The possibility of Nigeria’s opposition parties reaching a common arrangement ahead of the 2027 presidential election received fresh momentum on read more Opposition alliance gamble takes shape ahead of 2027 election

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR— The Oyo State Police Command has cracked a child-stealing and human trafficking syndicate operating across multiple states, rescuing 17 children and arresting seven suspects in an intelligence-led investigation. Briefing journalists at the Police State Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, on Monday, the Commissioner of Police, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, said what began as a […] The post Oyo Police Uncover Child-Stealing, Trafficking Syndicate; 17 Children Rescued, 7 Suspects Arrested appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Federal Ministry of Interior has assured Nigerians in the United Kingdom that no extra charges have been introduced for international passport applications under the ongoing special passport intervention exercise, insisting that only the official fees of $150 and $230 for five-year and ten-year validity passports respectively apply, exclusive of bank charges. A […] The post No Extra Charges for Passport Applications, Interior Ministry Assures Nigerians in UK appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Nigeria Breaue of Statistics,(NBS), on Monday said the nation’s Nigeria’s total merchandise trade grew to from ₦39,244.42 billion in Q2 2025 and 19.13% from ₦34,788.59 billion in Q1 2026 to ₦41,444.89 billion in Q2 2026, NBS disclosed this in its foreign trade statistics report on Monday, that total exports stood at N27 trillion. It […] The post Nigeria’s Q2 2026 Merchandise Trade Hits ₦41.44 Trillion appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, September 4, 2026, arraigned Osaretin Osagiede before Justice Olukayode Ogunjobi of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja,  over an alleged N700 million fraud. Osagiede is standing trial on a three-count charge bordering on unauthorised access to computer material […] The post EFCC Arraigns One for  N700m Fraud in Lagos appeared first on Business Today NG.

…Parties, candidates yet to unveil campaign councils …Nigerians demand issue-based campaigns, warn against violence Political parties across the country are read more High-stakes battle for 28 states brews as governorship, assembly campaigns kick off Wednesday

…Applauds Flutterwave for building one of Africa’s most successful technology stories from Nigeria Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Monday, applauded read more Tinubu’s reforms, transforming indigenous firms into global brands- Shettima

Relief has finally come to civil and public servants in Edo State, as the state government has excluded workers employed read more Edo pensioners upbeat as Okpebholo exempts pre-2017 employees from CPS

Angola’s economy grew 8.74 percent year on year in the second quarter of 2026, its strongest expansion since the second read more Angola economy grows 8.74% as non-oil sector drives strongest expansion in four years