At least 30 people have been killed in a fatal road accident involving a trailer travelling towards Gujungu, Jigawa State, read more Over 30 killed as trailer crashes in Kano community on way to Jigawa

Financial fraud has long been a pervasive challenge that undermines corporate integrity and investor confidence, both globally and in Nigeria. read more ICFR: Key to promoting financial statement accuracy

The story of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a tragic saga of extreme colonial exploitation under King Leopold read more From service to force: How guns captured Nigeria’s politics (PART II)

Climate change is no longer a distant environmental concern; it is now a central force reshaping global economics, geopolitics, and read more Africa’s ecological opportunity — Leading the green transition

By the end of this year, or even earlier, the All Progressives Congress, APC, Nigeria’s ruling party, may control 30 read more Gale of defections: Voting in Nigerian elections is becoming meaningless

A massive liquidity glut has sparked a frenzy in the Nigerian Treasury Bill market, prompting investors to aggressively front-load their read more Liquidity glut ignites T-Bill frenzy as yield retreat looms

…Power, fertiliser, WAPG affected – Chevron’s CEO …Loan defaults kill capital for all- Seplat’s CEO Gaps in Nigeria’s gas pipeline read more Gas pipeline gaps stifle Nigeria’s oil targets

Nigerian loss adjusters have secured long awaited revision of their professional fee structure, marking the first major review in over read more Nigerian loss adjusters get fee boost after 33 years

After a historic 2025 that ushered the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) into N100 trillion market capitalisation league, 2026 has opened with read more 2026: These 3 sectors are primed to lead next phase of NGX rally 

…Customs command highlights 15.4% hike revenue generation in 2025 A 7% surcharge on imports has triggered concerns over revenue generation read more Imports: 7% surcharge threatens revenue at Onne port as Customs agents cite multiple taxation

Dangote Cement Plc has announced plans to grow production capacity of 90 million metric tonnes per annum (Mta) across Africa by 2030, a 73% increase from the current 52Mta. Dangote Cement with almost 70% of its production based in Nigeria is targeting a production capacity of 61Mta in 2026, following the completion of ongoing plant projects in Abidjan, Cote […] The post Dangote Cement Plans 73% Capacity Expansion to 90Mta by 2030 appeared first on Business Today NG.

What began as a routine trip out of the country ended in handcuffs for 62-year-old Lagos businessman Nwabueze Nicholas Izueke, whose journey to China was cut short at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport when operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency discovered nearly 100 wraps of cocaine concealed in his stomach—a desperate gamble […] The post China-bound auto parts dealer arrested at Kano airport for ingesting 95 wraps of cocaine appeared first on Business Today NG.

Ismaïla Sarr scored the decisive goal as Crystal Palace ended a nine-game Premier League winless run with a hard-fought 1–0 read more EPL: Sarr strike ends Crystal Palace’s drought in 1–0 derby win at Brighton

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says it has formally and permanently cancelled the Monday sit-at-home across Nigeria’s south-east, with read more Nnamdi Kanu orders IPOB to end Monday sit-at-home

Luis Díaz fired a stunning hat-trick as Bayern Munich thrashed 10-man Hoffenheim 5–1 on Sunday to restore their six-point lead read more Diaz hat-trick restores Bayern’s Bundesliga lead

Erling Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty earned Manchester City a dramatic 2–1 victory at Liverpool on Sunday, cutting Arsenal’s Premier League lead read more EPL: Man City beat Liverpool to keep title race on track

Nigeria’s landmark Petroleum Industry Act has significantly reduced the risk premium demanded by investors in African upstream oil and gas read more Petroleum Industry Act cuts risk premium for African upstream investors – Oando

In the early years of Nigeria’s return to civil rule, when Bola Ahmed Tinubu was governor of Lagos State, his read more Power and the soft politics of spousal care

Nigeria has reopened the Tsamiya Border Corridor in Kebbi State, reviving a key route for agricultural trade with Benin Republic. read more Nigeria reopens Tsamiya border with Benin after 7-year closure  

The Bank of Industry (BOI) has received approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate a non-interest banking read more BoI gets CBN’s nod to launch non-interest banking window

BY NKECEC NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has requested the Code of Conduct Bureau to promptly and effectively investigate the conduct of members of the Senate who allegedly participated in the removal of the provisions on electronic transmission of election results from the Electoral Act amendment Bill during plenary after the majority of the […] The post SERAP Petitions CCB Over Alleged Alteration of Electoral, Tax Bills appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, on Thursday, 5 February 2026, inaugurated a combined cohort of 100 officers, comprising 50 participants for Senior Course 14 and 50 for Junior Course 24. The initiative is part of the Customs Service’s commitment to equipping its officers with the skills required to enhance operational efficiency […] The post Nigeria Customs Boosts Leadership Development with New Command Courses appeared first on Business Today NG.

Jerry The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on stakeholders across the public and private sectors to support and sustain collaboration toward positioning Lagos as a global financial hub through the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC). He said the Lagos International Financial Centre project, conceived about two years ago, was designed to […] The post Lagos Unveils LIFC Phase 1 Strategy to Attract Global Capital appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Sunday  expressed deep concern over the confusion and contradictory narratives emerging from the Senate read more E-transmission of election results: NLC threatens mass boycott of 2027 elections

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) ant the weekend expressed concern over the confusion and contradictory narratives emerging from the Senate regarding the amendment to the 2022 Electoral Act, particularly on electronic transmission of results. A statement released by the President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, on Sunday said the “This lack of clarity, according to the Congress […] The post Electoral Act: NLC Demands Clarity From Senate on Electronic Transmission of Results appeared first on Business Today NG.

Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company Plc (InfraCredit) has completed the full redemption of the 7.246 percent redeemable cumulative USD preference shares read more InfraCredit clears AFC dollar preference shares on maturity

Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has called for heightened security coordination as electoral activities intensify read more INEC, security agencies gear up for FCT polls, 2027 general elections 

Nigerian footballer Saburi Olayinka Adeniji has reportedly died in the United Kingdom after suffering a severe brain injury, plunging the read more Tragedy: Nigerian footballer Saburi Adeniji dies in UK after severe brain injury

Infinix has launched its Note 60 Series in Nigeria, recording strong early market traction as pre-orders have already surpassed internal read more Infinix Note 60 Series launches in Nigeria, exceeds pre-order targets

Nigeria’s table tennis icon Quadri Aruna powered into the quarter-finals of the ITTF Africa Cup Championship in Benghazi, Libya, after read more Quadri Aruna storms into ITTF Africa Cup quarter-finals in Benghazi

Canada has updated its rules for international student study permits, introducing changes that take effect in 2026 and aim to read more Canada simplifies study permit process for some international students

Nigeria’s indigenous oil producers have called for urgent reforms to capital access and fiscal frameworks, warning that structural barriers threaten read more IPPG calls for capital access reform to unlock upstream investment

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says the Premier League’s Sunday clash between Liverpool and Manchester City is a match that usually read more Liverpool vs ManCity: Attracts football fans all over the world, says Slot

Brentford came from behind to edge Newcastle 3-2 in a five-goal thriller at the St James’ Park on Saturday. Newcastle read more Brentford edge Newcastle 3-2 in five-goal thriller at St James’ Park

Celtic 2-1 win over Dundee on Saturday was characterised by fans angry fans demanding more from the Martin O’Neill’s led read more Celtic beat Dundee 2-1, with fans wanting more

After the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and an ambitious rail system involving Blue Line, Red Line, and Green Line read more Omi Eko: Lagos new effort to reverse N4trn, 5bn hours yearly productivity loss