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New pension rules add sophistication to capital markets
The recent overhaul of investment regulations by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) marks a turning point for Nigeria’s pension industry. read more New pension rules add sophistication to capital markets
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Golden ‘Age of Prosperity’ for Nigerians amid radical reforms
Across continents and centuries, scientists studying the resilience of sixteen societies—from the frozen Yukon to the harsh Australian Outback—made a read more Golden ‘Age of Prosperity’ for Nigerians amid radical reforms
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Community service for minor offenders as a pathway to prison decongestion
Nigeria’s correctional facilities are severely overstretched, thus negating the spirit of justice in a country with a significantly high crime read more Community service for minor offenders as a pathway to prison decongestion
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Five things to know to start your day
Banks will deduct 10% withholding tax on foreign currency interest from today Nigerian banks will begin deducting 10 per cent read more Five things to know to start your day
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Four mega trends to shape Nigerian economy in 2026
Nigeria is poised for its biggest economic boom in at least a decade in 2026, driven by developments such as read more Four mega trends to shape Nigerian economy in 2026
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Obi leads South-East leaders into ADC, bemoans rising poverty
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party has formally defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), throwing read more Obi leads South-East leaders into ADC, bemoans rising poverty
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Court refuses to stop FG from proceeding with January rollout of new tax laws
A high court in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory has refused to halt the federal government’s planned implementation of new tax read more Court refuses to stop FG from proceeding with January rollout of new tax laws
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Wins, failures, lessons from Nigeria’s security sector in 2025
“If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance read more Wins, failures, lessons from Nigeria’s security sector in 2025
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The politics in communicating U.S. terror strikes in Nigeria
The apparent divergence between Washington and Abuja’s accounts of the reported airstrikes on terrorist targets in Nigeria is best understood read more The politics in communicating U.S. terror strikes in Nigeria
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Tinubu says FDI rose to $720m in Q3 2025 as reforms boost investor confidence
….reiterates need for decentralised Police President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria’s foreign direct investment (FDI) is responding positively to read more Tinubu says FDI rose to $720m in Q3 2025 as reforms boost investor confidence
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Zulum approves 100% rural allowance for doctors, 40% for nurses in Borno
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has approved an upward review of rural allowances for medical doctors and nurses serving read more Zulum approves 100% rural allowance for doctors, 40% for nurses in Borno
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2026: Tinubu promises robust growth, creation of 10 million jobs
…says new tax policies will raise revenue substantially President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that as economic reforms begin to read more 2026: Tinubu promises robust growth, creation of 10 million jobs
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100,000 GovMail accounts created as core federal civil service goes paperless
Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service has completed a major phase of its digital transformation, with over 100,000 official GovMail accounts created read more 100,000 GovMail accounts created as core federal civil service goes paperless
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Super Eagles to battle Mozambique in AFCON 2025 Round of 16 showdown
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will clash with Mozambique in one of the Round of 16 fixtures at the ongoing read more Super Eagles to battle Mozambique in AFCON 2025 Round of 16 showdown
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BREAKING: Peter Obi, Other South-East Leaders Officially Join ADC In Enugu
Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, alongside other political leaders from Nigeria’s South-East geopolitical zone, has declared for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing the need to “rescue Nigeria from the poor governance of the All Progressives Congress (APC)”. The leaders made the declaration on Wednesday during a meeting held […] The post BREAKING: Peter Obi, Other South-East Leaders Officially Join ADC In Enugu appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Ogun Gov. Abiodun Approves Appointment of Nine Permanent Secretaries
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has approved the appointment of nine new Permanent Secretaries, two Principals-General and four Headteachers – General. The State Head of Service, Mr Kehinde Onasanya made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Abeokuta. Onasanya said that the appointments were made in line with Section 208(c) of the 1999 Constitution […] The post Ogun Gov. Abiodun Approves Appointment of Nine Permanent Secretaries appeared first on Business Today NG.
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APC Reacts to Obi’s Defection, Questions His Political Credibility
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that the defection of Mr Peter Obi to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) confirms his return to the same political figures and structures he previously criticized publicly. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the party’s Lagos State Spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, said the move had undermined the moral […] The post APC Reacts to Obi’s Defection, Questions His Political Credibility appeared first on Business Today NG.
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NNPC Ltd Generates N4.36trn Revenue, Posts N502bn PAT in November 2025
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has generated ₦4.36 trillion in revenue and recorded a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₦502 billion in November 2025, according to its Monthly Report Summary released on Wednesday. The report outlines the company’s performance during the period, highlighting crude oil and condensate production, natural gas output, statutory […] The post NNPC Ltd Generates N4.36trn Revenue, Posts N502bn PAT in November 2025 appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Alleged Terrorism Financing: EFCC Arraigns Bauchi Commissioner, Three Others for $9.7m
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, arraigned Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, Balarabe Abdullahi Ilelah, Aminu Mohammed Bose and Kabiru Yahaya Mohammed before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja. They were arraigned on a ten-count charge bordering on conspiracy, conversion of public funds and […] The post Alleged Terrorism Financing: EFCC Arraigns Bauchi Commissioner, Three Others for $9.7m appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Airvend named on BusinessDay Top 100 Fastest Growing SMEs
Airvend Payment Services Limited, a Central Bank of Nigeria licensed fintech company providing digital payment solutions, has been named on read more Airvend named on BusinessDay Top 100 Fastest Growing SMEs
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I was given N100K to bomb the Maiduguri mosque – suspect 
A suspected Boko Haram operative has reportedly confessed to being paid N100,000 to carry out a bomb attack on a read more I was given N100K to bomb the Maiduguri mosque – suspect 
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Brake failure kills two, injures 16 in Jos tanker crash
Two persons have been confirmed dead, while 16 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in an auto crash around Polo read more Brake failure kills two, injures 16 in Jos tanker crash
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Nigeria’s energy sector attracts $1.3bn in four days
Nigeria’s energy sector has recorded $1.3 billion in transaction value over four days ending December 31, marking one of the read more Nigeria’s energy sector attracts $1.3bn in four days
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Ten most influential music albums of 2025
Afrobeats didn’t just survive 2025, it straight-up conquered it, turning singles into global anthems and streaming numbers into fortunes. read more Ten most influential music albums of 2025
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AFCON: Burkina Faso advance after second-place Group E finish
Burkina Faso secured second place in Group E at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco with a read more AFCON: Burkina Faso advance after second-place Group E finish
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Arteta hails Arsenal progress as Gunners enter 2026 top of EPL table
Mikel Arteta believes his side is beginning to reap the rewards of their hard work as Arsenal head into 2026 read more Arteta hails Arsenal progress as Gunners enter 2026 top of EPL table
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NLC pushes for 2026 review of minimum wage amid rising living costs
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vowed to press for an upward review of the ₦70,000 minimum wage in 2026, read more NLC pushes for 2026 review of minimum wage amid rising living costs
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LaLiga: Blow to Real Madrid title race as Mbappe suffers knee injury
Real Madrid’s bid to challenge for this season’s La Liga title has suffered a major setback following confirmation that Kylian read more LaLiga: Blow to Real Madrid title race as Mbappe suffers knee injury
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CAN warns of planned terror attack, suspends crossover services in Adamawa
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has issued a security advisory warning of a planned terrorist attack targeting Yola and read more CAN warns of planned terror attack, suspends crossover services in Adamawa
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FG’s YEIDEP sets for large-scale rollout, targets jobs creation
The Federal Government has stated its commitment to youth empowerment and economic inclusion, as preparations intensify for the full implementation read more FG’s YEIDEP sets for large-scale rollout, targets jobs creation
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Go Local Intelligence: 10 mega trends defining 2026
As Nigeria turns the page on 2025, the convergence of global technological shifts, domestic structural reforms, and evolving consumer behaviour read more Go Local Intelligence: 10 mega trends defining 2026
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Nigeria Revenue Service unveils official logo ahead of January 1 tax law kick off
…as FIRS Becomes NRS The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) which replaces the now rested Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has read more Nigeria Revenue Service unveils official logo ahead of January 1 tax law kick off
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Aradel Holdings boosts stake in ND Western to 82% in strategic acquisition 
Aradel Holdings Plc has completed the acquisition of an additional 40 percent equity interest in ND Western Limited from Petrolin read more Aradel Holdings boosts stake in ND Western to 82% in strategic acquisition 
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Canada’s new bill to provide discretionary control over visa processing, temporary residence status
Canada may soon introduce a new Bill that will empower the government to unilaterally halt the acceptance of new visa read more Canada’s new bill to provide discretionary control over visa processing, temporary residence status
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TECNO in Partnership With Lagos State Sports Commission Launches Babajide Sanwo-Olu Mini Stadium at Sura
Football remains one of the most powerful forces for unity in Nigeria, transcending ethnic, religious, and socio-economic boundaries. It is read more TECNO in Partnership With Lagos State Sports Commission Launches Babajide Sanwo-Olu Mini Stadium at Sura
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EFCC arraigns Bauchi commissioner, three others over alleged $9.7m terrorism financing
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned Yakubu Adamu, Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, alongside three other read more EFCC arraigns Bauchi commissioner, three others over alleged $9.7m terrorism financing
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