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When a Brussels Voice Echoes Abuja: The Insecurity Triad reaches the Afro-European policy corridor
There is a particular kind of validation that no press release can manufacture and no institutional affiliation can accelerate. It read more When a Brussels Voice Echoes Abuja: The Insecurity Triad reaches the Afro-European policy corridor
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WAEC promises credible 2026 CB-WASSCE for school candidates
WAEC assures stakeholders of credible 2026 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates read more WAEC promises credible 2026 CB-WASSCE for school candidates
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Lagos 2027: Lagos PDP candidate Adeoye moves to APM, unites opposition forces
Laja Adeoye, governorship candidate for the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 general election, has formally moved... read more Lagos 2027: Lagos PDP candidate Adeoye moves to APM, unites opposition forces
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Fiscal reforms, economic recovery push Ghana’s rating to 5-year high
Fitch Ratings upgraded Ghana’s sovereign credit rating on Friday on the back of improving fiscal management and stronger foreign reserves, read more Fiscal reforms, economic recovery push Ghana’s rating to 5-year high
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JAMB sets 150 minimum score for universities, nursing colleges
The federal government and key stakeholders in the tertiary education sector have approved 150 as the minimum admission benchmark for read more JAMB sets 150 minimum score for universities, nursing colleges
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Access Bank UK overtakes Nigeria as biggest earnings contributor for first time
…Q1 profit rises by 73.5% as international expansion reshapes group earnings Access Holdings Plc’s United Kingdom subsidiary has overtaken its read more Access Bank UK overtakes Nigeria as biggest earnings contributor for first time
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Dangote targets $50bn refinery valuation ahead of Nigeria listing
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, is targeting a valuation of $50 billion for Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE ahead read more Dangote targets $50bn refinery valuation ahead of Nigeria listing
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First HoldCo’s reset is now being priced by the market
After an oversubscribed rights issue, stronger Q1 earnings and visible balance-sheet repair, investors are reassessing one of Nigeria’s most closely read more First HoldCo’s reset is now being priced by the market
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Speaker Abbas declares for fifth-term bid in mandate renewal
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Saturday launched his fifth-term bid at a grand declaration ceremony read more Speaker Abbas declares for fifth-term bid in mandate renewal
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Access Bank UK overtakes Nigeria as biggest earnings contributor for first time
Access Holdings’ United Kingdom subsidiary emerged as the group’s largest earnings contributor in the first quarter of 2026, overtaking... read more Access Bank UK overtakes Nigeria as biggest earnings contributor for first time
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Education, agric candidates exempted from UTME under new FG policy
The federal government has announced that candidates seeking admission into Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes and National Diploma courses read more Education, agric candidates exempted from UTME under new FG policy
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APC aspirant Fubara Dagogo fined N20m as court dismisses suit challenging party congress
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday dismissed a suit filed by Fubara Dagogo, a member of the APC, seeking to invalidate the party's... read more APC aspirant Fubara Dagogo fined N20m as court dismisses suit challenging party congress
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Beyond Inheritance: How Second-Generation Leadership is Shaping Nigeria’s Security and CIT Industry.
By Olajide Martins Jr. Family businesses are often described as inheritances. But in reality, leadership within a generational enterprise is read more Beyond Inheritance: How Second-Generation Leadership is Shaping Nigeria’s Security and CIT Industry.
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Air force taps police expertise to neutralise explosive threats
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has intensified efforts to strengthen ongoing military operations against bandits and terrorists in read more Air force taps police expertise to neutralise explosive threats
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Some APC stakeholders reject consensus, say actions could trigger collapse of the party’s structure
…urge Tinubu to intervene, transparency As permutations ahead of the 2027 elections gather momentum, some key stakeholders of the All read more Some APC stakeholders reject consensus, say actions could trigger collapse of the party’s structure
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Nigerian Ports Authority sustains growth trajectory in Q1
‎Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded strong operational growth in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, with Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) for read more Nigerian Ports Authority sustains growth trajectory in Q1
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‎Adeleke clears 18-month salaries, 28 pension debts owed by APC – Oyewumi
‎Olalere Oyewumi, Director-General of the Imole Campaign Council (TICC), discloses that the Administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke has cleared 18 read more ‎Adeleke clears 18-month salaries, 28 pension debts owed by APC – Oyewumi
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FG donates HIV-prevention drug to Catholic hospital in Benue
The Management of Bishop Murray Medical Centre, Makurdi, has received a consignment of injectable lenacapavir for HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) read more FG donates HIV-prevention drug to Catholic hospital in Benue
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Abia meets World Bank requirements for livestock productivity, development
Abia State Government has met all requirements for the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), a 6-year project with read more Abia meets World Bank requirements for livestock productivity, development
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APC, Tinubu’s victories remain our focus – Buni
…says Yobe open to fair, transparent primaries Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has declared that President Bola Ahmed read more APC, Tinubu’s victories remain our focus – Buni
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N32bn basic health funds lie idle as PHCs struggle nationwide
States across Nigeria are not fully accessing and utilising the over N32 billion available under the Basic Health Care Provision read more N32bn basic health funds lie idle as PHCs struggle nationwide
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Abuja battles water scarcity despite over N155bn spent on projects
…Residents fear Nigeria’s FCT may suffer typhoid, cholera, others Despite billions of naira invested in water infrastructure projects across the read more Abuja battles water scarcity despite over N155bn spent on projects
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2027: Jonathan under pressure as northern groups conclude plans to purchase N100m form
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is facing renewed pressure to enter the 2027 presidential race, as a coalition of northern groups read more 2027: Jonathan under pressure as northern groups conclude plans to purchase N100m form
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$17bn Dangote refinery in Kenya gets support as Tinubu arrives Nairobi for Africa – France summit
…Dangote eyes East African market with refinery in Mombasa, Kenya  President Bola Tinubu arrived in the Kenyan capital early Monday read more $17bn Dangote refinery in Kenya gets support as Tinubu arrives Nairobi for Africa – France summit
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‘Participation has been curated to ensure relevance rather than volume’
Dr. Caroline Ndubuisi, FCTI, chairperson, 28th Annual Tax Conference speaks in this interview on how The Chartered Institute of Taxation read more ‘Participation has been curated to ensure relevance rather than volume’
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Rotary District 9112 awards ₦14.9m scholarship to 23 students
Rotary District 9112 has awarded ₦14.9 million in scholarships to 23 students from Lagos and Ogun States under its flagship read more Rotary District 9112 awards ₦14.9m scholarship to 23 students
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Envoy advocates Sports Diplomacy to strengthen Nigeria’s global image
Ikerionwu Edith, Chargé d’Affaires of the Nigeria Embassy in Beijing, China, has called for stronger use of sports diplomacy to read more Envoy advocates Sports Diplomacy to strengthen Nigeria’s global image
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Enugu State Begins Verification of Civil Servants, Pensioners and Next-of-Kin
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Enugu State Government has announced the commencement of a statewide verification exercise targeting newly employed civil servants, pensioners, retirees, and next-of-kin who were unable to participate in previous documentation processes. In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, the government said the exercise is designed to […] The post Enugu State Begins Verification of Civil Servants, Pensioners and Next-of-Kin appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Oil rises $4 after Trump rejects Iran’s response to US peace proposal
Oil prices rallied on Monday, a day after President Donald Trump said Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal was “unacceptable,” read more Oil rises $4 after Trump rejects Iran’s response to US peace proposal
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Police Officer in Viral Video Rolling on Ground in Ekiti Faces Disciplinary Action
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Nigeria Police Force has detained a police sergeant captured in a viral social media video allegedly behaving erratically while dressed in camouflage uniform in Ekiti State. The officer, identified as a sergeant attached to the Ikole-Ekiti Divisional Police Headquarters, was swiftly taken into custody after the video surfaced online, sparking widespread reactions […] The post Police Officer in Viral Video Rolling on Ground in Ekiti Faces Disciplinary Action appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Linda Ameh, missing Abuja Lawyer  found safe, FCT Police confirm
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed that Linda Ameh, the legal practitioner who was earlier declared missing, read more Linda Ameh, missing Abuja Lawyer  found safe, FCT Police confirm
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Lagos Police Rescue Four Kidnapped Children at Coker-Orile Bus Terminal
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Four children kidnapped from the Ijesha-Tedo area of Lagos State have been rescued by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command after a suspected child trafficker abandoned them and fled during a late-night patrol operation at Alafia Bus Terminal in Coker-Orile. The dramatic rescue occurred on Thursday, May 8, 2026, at about 11:40 […] The post Lagos Police Rescue Four Kidnapped Children at Coker-Orile Bus Terminal appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Katsina signs MoU with LDN Advisory for climate solutions
…Bridge and Value facilitated the agreement Katsina State has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with LDN Advisory to develop read more Katsina signs MoU with LDN Advisory for climate solutions
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Ogun Police Arrest Two Over Illegal Firearm Possession in Ifo
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Operatives of Ifo Division, Ogun State Police Command, on Monday  arrested two suspects, Adeola Mathew ‘M’ aged 47 years and Rasheed Omoniyi ‘M’ aged 48 years, over conspiracy and unlawful possession of firearm, following a credible intelligence-led operation at a criminal hideout in Ifo area of Ogun State. The arrest was effected on […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Two Over Illegal Firearm Possession in Ifo appeared first on Business Today NG.
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11 Plc shareholders back N9.50 dividend, pledge to help grow investor base
…Acting MD vows market share push Shareholders of 11 Plc, the downstream energy company formerly known as Mobil Oil Nigeria read more 11 Plc shareholders back N9.50 dividend, pledge to help grow investor base
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How REA’s Abba Aliyu is making Nigeria Africa’s off-grid energy blueprint
Nigeria has no shortage of energy plans. For two decades, the country has produced policies, launched programmes, and announced targets read more How REA’s Abba Aliyu is making Nigeria Africa’s off-grid energy blueprint
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