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NCDC says no Hantavirus case in Nigeria, sustains surveillance
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said there is currently no evidence of hantavirus infection in read more NCDC says no Hantavirus case in Nigeria, sustains surveillance
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Federal high court chief judge reassigns judges ahead of 2027 elections
Justice John Tsoho, Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, has approved a new posting schedule for judges, reassigning them read more Federal high court chief judge reassigns judges ahead of 2027 elections
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Senate moves to end ‘forum shopping’ in pre-election cases with Electoral Act amendment
The Senate on Thursday passed amendments to the Electoral Act, 2026, introducing new measures aimed at speeding up the resolution read more Senate moves to end ‘forum shopping’ in pre-election cases with Electoral Act amendment
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11 including two pregnant women killed in Plateau community midnight attack 
No fewer than 11 persons, including two pregnant women, children and elderly residents, were killed in a midnight attack on read more 11 including two pregnant women killed in Plateau community midnight attack 
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Tribute to ALABA ALAKIJA (Concluding part)
For over three decades, Alaba would remind me of a joke I had told him in London. Shegar, the Irish read more Tribute to ALABA ALAKIJA (Concluding part)
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Where to Buy and Trade Gift Cards in Nigeria
Gift cards have become an important part of Nigeria’s digital economy. Beyond their traditional use as presents, they are now read more Where to Buy and Trade Gift Cards in Nigeria
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Police arrests another key suspect in Bayelsa judge’s abduction last year
Operatives of the newly established Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) of the Bayelsa State Police Command have arrested another key read more Police arrests another key suspect in Bayelsa judge’s abduction last year
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Kwankwasiyya defends Obi alliance talks, says critics fear emerging political coalition
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has defended ongoing discussions around a possible political alliance between its national leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and read more Kwankwasiyya defends Obi alliance talks, says critics fear emerging political coalition
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Nigeria absent as African peers’ zero-tariff shipments arrive China
Nigeria was absent from the first batch of shipments that entered China under the country’s expanded zero-tariff policy to African read more Nigeria absent as African peers’ zero-tariff shipments arrive China
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Tension in North-Central, six Nasarawa students abducted, Plateau police kill suspect
A fresh wave of insecurity has unsettled communities in Nasarawa and Plateau States following the abduction of six university students read more Tension in North-Central, six Nasarawa students abducted, Plateau police kill suspect
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The state of the world
If there is one fact that people everywhere in the world would agree on, it is that the world is read more The state of the world
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Nigerian banks’ lending growth seen rising above 20% – Fitch 
Nigerian banks are expected to significantly increase lending in 2026 as stronger capital positions following the industry-wide recapitalisation exercise provide read more Nigerian banks’ lending growth seen rising above 20% – Fitch 
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Ortom, ex-Benue governor, disowns viral 2027 presidential campaign poster 
Samuel Ortom, the immediate past Governor of Benue State, has distanced himself from a viral social media poster, alleging that read more Ortom, ex-Benue governor, disowns viral 2027 presidential campaign poster 
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When ego wears a suit: The leadership problem nobody wants to admit
Nobody in the boardroom will say it out loud. Not the seasoned executive who spent three weeks litigating a sequencing read more When ego wears a suit: The leadership problem nobody wants to admit
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SheMeansBusiness 8th May 2026
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You can’t build a digital economy on a broken foundation
A Lagos-based logistics firm extends a job offer to a qualified candidate. The background check begins. The applicant’s National Identification read more You can’t build a digital economy on a broken foundation
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Rano Air suspends routes over surge in aviation fuel price
Rano Air has announced the temporary suspension of select flight routes, citing a 300 percent increase in the cost of read more Rano Air suspends routes over surge in aviation fuel price
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SanlamAllianz Nigeria celebrates top performers at Annual Awards
SanlamAllianz Nigeria, comprising SanlamAllianz Life Insurance and SanlamAllianz General Insurance, has celebrated its 2025 Retail Annual Competition (TRAC Awards) recognizing read more SanlamAllianz Nigeria celebrates top performers at Annual Awards
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Universal Insurance set to flag-off N3.2bn rights issue
Universal Insurance Plc has formally concluded arrangements for its proposed N3.2 billion Rights Issue. At the signing ceremony held in read more Universal Insurance set to flag-off N3.2bn rights issue
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A winning AI strategy for Africa: From consumption to creation
Introduction: Africa’s defining strategic choice Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant technological concept—it is the new infrastructure of read more A winning AI strategy for Africa: From consumption to creation
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AFN names strong 45-athlete squad for CAA Championships in Ghana
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has named a 45-athlete squad for the upcoming CAA Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, read more AFN names strong 45-athlete squad for CAA Championships in Ghana
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Uzodimma not removed as our chairman – APC governors
The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has dismissed reports alleging that Hope Uzodimma, Imo State governor, was removed as chairman of read more Uzodimma not removed as our chairman – APC governors
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NiMet, NEMA set up joint committee to improve disaster response
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have agreed to establish a joint committee to read more NiMet, NEMA set up joint committee to improve disaster response
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Atiku demands suspension of ‘secretive’ NNPC refinery deal
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate suspension and public scrutiny of the “Technical Equity Partnership” recently read more Atiku demands suspension of ‘secretive’ NNPC refinery deal
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Court adjourns ADC leadership dispute indefinitely
…awaits the chief judge’s directive The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday adjourned indefinitely the suit challenging the leadership read more Court adjourns ADC leadership dispute indefinitely
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Soaring transport costs push Nigerians to breaking point
Many Nigerian employees have remained at the receiving end, facing the harsh impact of the US-Israel-Iran conflict, which has led read more Soaring transport costs push Nigerians to breaking point
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2027: Shettima insists on direct primaries for Kaduna Central
Yerima Shettima, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and aspirant for the Kaduna Central Senatorial District, has kicked read more 2027: Shettima insists on direct primaries for Kaduna Central
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NAICOM, ARIAN Strengthen Enforcement Against Insurance Market Infractions
L-R. Mrs Yetunde Idowu; Member of the delegation, Mr. Ayeni Ayo ; Member of the delegation, Mr. Ekerete Ola Gam-Ikon Deputy Commissioner for (Finance and Administration) NAICOM, Mr. Olatubosun Mayowa; Leader of the delegation, Mr.Olusegun Ayo Omosehin; Commissioner for Insurance NAICOM and Dr Usman Jankara; Deputy Commissioner (Technical)NAICOM. BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) […] The post NAICOM, ARIAN Strengthen Enforcement Against Insurance Market Infractions appeared first on Business Today NG.
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FG expresses concerns over errors in Tinubu’s official appellation
The federal government has expressed concern over the frequent error in the official appellation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by read more FG expresses concerns over errors in Tinubu’s official appellation
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Ghana turns to local bond market for $1bn cocoa financing push
Ghana is preparing to raise about $1 billion from domestic investors to finance cocoa purchases for the 2026 to 2027 read more Ghana turns to local bond market for $1bn cocoa financing push
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MTN, Digital Realty, other, push to close Nigeria’s female AI skills gap
Telecoms and technology firms including MTN Nigeria, Digital Realty Nigeria, are backing a new campaign aimed at closing Nigeria’s female read more MTN, Digital Realty, other, push to close Nigeria’s female AI skills gap
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AI deepfake fraud surges across Africa as firms race to stop new scams
Businesses across Africa are facing a sharp rise in AI-powered fraud as cybercriminals increasingly deploy deepfake technology to bypass traditional read more AI deepfake fraud surges across Africa as firms race to stop new scams
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SanlamAllianz Nigeria Celebrates Top Performers at 2025 TRAC Awards
SanlamAllianz Nigeria, comprising SanlamAllianz Life Insurance and SanlamAllianz General Insurance, recently hosted its highly anticipated 2025 The Retail Annual Competition (TRAC Awards) at Sheraton Hotel Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. The SanlamAllianz Nigeria TRAC Awards serves as the premier platform for recognizing the companies’ Sales Champions who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in delivering financial security and insurance […] The post SanlamAllianz Nigeria Celebrates Top Performers at 2025 TRAC Awards appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Cameroon’s Telecom Regulator Visits NCC to Strengthen Regional Digital Cooperation
As part of efforts to deepen regional collaboration and strengthen digital development across Central and West Africa, the Director-General of Cameroon’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ART), Philemon Zoo Zame, has led a delegation on a working visit to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja. The team was welcomed by the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief […] The post Cameroon’s Telecom Regulator Visits NCC to Strengthen Regional Digital Cooperation appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Senate Approves ₦2.2trn FCT 2026 Budget, Allocates 76% to Capital Projects
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Senate has approved the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) budget of ₦2.2 trillion, allocating approximately ₦1.7 trillion, representing 76 per cent of the total expenditure, to infrastructural and developmental projects. The budget proposal passed its third reading during Thursday’s plenary after lawmakers reviewed and adopted the report of the Senate Committee on […] The post Senate Approves ₦2.2trn FCT 2026 Budget, Allocates 76% to Capital Projects appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Nigeria Police Force Arrests Eight Suspected Kidnappers in Nasarawa Security Operation
The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained efforts against kidnapping and violent crimes with the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers following a coordinated security operation in Rukubi Community, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The operation followed a distress report received in the early hours of 7th May 2026 […] The post Nigeria Police Force Arrests Eight Suspected Kidnappers in Nasarawa Security Operation appeared first on Business Today NG.
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