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No Hiding Place for Pension Defaulters as NLC Begins Lagos Crackdown June 1
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State Council, has declared a full-scale crackdown on defaulting government agencies and private businesses failing to remit their workers’ pension contributions. The union warned that there will be “no hiding place” for non-compliant employers, threatening both legal prosecution and public shaming for those violating the Pension Reform […] The post No Hiding Place for Pension Defaulters as NLC Begins Lagos Crackdown June 1 appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Zulum vows to rescue abducted schoolchildren in Borno village
…Visits Uba, Chibok Communities attacked recently Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has assured residents that all efforts are being read more Zulum vows to rescue abducted schoolchildren in Borno village
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US, UK arms embargo pushed Nigeria towards Soviet Union during civil war — Gowon
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd) has revealed that the refusal of the United States and Britain to read more US, UK arms embargo pushed Nigeria towards Soviet Union during civil war — Gowon
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Wiretapping trial: NSA, ICPC boss acknowledge conversation cited by in El-Rufai TV Interview
Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser (NSA), has confirmed that a conversation referenced by Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna State governor, during read more Wiretapping trial: NSA, ICPC boss acknowledge conversation cited by in El-Rufai TV Interview
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Sule, Al-Makura clash over Nasarawa APC guber ticket
Tension is mounting within the Nasarawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of Thursday’s governorship primary, as read more Sule, Al-Makura clash over Nasarawa APC guber ticket
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How Obasanjo rejected serving under Murtala during civil war — Gowon
Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), former Head of State, has revealed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo once refused to serve under read more How Obasanjo rejected serving under Murtala during civil war — Gowon
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Insurance Week 2:0: Mutual Benefits Champions Insurance Awareness at CIIN Lagos Walk
Cross section of Mutual Benefits Team at the Insurance Walk organised CIIN  in Lagos. The company has remained in the forefront of driving insurance awareness and penetration in Nigeria Cross section of staff of the company at the event he’s at the weekend. The post Insurance Week 2:0: Mutual Benefits Champions Insurance Awareness at CIIN Lagos Walk appeared first on Business Today NG.
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T+1 Setlement Cycle Begins June 1- SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has announced the transition to a T+1 settlement cycle for equities and commodities transactions with effect form Monday June 1, 2926. This notice published by the by SEC on May 18, 2026, outlines a comprehensive framework that all capital market operators and relevant stakeholders are encouraged to adopt in […] The post T+1 Setlement Cycle Begins June 1- SEC appeared first on Business Today NG.
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JAMB 2026: Top 9 most sought-after courses in Nigerian universities
As competition for university admission intensifies across Nigeria, some courses continue to attract thousands of candidates yearly because of their read more JAMB 2026: Top 9 most sought-after courses in Nigerian universities
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CBN’s tough reforms begin paying off as S&P upgrades Nigeria
Nigeria’s economic reform programme appears to be gaining international validation as global ratings agency S&P Global Ratings upgraded the country’s read more CBN’s tough reforms begin paying off as S&P upgrades Nigeria
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NLC begins crackdown on pension remittance defaulters June 1
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State Council, has announced plans to commence enforcement of pension remittance compliance from June read more NLC begins crackdown on pension remittance defaulters June 1
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2027: Obi emerge NDC presidential candidate as party extend expression of interest deadlines for others
Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has closed the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential ticket read more 2027: Obi emerge NDC presidential candidate as party extend expression of interest deadlines for others
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From Zaria to Charleston: How Hausa embroidery became a global luxury export
For decades, northern Nigerian women stitched intricate patterns into flowing robes while others captured most of the value. Today, through read more From Zaria to Charleston: How Hausa embroidery became a global luxury export
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We’re ready to support NGO aiming at contributing to the development of Ibadanland
Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1) has assured any Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, ready to contribute to the development of Ibadanland of read more We’re ready to support NGO aiming at contributing to the development of Ibadanland
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False alarm over alleged bandit attack in Ogbomoso
The Oyo State Police Command says it has been fully restored in Ogbomoso and adjoining communities following a false alarm read more False alarm over alleged bandit attack in Ogbomoso
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Mustapha set for APC governorship primary Thursday
…refutes report of withdrawal from senatorial race Saliu Mustapha, a frontline governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in read more Mustapha set for APC governorship primary Thursday
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Two Benue senators lose APC primaries as Suswam, Aber, Agbo win
The National Assembly Electoral Committee in Benue State has announced the results of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary read more Two Benue senators lose APC primaries as Suswam, Aber, Agbo win
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Land acquisition, insecurity, adulterated seedlings, funding hindering palm oil investments in Nigeria – Stakeholders warn
…calls for processing, technology transfer, and investments to drive the value chain Stakeholders in Nigeria’s palm oil industry have identified read more Land acquisition, insecurity, adulterated seedlings, funding hindering palm oil investments in Nigeria – Stakeholders warn
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Can Nigeria’s reforms survive as prices rise again?
For three years, Nigeria’s reform programme has rested on a difficult political bargain: households absorb short-term pain today in exchange read more Can Nigeria’s reforms survive as prices rise again?
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Built for global payments, forgotten by the market: Inside Chimoney’s collapse
A fintech startup built to simplify global payments across continents has shut down operations after four years, exposing not only read more Built for global payments, forgotten by the market: Inside Chimoney’s collapse
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Africa’s trade ambitions get $1bn boost from Mauritius Commercial Bank
Mauritius Commercial Bank plans to deploy $1 billion over the next four years to finance trade and industrial projects across read more Africa’s trade ambitions get $1bn boost from Mauritius Commercial Bank
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MTN Nigeria celebrates media excellence as BusinessDay’s Royal Ibeh wins Digital Storyteller Award
Royal Ibeh, BusinessDay’s head of Tech Desk, has emerged as the Digital Storyteller of the Year at the inaugural MTN MIP Alumni Awards... read more MTN Nigeria celebrates media excellence as BusinessDay’s Royal Ibeh wins Digital Storyteller Award
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Police rescue 30 Malians from trafficking syndicate, arrest 13 suspects in Nasarawa
The Nigeria Police Force has rescued 30 Malian nationals from a suspected human trafficking and fraudulent exploitation network operating across read more Police rescue 30 Malians from trafficking syndicate, arrest 13 suspects in Nasarawa
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Faith Meets Tech: The rise of AI in Nigeria’s religious sector
In many churches today, technology is no longer confined to the sound booth. From the pulpit to the church office, read more Faith Meets Tech: The rise of AI in Nigeria’s religious sector
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West Africa’s $27bn port build-out test on Nigerian ports resolve
Nigeria says it is expanding port capacity and pacing maritime reforms with West Africa in a phase of large-scale port read more West Africa’s $27bn port build-out test on Nigerian ports resolve
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Brewers push back on Customs tax stamp plan for excise reform
Nigeria’s brewing industry has raised concerns over a proposed tax stamp policy being considered by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), read more Brewers push back on Customs tax stamp plan for excise reform
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Rockefeller Foundation mobilises $3bn, reaches 731m people amid global aid cuts
…launches 2025 impact report Amid a volatile global landscape and a historic decline in global aid, the Rockefeller Foundation has read more Rockefeller Foundation mobilises $3bn, reaches 731m people amid global aid cuts
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Youths urged to look beyond farming in Nigeria’s agric value chain
Nigeria’s agricultural sector is ripe for disruption — and young people are being urged to lead the charge. Speaking at read more Youths urged to look beyond farming in Nigeria’s agric value chain
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WHO expresses concern over ‘speed, scale’ of Ebola outbreak as death toll jumps to 131
Tedros Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Healh Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday said he is “deeply concerned”  about the speed and read more WHO expresses concern over ‘speed, scale’ of Ebola outbreak as death toll jumps to 131
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Ibadan hosts over 30,000 Jehovah’s Witnesses as 2026 regional convention kicks off
No fewer than 35,000 delegates of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Oyo, Ogun, Osun and Kwara States will converge on the ancient read more Ibadan hosts over 30,000 Jehovah’s Witnesses as 2026 regional convention kicks off
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Ebola outbreak in Congo spreading faster than first thought, says WHO
An Ebola outbreak which has killed at least 131 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo may be spreading faster read more Ebola outbreak in Congo spreading faster than first thought, says WHO
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uLesson Group appoints Iheanyi Akwitti as CEO, Sim Shagaya becomes executive chairman
The uLesson Group has announced the appointment of Iheanyi Akwitti as CEO-Designate, as founder and Group CEO Sim Shagaya prepares read more uLesson Group appoints Iheanyi Akwitti as CEO, Sim Shagaya becomes executive chairman
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FlexxyDrive introduces zero-commission e-hailing service in Lagos
FlexxyDrive has entered Lagos’ transport sector after receiving approval from the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation to operate as a read more FlexxyDrive introduces zero-commission e-hailing service in Lagos
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FG gives 12 months to human resource personnel to acquire professional certification
The Federal Government says it has given 12 months of grace to human resources personnel in the Federal Civil Service read more FG gives 12 months to human resource personnel to acquire professional certification
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Amaechi knocks Tinubu over hardship, says governors also complaining
…Wants ADC presidential ticket ceded to South Rotimi Amaechi, former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, has criticised President read more Amaechi knocks Tinubu over hardship, says governors also complaining
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Rainstorm ravages NIWA headquarters, destroys buildings, fuel station, others in Lokoja
The major office block at the headquarters of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), several public and private facilities in read more Rainstorm ravages NIWA headquarters, destroys buildings, fuel station, others in Lokoja
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