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APC Extends Deadline for Sale of Forms to May 4, Submission to May 5
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved an extension of the timelines for the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms, as well as the submission of completed forms for the 2027 general elections. The decision was reached at the NWC meeting held on Thursday at the […] The post APC Extends Deadline for Sale of Forms to May 4, Submission to May 5 appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Tinubu Names Rilwan Babalola Power Adviser, Sets Up Sector Reform Taskforce
BY NKECHI BAECHE-ESEZOBOR—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has appointed Mr Rilwan Lanre Babalola as Special Adviser to the President on Power and as Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Power Sector Reset and Restoration. The President has also redesignated the Office of the Special Adviser (Energy) as the Special Adviser (Oil & Gas) to […] The post Tinubu Names Rilwan Babalola Power Adviser, Sets Up Sector Reform Taskforce appeared first on Business Today NG.
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NNPCL Completes River Niger Crossing on OB3 Gas Pipeline
The NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), a wholly owned subsidiary of NNPC Limited, has successfully completed the River Niger Crossing of the 130-kilometre Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) Gas Pipeline, marking a major milestone in the expansion of Nigeria’s national gas transmission network. The successful crossing unlocks the full potential of the OB3 Pipeline, a strategic infrastructure designed […] The post NNPCL Completes River Niger Crossing on OB3 Gas Pipeline appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Photo News: Faces at the 2026 NIA Awards & Recognition in Lagos
From left: Ekerete Ola Gam-Ikon, Deputy Commissioner for Insurance (Finance & Administration) at the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM); Deputy Chairman of NIA,/ Managing Director/CE of Rex Insurance Limited, Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu and Chairman Nigerian Insurers Association, Kunle Ahmed and Deputy Chairman of NIA,/ Managing Director/CE of Rex Insurance Limited, Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu  at the event held today […] The post Photo News: Faces at the 2026 NIA Awards & Recognition in Lagos appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Ikeja Electric marks World Malaria Day with community health outreach
Ikeja Electric has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and wellbeing with targeted Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) interventions in Abule-Egba read more Ikeja Electric marks World Malaria Day with community health outreach
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Tinubu appoints Rilwan Babalola as special adviser on power
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Rilwan Lanre Babalola as Special Adviser to the President on Power and as Chairman of read more Tinubu appoints Rilwan Babalola as special adviser on power
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Supreme Court returns ADC suit to trial court, sets aside status quo Ante Bellum order
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed parties involved in the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to return read more Supreme Court returns ADC suit to trial court, sets aside status quo Ante Bellum order
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APC extends sale of nomination forms to May 4
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended the sale of its expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 read more APC extends sale of nomination forms to May 4
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PRP officially welcomes Baba-Ahmed
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has formally welcomed former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Baba-Ahmed, into its fold. The party read more PRP officially welcomes Baba-Ahmed
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Supreme Court Judgment: No victor, no vanquished; Let’s unite – Enugu PDP chair
Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Enugu State chapter, Vitus Okechi, has called on the party faithful to unite read more Supreme Court Judgment: No victor, no vanquished; Let’s unite – Enugu PDP chair
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Jandor withdraws from Lagos governorship race, cites Tinubu’s endorsement of Hamzat
Abdul-Azeez Adediran popularly known as Jandor a leading Lagos State Governorship aspirant, has announced his withdrawal from the race citing read more Jandor withdraws from Lagos governorship race, cites Tinubu’s endorsement of Hamzat
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Next steps for MTN’s Nigeria’s N152bn MoMo spin-off, following shareholder approval
At its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on April 30, 2026, MTN Nigeria secured shareholder approval for one of its read more Next steps for MTN’s Nigeria’s N152bn MoMo spin-off, following shareholder approval
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GTCO reports Q1 profit before tax of N302.9bn
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has released its Unaudited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements as of March 31, 2026, read more GTCO reports Q1 profit before tax of N302.9bn
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From pant to pixel: Memeotics and pantomime of governance
Words matter. Images matter even more. But in the accelerated republic of WhatsApp, Facebook, and TikTok, what ultimately governs perception read more From pant to pixel: Memeotics and pantomime of governance
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TheNiche Lecture: Alex Otti delivers the home truth on Nigeria’s economy
Aptly described as “brilliant, bold and thematically relevant”, by some of the excited attendees was the 2026 TheNiche Lecture titled: read more TheNiche Lecture: Alex Otti delivers the home truth on Nigeria’s economy
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Cutix PLC rewards highly performed distributors with car, other items, certificates
Cutix PLC, one of Nigeria’s foremost cable manufacturers, has rewarded its 2024 highly performed distributors with car, fridges, generating sets read more Cutix PLC rewards highly performed distributors with car, other items, certificates
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Why Africa’s supply chains are broken – Mbanefo
At 30, Godwin Obiora Mbanefo is trying to solve a problem most businesses in Nigeria have learned to live with: read more Why Africa’s supply chains are broken – Mbanefo
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AREWA24 files N10 b defamation suit against NBMOA, others
AREWA24, Hausa language family entertainment, lifestyle television network and production studio in Nigeria and across West Africa, says in a read more AREWA24 files N10 b defamation suit against NBMOA, others
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Jandor withdraws from Lagos guber race, backs party consensus
A Lagos State governorship aspirant, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has announced his withdrawal from the 2027 gubernatorial race read more Jandor withdraws from Lagos guber race, backs party consensus
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PMI: Economic activities records first marginal decline after 16 years of expansion
Nigeria’s economic activity recorded a marginal decline in April 2026, ending 16 consecutive months of expansion, as the composite Purchasing read more PMI: Economic activities records first marginal decline after 16 years of expansion
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VFD Group grows Q1 pre-tax profit to N5.19bn
VFD Group Plc, a leading principal investment company listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has released its unaudited consolidated read more VFD Group grows Q1 pre-tax profit to N5.19bn
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Economist urges policy reforms to shield Nigeria from geopolitical shocks
An economist, Danladi Saba, on Wednesday urged Nigeria to implement structural reforms to withstand inflation, trade disruptions and exchange rate read more Economist urges policy reforms to shield Nigeria from geopolitical shocks
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How we are transforming indigenous textiles into global fashion statements – Enikanosaye
From transforming indigenous textiles into global fashion statements to advancing sustainable innovation through Minayo Textile, the Gee Royale creative director read more How we are transforming indigenous textiles into global fashion statements – Enikanosaye
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US to limit financial aid to Nigeria pending action on terror attacks
Lawmakers in the United States (US) have proposed a Bill which stipulates that financial aid will be withheld until the read more US to limit financial aid to Nigeria pending action on terror attacks
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Scrapped tax breaks on foreign loans raise costs, threaten investment
Nigeria’s decision to scrap long-standing tax exemptions on interest paid on foreign loans is set to raise borrowing costs for read more Scrapped tax breaks on foreign loans raise costs, threaten investment
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Court rejects FCCPC’s bid, upholds injunction halting airtime lending clampdown
The Federal High Court in Lagos has refused an application by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to read more Court rejects FCCPC’s bid, upholds injunction halting airtime lending clampdown
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Universal to sell half of its Spotify stake, generating around $1.4bn
Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced a significant corporate action, confirming the sale of half its equity stake in the read more Universal to sell half of its Spotify stake, generating around $1.4bn
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Why Ghana is set to become West Africa’s most inviting market for non-trading investors
Ghana has taken a significant step towards improving its investment climate with the passage of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority read more Why Ghana is set to become West Africa’s most inviting market for non-trading investors
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The market that answered the summons
When the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) unveiled its revised minimum capital requirements in March 2024, the country’s financial community read more The market that answered the summons
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Botswana becomes first in Africa to raise rates after Iran war sparks inflation surge
Botswana has become the first African central bank to raise interest rates in response to the global energy shock triggered read more Botswana becomes first in Africa to raise rates after Iran war sparks inflation surge
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Nigeria’s electricity is cheaper than everywhere — and that’s the problem
Nigeria’s weighted average electricity tariff sits at just ₦124.30/kWh ($0.09) — a figure that sounds like good news until you read more Nigeria’s electricity is cheaper than everywhere — and that’s the problem
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African Climate Stories receives Lagos sustainability award
African Climate Stories, a sustainability and climate action-focused organisation, has been named recipient of the Environmental Sustainability Champion Award at read more African Climate Stories receives Lagos sustainability award
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Eno launches mechanised farming hub to boost food supply
Umo Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has inaugurated an ultra-modern agricultural equipment leasing facility in Ekpri Nsukara, Uyo read more Eno launches mechanised farming hub to boost food supply
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Kobbie Mainoo signs new Man United deal until 2031
Kobbie Mainoo has signed a long-term contract extension with Manchester United, committing his future to the club until 2031 and read more Kobbie Mainoo signs new Man United deal until 2031
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Workers Day: FG okays N10bn housing loan, reviews pay for civil servants
To commemorate Workers’ Day, the federal government has approved a N10 billion housing loan, revised take-home pay, and reviewed allowances, read more Workers Day: FG okays N10bn housing loan, reviews pay for civil servants
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ASUU Calabar zone warns of imminent strike over unpaid allowances
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Calabar zone, has issued a warning of possible strike action in public universities read more ASUU Calabar zone warns of imminent strike over unpaid allowances
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