The Katsina State Government has confirmed the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while in the custody of bandits, read more Katsina confirms retired Major General Rabe died in bandits’ captivity despite rescue efforts

England’s preparations for the FIFA 2026 World Cup have suffered an unexpected setback after training equipment and kits were reportedly read more England training kits, boots stolen ahead of World Cup 2026 arrival

A growing debate over competition, consumer protection and economic sovereignty has placed Nigeria’s telecom lending sector under the spotlight, as read more FCCPC’s telecom lending reforms trigger foreign monopoly debate in Nigeria

The naira recorded losses across foreign exchange (FX) market segments during the week as dollar liquidity weakened despite a continued read more Naira posts weekly loss as dollar liquidity slows despite rising reserves

…Says MDR will resist any threat to Nigeria’s democracy Accord Party presidential candidate and Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic read more Gbenga Hashim condemns attack on Sowore, protesters on Democracy Day

Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), has revealed a startling account of the hours following the death of read more How I was locked inside a room after Abacha’s demise — Abdulsalami

Bello Matawalle, the minister of state for defence, has said while security agencies are working tirelessly to tackle Nigeria’s growing read more Only God can end insecurity in Nigeria, says Minister of State for Defence, Matawalle

Peter Obi Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate has declared there is “no reason whatsoever” for the continued incarceration of read more “No reason for detaining Kanu”, says Peter Obi about IPOB leader’s life sentence

Security agencies in Enugu State have arrested six suspected criminals who had been on the state’s security watchlist and recovered read more Enugu security operatives nab six wanted criminals, recover rocket launcher, AK-47 rifles 

The Yobe State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), with plans to explore strategic read more Buni moves to empower traders, weighs interest-free loans to boost SMEs in Yobe

Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, has said the country’s battle against terrorism, banditry and insurgency remains challenging because criminal read more Defence Minister blames local informers for persistent insecurity

The House of Representatives has announced the passing of Yaya Bauchi Tongo, the member representing Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe  read more House of Rep member Yaya Tongo dies

…says its the most reliable system for peace,development accountability  and protection of fundamental rights Ahmed Usman Ododo, Kogi State Governor  read more Ododo urges Nigerians to remain committed to democratic institution

Access Holdings Plc, Nigeria’s largest lender by assets, is done with acquisitions and now focused on entering a consolidation phase, read more Access Holdings sees Standard Bank as North Star, as 20-year aggressive expansion ends

Internal branding is about helping employees understand and connect with a company’s brand values and mission. When employees believe in read more Internal branding strategies: How to unite your team and strengthen your brand

Apple has teamed up with Nigerian artist Asake to promote its latest AirPods models as part of a marketing push read more Apple partners Asake for new AirPods campaign ahead of World Cup

…Inaugurates 20MW mini-grid project in Kogi  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for its aggressive read more Tinubu hails REA’s off-grid electrification projects to underserved communities

Representatives of the Ijaw and Itsekiri ethnic nationalities in Delta State have agreed on a power-sharing arrangement for the proposed read more Warri Federal Constituency II: Warring parties agree power sharing after Tinubu intervention

Elon Musk entered the history books on Friday as the world’s first trillionaire, a development that places Africa at the read more World’s first trillionaire was born in Africa, but built his fortune abroad

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day address as a campaign speech that laid bare read more Democracy day address exposes APC’s 11-year failure –  ADC

With the primary equities market experiencing a prolonged chill, Nigerian corporate issuers are aggressively shifting their gaze toward the short-term read more Nigerian corporates crowd Commercial Papers market as IPO market freezes

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has received a four-member delegation from Kenya’s Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) for a four-day technical study visit in Abuja, solidifying Nigeria’s position as a leading reference point for pension reform and regulatory innovation across the African continent. The Kenyan delegation, led by John Keah, Director of Market Conduct […] The post Nigeria’s Pension Assets Top ₦32tn as Kenyan Regulator Understudies Reforms appeared first on Business Today NG.

Representatives of the Ijaw and Itsekiri ethnic nationalities in Delta State have agreed on a power-sharing arrangement for the proposed read more Warri Constituency dispute: Ijaw, Itsekiri agree to power-sharing deal after Tinubu’s intervention

Sunday Gozie Ogbodo, the Rector of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu, has announced that all academic programmes read more IMT courses fully accredited, says Rector as alumni redeem N5m development pledge

Common Thread Across this week’s contributions, a clear analytical thread emerges: systems without accountability eventually generate parallel realities that replace read more The Broken Ledger: Power, Accountability, and the Search for Functional Systems

The expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 is finally underway amid concerns over U.S. immigration policies, soaring ticket prices and other read more Big Money: Five highest-paid coaches at FIFA World Cup 2026

What happens when institutions are designed around an “ideal worker” who never menstruates, never gets pregnant, never gives birth, and read more Menopause and the institutions that were never designed for women

The world’s safest countries for 2026 have been identified in the latest Global Peace Index (GPI), published by the Institute read more Top 10 safest countries in the world in 2026 — GPI

…Operating cash flows have surged across sectors, revealing the corporate side of Nigeria’s economic adjustment. Three years after President Bola read more How Nigeria’s biggest companies turned reform into cash

After an evening out, it was already getting late and I was hungry. It was one of those days when read more A N15,900 dinner at The Place, Ikeja

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As soaring inflation, currency fluctuations, and an escalating cost of living continue to pressure local industries, a major structural pipeline read more Afretrade moves to bridge Africa’s untapped diaspora capital markets with entrepreneur’s festival

…A Personal, Professional and Career Development Initiative Designed to Equip the Next Generation of Young Women PathfindHer successfully delivered her read more

One of the most important conversations in African entrepreneurship today is also one of the least discussed. It is not read more The Founder’s Dilemma: Control, capital, and the cost of Fear

Yusuf Murtala, senior director of marketing at Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited, has said the beverage giant continues to refresh Nigerians through read more Coca-Cola still refreshing Nigerians through innovation after 75 years, says Murtala

The national food security drive is receiving a firm support, as the Federal Government through the National Agricultural Development Fund read more Over 20,000 farmers benefit, as FG launch farm input support program in South-west