The Lagos Polo Club has announced the dates and competitive structure for the 2026 edition of the NPA Lagos International read more Lagos Polo Club announces dates for 2026 NPA Lagos International Polo tournament

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says officers indicted after investigations into alleged misconduct, including claims of a plot to overthrow the read more Alleged coup plot: DHQ to arraign officers as investigation concludes

Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in its quest for energy sustainability. The aviation sector, a significant component of the read more Nigeria’s energy transition could hinge on the rise of sustainable aviation fuel

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has accused Abba Yusuf, the governor of Kano State, of betraying both the party’s read more NNPP says Kwankwaso, Kano voters feel betrayed by Abba Yusuf’s defection to APC

A prominent political figure, Abba Atiku, son of the former Vice President, has openly declared President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as read more Defection: Tinubu remains the only man to move Nigeria forward, says Abba Atiku

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Monday commenced registration process for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), read more JAMB kicks off 2026 UTME registration

The National Assembly has introduced a proposal in the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act that would allow inmates in read more Prisoners to vote under new electoral law – Senate Leader

The speech delivered by Mark Carney, Canada’s prime minister, at the World Economic Forum in Davos has already assumed a read more No more excuses: Nigeria in a world learning to live without certainties

EU tightens grip on WhatsApp under digital rules The European Union has given Meta Platforms Inc’s WhatsApp until mid-May 2026 read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Beckhams reunite, Guyana opposition elects fraud-charged leader, cult chief faces fresh charges

There is a specific, sinking feeling that accompanies the arrival of a rejection text message from a bank or a read more The silent “NO”: Why the bank and loan apps keep snubbing you

Every January, Davos becomes a stage where leaders demonstrate stability, credibility, risk, and readiness. The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting read more Davos afterglow, Abuja reality

Every January, global leaders gather in places like Davos to debate the future of finance, of development, of technology, and read more The quiet work that makes scale possible

When I was born in colonial Nigeria, racial segregation was not subtle. It was structured, enforced, and unapologetic. I came read more When I was born, Nigeria was still segregated

In churches across Nigeria, testimonies are powerful moments. From healing stories to breakthroughs after prayer, they inspire faith and encourage read more When testimonies meet the law: Why Nigerian churches must pay attention to data privacy

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…580,000 bpd output at stake …Tinubu’s team among best we deal with- Shell’s global CEO Shell’s $20 billion commitment to read more $20bn Bonga revival offers lifeline to five idle oil assets

Nigeria has been caught in a borrowing web in the last decade as the budget deficit widened from N2.2 trillion read more Nigeria caught in borrowing web as deficit surges 984% in 11 years

More than 5.3 million electricity consumers across Nigeria remain trapped in a deepening dispute between the federal government and distribution read more 5.3m unmetered customers caught in DisCo-FG standoff

As 2026 gathers pace, Nigeria’s equity market is shifting away from the era of ‘cheap money’ into a phase that read more These 40 stocks could shape Nigeria’s next big rally

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has enforced specific provisions of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA) 2025 that read more Implementation risk looms as Lagos targets third parties in tax recovery

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has concluded investigations into sixteen officers previously arrested over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations, the Defence Headquarters confirmed. The investigation report has been forwarded to the appropriate superior authority for further action in line with existing military regulations. The comprehensive probe, conducted according to […] The post 16 Military Officers Implicated in Alleged Coup Plot to Stand Trial appeared first on Business Today NG.

PRESS RELEASE—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Ankara, the capital of the Republic of Turkiye, on a State Visit. His plane touched down at precisely 9.03 pm local time. He was received at Ankara Esenboğa Airport by a Turkish government delegation led by the Minister of National Education, Yusuf Tekin. The Chargé d’Affaires at […] The post Tinubu Arrives Ankara, Turkiye on State Visit appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has hailed the successful completion of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta, operated under its joint venture with Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL). The well, drilled between late November and mid-December 2025, has confirmed significant hydrocarbon presence across multiple reservoir zones, […] The post Awodi-07 Success Boosts Confidence in NNPC/Chevron Niger Delta Assets appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Cornerstone Insurance Plc has officially taken over Lasaco Assurance Plc’s annuity business and assured customers of timely annuity payments. Group Managing Director and Chief Executive  Officer of Cornerstone Insurance Plc, Stephen Alangbo, disclosed this while addressing annuitants at the company’s Annuity Forum held on Monday in Lagos. Lasaco Assurance Plc had, in September […] The post Cornerstone Insurance Strengthens Market Position with Lasaco Annuity Takeover appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Police Service Commission (PSC) and Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have extended the application deadline for the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 police constables by two weeks. The portal, which opened on 15 December 2025, will now close on 8 February 2026. The extension follows the receipt of over 400,000 applications and a review highlighting uneven […] The post PSC Extends Police Constable Recruitment Deadline After 400,000 Applications appeared first on Business Today NG.

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl confirmed on Monday that the Bavarians have officially entered negotiations to extend Harry Kane’s contract. read more Bayern Munich open contract extension talks with Harry Kane 

Tammy Abraham is closing in on a return to Aston Villa after Turkish club Beşiktaş activated their obligation to buy read more Tammy Abraham nears £18m Aston Villa return

…as Northern youths raise ₦200m to buy Tinubu’s re-election form The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports suggesting that Vice read more No plan to replace Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate in 2027- APC

…announces record N7trn revenue in 2025 Nigeria Customs Service says reforms at the country’s busiest ports could cut cargo clearance read more Customs says port reforms could cut cargo delays 40%, save N3trn annually

To mark World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2026, a new report by the Strike Out Snakebite (SOS) global initiative reveals that healthcare workers treating snakebite envenoming – one of the most unknown neglected tropical diseases – are being let down by endemic failings in health systems and infrastructure, impacting both treatment and prevention. In a […] The post Broken Health Systems Put Snakebite Patients at Risk in Nigeria — Report appeared first on Business Today NG.

The naira appreciated across the foreign exchange (FX) markets on Monday as Nigeria’s external reserves rose to an eight-year high read more Naira gains as reserves reach eight-year high of $46bn

Why Nigeria must stop mistaking projections for outcomes and start governing poverty as a system Nigeria’s poverty debate has drifted read more The politics of poverty numbers and the coordination gap

Associates of Pat Utomi, one of Nigeria’s most respected scholars and public intellectuals, are set to honour his 70th birthday read more Associates organise five-city, four-state celebration as Utomi reaches 70 

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR —Cornerstone Insurance Plc on Monday said it has sufficient capital to meet the July 31 recapitalisation deadline set by the Nigerian Insurance Industry Act 2025, without the need for additional funding or mergers. The Group Managing Director, Stephen Alangbo, disclosed this on the sidelines of the company’s annuity forum held in Ikeja. […] The post Cornerstone Insurance, Subsidiaries Fully Capitalised, Eyes Acquisition of Weaker Insurers appeared first on Business Today NG.

As the National Assembly resumes plenary for 2026, attention is firmly fixed on an ambitious and politically sensitive agenda that read more Budget, tax, Electoral Act take centre stage as N’Assembly resumes

As the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) stages a high-profile decamping programme at the Coronation Hall, Government House, cracks have read more Kwankwaso’s son quits Kano cabinet as APC decamping rally reshapes power equation