The Nigeria Police Force has invited Tammy Danagogo, former Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG), to Abuja for questioning read more Police summon Danagogo, ex–Rivers SSG over alleged plot to assassinate Wike

The draw for the FA Cup fourth round has been conducted, with 16 fixtures at this stage of the competition. read more FA Cup: Full list of fourth-round draw revealed

Trump called himself ‘acting president’ of Venezuela President Trump declared himself the “acting president” of Venezuela on Sunday, implying he’d read more Five things to know to start your day

Nigeria is moving to become one of the first African countries to formally regulate artificial intelligence (AI), as lawmakers prepare read more Nigeria set to pass AI law, among first in Africa to regulate sector

Babatunde Akran, the Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I and Oba of Badagry, is dead. The monarch died on Monday at the read more Oba of Badagry Babatunde Akran dies at 89

The United States has revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump returned to the White House for a read more US revokes over 100,000 visas since Trump’s return to White House

KPMG executives met with Zacch Adedeji, chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), on Monday, days after the firm publicly read more KPMG, NRS meet to resolve debate over new tax laws

As we step further into 2026, it’s tempting to frame the year ahead around ambition, bigger goals, faster growth, and read more What building institutions actually requires in 2026

The lifeblood of any modern economy is not just the revenue it generates but the trust its citizens place in read more Tax: Facts over fear

There was a time when life had full stops. You studied. You graduated. You found work. You built a home. read more Living without a finish line

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Nigeria’s latest round of tax reforms has triggered intense public debate, fuelled less by the actual provisions of the law read more Nigeria’s tax reforms: Separating facts from fear matters

Ghana settles $1.47bn energy sector debt to stabilise power supply The government of Ghana says it paid $1.47bn in 2025 read more ICYMI: Ghana clears $1.47bn energy debt, Mozambique ‘miracle baby’ dies and other African stories

  A self-proclaimed marabout, or traditional folk healer, who allegedly collected €33,500 by promising victory for Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations, was arrested for fraud after the team lost. Mali’s national team was eliminated last Friday in the quarter finals by Senegal 1-0. The man, identified only as Mr Sinayogo, allegedly collected more […] The post Traditional Healer Arrested For Alleged Fraud After Promising Mali AFCON Trophy Win appeared first on Business Today NG.

United States has revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump took office on an anti-migrant platform, a record for a single year, the State Department said Monday. “The Trump administration has no higher priority than protecting American citizens and upholding American sovereignty,” State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said. The figure since Trump’s second […] The post 100,000 Visas Revoked Since Trump’s Return, US Says appeared first on Business Today NG.

Artificial intelligence, geopolitical fragmentation and a surge in cyber-enabled fraud are redefining the global cyber risk landscape at unprecedented speed, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026. The report, developed in collaboration with Accenture, highlights that cyber-enabled fraud has become a pervasive threat. This shift underscores the growing societal and economic impact […] The post How Cyber-enabled Fraud Becomes One of the Most Pervasive Global Threats – WEF appeared first on Business Today NG.

Two Rivers lawmakers have appealed for leniency over the planned impeachment of Gov. Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Nma Odu. The plea was made on Monday in Port Harcourt by House Majority Leader, Sylvanus Nwankwo, and lawmaker from Degema, Peter Abbey, during a joint briefing. Nwankwo urged colleagues to temper justice with mercy, citing […] The post Rivers State: Lawmakers Seek Leniency in Fubara Impeachment appeared first on Business Today NG.

…Efforts to boost production starting to pay off For the first time in more than a decade, Nigeria escaped its read more Nigeria breaks 12-year tomato scarcity jinx

…Efforts to boost production starting to pay off For the first time in more than a decade, Nigeria escaped its read more Nigeria breaks 12-year tomato scarcity jinx

Sixty-wo disengaged staff members of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Monday, asked the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Abuja to dismiss an application filed by the apex bank. The CBN, through its lawyer, Wilson Inam, SAN, had filed a motion on notice before Justice Osatohanmwen Obaseki-Osaghae, seeking an order to convert […] The post Nigeria: 62 Aggrieved Ex-staff Ask Court to Dismiss CBN’s Application on Alleged Unlawful Sack appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate commencement of palliative repairs on the Lagos–Ota–Abeokuta Road to address critical failures and ease traffic congestion. The directive was given by the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, during an inspection of the federal highway linking Lagos and Ogun states. He explained that while about 22 kilometres of […] The post FG Orders Immediate Repairs on Lagos–Ota–Abeokuta Road appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigeria’s aviation sector faces tighter fiscal conditions in 2026 as the federal government slashed total budgetary allocation to the Ministry read more FG seeks private capital for airports, slashes 2026 aviation budget

The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike, which was scheduled to begin on Monday, January 12, 2026. The decision followed renewed engagements with the Federal Government. The North-Central caucus of the association announced the suspension after a series of consultations with government representatives, noting that the move was taken in […] The post Resident Doctors Call Off Strike to Allow Further Negotiations appeared first on Business Today NG.

Former Nigeria international and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner Segun Odegbami has expressed strong confidence ahead of the read more AFCON 2025: Odegbami confident Super Eagles will defeat Morocco in semi-final clash

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)on Monday reassured  Nigerians that all Nestlé Infant Formulae currently approved for marketing in Nigeria are safe for consumption and are not part of the recall. In a statement, the Agency clarified that the recall was prompted by the potential presence of cereulide, a heat-resistant […] The post Nigeria Not Affected by Nestlé Infant Formula Recall — NAFDAC Assures Parents appeared first on Business Today NG.

…Group raises alarm, points to likely third party action Fresh oil spill is said to be raging at a location read more Fresh oil spill rages at Ahoada, threatens environment in Rivers

Nigeria’s post-1999 democratic era has coincided with one of the gravest crises of state authority in the country’s history, with read more State Police and the questions Nigeria can no longer avoid

Former Djibouti head coach Julien Mette has tipped the Super Eagles of Nigeria to overcome host nation Morocco ahead of read more AFCON 2025: Former Djibouti coach backs Super Eagles over Morocco

The Federal Government is expected to sign multiple agreements with the Government of the United Arab Emirates UAE, as part read more FG says Nigeria to sign partnership agreement with the UAE 

…as FG seeks private capital for airports Nigeria’s aviation sector faces tighter fiscal conditions in 2026 as the Federal Government read more Aviation allocation drops 23% to N87.3bn in 2026 

President Bola Tinubu’s administration has again failed to fulfil its promise to significantly increase Nigeria’s annual health sector budget to read more Tinubu reneges, fails to raise health budget to 10%

For decades, we have diagnosed our fiscal anaemia as a failure of tax policy. We were wrong. The real crisis read more The governance tax: How Nigeria’s broken institutions starve the state of revenue

Being the text of a statement by Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, Senior Partner & Head Medical Malpractice Olisa Agbakoba Legal, following the death of Chimamanda read more Medical negligence crisis demands immediate overhaul of Nigeria’s health regulatory framework – Agbakoba

Who is required to pay personal income tax in Nigeria under the 2026 reforms? Personal income tax (PIT) applies to read more What employees must know about deductions and rates in personal income tax

The coast appears to be clearing for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming off-cycle read more Osun 2026: NANS declares support for APC candidate Oyebamiji, cites clean education records

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have sustained intense offensive operations against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists across Borno State, recording notable successes in clearance, fighting patrols and blocking operations. Under Operation DESERT SANITY V, sustained pressure along the Azir–Wajiroko axis on 10 January 2026 forced 11 terrorists fighters to surrender along with their AK 47 rifles […] The post Troops Neutralise Terrorists in Borno State appeared first on Business Today NG.