BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—NEM Insurance Plc has projected a profit before tax of ₦13.16 billion for the first quarter of 2026, signaling continued strong performance following a robust 2025 financial year. The company also  projected total assets of ₦177.28 billion, insurance revenue of ₦65.26 billion, and profit after tax of ₦11.71 billion, reflecting its sustained operational […] The post NEM Insurance Forecasts ₦13.16 Billion PBT for Q1 2026 appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Oyo State Police Command has intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosive devices during a stop-and-search operation read more Police intercept truck carrying suspected explosives in Oyo

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), on Sunday apprehended a suspected drug supplier allegedly linked to Boko Haram in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Acting on credible intelligence on 23 January 2026, security forces arrested Hauwa Abulazeez, 65, believed to be a key distributor of cannabis […] The post Introduction: Troops Arrest Alleged Drug Supplier to Boko Haram in Borno appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Saturday apprehended two individuals suspected to be involved in sea piracy in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, while they were allegedly finalising plans to seize an oil-carrying vessel in the Gulf of Guinea. The suspects, identified as Geoffrey Atizara, 38, from Aleibiri in Ekeremor Local Government […] The post DSS Foils Planned Vessel Hijack, Arrests Two in Yenagoa appeared first on Business Today NG.

Some members of the house of representatives have declined to collect bags of rice donated by David Umahi, Minister of read more Reps reject Umahi’s rice donation over ‘cumbersome’ conditions

The House of Representatives has dismissed the ad-hoc committee set up by the Minority Caucus to probe allegations of alterations in parts of the recently passed tax laws. In a statement, House Spokesman Akin Rotimi clarified that the power to establish an ad-hoc committee for legislative oversight lies exclusively with the Speaker and the House […] The post Reps Disown Minority Caucus Probe into Alleged Tax Law Changes appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Lagos State Government has attributed the growing influx of residents, investors and tourists into the state to sustained investments in security and critical infrastructure. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, stated this during an interview programme on Silverbird Television on Saturday. He said safety and infrastructure remain […] The post Lagos Govt Links Rising Influx to Investments in Security, Infrastructure appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Royal Exchange Plc has appointed seasoned financial and corporate governance expert Mr. Ikeme Osakwe as its new Chairman, reinforcing the company’s board as it continues its ongoing repositioning and growth strategy. The appointment, which took effect on January 22, 2026, followed the retirement of Mr. Kenny Ezenweani Odogwu, according to notifications filed with […] The post Royal Exchange Strengthens Board with Appointment of Ikeme Osakwe as Chairman appeared first on Business Today NG.

Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano state, is set to formally rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, following his read more Abba Yusuf to return to APC after mass defection from NNPP in Kano

Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State has criticised the economic blueprint unveiled by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship read more Osun governorship: Adeleke tackles Oyebamiji over economic blueprint

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), in partnership with the Lagos State Government and the Health Emergency Initiative (HEI), has extended Project BLOOM (Bringing Life to Our Overlooked Minors) to Alimosho Local Government Area, continuing efforts to address child malnutrition in underserved communities across Lagos State. The third outreach under the initiative, held in Alimosho […] The post Project BLOOM: NGX Group, Lagos State, HEI Expand Child Nutrition Initiative to Alimosho appeared first on Business Today NG.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has challenged his players to show their Premier League credentials after a 3–2 home defeat to read more Arteta urges Arsenal to show Premier League title character after United defeat

…Inaugural residency tasks artists’ ingenuity For five years FREEE Recycle Limited, a recycling company, has made concerted efforts at solving read more FREEE Recycle: Pushing boundaries for sustainability, creativity through art

Nigeria’s non-oil export landscape is undergoing a structural transformation. Recent data from the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) shows that read more Good P and L (Profit and Loss) management: 10 Lessons

Whenever there is a boom in the cement industry, the sector of the economy that benefits most is logistics, as read more Why logistics firms benefit most from cement industry boom

Matheus Cunha scored a stunning late winner as Manchester United produced a dramatic 3–2 comeback victory at the Emirates Stadium, read more Cunha’s late stunner dents Arsenal’s EPL title charge

As the demolition of Makoko continues to raise dust that refuses to settle, the Lagos state government has been advised read more Makoko: Lagos advised to align devt, urban safety with social justice

Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche has praised Taiwo Awoniyi after the Nigerian striker scored his first goal in nearly a read more Dyche hails Taiwo Awoniyi’s goal in Nottingham Forest win over Brentford

…Hails Tinubu’s policies  Wael Sawan, the Chief Executive of Shell PLC, says the company’s decision to invest an additional $20 read more Why Shell is investing $20bn in Nigeria – Sawan

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday, January 26, for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye. Bayo read more Tinubu to embark on State Visit to Turkiye Monday 

The House of Representatives has disowned an interim report released by the minority caucus on alleged alterations in the enacted read more Reps disown minority caucus’ probe report on tax laws

The Federal Government has signed a concession agreement for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, aimed at strengthening regional connectivity read more FG signs Enugu airport concession to strengthen regional connectivity, drive economic growth – ICRC

Hannatu Musawa, the minister of Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, has issued a firm warning to the All Progressives read more Musawa cautions APC against revising Muslim-Muslim ticket as 2027 approaches

The forthcoming election for the Chairman of the Broadcasters’ Organisation of Nigeria (BON) has sparked controversy, as M4S Communications Limited read more BON election: M4S calls on IBAN Chairman to step aside over alleged conflict of Interest

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 Australian Open on Sunday after dismissing American Tommy Paul in straight read more Australian Open: Alcaraz downs Tommy Paul to reach quarter-finals

Senegal’s AFCON 2025 match-winner, Pape Gueye, has admitted that the Lions of Teranga made a mistake by walking off the read more AFCON 2025: Pape Gueye admits Senegal’s final walk-off was a mistake

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission read more NDIC, EFCC deepen alliance on failed bank asset recovery, prosecution 

…Seizes bags of explosives heading to Kano, Kaduna The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 30-year-old Brazilian read more NDLEA arrests Brazilian lady with N3bn heroin in coffee packs

Fresh from securing a $11.75 million seed round, Terra Industries is urging African startups to prioritise real revenue and problem-solving read more Terra Industries to African startups: Build revenue before chasing valuation

Global tourism is regaining its pre-pandemic momentum, with growth rates returning to the 5 percent annual average seen between 2009 read more Global tourism rebounds as Africa records 81m visitors in 2025

Nigeria’s post-festive retail season is increasingly shaped by caution rather than recovery. January has emerged as a period of deliberate read more FoodCo flags January ‘reset’ as shoppers cut back and spend more deliberately

Madrid, the capital city of Spain, once again, was the focal point of global tourism as the host of the read more Spain on spotlight as FITUR 2026 leads global tourism with 160 nations, over 10,000 companies

The Millat Group has secured South Africa as the host of the first-ever Skift Megatrends event on African soil, marking read more Millat Group boosts Africa’s global tourism intelligence with Skift Megatrends

A 30-year-old Brazilian lady, Ms. Ingrid Rosa Benevides has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja for bringing into Nigeria a total of 30.09 kilograms of white heroin concealed in factory sealed coffee packs worth over N3 billion in street value. The suspect […] The post NDLEA Intercepts Brazilian Lady with N3b Heroine in Coffee Packs at Abuja Airport appeared first on Business Today NG.

In its renewed fight against dollarisation of the economy, the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission read more Kwara court jails Bureau De Change operator for operating without licence

Architect of a Nation: Unveiling the Lessons from Attah’s Legacy By Dr. Udeme Nana, FNIPR On a notable Thursday in read more Executive bookshelf 25 January 2026