BY NKECHI NAECHE – ESEZOBOR —The West African Insurance Companies Association (WAICA) has announced that its 2026 Annual General Meeting and Education Conference will take place in Monrovia, Liberia, from April 19 to April 22, 2026. According to the association’s Secretariat in Accra, Ghana, the event will be hosted at the Central Bank of Liberia […] The post Insurance Leaders to Gather in Monrovia for WAICA 2026 Conference appeared first on Business Today NG.

The ePIN vending and registration for the 2026 Direct Entry (DE) admission exercise conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation read more Direct Entry registration 2026 continues till April 25, says JAMB

On March 10, 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a directive that will reshape how every financial institution read more How one homegrown platform aligns with Nigeria’s new mandatory AML standards

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has assured the newly elected leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State of read more Yusuf pledges government support for new APC leadership in Kano

For families who lost loved ones serving in the police and for officers struggling with injuries sustained in the line read more Police pay N3.18m insurance benefits to families of fallen, injured officers in Kano

…Big five global chains account for 80% project With 123,846 rooms across 675 hotels and resorts on the continent, Africa’s read more African hotel development pipeline hits record high as high-performing markets drive growth

Marriott International has announced an exceptional year of growth across Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) in 2025 with more read more Marriott records robust growth across EMEA in 2025

Zikoko, culture publication and a flagship brand of BigCabal Media, has announced the release of the second season of ‘HER: read more Zikoko spotlights new builders of success in season 2 of HER docuseries

Nigeria’s insurance sector is signaling a period of financial expansion as leading underwriters project stronger earnings for the second quarter read more Insurers bet on regulation, investments to lift Q2 profits

A U.S. military refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on ​Thursday, in an incident U.S. Central ‌Command said involved another read more US carrying out rescue effort after military aircraft crash in Iraq – Reuters

A coalition of 46 civil society organisations (CSOs) has called for a special presidential investigative panel to probe alleged loss read more CSOs want alleged loss of 780 hectares maritime territory in C’River probed

The political landscape within the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a dramatic turn as read more Plot to oust Adelabu thickens, ignites renewed internal crisis in Oyo

Huawei, a global technology company, has secured eight prestigious Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026, read more Huawei secures eight global mobile awards for AI, fintech

ASHA Microfinance Bank marked International Women’s Day on March 9, 2026, with initiatives to support women-led businesses in Mushin Market, read more Microfinance drive strengthens women traders at Mushin Market

IRS Airlines Limited on Thursday welcomed the judgment of the High Court of Lagos State (Commercial Division) delivered by Justice read more Lagos High Court rules in favour of IRS Airlines in aircraft insurance dispute

VFD Group PLC a principal investment firm is pleased to announce that the SEC has issued a letter of no objection for the Basis of Allotment (“BoA”) for the Group’s Rights Issue of 5,067,396,400 Ordinary Shares of 50kobo each at ₦10 per share. The Rights Issue, which opened on October 20, 2025, and closed on […] The post SEC Clears ₦50.6bn Rights Issue Allotment for VFD Group Plc appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Nigeria’s insurance industry may be on the cusp of fresh growth opportunities as regulators and industry leaders unveil new reforms and policy initiatives designed to deepen market penetration and strengthen regulatory compliance. This was the focus of discussions at the latest meeting of the Insurers’ Committee, held Thursday at the Nigerian Insurers Association […] The post Insurance Sector Eyes Growth as Reform Implementation Begins appeared first on Business Today NG.

As organisations accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence, a troubling statistic deserves the boardroom’s attention: women represent only about 26 read more AI governance and the gender blind spot boards can no longer ignore

In Nigeria’s corporate world today, from the high-rises of Victoria Island to the industrial hubs of Kano, the conversation is read more The danger of AI illiteracy & shadow AI

When the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) announced the successful issuance of a N501.02 billion bond to settle legacy read more NBET’s N501bn Bond: Nigeria clears the past to power the future

Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, has assured that the Senate will pass the 2026 Appropriation Bill on March 31, read more Senate to pass 2026 budget on March 31 – Akpabio

Political violence rarely erupts without warning. It begins quietly, burning party offices, ambushing convoys, intimidating voters, and silencing communities. These read more Nigeria must confront the rising threat of political violence before 2027

The importance of Digital Governance to Nigerian Board Directors Digital governance represents a modern component of fiduciary duties for Nigerian read more Digital Governance in Nigeria – Why corporate boards must elevate AI oversight, cybersecurity risk and data ethics to boardroom accountability

Surging diesel prices are threatening to choke Nigeria’s vast generator economy, as the conflict in the Middle East tightens supplies read more Generator economy shaken by diesel price surge

Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Iran vows to keep Hormuz shut, Rapper wins Nepal presidency, South Africa summons US ambassador and other stories

The United Kingdom has announced stringent security measures, including temporary airspace restrictions, in anticipation of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit read more UK announces tight security ahead of Tinubu’s state visit 

Meta Platforms has paused part of its major plan to expand internet connectivity across Africa after the war in the Middle East disrupted... read more Middle East war delays Meta’s 2Africa cable, threatening faster internet expansion across Africa

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Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world’s largest container shipping line, has secured a 45-year concession to develop a new container read more World’s largest shipping line wins 45-year Lagos port deal

In Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital payments landscape, telecommunications companies have been pushing into financial services, betting that their vast subscriber read more Telcos’ fintech ambitions meet market reality

Surging diesel prices are threatening to choke Nigeria’s vast generator economy, as the conflict in the Middle East tightens supplies read more Nigeria’s generator economy shaken by diesel price surge

Surging diesel prices are threatening to choke Nigeria’s vast generator economy, as the conflict in the Middle East tightens supplies read more Generator economy shaken by diesel price surge

Years of weak revenue generation and dependence on borrowing to finance public spending drove the federal government to embark on read more Nigeria’s weak tax system forced heavy borrowing, says Tegbe

BY NKECHI NAECHE -ESEZOBOR—For many Nigerian couples, the dream of starting a family can feel like an uphill battle. Infertility struggles and the heartbreak of neonatal loss are challenges often faced in silence. Now, the Joyce Ojemudia Foundation (JOF) is stepping in to bring hope, healing, and practical support to families in need. The foundation […] The post Saving Lives, Restoring Families: JOF Launches in Lagos appeared first on Business Today NG.

NEM Insurance Plc – the number one motor insurance provider in Nigeria, in a vibrant commemoration of the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD), has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering an inclusive environment that empowers women to excel in their endeavours. Speaking at the corporate headquarters in Lagos, the Chairman of NEM Insurance Plc, Tope Smart, […] The post NEM Insurance Marks International Women’s Day with Commitment to Gender Inclusion appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, convicted and sentenced a notorious fraudster, Emmanuel Nwude, and his two counsel, Emmanuel Ilechukwu and Rowland Kalu, to one year imprisonment each for forgery and dealing in forfeited property. The convicts were arraigned on March 2, […] The post Court Sentences Emmanuel Nwdude, Two Lawyers to One Year Jail for Forgery appeared first on Business Today NG.