The Borno State Government has announced a major recruitment drive for 1,000 teachers to strengthen teaching and learning in public read more Borno to recruit 1,000 teachers, boasts access to quality education

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed January 23 to hear an application for stay of further proceedings filed read more Court fixes Jan 23 to hear stay application in PDP factional dispute

Saudi Arabia has told Iran it won’t allow its airspace or territory to be used for any military action against read more Saudi says US not permitted to use its airspace for attacks on Iran

Joe Keshi, Nigeria’s former permanent secretary and minister of foreign affairs, has cautioned that the United States (US) is specifically read more US visa ban seen threatening Nigeria’s $24bn remittance inflows

Seventeen African countries, including Ethiopia, Uganda and Zimbabwe, remain in trade limbo even as the African Union (AU) welcomed the read more 17 African countries remain in limbo as US extends AGOA to 2028

Consider the classic negotiation parable of two business owners fighting over a shipment of oranges; without understanding their interdependence, they read more The ‘People’ system: Why coordination is the missing link in Nigeria’s food system

Young Nigerians are becoming increasingly digitised, but cultural barriers, poverty, and unequal access exclude young women from digital opportunities. Data read more Young Nigerians are going digital, but where are the girls?

The most dangerous question a board can ask about artificial intelligence in 2026 is, “Are we compliant?” Compliance is a read more From compliance to conscience: Redefining board responsibility for AI in 2026

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“You can force a cow to the river, but you cannot force it to drink.” — African proverb In many read more When compliance is mistaken for commitment

Nigeria’s fiscal crisis is not a mystery. It is not caused by a lack of laws, policy papers, or technical read more Nigeria’s tax revolution will fail unless it confronts power

From Power to Finance: Signals Beyond Otedola That Femi Otedola divested from Geregu Power to deepen his exposure to FBN read more Capital flight to finance: Why Nigeria’s economic powerhouse is shifting gears

The new tax law in Nigeria has brought four new tax statutes into existence. The new laws were distilled from read more Understanding the new tax law

“What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the soul.” –Joseph Addison (1711). Just as a sculptor read more The importance of a good education

Nigeria’s push to digitise government operations is entering a critical test as federal ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) prepare to read more Nigeria’s N24bn software allocation to test budget oversight 

Liquidity mop-up by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) through Open Market Operations (OMO) surged by 181.87 percent within one read more CBN’s liquidity mop-up rises 182% in one year as inflation eases

Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA 2025) is triggering a renaissance in the sector, reshaping market behaviour as tighter regulation, read more Reforms fuel N4.4trn insurance market as enforcement boosts confidence

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has launched an attack on the Confederation of African Football (CAF), accusing the organisers of unfair read more AFCON 2025: Egypt coach accuses CAF of unfair treatment after semi-final exit

Hosts Morocco booked their place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after edging Nigeria 4–2 read more AFCON 2025: Morocco edge Nigeria on penalties to reach final

Abdul Samad Rabiu, the founder and chairman of BUA Group has said he will go ahead with his promised $500,000 read more AFCON: Despite loss, BUA’s Rabiu vows to give brave Super Eagles $500,000

The Federal Government has approved new annual allowances that will pay full-time professors in Nigerian universities an additional ₦1.8 million, read more FG approves additional ₦1.8m annual allowance for professors, ₦870,000 for readers

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to formalise a landmark signed agreement aimed at strengthening industrial harmony, improving teaching and learning conditions, and advancing sustainable development within the Nigerian university system. The Official Unveiling Ceremony for the Signed Agreement is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, […] The post FG, ASUU to Unveil Landmark Agreement appeared first on Business Today NG.

The United States on Wednesday announced that it is suspending the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries, President Donald Trump’s latest move restricting entry for foreigners seeking to live in America. A State Department spokesperson said, “The State Department is pausing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries.” The State Department said the move is […] The post US Freezes Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Nations appeared first on Business Today NG.

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has emphasised the need for stronger public-private partnerships, streamlined regulations and modern solutions to empower Small and Medium Enterprises  (SMEs) and attract global investors and  drive the growth of Central Business Districts (CBDs) in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu made the call at a CBD Stakeholders Summit with the theme: “Rebranding and Revitalising Lagos CBDs: […] The post Sanwo-Olu Calls for Stronger PPPs to Boost SMEs, Revitalise Lagos CBDs appeared first on Business Today NG.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has launched an expansion programme to more than double capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million within three years. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr David Bird, disclosed this on Wednesday during an interactive media session in Lagos. Bird said the expansion would use a “roofless replication” model, […] The post Dangote Refinery to Expand Capacity to 1.4m bpd Within Three Years appeared first on Business Today NG.

…As Commander hails FOB boss on new standards Accommodation crisis facing military institutions in Bonny, Rivers State, may have received read more Navy fights accommodation crisis in Bonny, builds houses for 62 personnel

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved the sum of N9.8 billion for the rehabilitation and resurfacing of internal read more FCTA approves N9.8bn to rehabilitate presidential villa roads

Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has charged Shehu Ma’aji, Managing Director and Chief read more Don’t betray public trust, Olukoyede tells NWDC Chief

Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, commission chief executive (CCE) of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has unveiled her vision for the read more NUPRC chief Eyesan targets production boost, revenue expansion in upstream sector

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared a total of 1,680,315 registered voters to participate in the Federal Capital read more INEC clears 1.68m voters for FCT area council poll

DalaHill Law Practice and the Bank of Agriculture (BoA) have signed a Mutual Accountability Framework (MAF), marking a milestone in read more DalaHill, BoA partner on $100,000 ACF climate finance initiative

Moniepoint Inc, has opened applications for the second cohort of its DreamDevs initiative to strengthen Africa’s technology pipeline by equipping read more Moniepoint launches second cohort of DreamDevs to strengthen Africa’s tech talent Pipeline

Former governor of Enugu State, Sullivan Chime, says President Bola Tinubu has done well enough for him to come back read more Enugu ex-governor sees reasons for Tinubu’s comeback in 2027

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have pledged to strengthen their collaboration in combating illegal investment schemes, cryptocurrency fraud, and other financial crimes. The commitment was made during a between the Director General of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama and the  Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun in Abuja […] The post SEC, Police to Collaborate in Fight Against Illegal Schemes appeared first on Business Today NG.

David Bird, the first standalone chief executive officer of Dangote Refinery, said he’s bracing for an “extremely busy” April as read more Dangote Refinery CEO warns of ‘extremely busy’ April ahead of Nigeria’s IPO

Nigeria’s upstream oil regulator has launched an ambitious transformation agenda aimed at accelerating production and streamlining approvals, with new commission read more NUPRC unveils 90-day sprint to revive Nigeria’s oil output, vows regulatory overhaul