Once again, a familiar demand dominates Nigeria’s public conversation: “We need more boots on the ground.” For communities living under read more More boots, same fear? Nigeria’s security dilemma

Over the past decade, Africa has made remarkable progress in digital health, epidemic preparedness, primary healthcare reform, local manufacturing, and read more Africa’s next leap in health systems will come from lateral collaboration, not competition

I know some experts have written several articles concerning this subject matter. Specifically, though, this is looking at what some read more Turning Nigeria’s migration wave into an economic asset

They appear at every traffic stop, bend, and intersection — moving with the rhythm of Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and read more Inside the unseen economy of street hawkers

Abuja the seat of power is about to experience an explosion of creativity and cultural expression of African talent as read more Beeta Arts Festival: Enhancing multi-genre showcase of African talent

Many Nigerians, at some point, find themselves considering the sale of significant personal assets – a family home, a reliable read more Smart selling: Navigating tax exemptions when selling your house or car

Something spectacular is happening in Nollywood, and it is not on the big screen. The red carpets remain rolled out, read more Gains, risks, and the future of storytelling

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration has listed the Central Bank of Nigeria, BUA International Limited, First Bank of Nigeria and read more CBN, BUA, First Bank named among Abuja’s top land defaulters

As Nigeria confronts a deepening security emergency that has claimed thousands of lives, displaced millions and crippled economic activities across read more Nigeria’s sleeping satellites: How $700m in space assets could curb insecurity

Northern governors on Monday approved the creation of a regional security trust fund that will draw a combined N1 billion read more Northern governors create ₦1bn monthly regional security fund, seek six-month mining suspension

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has amassed N8.5 trillion in related-party balances with its refining subsidiaries, highlighting the read more NNPC’s idle refineries pile N8.5trn debt

Belgium has emerged as Nigeria’s leading source of petrol imports in 2023 and 2024, despite lingering concerns from the 2022 read more Belgium tops Nigeria’s petrol imports despite 2022 ‘dirty fuel’ scandal

…Transaction value up five-fold on strong demand Nigeria’s commercial property market is seeing a sharp rebound, with acquisition levels rising read more Rising commercial property demand signals economic rebound

Nigeria’s economy expanded modestly in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, buoyed by the growth in services, agriculture, and industries. read more Non-oil sector drives Nigeria’s economic expansion by 3.98%

Nigerians living in Germany, Switzerland and other parts of Europe and North America have petitioned the federal government to urgently read more High fees, long waits: Nigerians in Germany, Switzerland, others petition FG on NIN, passport reforms

…submits nomination form Iyiola Omisore, former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Monday formally declared his intention read more Omisore slams Adeleke, says Osun deserves serious leadership

The Aba Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ACCIMA), a top rated city chamber in Nigeria, will today, December read more Jude Nwosu emerges president of ACCIMA

The Alternative Bank (AltBank) has emphasised its commitment to tailored export-finance solutions for MSMEs in across the health, education, agriculture, renewable energy and transportation value chains. The pledge, which comes on the backdrop of the ongoing Nigeria International Trade Fair 2025, reinforces the Bank’s role as a key driver of economic expansion and a catalyst […] The post AltBank Drives Economic Growth, Strengthens Trade Systems At NITF 2025 first appeared on Business Today NG.

COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AFTER THE JOINT MEETING OF THE NORTHERN STATES GOVERNORS’ FORUM AND THE NORTHERN TRADITIONAL RULERS’ COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY, 1ST DECEMBER, 2025 AT THE KASHIM IBRAHIM HOUSE, KADUNA The Northern States Governors’ Forum and the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council convened a joint meeting today, Monday, 1st December, 2025 at the Council Chamber, Sir […] The post Northern Leaders’ Push  For State Police, Suspension Of Mining Activists   first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee (IMSC) for the Nigeria Power-for-Health Initiative (NPHI), a major step towards ending chronic power shortages in the country’s healthcare facilities. The committee, chaired by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, and co-chaired by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, […] The post FG Sets Up Inter-Ministerial Committee to Deliver Reliable Power to Health Facilities Nationwide first appeared on Business Today NG.

President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Badaru Abubakar, Nigeria’s Defence Minister, who resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. read more Tinubu accepts Defence Minister Badaru’s resignation

The Nasarawa State Police Command has rescued 40 foreign nationals, mostly from Mali and Ivory Coast, who were lured into Nigeria by a human trafficking syndicate with false promises of jobs in France. The victims were intercepted before they could be transported out of the country, police said on Saturday. State Commissioner of Police, Shettima […] The post Nasarawa Police Rescue 40 Foreign Nationals from Human Trafficking Syndicate Lafia first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has granted temporary asylum to Guinea-Bissau’s opposition presidential candidate, Fernando Dia Da Costa, providing him protection within the Nigerian Embassy in Bissau following credible threats to his life. The decision was conveyed in a letter dated November 30, 2025, from Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs to the President of the […] The post Nigeria Offers Protection To Guinea-Bissau Presidential Candidate Amid Threats first appeared on Business Today NG.

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, on Monday tendered his resignation  with immediate effect. In a letter dated December 1 and addressed to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar stated that he was stepping down on health grounds. President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services to the nation. President Tinubu […] The post Breaking: Nigeria’s Defence Minister Resigns Amid Rising Insecurity first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is seeking to fill critical managerial positions within the regional bloc, following read more ECOWAS moves to fill key vacancies following Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso withdrawal

…as military base was razed in Gwoza village At least five people have been killed and several others abducted after read more Boko Haram kills five, abducts others in coordinated attacks on Borno communities

Nigeria’s public debt stock, which includes external and domestic debt, stood at N152.39 trillion ($99.65 billion) in Q2 2025 from read more Nigeria‘s public debt rose to N152.3trn in Q2

Resident doctors at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have resumed work after a month-long nationwide strike. The doctors had been on strike since Nov. 1, following the directives of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). The NARD directed its members nationwide to embark on an indefinite strike, following the government’s failure to address […] The post UCH Resident Doctors Resume Work After Month-Long Strike first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Nigerian economy grew by 3.98 percent in the third quarter of 2025, representing a sharp increase from 3.86 percent read more Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.98% in Q3 2025, says NBS

Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser (NSA), has assured that students and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and read more Abducted Niger school victims alive, stable – Ribadu

The U.S. delegation from the Embassy of the United States of America in Nigeria has expressed strong interest in understanding the underlying drivers of the crisis and support initiatives aimed at mitigating conflict and fostering social harmony in Nigeria. The U.S. delegation led by Deputy Political Counsellor Dianna Palequin, accompanied by the Embassy’s Human Rights […] The post U.S. Embassy Delegation Meets Tinubu’s SSA, On Middle Belt Peace Efforts first appeared on Business Today NG.

Kamilu Salami, the Ojibara of Bayagan in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, along with six other abductees, has read more Kwara traditional ruler, six others escape from bandits after vigilante raid

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has welcomed the offer by Schoolnet India Ltd & Learnet Skills Ltd to partner with the Nigerian government and private sector entities to implement its KYAN smart class solutions in Nigerian schools. He said the project, which aims to digitally transform education by introducing interactive smart boards and digital […] The post Shettima Backs Digital Learning Collaboration With Schoolnet India, Learnet Skills first appeared on Business Today NG.

Twelve banks, including the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), may lose their property titles as the Federal Capital Territory Administration read more CBN, IBRD, 12 banks risk losing property titles as Wike orders enforcement

BY JOKE AJIBADE —The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has urged the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors & Valuers (NIESV) to deepen strategic collaboration to ensure accurate and credible valuation of assets belonging to failed banks—an essential component in effective liquidation and prompt payment to depositors. NDIC Managing Director, Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday, made the […] The post Strengthen Support for Failed Banks’ Liquidation, NDIC Tells Estate Surveyors first appeared on Business Today NG.