…Retains interest rate at 27% to sustain inflation gains The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may not have cut interest read more CBN tweaks policy to boost private sector lending

…Performance of capital projects in MDAs still abysmally low Slow execution of the 2025 budget is choking Nigeria’s already fragile read more Stalled 2025 budget hurts Nigeria’s economic recovery

India’s Supreme Court has cleared a path for billionaire brothers Nitin and Chetan Sandesara to walk away from one of read more Indian brothers hunted at home, loved in Nigeria, seal $570m court settlement

The week of 17–23 November unfolded like a familiar Nigerian script — politically charged, economically tense, socially restless, and yet read more Nigeria: The week that was (17–23 November)

Dominant Chelsea crush Barcelona 3-0 at Stamford Bridge Estevao Willian delivered a sensational performance as Chelsea thrashed 10-man Barcelona 3-0 read more UCL: Estevao rules over Yamal

The Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Mohammed Umar on Tuesday has indefinitely adjourned the trial of former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, who faces allegations of laundering N4 billion belonging to the state. The adjournment was granted on Tuesday following a request from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission legal team, […] The post Court Suspends Obiano’s N4bn Money-laundering Trial Indefinitely first appeared on Business Today NG.

Under the ongoing Assisted Voluntary Return initiative, the Kano Operations Office of the National Emergency Management Agency on Tuesday confirmed receiving 178 Nigerian returnees from Niamey, Niger Republic. The returnees arrived on November 24, 2025 at about 11:30am at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport aboard an Asky Airlines flight. The Kano NEMA made this […] The post NEMA Confirms Receiving 178 Returnees From Niger Republic In Kano first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Tuesday challenged the lawmaker representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, to provide evidence supporting his claims that over 30,000 individuals have lost their lives due to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s activism in the South-East Region, describing the claims as “false” and “irresponsible”. “IPOB demands that Orji Uzor Kalu […] The post South-East: Provide Evidence Supporting Death Toll Claim-IPOB Tells Kalu first appeared on Business Today NG.

The National Bureau of Statistics, on Tuesday said Nigeria’s aggregate Value Added Tax for Q2 2025 was N2.06 trillion. This was contained in the VAT Q2 2025 report released in Abuja today. The report,  shows a decrease of 0.03 per cent on a quarter-on-quarter basis from N2.06 trillion recorded in Q1 2025, also revealed that […] The post Nigeria Records N2.06trn VAT  In Q2 2025 — NBS first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government has reaffirmed that its Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) and ongoing energy sector reforms are read more Nigeria’s economic recovery hinges on CNG initiative, energy sector reforms – FG

The 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi state, have been rescued. It was gathered that security sources confirmed the rescue of the girls to on Tuesday. Details of the efforts that led to the rescue of the students are ]yet to be made public as at the time of filling this […] The post 24 Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Regain freedom first appeared on Business Today NG.

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the appointment of Francis Orogu as the read more PDP appoints Orogu as acting National Vice Chairman, North Central

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday presented a proposed N4.237 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly for approval. If approved, the N4.2tn proposal would represent a major leap in Lagos’ annual spending plan, reflecting growth of over N3tn in five years. Members of the state executive […] The post Sanwo-Olu Presents N4.2tn 2026 Budget To Lagos Assembly first appeared on Business Today NG.

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State on Tuesday presented a proposed 2026 budget of N901.8 billion to the State House read more Namadi presents N901.8bn 2026 budget to Jigawa Assembly

Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Tuesday announced that it has picked  US-based Honeywell as its strategic partner to support its plan to double capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2028. The announcement, which was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, comes only a month after the refinery unveiled its expansion programme. The statement, […] The post Dangote Selects U.S. Honeywell For Refining Expansion  first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government has dismissed media reports claiming that open grazing has been banned across the country. According to a read more FG debunks reports on nationwide ban on open grazing

Musa Sarkin Adar has assumed office as the new Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), promising read more Adar assumes office as NEITI executive secretary, unveils reform priorities

The Federal Government on Tuesday denied issuing a nationwide ban on open grazing, saying Nigeria is instead undergoing a phased read more FG denies nationwide ban on open grazing, insists transition to ranching is gradual

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the release of 24 schoolgirls abducted by terrorists in Maga Kebbi last Monday. Recall that read more Nine days after, FG rescues 24 Kebbi school girls

Spanish giants Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a €100 million move for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen if contract renewal talks read more Real Madrid plotting €100m Osimhen move if Vinicius leaves

Lagos, Nigeria’s richest state, has proposed expenditure of N4.237 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year, the highest ever since the read more Lagos unveils record N4.2trn budget, lifts spending by 28%

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the release of the 24 schoolgirls abducted by terrorists from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary read more UPDATED: Nine days after, FG rescues 24 Kebbi schoolgirls

Negotiations between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) formally ended on Tuesday, with the union’s read more ASUU-FG negotiations ends, NEC to announce union’s position Wednesday

…tackles teacher shortage, boosts digital learning The Federal Ministry of Education has launched the nationwide rollout of the Inspire Live(s)! read more FG introduces virtual lessons for primary, secondary schools

As part of major reforms aimed at strengthening legal practice in the country, for immediate consideration, President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday transmitted the Legal practitioners act (Repeal and Re-enactment) bill to the National Assembly. The proposed legislation seeks to enforce higher ethical standards, improve accountability within the profession and expand access to justice across the […] The post Tinubu Sends Legal Practitioners Bill To National Assembly first appeared on Business Today NG.

FG Rolls Out Online Classes For Secondary School Students The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education on Tuesday announced that it has rolled out the Inspire Live(s) Online Real-Time Classes Initiative, a nationwide digital learning programme aimed at expanding access to quality education for schoolchildren across Nigeria. The ministry’s Director of Press and […] The post FG Rolls Out Online Classes For Secondary School Students first appeared on Business Today NG.

The 24 female students abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of read more 24 Kebbi schoolgirls regain freedom days after abduction

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a woman named Tracy Wilson for allegedly sexually assaulting her three-year-old daughter. The report came shortly after the command arrested a 54-year-old man who had been having sexual relations with his three daughters. The Delta State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, who announced […] The post Mother Arrested For Sexually Abusing Three-year-old Daughter first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive action to stop the rising wave of attacks on schools across the country. The NUT National President, Audu Amba, who made the call at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, condemned the recent attacks in Kebbi […] The post School Abduction: NUT Calls For Urgent Action To End Attacks first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Kwara State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the violent attack on the Isapa community in the Ekiti Local Government Area of the state. The police command announced that 10 persons were abducted during the Monday evening invasion by suspected armed herders. BusinessTodayNG had earlier reported that at least 11 residents were kidnapped when between […] The post Police Confirm 10 Abducted In Fresh Kwara Community Attack first appeared on Business Today NG.

A growing number of Nigerians who once joined the japa wave—leaving the country in search of better opportunities overseas—are now read more From japa to japada: 3 reasons Nigerians are returning home

Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal and Tax Committee, recently announced a push to expand Nigeria’s tax net read more EXPLAINER: Can government debit my account directly for tax?

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on Tuesday proposed six months penalties for government officials who negotiate ransom payments. Kalu, who stated this on Tuesday at the lower chamber’s special session on national security, said a legislative move to make that happen will help in addressing insecurity in Nigeria. “The number […] The post Ben Kalu Proposes Six Months Penalty For Govt Officials Who Negotiate Ransom first appeared on Business Today NG.

Cameroon’s population is young, vibrant and active yet its leaders are some of the oldest in the world. With a read more Cameroon’s leadership remains elderly despite country’s overwhelmingly young population

The Nigerian entertainment industry is mourning the loss of one of its brightest stars, Odira Nwobu. The versatile actor, content read more Odira Nwobu: The dynamic legacy of a comic genius

Indicating significant progress in the country’s response to the epidemic and its efforts to improve HIV prevention, testing and treatment, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, on Tuesday disclosed that Nigeria has met two of the three 2030 global HIV targets. The Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, […] The post NACA Says Nigeria Meets Two Out Of Three 2030 Global HIV Targets first appeared on Business Today NG.