Manchester City moved top of the Premier League table with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday, edging ahead of Arsenal in the title race. The result also confirmed Burnley’s relegation, marking their third drop from the top flight in five seasons as they return to the Championship alongside Wolverhampton Wanderers. […] read more EPL: Man City go top with win over Burnley

Nigeria’s listed real estate investment fund, UPDC Real Estate Investment Trust, delivered a strong first-quarter performance, with profit growth rising by 36 percent, driven primarily by a sharp increase in rental income and a steady expansion of its asset base. According to its unaudited financial statement for the period ended March 31, 2026, the trust […] read more UPDC REIT grows Q1 profit by 36% as rental income rises

Despite remaining one of the world’s poorest nations and operating in one of Africa’s most complex environments, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is on track to become the continent’s eighth-largest economy in 2026. BusinessDay analysis of GDP data across 53 African countries, based on estimates from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), shows the […] read more Rising DRC: How Congo is climbing into Africa’s largest 10 economies

Before Monday, April 20, 2026, barely anyone knew what LooPoint was. The few who had heard of it were undergraduate students at the University of Ibadan, who had perhaps used it to locate a nearby restroom on campus. But within days, LooPoint had gone from a campus tool to a viral idea—and its founders from […] read more How one tweet landed two UI Graduates a Lagos deal, and made their toilet app go viral

Ajibade Laolu-Adewale, chairman of the Committee of E-Business Industry Heads (CeBIH), has called for urgent coordination across Nigeria’s financial ecosystem, warning that rapid growth in digital payments risks being undermined by weak trust, poor interoperability, and fragmented intelligence systems. Speaking during his keynote address at the BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026, Laolu-Adewale, who was represented by […] read more Nigeria must coordinate banks, fintechs, telcos for trusted digital economy

Stanbic IBTC Insurance Limited has been named the overall winner of the CRe Momentum Award at the inaugural CRe Insurance Awards for Africa 2026, announced during the Continental Reinsurance (CRe) CEO Summit held in Kigali, Rwanda on April 17, 2026. The company was recognised for its consistent commercial performance, disciplined execution, and a highly effective […] The post Stanbic IBTC clinches CRe Momentum Award appeared first on Business Today NG.

The European Commission has unveiled a €235 million humanitarian assistance package for West and Central Africa, with Nigeria expected to receive €33 million to help tackle rising insecurity, displacement, and food insecurity. In a statement released on Wednesday, the European Union said the funds are intended to support vulnerable populations across the region as ongoing […] The post Nigeria to receive €33 million amid worsening insecurity and displacement appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has exposed and shut down two unlawful facilities engaged in the falsification and tampering of alcoholic drinks in Lagos State. In a statement released on Wednesday via its official X account, the agency said it acted on reliable intelligence to carry out […] The post NAFDAC Shuts Down Illegal Alcohol Production Sites in Lagos appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stepped down from his position and suggested appointing a Coordinating Minister for Energy to lead unified reforms in the country’s electricity and gas industries. In a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, addressed to President Bola Tinubu, Adelabu stated that he will officially leave office on April 30, […] The post Adelabu Resigns, Calls for Coordinating Minister to Overhaul Energy Sector appeared first on Business Today NG.

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday urged aspirants and stakeholders to embrace consensus and avoid internal rivalries capable of weakening the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Aiyedatiwa, who spoke at the Northern Senatorial District stakeholders’ meeting held in Owo, said while ambition is legitimate in politics, it must not override collective interest. […] read more 2027: Embrace consensus, avoid internal rivalries, Aiyedatiwa tells Ondo aspirants

One Universe has launched a digital marketplace aimed at improving trust, payments and service delivery in Nigeria’s largely informal service economy, as platforms race to formalise transactions and expand financial inclusion. The company said its mobile application, now available on major app stores, connects users with verified service providers, enabling them to negotiate jobs, agree […] read more One Universe launches escrow-backed marketplace to formalise Nigeria’s informal service economy

In line with the vision and directives of Tunji Disu, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) aimed at ensuring a Police Force that is professional, humane, accountable and effective, the Abia State Police Command has undertaken strategic reforms of the Command tactical teams. This is as the Rivers State Police Command also disbanded all tactical teams and […] read more Police rejig tactical operations against insecurity in Abia, Rivers 

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening economic relations with the United Kingdom, particularly in the aviation sector and other mutually beneficial areas, as British Airways marks 90 years of operation in Nigeria. President Tinubu gave the assurance when he met with a delegation from British Airways led by the British High […] read more Tinubu promises stronger ties with UK, as British Airways mark, 90 years in Nigeria 

Ahead of the June 20, 2026 Governorship election in Ekiti State, the International Press Centre (IPC) has engaged and trained journalists on credible election reporting and neutrality for the advancement of the nation’s democratic space. Speaking at a two-day training and stakeholders’ dialogue held in Ado-Ekiti, the State capital, Lanre Arogundade, the Executive Director of […] read more Police to clampdown on vote buyers as IPC engages journalists in Ekiti 

Presidency on Wednesday clarified that Wale Edun, former Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, fuly tendered his resignation from Office, citing health reasons before President Bola Tinubu announced his replacement on Tuesday. Presidency also revealed that Ahmed Dangiwa,  former Minister of Housing and Urban Development,  similarly resigned and thanked the President for the […] read more Breaking: Edun, Dangiwa resigned not sacked – Presidency 

The outgoing Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to serve in the Federal Executive Council and contribute to the implementation of the Renewed Hope Housing Agenda. In a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Strategy, Mark Chieshe, […] The post Dangiwa Appreciates President Tinubu for Opportunity to Serve Nigeria appeared first on Business Today NG.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening economic cooperation with the United Kingdom, with particular emphasis on aviation and other key sectors of mutual benefit. He gave the assurance while receiving a delegation from British Airways at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The team was led by the British High Commissioner to […] The post Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Stronger Nigeria–UK Economic, Aviation Ties appeared first on Business Today NG.

Informal ambulance services like commercial buses or community-based services by ‘good samaritans’ accounted for 47 percent of all emergency response transportation services in 2025 according to recent industry reports by Salvus Emergency on Nigeria’s emergency healthcare system. Public ambulance services account for only seven percent of all emergency response services, private ambulance services account for […] read more Informal ambulance services handle 47% of emergencies in Nigeria – Report

The Director-General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Abubakar Sulaiman has called for fiscal federalism to empower states harness their resources responsibly. Sulaiman made the call during the institute’s fourth public lectures series held on Wednesday at NILDS headquarters, Abuja. The theme of the lecture series was “Nigeria Federalism and the Paradox […] read more NILDS DG calls for true federalism to strengthen state autonomy

Barau Ibrahim Jibrin,  Deputy President of the Senate, has distributed 47 Sharon cars and over 280 Boxer motorcycles to officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the Kano North Senatorial District, describing the initiative as part of efforts to boost grassroots empowerment and economic self-reliance. The beneficiaries, drawn from APC local government chairmen, secretaries […] read more Barau Distributes Vehicles to Kano APC Officials, Links Move to Grassroots Empowerment Drive

To commemorate the World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026, a new global report from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has revealed that more than 840,000 people die globally each year from health conditions linked to psychosocial risks at work, such as long hours, job insecurity, and workplace harassment. This costs the global […] read more Long work hours, job insecurity, linked to 840,000 deaths annually – ILO

Former presidential candidate and one time Anambra state governor Peter Obi has expressed deep concern about a widely publicised World Bank statement about leakages in Nigeria’s finances. In a statement Wednesday and titled Nigeria is bleeding from within, Obi called the content of the World Bank comments as “deeply troubling.” He said the “recent World […] read more Obi calls recent World Bank statement about Nigeria troubling

The Presidency has dismissed reports suggesting that the former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, was removed from office by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, clarifying that he voluntarily resigned on health grounds. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo […] The post Edun, Dangiwa Resign from Tinubu’s Cabinet, Not Sacked appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has released its forms for aspirants seeking presidential and governorship tickets in preparation for the 2027 general polls. This update was outlined in a schedule endorsed by the party’s National Organising Secretary from one faction, Umar Bature. The notice states that the presidential nomination form is priced at […] The post PDP Pegs Governorship Form at ₦21m, Releases 2027 Timetable appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the passing of Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, who died at the age of 50. This was made known in a statement issued on Wednesday by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. The ministry stated that Lele passed away in the early hours of April 19, […] The post Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to Algeria, Mohammed Lele, Dies at 50 appeared first on Business Today NG.

Africa can build a truly interoperable digital money ecosystem, with collaboration not just capital. Experts stated this at the BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026, while noting that Africa’s digital money ecosystem will not scale on innovation alone instead its future depends on coordinated efforts among regulators, fintechs, financial institutions, and global players to build integrated systems […] read more Collaboration is key to Africa’s interoperable digital money future – Experts

With over N1.3 trillion in annual internally generated revenue (IGR), Lagos State now funds about 60 percent of its budget from internal sources, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said. Sanwo-Olu made this known while receiving members of the Joint Revenue Board, led by Zacch Adedeji, who also serves as chairman of the National Revenue Service (NRS), […] read more With over N1.3trn annually, IGR accounts for 60% of Lagos budget

Just as he prepared to take on a key diplomatic role, Mohammed Mahmud Lele’s sudden death has left a gap in Nigeria’s foreign service and raised fresh concerns about continuity in its international engagements. Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, has died following a prolonged illness, bringing a sudden end to his anticipated diplomatic […] read more Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria dies after prolonged Illness

The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has expressed full support for ongoing efforts by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to rid Nigeria of the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The students’ union leaders led by their National President, Comrade Sola Oladoja, made the commitment on Tuesday […] The post NANS Backs drug war, President Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigerian cinema audience continue to demonstrate a strong preference for local content, with Nollywood titles dominating the Nigerian Box Office for the weekend of April 17 to April 19. Leading the chart is the blockbuster drama, ‘The Return of Arinzo,’ which earned N28.8 million for the weekend, bringing its impressive cumulative gross to N276.9 million […] read more Nollywood dominates Nigerian weekend box office as ‘The Return of Arinzo’ grosses N276.9M

… As Fulbe group pledges massive grassroots support for Tinubu/Shettima 2027 bid ​George Akume, the secretary to the government of the federation, assured Nigerians on Wednesday that the country’s security situation has improved, declaring that the insurgent group Boko Haram has been significantly degraded and reduced to a weakened force. ​Speaking to members of the […] read more SGF assures Nigerians of improved security, sustainable development

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—-The accused persons in the ongoing proceedings in Abuja have denied all 13 charges filed against them. After their plea, the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, asked the court to order that they be held in the custody of the Department of State Services and urged that the matter be heard without […] The post Defendants in Alleged Coup Plot Deny 13 Charges, Court Urged to Fast-Track Trial appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Federal High Court in Abuja dismissing, in its entirety, a suit by UBA Plc seeking to contest the jurisdiction of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). FCCPC disclosed this in a statement posted via its official X account and signed by Ondaje Ijagwu, Director, Corporate Affairs, that in its ruling, […] The post Banks Answerable to FCCPC, Court Rules appeared first on Business Today NG.

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have killed two armed gunmen during a successful ambush in the Marit general area of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State. The development was disclosed in a statement signed by Polycarp Oteh, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, and made available to journalists on […] read more Troops of Operation Enduring Peace kill two gunmen in Plateau ambush

A group, Wase Equity Project, Plateau state has expressed its readiness to purchase the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for Idris Wase, a former deputy speaker of the house of representatives citing widespread grassroots support across the constituency. Idris Wase was first elected into the House of Representatives in 2007 […] read more 2027: Ex-reps deputy speaker gets APC forms from Plateau constituents

Chelsea have dismissed head coach Liam Rosenior just 107 days into his tenure following a poor run of results. During his brief spell, Chelsea endured five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring for the first time since 1912. Rosenior, who replaced Enzo Maresca in January, oversaw seven defeats in his last eight matches, leading to […] read more Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior after 107 days in charge