Nigeria rarely moves toward danger in one dramatic leap. More often, it drifts. The signs arrive early, but because they come wrapped in familiarity, we learn to live with them. We call them politics. We call them strategy. We call them how things are done. By the time their cumulative effect becomes undeniable, the damage […] read more Ethnicity, Religiosity, and Agborocracy: The Dangers Ahead for Nigeria by 2027

Education continues to serve as a key benchmark of national development, as global economies place increasing value on knowledge and skills. In its 2026 assessment, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development highlighted the world’s most educated countries, pointing to strong higher education access and sustained investment in learning. Data referenced by The Times of […] read more The 10 most educated countries in the world in 2026

Businesses are increasingly rethinking how they build and manage online communities as concerns around risk, control, and long-term value reshape digital strategy. While public platforms continue to offer reach and visibility, a growing number of organisations are shifting toward private, controlled environments that better align with internal policies and company culture. This transition reflects a […] read more Eight ways to build an online community around your brand 

Heliconia Park Hotel is expanding its footprint in Lagos with the launch of Oasis Gourmet Restaurant and Pool Bar, a concept that reflects its evolving approach to hospitality. Moving beyond accommodation, the brand is creating a more layered experience centred on comfort, quality, and thoughtful design. Led by Pasquale Fiore, Managing Director and CEO, Heliconia […] read more How Heliconia Park is offering hospitality beyond accommodation with leap into Lagos’ fine dining

…detains three over score falsification The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the first batch of results for candidates who sat the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Thursday. Candidates can check their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used during registration. The […] read more UTME 2026: JAMB releases first batch of results

In a fast-evolving consumer market, even the most recognisable brands must periodically reinvent themselves to remain relevant. For Nigerbev Limited, the producers of the BEST spirits portfolio, that reinvention has come in the form of a comprehensive packaging refresh designed to make the brand more contemporary, more recognisable, and more competitive on modern retail shelves. […] read more A new look for BEST: Repackaging a familiar favourite for today’s consumer

George Asamani, Managing Director, Project Management Institute, Sub-Saharan Africa, has stated that volunteering is one of the most effective ways to build capability, credibility, and leadership. In a statement made available to the media, Asamani said, “Volunteering is often framed as an act of goodwill rather than a pathway to professional growth. This view misses […] read more Why volunteering might be Africa’s most underrated career accelerator, says George Asamani

Bitget, largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched CFD Copy Trading, a new feature that allows users to copy experienced traders and gain exposure to forex, commodities like gold and oil, and global indices, all directly from the Bitget platform. This launch, according to a statment comes after strong growth in Bitget’s CFD business, which recently […] read more Bitget unveils CFD Copy Trading to bridge crypto and traditional markets

The Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) returns in 2026 convening global leaders, investors, policymakers, philanthropists, private sector leaders and innovators to finance transformative solutions with an ambitious agenda focused on accelerating sustainable development across Africa through stronger partnerships, innovative financing and bold leadership. Convened by the Sterling One Foundation in collaboration with the United Nations […] read more Africa Social Impact Summit 2026 targets next growth frontier

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When Chigozie and Bola were heading to Taipei in Taiwan recently for a business trip for the first time, part of their intention was to buy some second- hand products like clothes and some gadgets among other things for personal use and for families, believing the products will be cheaper in Taiwan. Heading from Bang […] read more Used products’ market common in Nigeria, rare in Taiwan – survey

As dawn settled softly over Lagos, Tiffany Amber welcomed a quietly powerful circle of women into its Ikoyi sanctuary — Tiffany Amber Gardens for the second edition of the Tiffany Amber Breakfast Club, an intimate gathering devoted not to spectacle, but to stillness. Conceived as a moment to close International Women’s Month, the morning unfolded […] read more Tiffany Amber Breakfast Club concludes International Women’s month with an ode to intentional living

Many young professionals in Lagos, look forward to the weekend for many reasons, ranging from wedding parties, hangouts with friends, beauty treatments, exhibitions, random parties or even afternoon naps. One other reason is the freedom of structured workwear…weekends comes with that freedom. Workwear is structured, predictable and often dictated by corporate culture even though professional […] read more The weekend wardrobe: How lagos professionals are dressing off-duty

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is fast approaching, with stadiums across North America putting the finishing touches in place to welcome fans to world-class venues. A total of 16 stadiums will host the tournament across the United States, Mexico and Canada. The venues are spread across 16 host cities, 11 in the United States, three […] read more Sixteen iconic stadiums to host FIFA 2026 World Cup

Representation counts women in the room; leadership ensures women shape what happens in the room. Or simply put, representation is presence; leadership is influence. I have been thinking about this distinction recently, through the ordinary moments — the everyday interactions where men and women simply share space in conversations. In those moments, when a woman […] read more Beyond the Room: Why representation is not the same as leadership

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) announces the expansion of its trading hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (WAT), effective Monday, 27 April 2026, in a move designed to deepen market liquidity, enhance price discovery, and broaden investor access. Approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria, the expansion shifts the market opening […] The post NGX Expands Trading Window from 9:00 A.M. To 4:00 P.M appeared first on Business Today NG.

Airline operators in Nigeria (AON) have temporarily suspended their planned shutdown over increase in aviation fuel. The operators noted that while the suspension is temporary,  their next line of action depends on the outcome of a meeting with Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,  scheduled for Wednesday. The Airline Operators of Nigeria  […] read more Airlines suspend planned shutdown of flight operations 

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major enforcement milestone, securing 974 convictions for drug-related offences across Nigeria within the first quarter of 2026. The convictions, achieved between January and March, reflect an intensified nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking networks and their collaborators. No fewer than 974 offenders have been […] The post NDLEA Secures 974 Drug Convictions in Three Months as 11 Drug Kingpins Receive 254 Years’ Jail Term appeared first on Business Today NG.

Google’s artificial intelligence assistant, Gemini, is rapidly owning its place as one of the most widely used AI platforms globally, which highlights growth in users, performance, and enterprise adoption. Recent data from Bayelsa Watch show that Gemini has evolved far beyond its early days as Bard, becoming a deeply integrated AI system across Google’s ecosystem which include search, chrome, and mobile devices. By 2025, the platform had reached hundreds of millions of users, with estimates suggesting as many as 650 million monthly users on mobile alone. Around 42 percent of digital advertisements are supported by Gemini-generated content. This reflects growing adoption of AI-driven copy tools, helping brands scale campaigns faster and reduce content production costs significantly. The growth is also reflected in web traffic and engagement as Gemini now records over 1 billion monthly visits, with users spending several minutes per session, indicating rising reliance on the platform for tasks such as writing, coding, research, and content creation. Gemini-powered AI features embedded in Search such as AI Overviews serve billions of users monthly, demonstrating how AI is increasingly becoming invisible yet essential in everyday digital interactions. More than 1.5 million developers have used Gemini’s models to build tools and applications, while enterprises are leveraging the technology to boost productivity, with some reports estimating time savings of over 100 minutes per week for workers. Advanced versions such as Gemini 2.5 Pro have demonstrated major gains in coding and reasoning benchmarks, while lightweight variants like Gemini 2.5 Flash offer faster, more cost-efficient processing for real-time applications. Gemini are increasingly embedded into existing tools which makes usage less visible but more pervasive. read more Google Gemini’s adoption surge as AI adoption rise

… Formalises $500,000 to AFRITAC West 2 Washington || Nigeria has formalised a $500,000 contribution to the third phase of the African Regional Technical Assistance Centre West 2 (AFRITAC West 2), reinforcing its role as a key supporter of regional capacity development and policy strengthening across West Africa. The signing ceremony, held on the sidelines […] read more Nigeria steps up as regional anchor for policy capacity development

A crude oil position linked to Maser Group has come under financial pressure following the US-Iran ceasefire, which reversed the market conditions that originally supported the trade.The position, estimated at around $150 million, is held through an African subsidiary of Maser Group using the IBKR brokerage platform. It was built during a period of heightened […] read more US-Iran ceasefire puts pressure on Maser Group’s $150m Oil trade

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has announced the expansion of its trading hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (WAT), effective Monday April 27, 2026, in a move designed to deepen market liquidity, enhance price discovery, and broaden investor access. Approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria, the expansion shifts the market opening earlier […] read more NGX expands trading window from 9 am to 4 pm

At least 12 passengers have been abducted by the Islamic State of West African Province terriorists (ISWAP) along the Damaturu-Biu road on Thursday, a source said. This was contained in a statement issued by Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama, President of Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA), to journalists in Maiduguri on Friday.  According to him, the sad […] read more ISWAP kidnaps 12 passengers on Biu/ Damaturu road

Africa’s artificial intelligence wave is entering a more disciplined and commercially driven phase with companies shifting focus from experiment to measurable returns, according to a new report on the state of AI adoption across the continent. The report ‘From Hype to Hard ROI: The State of AI Adoption in Africa (2026)’ by CloudPlexo, reveals that […] read more GenAI adoption drops 24.6% on pullback from early-stage enthusiasm

Wars once took years to reshape the global economy. In 2026, it took just 50 days. What began as a military escalation involving the United States, Israel and Iran quickly evolved into a market shock that rippled across oil, shipping, inflation expectations and investor positioning. Brent crude surged from about $72 a barrel before the […] read more The 50 days that rewired oil, inflation and markets

Nigeria’s data protection regulator has commenced an investigation into the reported breach of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) database, in a development that points to a more assertive enforcement approach under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act), 2023. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), which invoked Section 46(3) of the Act, said the move […] read more NDPC probes CAC data breach, signals tighter enforcement

In a nation shadowed by violence, a generation is growing up too soon—carrying wounds that may shape the future we all must live in. There is a quiet question many of us are afraid to ask: what happens to a child who grows up in fear, not the fleeting fear of childhood that fades with […] read more Echoes of trauma: The children we are raising in fear

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said President Bola Tinubu should be concerned about a major electoral defeat in 2027, insisting he will be contesting against millions of Nigerians grappling with severe economic hardship. The party was reacting to the President’s recent comment that he is unafraid of the opposition, whom he reportedly mocked for […] read more ADC to Tinubu: Brace for 2027 defeat, Nigerians will decide 

When we talk about the Olympics, we think of ancient Greece, Mount Olympus, Pierre de Coubertin, the Olympic Rings, and athletes. Beyond being the biggest sporting event in the world, many stories are woven into that laurel wreath. They are stories of grit, determination, disappointment, and triumph. Every Olympics announces the arrival of young hopefuls, […] read more The Bolt principle: Hamzat’s race to Marina House

Washington D.C|| The Federal Government’s National Single Window initiative is beginning to ease trade bottlenecks and improve transparency in Nigeria’s business environment, Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, has said. Speaking with journalists after her panel session participation on the topic, ‘From Policy to Jobs: Creating Business-Enabling Regulatory Environments’, organised by the World […] read more Single window reform begins to cut trade bottlenecks, boost transparency – Oduwole

The Lagos State Police Command has recorded significant breakthroughs through coordinated and simultaneous operations targeting cultism and illegal arms proliferation across Ikorodu, Lagos Island, Okoko, Ilasan, Ogba, and Iju areas of the State. The operations resulted in the arrest of twenty-three suspected cultists, recovery of five (5) firearms and other incriminating exhibits. During the operation […] The post Lagos Police Arrest 23 Suspected Cultists, Recover Firearms in Statewide Raids appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has moved to deepen public private collaboration in Nigeria’s livestock value chain, announcing plans to partner the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science for its 2026 international conference on animal agriculture. Idi Mukhtar Maiha minister of livestock development said the conference will serve as a platform to unlock investment, innovation, and financing opportunities across […] read more Livestock ministry, NIAS align to drive investment in animal agriculture 

Tulupay, a fintech inclusion holdings company, has announced the prelaunch of a new pan-African payment operating system designed to unify traditional financial systems with emerging blockchain infrastructure. The platform, described as a financial operating System (FOS), aims to address long-standing challenges in Africa’s payments ecosystem, including fragmented rails, high remittance costs, and slow cross-border transactions. […] read more Tulupay unveils Pan-African payment operating system bridging Web2, Web3

Nigerian Afrobeats artists secured impressive paydays at Coachella 2026, solidifying the genre’s global dominance. Davido, performing on the Mid Tier Secondary Gobi Stage, sets a standard pay of $500,000 but is rumored to have negotiated a deal worth $1 million for that stage.  Other Afrobeats stars, Wizkid and Tems, also made a high-profile guest appearance […] read more Afrobeats stars land major Coachella paydays, with Davido rumored to earn over $500k

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote held meetings with top global financial leaders in Washington this week, including Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director and Ajay Banga, World Bank Group President, as policymakers and investors converged for the IMF–World Bank spring meetings. The discussions centered on investment-led development strategies, with a focus on key inputs such as energy, […] read more Dangote meets IMF, world bank chiefs on energy, industrial investment

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Financial Markets Dealers Association (FMDA), has introduced the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate (NOFR), a new benchmark designed to improve transparency and efficiency in Nigeria’s financial markets. In a statement released on Friday, the apex bank said the NOFR will serve as a standardized […] The post Breaking: CBN Launches Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate to Deepen Money Market appeared first on Business Today NG.