BY NECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Securities and Exchange Commission has said it is placing artificial intelligence, data analytics and technology-driven regulation at the centre of Nigeria’s capital market reforms to attract both local and foreign investments. Speaking at the FSDH Investor Conference 2026 in Lagos, the Director-General of the SEC, Emomotimi Agama, said the future of global […] The post SEC positions AI, data-driven regulation to attract investments appeared first on Business Today NG.

From Idowu Semowo, Executive Director, Finance and Investment, NEM Insurance Plc; Andrew Ikekhua, Managing Director/CEO, NEM Insurance Plc, and Tope Smart, Group Chairman, during the 56th annual general meeting of NEM Insurance Plc held in Lagos on Thursday 14-5-2026 BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—NEM Insurance Plc has reported a strong increase in gross premium income, rising to […] The post NEM Insurance Grows Premium Income to N166.8bn In 2025 appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigeria’s drive to modernise tax administration and tighten digital compliance received a major boost as technology firm Upperlink Limited has read more Upperlink’s NRS approval signals fresh push to digitise Nigeria’s tax and invoice economy

As Nigeria grapples with widening gaps in access to higher education and the growing demand for skilled human capital, Oba read more Honeywell Group strengthens universities with digital infrastructure, leadership programmes

Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor and 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has revived calls for stronger read more Sanusi revives gender banking reforms as Nigeria battles N6.75bn inclusive finance deficit

The naira traded almost flat against the dollar in the official foreign exchange (FX) market on Thursday as turnover across read more Naira holds steady as NFEM turnover drops 55.97%

Growing opposition has continued to trail alleged moves to impose a candidate on the plaform of the All Progressives Congress read more 2027: Stakeholders warn against imposition in Ondo’s Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo/Odigbo constituency

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has separately arraigned a bank managing director and another suspect before two Federal read more EFCC arraigns bank MD, one other over alleged N59m fraud, $30,000 scam, money laundering

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s capital market ecosystem on Thursday gathered in Lagos to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Financial Trust Company read more SEC, NGX, ASHON laud Financial Trust Company enduring role in capital market growth

The South West Development Commission (SWDC) has secured a provisional rail operating and track access licence from the Nigerian Railway read more Southwest Commission secures rail licence to connect region, drive economic growth

Sandy Onor, a professor of history and former senator, has declared that he possesses the credentials and is eminently qualified read more I am qualified to takeover as Nigeria’s next President, says Onor, as PDP screens presidential aspirant

Olusegun Mimiko, former Ondo State governor, has officially defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) declaring support for the read more Mimiko joins APC, backs Tinubu’s re-election bid

  GetBundi, an educational technology platform, has announced the launch of applications for TechSis 2026, its flagship digital skills initiative read more GetBundi launch TechSis 2026 with $250,000 scholarship fund for 3,000 African women

BY SINDAY SAMUEL—The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed an unfortunate incident of mob action that occurred on Monday, May 12, 2026, at about 2:30 p.m. around the 2nd Powerline Area, Ologuneru, Eleyele–Ido Road, Ibadan. According to the Command, the incident followed a distress call reporting that an alleged kidnapper was being attacked by an […] The post Mob Action in Ibadan: Police Rescue Suspected Victim from Lynching appeared first on Business Today NG.

… Disassociate itself from Ibadan coalition gathering The ongoing crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, assumed a deeper dimension read more Wike PDP writes DSS, Police, alleges impersonation by Wabara, Turaki

The ongoing leadership crisis within the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has drawn fresh criticism from the Arewa Cohesion for Peace, read more ACF crisis deepens as Northern group warns of damage to region’s image

Usman Alkali Baba, former Inspector-General of Police, has withdrawn from the 2027 governorship race in Yobe State on the platform read more Ex-IGP Baba withdraws from Yobe APC governorship race

Retail prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, have risen to about N1,500 per kilogram in read more Cooking gas price hits N1,500/kg in Lagos amid supply shortages

Nigeria’s courts are rapidly emerging as one of the most important battlegrounds shaping the future of the country’s digital economy, read more Courts become new battleground for Nigeria’s digital economy

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, Abia State branch, has suspended its industrial action following the signing of a Memorandum read more Abia judiciary workers suspend strike after agreement with Govt

Global tourism continues to rebound, with millions of travellers going to international destinations for culture, beaches, shopping, food, and entertainment. read more Top 10 most visited countries in the world in 2026

BY NECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President Paul Kagame have resolved to activate mechanisms to deepen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Rwanda. Upon arrival in Kigali, Rwanda, for the Africa CEO Forum, President Bola Tinubu met with Kagame at the Urugwiro Presidential Villa. Both leaders emphasised the importance of reviving the Joint Permanent Ministerial […] The post Tinubu, Kagame Agree to Strengthen Nigeria–Rwanda Bilateral Relations appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports circulating across various media platforms regarding casualty figures from a recent air-land operation conducted in Zamfara State, describing them as misleading and unverified. In a statement signed by Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, and shared via the official X account of the […] The post DHQ Dismisses Reports on Casualty Figures in Zamfara Airstrike appeared first on Business Today NG.

Pioneer Airline, Bayelsa State-owned has received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), clearing the read more Bayelsa-owned airline gets air operator certificate

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Oyo State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state, following the rescue of a kidnap victim and the arrest of one suspected kidnapper during a joint security operation. According to the Command, credible intelligence was received in the […] The post One Suspect Arrested as Police Rescue Kidnap Victim in Oyo appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command attached to the Central Police Station (CPS) have rescued and rearrested two suspected fraudsters allegedly involved in ATM debit card swapping at a commercial bank along Okpara Avenue, Enugu. The suspects, identified as Onyeka Timothy, 34, and Philip Chima Nwankwo, 32, were apprehended on May 11, […] The post Police Arrest Two Suspected ATM Debit Card Swappers, Recover Exhibits appeared first on Business Today NG.

…experts warn delayed reports fuel corruption, erode public trust The Budget Office of the Federation has again failed to publish read more Again, Yakubu’s budget office misses reporting deadlines, breaches fiscal transparency law

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians against investing in illegal online investment schemes being promoted across social read more SEC warns against ponzi scheme promoted on WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, Facebook, TikTok

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), on Thursday clarified that it neither approved nor officially communicated the controversial allowance to the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) or any labour union. According to the Office, the statutory responsibility for issuing and communicating such circulars lies […] The post ‪Office of the Head of Civil Service‬ ‪ Denies Approving Allowance for Labour Unions‬ appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, the read more Oyo govt, security agencies clear Ibadan streets of destitutes, beggars

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Thursday rejected claims of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alliance read more 2027: Wike dismisses PDP-APM coalition rumors, accuses Makinde of misleading Nigerians

The West African Action Network on Small Arms and Light Weapons (WAANSA) has engaged traditional rulers in Plateau State as read more Plateau monarchs, CSO unite against arms proliferation, insecurity

Nigeria is now China’s largest engineering contracting market. Li Hengtian, Deputy Director at the China International Communications Group (CICG), disclosed read more Nigeria now China’s largest engineering contracting market

The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has elected Jude Chiemeka, Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) as the read more Jude Chiemeka emerges 2nd vice president of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers

The Lagos State Government is seeking climate financing to support an ambitious plan to deploy 70 electric ferries over the read more Africa’s largest city seeks climate financing for electric ferry expansion

The compelling need to highlight the remarkable achievements of several of Nigeria’s unsung heroes, from different aspects of human endeavour, read more Tribute: Doing the needful with Comrade Dele Ariyo