Cybersecurity startup Cybervergent has secured $3 million in seed funding to expand technology designed to help African organisations manage data read more Cybervergent secures $3m seed to build Africa’s digital compliance infrastructure

Kunle Soname does not court the spotlight the way tech founders do. He does not trend on social media. Yet read more How Bet9ja’s Kunle Soname left politics to bet on a billion-dollar industry

Jude Nneji, group managing director, ABC Transport Plc, has commended 61 drivers for accident-free operations, stating that haulage and logistics read more ABC Transport commends drivers as backbone of trade, e-commerce

Tump seeks role in iran leadership as war escalates Donald Trump, United States president has said Washington should have a read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Trump seeks say in Iran leadership, Ukraine aids US defence, MSC imposes war surcharge and other stories

Olatunji Disu, Inspector-General of Police,  on Wednesday declared that policing in Nigeria must reflect the realities of local communities. Speaking read more Policing must reflect community realities, says Disu as panel on state police takes off

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Many young professionals across Nigeria are moving back into their childhood bedrooms as rising rents and stagnant wages make independent read more Rent crisis forces young workers back to childhood bedrooms

Many young professionals across Nigeria are moving back into their childhood bedrooms as rising rents and stagnant wages make independent read more Rent crisis forces young workers back to childhood bedrooms

….“When hospital wards go dark, and taps run dry, the fight to save lives becomes even harder,”- Health Union Poor read more Power, water crisis grounds services at Nigeria’s first ever teaching hospital

….“When hospital wards go dark, and taps run dry, the fight to save lives becomes even harder,”- Health Union Poor read more Power, water crisis ground services at Nigeria’s first ever teaching hospital

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals reassures Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to serving as a stabilising force amid recent shocks read more With global refineries down, Dangote refinery becomes Nigeria’s energy lifeline

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals reassures Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to serving as a stabilising force amid recent shocks read more With global refineries down, Dangote refinery becomes Nigeria’s energy lifeline

Millions of Nigeria’s self-employed workers are willing to set aside money for retirement, yet remain outside the formal pension net. read more Nigeria’s informal sector ready for pensions, yet underserved

Warner Bros. and Walt Disney Studios accounted for more than 60 percent of the box office in Anglo West Africa read more How Warner Bros., Disney pulled over 60% of Nigerian cinema share

Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested one Iziga Jude Ikechukwu, (also known as Easy-money) for allegedly abusing Naira notes during his birthday party. Ikechukwu, 24 year- old palm kernel dealer, was arrested following an actionable intelligence received via a viral video circulating on social media […] The post appeared first on Business Today NG.

Tottenham Hotspur suffered a shocking 3–1 home defeat to Crystal Palace after Micky van de Ven’s red card triggered a read more EPL: Tottenham stunned by Crystal Palace in London derby

Africa risks remaining peripheral in an increasingly volatile global order unless its states coordinate their diplomatic actions and build stronger read more Middle East crisis puts Africa’s foreign policy coherence under scrutiny

Balmoral Group Promotions, in conjunction with AK Promotions, will stage one of the biggest boxing events of the year in read more Balmoral, Amir Khan announce historic boxing night in Lagos

Edu Gaspar, Nottingham Forest’s global head of football, has reportedly been asked to stay away from the club’s training ground read more Edu told to stay away from Forest training ground as exit looms

emPLE, one of Nigeria’s rapidly growing insurance companies, has announced a strategic partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Health (LSMOH) and Bastion Health to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 through its emPOWERHer campaign. This community-focused health initiative aims at promoting preventive healthcare for women and their children. Taking place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, […] The post emPLE Partners Lagos Health Ministry, Bastion Health for Women’s Health Initiative appeared first on Business Today NG.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals reassures Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to serving as a stabilising force amid recent shocks read more Dangote Refinery reaffirms commitment to national energy stability amid global market volatility

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—President Bola Tinubu announced today the successful conclusion of a historic settlement agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria, ENI, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL).  The announcement was made at the meeting in his office attended by the Chief Executive Officer of Eni, Claudio Descalzi; the Chief Operating Officer, Guido Brusco; the […] The post Nigeria, ENI Reach Landmark Deal to Resolve 15-Year OPL 245 Dispute appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Federal Executive Council has approved the implementation of an Exit Benefit Scheme that will grant retiring federal civil servants a gratuity equivalent to 100 percent of their total annual emoluments. The scheme, which takes effect from January 1, 2026, marks a significant step in the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen the welfare structure of […] The post FG Approves 100% Gratuity for Retiring Federal Civil Servants appeared first on Business Today NG.

Google has expanded language support for its artificial intelligence-powered search tools to include Yorùbá and Hausa, widening access to its read more Google’s AI search now speaks Yorùbá and Hausa

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) over allegations of inflated read more Reps probe disability commission over alleged N97m POS contract fraud

Seriake Dickson, former Bayelsa State governor and senator representing Bayelsa West has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party read more Dickson defects to NDC, says PDP is in ‘ICU’

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspect allegedly responsible for circulating audio and video messages considered capable of read more Police arrest suspect over inciting audio as Kano tensions rise

Anambra State will begin to earn more from 13% derivation funds on crude oil as the State reclaims ten oil read more Anambra reclaims ten oil wells, earns more from 13% derivation funds

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Linkage Assurance Plc  has notified its shareholders and Nigerian Exchange Limited (“NGX”) that it has obtained approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission to commence Rights Issue of 12,320,000,000 ordinary shares of N0.50 each at N1. 32 kobo per share. The offer is being made to existing shareholders on the basis of two […] The post Linkage Assurance Secures SEC Approval for N16.26bn Rights Issue appeared first on Business Today NG.

An LNG tanker laden with Nigerian gas became the first Atlantic cargo to reroute to Asia on Wednesday, an early read more Nigeria LNG cargo diverts to Asia amid Europe energy crisis

Key government agencies and international partners have begun efforts to establish a national early warning system aimed at protecting Nigerians read more Nigeria targets early warning system to tackle climate-related health risks

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Rex Insurance Limited has sponsored the inaugural Insurance Sector Consultative Forum, a landmark industry event held on Thursday in Lagos, aimed at shaping the future of Nigeria’s insurance industry. The first-of-its-kind forum convened more than 100 senior leaders from across the insurance ecosystem, including operators, regulators, policymakers and other stakeholders, to discuss strategies […] The post Rex Insurance Sponsors Inaugural Insurance Sector Consultative Forum in Lagos appeared first on Business Today NG.

The African Development Bank Group has unveiled a continent-wide aviation financing platform aimed at unlocking large-scale investment in Africa’s fast-growing read more AfDB aviation finance platform targets Africa’s $25trn air travel opportunity

The Federal Secretariat in Abuja went agog on Thursday as news filtered to thousands of workers that President Bola Ahmed read more Civil servants in wild jubilation as Tinubu restores gratuity

Nigeria’s worsening insecurity has continued to place school children among the most vulnerable targets of criminal gangs. SBM Intelligence reveals read more How Nigeria spent over N8bn on abducted school children in a decade

The House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora Affairs has assured the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission that it will push for read more Reps assures NiDCOM of improved funding, backs diaspora engagement efforts