The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of 279 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results that read more JAMB releases 279 withheld 2026 UTME results

The World Bank Group is expanding the use of risk guarantees across Africa in a major push to attract private read more World Bank expands Africa risk guarantees in bet on jobs, power access

Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has pledged to grant pardons to inmates with minor offenses as part of measures to read more Lawal moves to decongest prisons, pardons inmates with minor offenses

The Centre for Information Technology Development (CITAD) has launched an ambitious programme to train at least 15,000 women in digital read more 15,000 women to receive digital entrepreneurship training in Kano

VivaJets, a premier African business aviation company and a brand under the Falcon Aerospace Group, has challenged African private and read more VivaJets challenges leaders at Africa CEO Forum 2026 to unblock mobility

…Arrests baron, three Mexicans Nigeria’s war against drug traffickers yielded strong positive results, on Wednesday, as the National Drug Law read more NDLEA recovers N480bn meth, smashes Nigerian-Mexican cartel

Stakeholders in the built environment and sustainability sectors have reinforced the critical role of facility management in shaping behaviour, fostering read more Facility Management Day: Built environment must inspire belonging, responsible citizenship – Experts

Cossi Achille Arouko and Samy Chiba co-founded Bujeti in 2022 with a single thesis: that African businesses were being underserved read more “The Books Should Close Themselves”: Bujeti’s Founders on Payroll Launch and What African Businesses Have Been Getting Wrong

Shareholders of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (nahco aviance) have urged the management to bid for ownership and management of airport read more Privatisation: Shareholders urge NAHCO to bid for airports

On May 5, 2026, Sustainable Impact and Development (SID) Initiative, alongside their Gender Equality Champions under the Gender Equality Fund read more SID Initiative leads advocacy visit to Lagos TB Network to strengthen collaboration, advance awareness

The Lagos State consensus governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Laja Adeoye, on Wednesday formally declared his ambition read more Adeoye declares for Lagos governorship, says residents tired of APC rule

…Fault Oshiomhole’s claim on his influence on national politics. Rotimi Amaechi, a former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of read more My political differences with Tinubu not influenced by ethnic considerations – Amaechi

With the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifying, Mexican authorities are working around the clock to complete a read more Mexico racing against time to complete $500m airport before 2026 World Cup

FirstBank has appointed Chinwe Egwim as Chief Economist, showing the growing importance of economic intelligence and market strategy in Nigeria’s read more Why Chinwe Egwim’s appointment as FirstBank Chief Economist matters for Nigeria’s banking sector

Segilola Resources Operating Limited, operator of Nigeria’s first commercial gold mine, emerged as one of the biggest winners at the read more SROL sweeps three awards at maiden solid minerals excellence awards

Five decades after Lagos hosted the great Black and African cultural gathering of 1977, Engr. Yinka Abioye is trying to read more Yinka Abioye and the long road back to FESTAC

‎From left: Mr. Ola Gam-Ikon, Deputy Commissioner, Finance and Administration, NAICOM; Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, Commissioner for Insurance, NAICOM; Mrs. Edu, The Widow; Dr. Usman Jankara, Deputy Commissioner, Technical, NAICOM; and other visitors. ‎ BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The management of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), led by the Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, has […] The post NAICOM Chief, Omosehin, Visits Family of Late Barrister Rotimi Edu appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has kicked off a two-day policy review seminar with key industry players at the Marriott Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos. The primary objective of the gathering is to re-evaluate and update the National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) established in 2000. The event is designed to evaluate how far Nigeria’s telecom industry has […] The post NCC Reviews Nigeria’s National Telecom Policy appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has been announced as a Distinguished Special Guest at the 2026 edition of the Africa Beacon of ICT Lectures and Awards. Now in its 17th year, the Africa Beacon of ICT Lectures and Awards is […] The post NCC Boss Dr. Aminu Maida to Grace Africa Beacon of ICT Event appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigeria’s power sector continues to face a persistent liquidity crisis driven less by capacity constraints and more by structural weaknesses read more Closing The Power Sector Cashflow Gap In Nigeria: Structuring Payment Security and credit enhancement mechanisms

1.     Introduction Nigeria’s revenue crisis has long been characterised by a narrow tax base, heavy reliance on petroleum income, and read more New tax laws and the challenges ahead

Introduction Garnishee proceedings constitute one of the most effective mechanisms for enforcing monetary judgments in Nigeria, it is a post read more Garnishee Proceedings Against Public Funds: The Narrowing Scope of Section 84 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act in CBN v Lidan Engineering Ltd & Ors

BY NECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of approved outstanding 2025 allowances to beneficiaries of the now terminated Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme in partner countries. The Federal Ministry of Education wishes to inform the general public, particularly Nigerian scholars under the BEA Scholarship Programme, that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) […] The post FG Begins Disbursing 2025 Allowances to Terminated BEA Scholars appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed claims that terrorist groups have established a permanent operational base in Nigeria’s South-West region. This clarification follows the recent abduction of students and staff from three schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. In a statement signed Tuesday by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major […] The post DHQ Rejects Claims of Terror Base in South-West, Launches Forest Hunt for Kidnapped Oyo Students appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—AIICO Insurance Plc has completed the upgrade of the AIICO Hall at College of Insurance and Financial Management (CIFM), reaffirming its long-standing commitment to education, professional development, and human capital growth. The renovated hall — which has proudly carried the AIICO name for years — reflects the company’s belief that learning environments must […] The post AIICO Strengthens Human Capital Development Through CIFM Hall Upgrade appeared first on Business Today NG.

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….Fubara knows fate as contending forces mount …Consensus, zoning, imposition, others to shape outcomes The All Progressives Congress (APC) is read more High-stakes battles, succession intrigues as APC holds gov’ship primaries today

…As firms seek N78.18bn As the deadline for insurance industry recapitalisation draws closer, foreign investors and local banks are increasingly read more Foreign investors, local banks eye majority stakes in Nigerian insurance firms

Travellers are lamenting after major domestic carriers operating in Nigeria, including Air Peace, Ibom Air, and United Nigeria Airlines, adjusted read more Travellers lament as Air Peace, United Nigeria, Ibom Air raise base fares above N200,000

…As bandits infiltrate South West region The South West has become the latest epicentre of an escalated wave of insecurity, read more Affordable education push facing security test in South West

Aston Villa ended their 44-year wait for major silverware after defeating Freiburg 3-0 to win the UEFA Europa League final read more Aston Villa end 44-year trophy drought with Europa League title

From left: Idu Okwuosa-Okeahialam, Group Managing Director/CEO, Royal Exchange Plc ; Ibrahim Buwai, Head of Corporate Communications/representative of the Director General, National Pension Commission; Tom Ogboi, Chairman, STI Leasing Ltd/Chairman of occasion; Julius Odidi, Head, NAICOM Lagos Control Office, and Chuks Udo Okonta, Publisher, Inspenonline/Promoter Retirement Summit during the Inspenonline Retirement Summit 2026, in Lagos, […] The post Inspenonline Summit: Workers Advised on Strategic Retirement appeared first on Business Today NG.

Cornerstone Insurance Plc participated in the 2026 CIIN Awareness Walk held recently in Lagos, recording an impressive turnout of over 70 staff members at the wellness and networking event organized by the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN). The awareness walk was aimed at promoting healthy living and increasing public awareness of the importance of […] The post Insurance Week 2:0–Cornerstone Insurance Shines at 2026 CIIN Awareness Walk appeared first on Business Today NG.

Femi Otedola, chairman of First HoldCo, has said proceeds from the sale of his stake in Geregu Power Plc will read more Proceeds from Geregu will be invested in Dangote Refinery – Otedola

The Human Rights Association (HRA) has accused Nigerian security forces of operating within a growing culture of impunity following a read more Extra judicial killings spark fresh alarm as rights group demands prosecution of officers

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries scheduled for Thursday, pledging read more Fubara, Cole pull out of APC governorship primaries in boost for Wike-backed candidate