The four internal unions at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Senior Staff read more Katsina varsity unions suspend strike after talks with govt

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President has dismissed as false the viral social media claims that he gifted a brand-new Toyota read more Atiku denies gifting SUV to Naval officer in Wike clash

The Super Eagles of Nigeria kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive after a Victor Osimhen-inspired 4–1 extra-time victory read more 2026 World Cup: Nigeria to battle DR Congo in CAF Play-Off final

Obehi Okafor, the Presidential nominee for the position of Co-Chairman, Board of the Unclaimed Funds Trust Fund, has assured the read more Presidential nominee pledges to invest unclaimed funds for national development

Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has called on the government to ensure implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act read more Petroleum marketers blame bureaucratic challenge, delays for soaring operational costs

From left: Korede Demola-Adeniyi, Executive Director (South), The Alternative Bank; Jude Chiemeka, Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Exchange Limited; Lukman Seriki, Internal Shariah Auditor, The Alternative Bank, and Ummahani Ahmad Amin, Conference Chair, African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF), during the presentation of the Innovative Bank of the Year award to The Alternative Bank at the 7th AICIF […] The post The Alternative Bank Wins Innovative Bank Of The Year At AICIF 2025 first appeared on Business Today NG.

Iyiola Omisore, former Deputy Governor of Osun State and immediate past National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has read more Omisore picks APC nomination form for Osun 2026 governorship election

…Shettima, Elumelu, others to headline event The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) is set to host read more National MSME summit to spotlight finance, market opportunities for SMEs

Ogun State-born social protection expert, Segun Tekun, has described Nigeria’s social protection framework as too weak to effectively combat poverty, read more Nigeria’s social protection too weak to fight poverty, says former ILO expert

Philanthropy across Africa is evolving — becoming more strategic, data-driven, and locally focused. Foundations supporting women are moving beyond short-term read more 8 foundations shaping women’s philanthropy in Africa

Lagos is set to host the inaugural Lagos Gran Fondo “EKO 170”, a 170-kilometre cycling event designed to position the read more EKO 170 cycling to position Lagos as Africa’s sports tourism hub – LSSC

The deadline for all digital lending platforms and intermediaries in Nigeria to fully comply with its new consumer lending regulations has been fixed for January 5, 2026 by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The agency directive follows the introduction of the regulations, which took effect on July 21, 2025, under the Federal […] The post FCCPC Sets January 5, 2026 Deadline For Digital-lending Ccompliance first appeared on Business Today NG.

…Shettima demands shift to asset optimisation to drive trillion-dollar economy The National Council on Privatisation (NCP), on Thursday, approved the read more NCP moves to regularise sale of Afam Power to Transcorp Power Consortium

…as Omisore picks forms for 2026 Osun gov’ship election The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) read more APC mobilises state chairmen, members for e-membership registration

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, South-West Zone, on Thursday at Mniya dumpsite in Ibadan, Oyo State capital desroyed of unwholesome and substandard products worth over ₦20 billion. It was gathered that representatives of the Police, NCS, DSS, the Nigeria Immigration Service, and the Ministry of Health were present during the […] The post NAFDAC Destroys N20bn substandard, Expired products in Oyo Dumpsite first appeared on Business Today NG.

A group of women in Ondo State, under the umbrella of the Asiwaju Mandate Group (AMG), has lauded President Bola read more Tinubu’s achievements will secure him second term – Women Group

The Lagos State State Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Thursday disclosed that at least Eight phone snatchers arrested on the Mile 2 pedestrian bridge in the state  have each been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment. Wahab, who confirmed the development through statement via his official X handle on […] The post Eight Bag Six Months Jail Each For Phone Theft In Lagos first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, on Thursday disclosed that the conducted a computer-based promotional examination for 6,000 directorate cadre staff under the Federal Civil Service Commission. For candidates in the Federal Capital Territory, the examination was held at the JAMB Computer-Based Test Centre in Kogo, Bwari Area Council. Professor […] The post JAMB Conducts CBT promotional Exams For 6,000 Civil Service Candidates first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Livestock Development, on Thursday confirmed that it has yet to pay compensation amounting to ₦498.7 million to 307 verified poultry farmers who suffered losses from avian influenza outbreaks between 2021 and 2023. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Livestock Development, Dr Chinyere Akujobi, confirmed the development on […] The post FG Confirms Owing Poultry Farmers ₦498.7m As Compensation For Losses first appeared on Business Today NG.

House of Representatives on Thursday expressed its determination to reform the livestock sector and investigate the prolonged delay in compensating poultry farmers affected by bird flu outbreaks across the country. This development arise Thursday when Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Livestock Development, Dr Chinyere Akujobi confirmed that the Federal has yet to pay compensation […] The post House Of Reps Plans To Probe Delay In Payment of ₦498.7m Compensation For Poultry Farmers first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) on Thursday warned the public to avoid panic buying; saying it currently has enough petroleum products in the country to meet demands. The Director, Public Affairs Department, NMDPRA, George Ene-Ita, who made this disclosure through a statement issued on Thursday, […] The post FG Warns Against Panic Buying, Hoarding; Assures Of Adequate Petrol Supply first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Armed Forces (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2025, aimed to outlaw the recruitment of persons under the age of 18 into the military has passed the for second reading in the Senate on Thursday. The provision, which prohibits the enlistment of minors, aligns Nigeria’s military practices with the Child Rights Act (2003), the United Nations […] The post Bill To Ban Child Soldiers Passes Second Reading first appeared on Business Today NG.

We have truly degenerated in Nigeria. Can you imagine a Shehu Shagari as a minister in the First Republic behaving read more The slow degeneration of decorum

The Super Eagles of Nigeria kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive after a Victor Osimhen brace inspired a read more 2026 World Cup: Osimhen brace fires Super Eagles to CAF play-off final

The runway of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, was temporarily shit down on Thursday after a private jet experienced a read more Abuja airport runway shut down after jet tyre burst

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that the Nigerian capital market will officially transition to a T+2 settlement cycle for equities transactions from Friday, November 28, 2025, in a move designed to align with global best practices and enhance market efficiency. The Commission disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, noting that the […] The post Nigeria: SEC To Begin T+2 Settlement Cycle Nov 28 first appeared on Business Today NG.

Nigeria’s bold target of a $1 trillion economy by 2030 rests on its youthful population, but without transparent digital lending, read more Transparent digital lending key to unlocking Nigeria’s youth-driven $1trn ambition by 2030 – FairMoney MD

Finding the right digital assets to follow can be a challenge. The market is full of projects, but which ones read more Top Crypto Coins to Watch: Zero Knowledge Proof Trumps ETH, XLM & WLFI

Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has been elected chairman of the Conference of Ministers of the Fisheries read more Oyetola elected FCWC chairman, pledges to tackle illegal fishing across West Africa

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has called on high-energy-consuming organisations across the country to subscribe to its Eligible read more NDPHC urges industrial firms to explore direct power supply scheme

The Senate, through its committee on Public Accounts, has commenced an in-depth investigation into the generation and utilisation of stamp read more Senate probes stamp duty revenue in transparency drive

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that the Nigerian capital market will officially transition to a T+2 settlement read more SEC to begin T+2 settlement cycle in Nigerian capital market Nov. 28

Nigeria’s unreliable power grid has long been a major concern for health facilities across the country, causing delays in treatment read more JMG powers Lagos Hospital with solar energy

The Senate has taken a decisive step toward outlawing the recruitment of persons under 18 years of age into Nigeria’s read more Senate moves to ban enlistment of child soldiers

Chris Najomo, Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has underscored the critical role of the Judiciary in advancing read more Judicial support key to advancing Nigeria’s aviation legal framework, says NCAA DG

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Agusto & Co. Limited, Nigeria’s foremost credit rating agency, has assigned Cornerstone Insurance Plc, a  national scale financial strength rating of “A-” (A minus) with a Stable Outlook. In its 2025, the rating agency Rating agency affirmed the rating based on the company’s strong capitalisation, adequate liquidity, good asset quality, and an experienced […] The post Agusto & Co. Assigns Cornerstone Insurance Plc An “A-” Rating With Stable Outlook first appeared on Business Today NG.