Nigerian film producers and actors are increasingly opting to release full-length films and series directly on YouTube, drawn by higher read more The economics behind YouTube movie rush

Nigeria’s domestic petrol supply from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has surged by about 64 percent to an average read more After Farouk’s exit, Dangote Refinery petrol supply up 64%

The decision of Abba Yusuf, Kano State Governor, to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from the New read more Inside Kano’s power struggle: What Yusuf’s moves mean for Kwankwaso

Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has defected read more 2027: Atiku’s son dumps PDP for APC, endorses Tinubu for second term

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sanctioned former Cameroon star and President of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT), Samuel read more AFCON 2025: CAF bans Samuel Eto’o over Cameroon–Morocco clash

The Nigeria Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and  Prevention(NCDC), says Lassa fever  claimed 215 lives across the country in 2025, with the case fatality rate (CFR) rising to 18.7 per cent, compared with 16.3 per cent recorded in the same period in 2024. The agency disclosed this in its Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epidemiological […] The post Lassa Fever Killed 215 Nigerians in 2025 — NCDC appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY GABRIEL MICHEAL—Nigeria’s headline inflation eased to 15.15 per cent in December 2025, signaling slowing price pressures and early signs of economic stabilisation, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported on Thursday. The CPI rose to 131.2 in December from 130.5 in November, while month-on-month inflation slowed to 0.54 per cent from 1.22 per cent. […] The post Nigeria’s CPI Shows Moderation as Inflation Falls to 15.15% appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Nigeria has been removed from the European Union’s list of high-risk third countries for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), according to minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite. In a post on X on Thursday, she wrote, “Big win for Nigeria! Removed from EU’s financial ‘high-risk’ list!Congrats to […] The post Nigeria Exits EU AML/CFT High-Risk Countries List appeared first on Business Today NG.

Crypto rarely goes quiet without a reason. When volatility cools and charts flatten, it usually means something is loading behind read more As Bitcoin Stabilizes, Which Is the Best Upcoming Crypto: Apeing’s Early Access vs XRP Momentum vs Tron Scale

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced on Thursday said it has upgraded its passport tracking system to improve efficiency and enhance service delivery to applicants. The service made the announcement via its official X account today followed rising public clamour over delays in passport issuance and collection. According to the Service, it observed […] The post NIS Updates Passport Tracking Amid Complaints Over Delays appeared first on Business Today NG.

17 African countries face uncertainty as U.S extends AGOA to 2028 17 African countries, including Ethiopia, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, remain read more Africa in Brief: Africa’s Iran trade at risk, Uganda vote in tense poll, other stories

By Ebuka Ukoh Nigeria has opened a probe into the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s infant son, who was three months shy of two years. The Lagos State Government, in whose jurisdiction the death occurred on January 6, 2026, states that it is investigating the incident at Euracare Hospital. The Lagos governor has offered condolences, […] The post How 1 Child’s Death Has Put Nigeria On Trial appeared first on Business Today NG.

Saudi Arabia says US  not permitted to use its airspace for attacks on Iran Saudi Arabia has told Iran it read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Saudi Arabia shuts airspace to US, Trump says Ukraine delaying peace deal, other stories

A small contingent of European troops has arrived in Greenland in a move heavy with political symbolism, as tensions grow read more Europe sends troops to Greenland as Trump renews claim on Arctic island

Wale Edun, minister of finance & coordinating minister of the economy, has said Nigeria is entering a critical phase of read more Nigeria bets on sustained reforms to boost investment

At least seven persons have been killed in a ghastly motor accident along the Damaturu-Damagum highway, Gaggaba village in the read more Seven killed in ghastly accident on Damaturu–Damagum highway in Yobe

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Engineer Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, on Thursday has bf claims by Governor Seyi Makinde that he consulted with the three traditional rulers of the state—including the Alaafin, the Olubadan of Ibadan, and the Soun of Ogbomoso—on the rotational chairmanship of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs. According to […] The post Alaafin of Oyo Counters Gov Makinde Over Chairmanship of Oyo State Council of Obas appeared first on Business Today NG.

Ekperikpe Ekpo, Nigeria’s minister of state for petroleum resources (Gas), praised the head of Niger Delta Power Holding Company for read more Nigerian gas minister lauds power executive’s early reforms at NDPHC

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL —Troops of Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) on Operation PEACE SHIELD have consistently achieved positive operational results against criminal elements in the Joint Operations Area (JOA). These successes include neutralizing criminals, rescuing kidnapped victims and recovering arms and ammunition. These achievements were recorded in a series of operations conducted […] The post Troops Neutralise Criminals, Rescue Kidnapped Victim in Kaduna appeared first on Business Today NG.

Budget Office Corrects False Narrative on NEDC Allocation The Budget Office of the Federation has dismissed claims that the North East Development Commission (NEDC) operates a ₦246 billion salaries budget, describing the assertion as misleading and based on a misinterpretation of the Federal Government’s budgeting framework under the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). According to to […] The post Budget Office Clarifies NEDC Allocation, Dismisses ₦246bn Salary Claims appeared first on Business Today NG.

Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State says his administration has since May 2023 to January 2025 paid a total read more Katsina pays N45bn in accrued life, death benefits to 14,560 workers

The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello before Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT,  High Court, Maitama, Abuja continued on Thursday, January 15, 2026 with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC tendering more bank records as evidence. The EFCC is prosecuting Bello, alongside Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami […] The post EFCC Tenders More Bank Records in Yahaya Bello’s ₦10.4bn Trial appeared first on Business Today NG.

Yemi Kale, group chief economist at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the architect of Nigeria’s 2014 GDP rebasing, has read more Former Nigeria statistics chief warns inflation overhaul may mask real cost-of-living crisis

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, January 15, 2026, tendered additional bank records before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, as the trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, over an alleged ₦10.4 billion money laundering and criminal breach of trust continued before Justice Maryanne Anineh. The EFCC […] The post EFCC Tenders More Bank Records in Yahaya Bello’s ₦10.4bn Trial appeared first on Business Today NG.

…Tinubu expected at official launch next month – Enoh The Federal Government, on Thursday, soft-launched Nigeria’s National Industrial Policy, setting read more Nigeria soft-launches national industrial policy to drive jobs, sustainable growth

For years, cryptocurrency served as a financial escape hatch for millions of Nigerians, an alternative to currency controls, inflation and read more Tax overhaul turns crypto from escape hatch to tax base

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured an interim forfeiture order from the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, for the sum of $150,000 allegedly linked to Emmanuel Okoh, a director of Vetifly Global Inc., over an ongoing investigation into an alleged investment fraud involving $1.5 million. Justice Yellim Bogoro, […] The post Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of $150,000 Linked to Vetifly Global Boss appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has projected that Nigeria’s economy could grow up to seven percent in read more LCCI projects economy to grow 7% in 2026

Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), in collaboration with Germany’s development finance institution DEG and Africa Foresight Group, convened a CEO read more NGX Group, DEG, corporates advance net-zero transition to unlock $3bn climate capital

… as Wike tells lawmaker to ‘follow your conscience’ … Traditional rulers wade in The Rivers State House of Assembly read more Rivers Assembly fails to sit 7 days after it began impeachment process against Fubara, Odu

Spartans.com, a cryptocurrency gaming platform known for rejecting traditional bonus systems, has launched a global giveaway campaign featuring a one-of-a-kind read more Spartans.com Stuns the World With a One-of-a-Kind MANSORY Koenigsegg Jesko Giveaway

Nigeria, South Africa, Burkina Faso and Mozambique have been removed from the European Union’s list of “High-Risk Third Country Jurisdictions” read more Nigeria, South Africa, two others exit EU–FATF high-risk list

Crypto markets have stayed active in January, with the total market cap sitting near $3.2 trillion and steady liquidity keeping read more 1000x Incoming? Zero Knowledge Proof Could Be the Only Presale That Matters While IPO Genie and Blazpay Fall Flat

President Bola Tinubu has again assured members of the Nigerian Armed Forces that their sacrifices will not be in vain. read more Your sacrifices will not be in vain, Tinubu assures Nigerian Armed Forces

An Abuja High Court has dismissed the criminal charges brought by the Federal Government against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi read more Court dismisses FG’s criminal case against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustained support for Nigeria’s security forces and read more Radda reaffirms Katsina’s support for security personnel on Armed Forces Remembrance Day