutting drive
Block Inc. has announced a new round of layoffs as part of efforts to streamline operations and improve profitability amid read more Block Inc. announces layoffs amid cost-cutting drive
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Insurance Regulator, PEBEC Push for Faster, Transparent Public Service Processes
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) received a delegation from the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Secretariat, led by Mrs. Aimeya Okpebholo, to discuss ongoing collaboration under the Business Environment Enhancement Program Accelerator (BEEPA), a focused 90 day initiative running from January 26 to April 26. During the visit, Mrs. Okpebholo reaffirmed PEBEC’s steadfast commitment […] The post Insurance Regulator, PEBEC Push for Faster, Transparent Public Service Processes appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Balanced funds edge out others in Nigeria’s 2026 mutual fund leaderboard
The top 10 best-performing mutual funds in Nigeria all returned over 30 percent to investors in the first six-weeks of read more Balanced funds edge out others in Nigeria’s 2026 mutual fund leaderboard
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N1.5bn Ecological Fund fraud: Court to decide Aliyu, ex-Niger Gov’s fate May 8
The Federal High Court in Lagos will on May 8, 2026, rule on a no-case submission filed by Muazu Aliyu, read more N1.5bn Ecological Fund fraud: Court to decide Aliyu, ex-Niger Gov’s fate May 8
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Selar, BusinessDay debunk creator myth to drive sustainable income
Selar, in partnership with BusinessDay Nigeria, hosted a webinar featuring insights from Fisayo Fosudo, YouTuber and visual storyteller, Paul Foh, read more Selar, BusinessDay debunk creator myth to drive sustainable income
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Why balanced funds deserve attention in 2026
After a year in which Nigerian equities returned more than 50 percent, investors entering 2026 face a familiar allocation dilemma. read more Why balanced funds deserve attention in 2026
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From primaries to elections: Important dates from INEC 2027 timetable
Nigeria’s electoral cycle for the 2027 general elections has officially begun, following the release of the timetable and schedule of read more From primaries to elections: Important dates from INEC 2027 timetable
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Lagos urges individual taxpayers to file 2025 returns before March 31 deadline
The Lagos State Government has reminded residents earning taxable income to file their 2025 individual annual tax returns on or read more Lagos urges individual taxpayers to file 2025 returns before March 31 deadline
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NGX Group reports N15.6bn FY’25 profit
… declares N3 dividend, 1 for 3 bonus issue Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) had released its audited results read more NGX Group reports N15.6bn FY’25 profit
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PPPs offer Nigerian universities lifeline amid accommodation crisis
Nigeria’s universities are grappling with a severe accommodation crisis, with thousands of students left to fend for themselves in a read more PPPs offer Nigerian universities lifeline amid accommodation crisis
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Queen of forage: How Alfalfa is changing the game for Nigerian dairy farmers
Alfalfa production in Nigeria is experiencing a revolutionary shift from importation to domestic cultivation, driven by the need to transform read more Queen of forage: How Alfalfa is changing the game for Nigerian dairy farmers
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Manufacturing, agro-allied industries to power Nigeria’s long-term economic growth under agenda 2050
Manufacturing and agro-allied industries have been identified as the primary drivers of Nigeria’s long-term economic transformation under Agenda 2050, according read more Manufacturing, agro-allied industries to power Nigeria’s long-term economic growth under agenda 2050
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Lent and Ramadan 2026: A season of reflection
This year has been quite phenomenal for Christian and Muslim faithful, seeing that the season of charity, self-reflection, fasting and read more Lent and Ramadan 2026: A season of reflection
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Kano Group Accuses Kwankwaso Loyalists of Online Campaign to Stoke Political Tension
…Urges Amnesty to Verify Claims A civil society organisation, the Kano Peace Coalition, has alleged that social media supporters of read more Kano Group Accuses Kwankwaso Loyalists of Online Campaign to Stoke Political Tension
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Police nab notorious kidnap kingpin, recover illegal firearms in Plateau
The Nigeria Police Force, Plateau State Police Command, has arrested Babangida Buba Popularly known as Babawo, a notorious kidnap kingpin read more Police nab notorious kidnap kingpin, recover illegal firearms in Plateau
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