New Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has challenged his side to rediscover their attacking identity as they battle to avoid relegation ahead of his first game in charge against Sunderland on Sunday. Read Also: Tottenham turn to De Zerbi in relegation fight De Zerbi replaces interim coach Igor Tudor, who failed to win any […] read more De Zerbi: Spurs must attack to survive relegation threat

The global economy is set for a slowdown as a new wave of energy disruptions triggered by conflict in the middle east pushes up inflation, tightens financial conditions and exposes vulnerabilities in both advanced and developing economies, according to Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking ahead of the IMF/ World Bank 2026 […] read more Global economy faces fresh strain as IMF signals slower growth outlook

Juventus have confirmed that Luciano Spalletti will remain in charge until June 2028 after the veteran Italian tactician signed a new two-year contract extension. The 67-year-old, who famously guided Napoli to the Serie A title in 2023, has reportedly agreed to a deal worth €5 million ($5.8 million) per season. The extension underlines the club’s […] read more Spalletti signs two-year Juventus contract extension

Afam Anyika, a growth and marketing strategist and CEO of MediaKing Nigeria, with over two decades of experience, has been shaping brand and market expansion across Africa and the Middle East. He was also a founding member of Jumia, where he helped lead early growth strategies during the company’s formative expansion phase. In a recent […] read more Why sustainable growth depends on systems, not campaigns – Afam Anyika

Young adults are increasingly looking beyond their home countries in search of opportunity, flexibility and a better quality of life, as global mobility continues to rise. Experts say remote work, digital nomad visas and lower travel costs are making it easier to live and work abroad without putting careers on hold. From Asia to Europe […] read more Top 8 places to live abroad for young adults – experts

The Nigeria Immigration Service has condemned allegations of extortion levelled against its personnel stationed along the Lagos-Seme Border corridor. The agency of government in a statement posted via its official X account and signed by DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, Service Public Relations Officer, also disclosed that  Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, has temporarily relieved the Comptrollers […] The post NIS Suspends Comptrollers Over Extortion Allegations at Lagos-Seme Border appeared first on Business Today NG.

Across continents, ancient sites continue to draw global attention for what they reveal about early civilisations, belief systems and human ambition. These landmarks shape cultural identity, historical research and tourism. Built as temples, tombs and defensive walls, they proclaimed power and faith, and today these five enduring monuments remain among the world’s most remarkable ancient […] read more The top 5 most significant ancient sites to see

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From vision to reality, the success of Lagos’ elite primary schools is rooted in the passion and foresight of the Nigerians who built them from the ground up. Here are five premium primary schools championed by Nigerians in Lagos State. BusinessDay’s choice of the schools is functional to tuition and surveys. Christland School Winifred Awosika, […] read more Meet the Nigerian minds behind 5 Lagos’ premium primary schools

While the white wedding dress dominates Western traditions, many cultures embrace colour and texture through their traditional wedding attire. Here are 10 stunning traditional wedding outfits from different parts of the world. 1. Nigeria (Edo traditional attire) Nigeria’s traditional weddings are known for their bright colours. Brides of other tribes wear fabrics like aso-oke or […] read more 10 stunning traditional wedding outfits from around the world

If you have ever eaten jollof rice at a Nigerian owambe and immediately wondered why yours at home never tastes the same, you are not alone. The difference is not luck. It comes down to a few specific choices made during cooking, most of which have nothing to do with a secret ingredient. Here is […] read more 3 tips to make your jollof rice taste like party jollof

Healthcare expert and licensed pharmacist, Dr. Remi Olukoya, has warned Nigerians about the often-overlooked dangers of food-drug interactions, cautioning that commonly consumed foods and traditional staples may interfere with prescribed medications and compromise treatment outcomes. Speaking during a health session, she stressed the need for greater public awareness, noting that many patients are unaware that […] The post Healthcare Expert Warns Nigerians Against Hidden Dangers of Food-Drug Interactions appeared first on Business Today NG.

Ghana’s soup repertoire does not get nearly enough attention outside the country. While the jollof debate takes up most of the conversation, the soups are where a lot of the real cooking happens. Light soup, palm nut soup and groundnut soup each have their own character, and all three are straightforward enough to make at […] read more 3 Ghanaian soups to recreate this weekend

After years of holding back, consumer goods firms are opening up their wallets, deploying as much as N476.7 billion in 2025 toward factories, equipment, and supply chain expansion. According to data tracked by BusinessDay using the 2025 audited cash flow financial statements of consumer goods manufacturers listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), capital expenditure (CAPEX) […] read more FMCG firms deepen expansion as capital spending hits five-year high

The passing of Yinka Ogunde at 62 marks the end of a life devoted to expanding access to education, but her enduring impact continues to inspire hope for generations to come. The sun set in Nigeria’s education sector on Sunday, April 5, as the country lost one of its foremost mobilisers and tireless cheerleaders in […] read more Sun Sets on a Visionary: Yinka Ogunde and the legacy of hope in education

Frontline politician, Adewole Adebayo, has strongly condemned the recent wave of deadly attacks in Plateau State, describing the killings of innocent residents as “dastardly” and unacceptable. Speaking during a visit to affected communities, Adebayo criticized leaders at all levels of government for what he described as a failure to uphold their primary responsibility of protecting […] read more Lives Before Politics: Adebayo demands urgent action as Plateau killings spark outrage

I remember sitting with some men during what was meant to be a casual hangout. The conversation was something everyone there was familiar with—nothing technical or specialized. Just an everyday subject where everyone had opinions to share. So I contributed. Or at least, I tried to. Each time I offered a perspective, it floated into […] read more The Missing Voice: How silenced perspectives shape leadership

As the race for the National Publicity Secretary of the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA) intensifies, travel entrepreneur and industry stakeholder, Oludayo Taiwo Gideon, popularly known as GidiBoss, has unveiled a strategic vision focused on strengthening the association’s visibility, media relevance, and member engagement. Speaking during a recent podcast-style campaign engagement, Gideon emphasized […] read more GidiBoss outlines vision for NANTA publicity office ahead of election

‎SL Solutions Technologies, a pioneering indigenous 3D printing company, has officially launched bringing with it a bold vision to empower Nigerian youths and reshape the country’s manufacturing landscape. The launch signals more than just the entry of another tech company; it marks the emergence of a new industrial frontier where innovation, creativity, and opportunity intersect. […] read more SL Solutions launches 3D printing initiative to empower youths

In a definitive pivot for the continent’s high-end fragrance landscape, Seinde Signature, Nigeria’s preeminent authority on niche perfumery has unveiled an ambitious, three-city experiential tour in collaboration with the globally acclaimed perfumer Sarah Baker. This partnership marks a evolution in the African luxury market, merging retail with immersive artistry. Commencing on April 16 in Abuja, […] read more Seinde Signature and Sarah Baker: Redefining the geography of niche perfumery

Falcon Aerospace Limited, a frontline player in the African business aviation sector, has appointed Moshood Bode Abolade as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board. This strategic appointment comes as the company intensifies its push for large-scale funding and accelerates its international expansion across key global markets. Falcon Aero is the mother brand of private […] read more Falcon Aero appoints infrastructure finance expert, Moshood Abolade as Director, amidst global funding drive

Nigeria’s poverty crisis deepens as 140 million struggle despite easing inflation Read also: Nigeria’s poverty crisis deepens as 140 million struggle despite easing inflation Even as Nigeria’s macroeconomic indicators begin to stabilise, the reality for millions of households tells a far darker story: poverty surged to 63 per cent in 2025, trapping about 140 million people […] read more NIGERIA IN BRIEF: Nigeria’s poverty crisis deepens as 140 million strugglenand other stories

Global technology giants including Meta Platforms, Apple, Google, and Microsoft are increasing their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) hardware and wearable devices. The move marks a transition from software-led AI strategies to a broader focus on physical infrastructure which powers intelligent systems. Tech companies are positioning themselves to control the full AI value chain from […] read more Big tech firms bet on AI chips, wearables to shape the future of everyday computing

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has moved to curb mounting economic risks in Nigeria’s cattle industry with the inauguration of a technical working group to tackle Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP). Idi Mukhtar Maiha, the minister of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, said the disease remains endemic and is undermining productivity across a national […] read more FG moves to contain losses as CBPP outbreak threatens cattle economy

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Beijing on March 31 to meet with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a day after chairing a meeting with his counterparts from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt as part of efforts to mediate the ongoing Iran-Israel-U.S. war. The timing of the visit was deliberate, positioning Beijing as an […] read more China-Pakistan Iran peace plan: All words, no commitment

​The national chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted claims of partisan bias on social media alleging that he endorsed a political post on the platform X. In a statement issued in Abuja, Adedayo Oketola, chief press secretary and media adviser to the INEC chairman, described the allegations as baseless and a […] read more INEC Chairman denies partisan bias, commission pledges crackdown on cybercrime

Barring any last minute change, Liyel Imoke, the former governor of Cross River State, will lead the 361-member National Convention Central Coordination Committee of the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto State, will serve as vice chairman of the committee, while Ajuji […] read more Despite INEC warnings, ADC constitutes 361-member convention planning committee 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of the nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general election. The decision was reached during a meeting between the commission and resident electoral commissioners on Friday, 10 April 2026. ​Mohammed Kudu Haruna, national commissioner and chairman of the information and voter education committee, […] read more INEC postpones voters revalidation till after 2027 polls

President Bola Tinubu said on Friday that his administration will continue to develop strategies to ameliorate the suffering of Nigerians arising from global economic volatility. Speaking at a civic reception in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, the president reiterated his awareness of the ongoing economic challenges and committed to working with the Ministry of Finance […] read more Tinubu vows to ameliorate economic hardship at Bayelsa project commissioning 

Former vice-president Atiku Abubakar has criticised the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following a World Bank report indicating that more than 60% of Nigerians now live below the poverty line. Atiku said the report confirms the harsh economic realities experienced by millions, describing the development as evidence that poverty is rising at an “alarming […] read more World Bank report: Atiku knocks Tinubu as poverty rate hits 60%

Google has announced a major update to its artificial intelligence ecosystem by merging its Gemini app with NotebookLM into a single, synchronised workspace designed to simplify how users manage research, writing, and complex projects. The new feature, called ‘Notebooks in Gemini’, introduces a centralised environment where users can organise chats, documents, and ideas while seamlessly […] read more Google unifies Gemini, NotebookLM to streamline research, writing workflows

Oando, one of Nigeria’s largest indigenous oil and gas companies, is racing to lock down up to $750 million this year to fund an aggressive drilling campaign that chief executive Wale Tinubu says could push production up by as much as 300 per cent, and the timing, he argues, could not be better. A volatile […] read more Oando targets $750m to triple output as Iran war redirects West African energy appetite

With just two days to go, Pope Leo XIV is set to begin a four-country visit to Africa. The 10-day Apostolic Journey, confirmed by the Vatican Press Office, will take him across Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea. Here’s a breakdown of the countries on the official itinerary: Algeria Algeria will be the first stop […] read more Pope Leo XIV’s Africa tour: 4 countries on the Vatican’s list

In a move to digitise Nigeria’s education sector, the Federal Government has launched a nationwide Learner Identification Number (LIN) system, with over 1.9 million candidates already issued unique IDs under the first phase of the rollout. The initiative, designed to provide every learner with a permanent and traceable academic identity, is aimed at strengthening education […] read more Over 1.9 million candidates issued new learner identification numbers – FG 

Hillcrest Agro-Allied Industries Limited (Hillcrest) is currently in the market to raise N10billion from its Series 1 and 2 Commercial Paper Issuance (the Offer). The offer which is now open and scheduled to close on Friday April 17, 2026 is under its N30 billion Commercial Paper programme. Hillcrest Agro-Allied Industries Limited, headquartered in Offa, Kwara […] read more Hillcrest Agro-Allied Industries enters Commercial Papers market for N10bn

… says Ogoni has lost an illustrious son Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has described Barinada Mpigi, the recently deceased senator representing Rivers South East senatorial district, as a dependable ally. He was speaking during a Night of Tributes held for the late senator in Port Harcourt on Thursday, April 9, […] read more Wike hails Barry Mpigi as dependable ally