Fifteen of the 23 pupils abducted by gunmen during a late-night raid on an orphanage and school facility in Zariagi, read more 15 rescued out of 23 pupils abducted in Kogi orphanage attack

Nigeria’s revised 2026 tariff framework is set to reshape the country’s import bill, with industrial, food, and transport-related sectors emerging read more Nigeria’s import bill: which sectors gain from new tariff changes

…inaugurate three projects, others by Zulum administration …Food bank will enhance nutritional status of children-Zulum Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, read more Remi Tinubu launches community food bank to tackle malnutrition in North East 

Nigeria’s cashew industry is entering a critical phase, as mounting policy pressure, rising production costs and internal governance disputes converge read more Cashew industry crisis deepen as export ban push, high cost and leadership rift threatens 5 million jobs 

Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited has urged the Nigerian government and private investors to prioritise investment in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) read more Emzor calls for API investment to tackle Nigeria’s malaria burden

Interswitch has brought Nigeria’s retail industry into sharp focus, as it convened top stakeholders to tackle rising costs, payment challenges, read more Interswitch Retail Summit charts path to profitable, digital-driven retail

The Bank of Industry (BOI) has been named Nigeria’s Best Bank in Sustainable Finance at the 2026 Global Sustainable Finance read more BOI wins global sustainable finance award, strengthens Nigeria’s green push

The inaugural CerAwards Africa 2026 has placed Nigeria at the centre of a growing global beauty and creator economy, as read more CeraVe, Konga Health spotlight Nigerian creators with Paris rewards

Africa’s startup funding market is holding steady at the top, but a sharp drop in small early-stage investments is raising read more Big deals mask shrinking seed funding across Africa’s startup ecosystem

South Africa has withdrawn its first draft national artificial intelligence policy after it emerged that the document contained fictitious sources read more South Africa pulls draft AI policy after fake sources scandal

Fusewall Holdings, a company founded by Azeez Amida, has acquired a 100% stake in COLOPLUS WORLDWIDE SERVICE LIMITED in a read more Fusewall buys Coloplus to expand Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure footprint

Champion Breweries Plc reported an after-tax profit of N881.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, down from read more Champion Breweries’ profit slows to N881.5m on rising cost

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc announced that it is intensifying its debt recovery efforts and will resume dividend payments read more UBA targets dividend return in 2026 as loan recoveries improve

…as Nigerian parents, stakeholders rally in Abuja, demand urgent leave reforms The Nigerian Governors’ Forum is pushing for the adoption read more Governors’ forum push for 16-week maternity, paternity leave in 22 states

A high-level policy dialogue on electoral integrity ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections will take place on Wednesday, April 29, read more ICPC chair to lead electoral reform talks on vote-buying ahead of 2027 polls

The International Monetary Fund’s April 2026 Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, Hard-Won Gains Under Pressure, is more than a read more What the IMF Saw: Nigeria, state fragility, and the crisis beneath Africa’s recovery

Nigeria’s crude oil production rose to 1.71 million barrels per day between April 2025 and April 2026, the highest level read more Nigeria’s crude oil production hits five-year high of 1.71 million bpd, NNPC says

An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission investigator told a Federal Capital Territory High Court on Monday how $6.23 million was read more $6.23m was withdrawn from CBN vault for fake election observers during Emefiele’s tenure – EFCC witness tells court

Nigeria does not suffer from a shortage of plans. It suffers from an inability to stay with them. Over the read more The culture of urgency and the death of strategy

A viral quote often attributed to Socrates recently made the rounds again, warning of democracy’s eventual collapse into disorder and read more When democracy becomes domination, it turns into power without accountability

Your financial information is personal. It is as private as a medical record or a family secret, and you have read more Mind your money!

A long-standing client once asked me a difficult question: “We’ve invested in training for years – why haven’t we seen read more Why most training is useless

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The Gathering on 100 has officially concluded its pilot edition, closing out 100 continuous hours of culture, creativity, and community read more MTN powers ultimate youth link-up with launch of Live It 100 Youth Campaign

Nigeria’s naira has outperformed most of its African peers in 2026, even as the Middle East conflict adds volatility to read more Naira outshines African peers despite mounting FX pressure

Zenith Bank Plc has announced the opening of its Côte d’Ivoire subsidiary, marking a pivotal achievement in the Group’s Pan-African read more Zenith Bank adds Côte d’Ivoire office in West Africa push 

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Entrepreneur and social figure Aisha Achimugu has refuted reports claiming that $13 million was seized from her home, maintaining that only $50,000 and N13 million were discovered during a search of her property. She addressed the issue on Monday during an appearance on Politics Today, a show aired on Channels Television. According to […] The post “I’m Not a Bank” — Achimugu Dismisses $13 Million Claim, Says Only $50,000 and N13m Found in Home Raid appeared first on Business Today NG.

At least 29 people have been killed after suspected terrorists attacked the Guyaku community in Gombi LGA of Adamawa State read more Terrorists kill 29 in attack on Adamawa community

Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu has rejected claims that her wealth was built on her association with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, read more Achimugu denies wealth linked to Sanwo-Olu, says she started business in 2001

Manchester United boosted their chances of qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League football as goals from Casemiro and Benjamin read more Man United boost Champions League hopes with win over Brentford

BTNKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The African Export-Import Bank plans to fund three new refineries in Nigeria to cut fuel imports and boost local production capacity. Senior executive Denys Denya shared the update during a virtual briefing on the bank’s 2025 results and long-term strategy, noting support goes beyond the Dangote Refinery to other projects. He said global supply […] The post Afreximbank Targets Fuel Import Reduction with New Refinery Projects appeared first on Business Today NG.

The All Progressives Congress has released an updated calendar and outline of activities for the 2027 general elections, revising major internal timelines for screening, primaries, and appeals. It also disclosed specific bank accounts to be used for purchasing nomination forms. The announcement, made on Monday at the party’s National Secretariat, Buhari House in Abuja, was […] The post APC Releases Revised Timetable for 2027 Elections appeared first on Business Today NG.

FIFA is reportedly preparing to increase both prize money for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place in read more FIFA to boost 2026 World Cup prize money amid cost concerns

…as OUK, deputy speaker battle for APC leadership in Abia The Senate has remained silent over claims that some “anointed” read more Senate keeps mum over automatic tickets for ‘anointed’ lawmakers

Nigeria’s Eurobond market extended its bullish momentum this week, with average yields declining by 6 basis points to 6.89 percent read more Eurobond rally driven by mid-term bets as investors shun near-term risk

Former heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have officially signed a deal for a long-awaited all-British clash this year. read more Anthony Joshua, Fury agree deal for blockbuster all-British showdown