Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on Nigerians to be prayerful for the former Governor of Ekiti State, read more Pity Fayose, don’t get angry with him – Makinde Pleads

Nigeria’s ambition to build one of Africa’s largest digital economies is faced with a growing test as a wave of read more Cyberattacks expose the fragility of Nigeria’s digital economy as businesses face rising risks

Nigeria’s telecommunications operators invested more than N2.1 trillion in network expansion and modernisation in 2025, but the industry continues to read more Telecoms spend N2.1tn on infrastructure, yet 245 major outages disrupt services in May

Shoprite, a South African retail company and Africa’s largest food retailer, employs more than 170,000 people, making it the continent’s read more Here are 30 companies employing the most workers in Africa

Bonny Gas Transport Limited (BGT), a subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), has awarded contracts to Hudong-Zhongua Shipbuilding (Group)... read more NLNG affiliate contracts Chinese shipbuilders for 3 LNG vessels

The Senate Committee on Women Affairs and the office of Senator Ireti Kingibe have pledged to support civil society initiatives read more Senate committee moves to redefine women’s empowerment amid surging digital tobacco marketing

Nigeria may have lost as much as $600 million in crucial foreign exchange and customs revenue over the past three read more Illegal shipping container sales lost Nigeria $600m in 30 years—Expert

President Bola Tinubu on Monday commissioned three new naval vessels and inaugurated a multinational maritime security initiative.... read more Tinubu commissions three Naval vessels, launches regional maritime task force as Navy marks 70 years

FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier financial institution, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Housing, is providing Nigerians with an opportunity to read more FirstBank and Federal Ministry of Housing Expand Access to Homeownership Through Single-Digit Mortgage Financing

What if Nigeria’s next major public health emergency is not lurking in hospitals or spreading through infectious diseases, but sitting read more ‘Nigeria’s next public health emergency is already in markets, smartphones’

Global fintech revenues exceeded the half-trillion-dollar mark with a growth rate that was more than four times faster than that read more Global fintech revenues grow four times faster than traditional banks – BCG

Airtel Africa has emerged as one of the biggest winners of a growing investor shift away from speculative stocks, adding read more Investors shift toward telecoms, dollar-linked earnings as Airtel Africa adds N1.2tn in one week

The numbers look impressive on the surface. A Google and Ipsos survey published earlier this year found that 88 per read more AI: Why most Nigerian SMEs try AI and quit

… NDP names flag-bearer two days after timeframe The race for Nigeria’s presidency has formally gathered steam following the conclusion read more 15 parties beat INEC deadline, field presidential candiates for 2027 poll

The United States is set to reduce the number of its embassies and consulates across Africa that process visa applications. read more US to slash Africa visa processing centres from nearly 50 to 20

The Nigerian stock market experienced an extraordinary bull run over the first five months of 2026, with total market capitalisation read more Eight stocks Nigerian investors made over 200% return in 5 months

…One salary used to support a family. Today, many households need three At 4:30 a.m., while much of Lagos is read more One job is no longer enough

…eyes N1trn loan book by 2027 Zedvance Finance Limited, a Nigerian non-bank financial platform, says it plans to scale annual read more Zedvance to triple lending after disbursing N120bn to SMEs in 2025

Nigeria’s insurers have long been the awkward guests at Africa’sfinancial services table. They are always present, but rarely significant. With read more Nigeria insurance naira threshold and the fragile cover

Nigeria’s push to digitise public services is increasingly exposing government institutions to cyber threats, with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission read more Cyber threats test Nigeria’s e-governance as hackers target NDPC 2,000 times

…Moves to boost food security In a bid to unlock Nigeria’s agricultural potential and curb rising youth unemployment, the Federal read more FG unveils land trust fund to de-risk agribusiness for youths

The Edo State Police Command has arrested four persons, including an alleged supplier, in connection with the unlawful discharge of read more Edo Police arrest four over pepper spray at Children’s Day event

Nigeria is targeting youth unemployment with a new agribusiness land trust fund, partnering with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture read more Nigeria targets youth unemployment with agribusiness land fund

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal seeking to halt the merger between Providus Bank Limited and Unity Bank Plc, read more Supreme Court clears Providus-Unity Bank merger, ends legal challenge

Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Foreign Trade speaks on the UAE’s long-term vision for read more ‘UAE invested $110bn across Africa between 2019 and 2024’

A clean energy technology startup backed by global energy company Bp has expanded its operations in Nigeria, offering households and read more BP-backed startup cuts Nigeria’s power costs by 70%

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Nigeria’s telecom regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), recently shared how the country is helping to shape global telecom rules at a major international meeting in Ankara, Türkiye. During the global event, the commission showed off its new reforms aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and the governance of the digital market. This annual […] The post NCC Says New Data Tools Will Hold Network Operators Accountable appeared first on Business Today NG.

The just-concluded NDC primaries in Anambra State have placed enormous pressure on Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate, as several read more Primaries: Pressure mounts on NDC, Obi as new faces shake Anambra party’s structure

Tension erupted in Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State on Monday after residents reportedly burned campaign posters of Nigeria read more 2027: Pandemonium in Kano as youths burn Obi-Kwankwaso campaign posters

BY NKECHI NAECHE -ESEZOBOR—The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially inaugurated a new committee dedicated to fast-tracking the countrywide migration to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). The establishment of this specialized board, which took place during an industry event in Ikeja, Lagos, marks a decisive regulatory effort to modernize the nation’s digital infrastructure and secure […] The post Nigeria Launches New Committee to Accelerate IPv6 Adoption,Reappoints Rudman to Lead Push appeared first on Business Today NG.

Global commerce, particularly cross-border engagement, is struggling with a pervasive and debilitating cost: execution uncertainty. This problem is acutely felt read more Inside Dependly with Joshua Olatunji: Building the infrastructure of verifiable trust for Africa’s digital economy

Africa has gained a stronger voice in the global conversation on payment security following the admission of Nigerian cybersecurity and read more Africa gains voice in global payment security as Smartcomply enters PCI Council

The Niger State government has initiated a partnership with an Australian firm for the establishment of a gold refinery as read more Niger partners Australian firm to harness economic potentials

Francis Nwifuru, Governor of Ebonyi State, has appealed to the Federal Government to provide natural disaster funds to the state read more Ebonyi seeks federal disaster fund over devastating storms, mining hazards

Najeem Salaam, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Osun State, has promised to introduce a N1 billion annual read more Osun ADC guber candidate promises N1bn loan for women entrepreneurs

NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, yesterday led a high-level delegation of insurance industry leaders to Abia State as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the insurance sector and the state government. The delegation paid a courtesy visit to Governor Alex Otti […] The post NAICOM Boss Leads Insurance Team to Abia for Strategic Alliance appeared first on Business Today NG.