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South-East governors back SEDC with N25bn additional funding for 2026
Governors of the five South-East states — Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo — have resolved to contribute N5 billion read more South-East governors back SEDC with N25bn additional funding for 2026
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FG sets four-pillar plan to deepen industrialisation, scale exports in 2026
The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive four-pillar strategy aimed at deepening Nigeria’s industrialisation drive, scaling non-oil exports, and strengthening read more FG sets four-pillar plan to deepen industrialisation, scale exports in 2026
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2026 Budget: N’Assembly seeks start-up funding for new hospitals
The Joint Committee on Health of the National Assembly has urged the Joint Committee on Appropriations to include take-off grants read more 2026 Budget: N’Assembly seeks start-up funding for new hospitals
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Mass customised portfolios: How game-based profiling can reshape investment outcomes
Honestly, the standard investment risk questionnaire might be the most soporific thing ever devised. “On a scale of one to read more Mass customised portfolios: How game-based profiling can reshape investment outcomes
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NUPRC sets Friday deadline for 2025 licensing round applications
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has issued a final call to prospective investors, announcing that the window for read more NUPRC sets Friday deadline for 2025 licensing round applications
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US sentences ex-NNPC GM Okoronkwo to 87 months in jail for $2.1m Addax bribe
A United States district court has sentenced Paulinus Okoronkwo, a Nigerian-American and former general manager at the Nigerian National Petroleum read more US sentences ex-NNPC GM Okoronkwo to 87 months in jail for $2.1m Addax bribe
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German Rheinland-Pfalz eyes Nigeria for production, renewables push
The German state of Rheinland-Pfalz has signalled a strategic pivot towards Nigeria as both a production base and renewable energy read more German Rheinland-Pfalz eyes Nigeria for production, renewables push
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Zimbabwe halts raw mineral, lithium exports in sudden policy shift
Zimbabwe has imposed an immediate ban on the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrate, in a surprise move read more Zimbabwe halts raw mineral, lithium exports in sudden policy shift
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Pension plan for informal workers in Nigeria: A crucial national conversation
In my country, Nigeria, the word “pension” evokes different reactions. For many civil servants and corporate workers, it symbolises hope read more Pension plan for informal workers in Nigeria: A crucial national conversation
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Affordable housing shortage stalls youth homeownership dreams
The dream of homeownership among young Nigerians is steadily slipping out of reach as property prices continue to outpace incomes. read more Affordable housing shortage stalls youth homeownership dreams
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INEC Upgrades BVAS to Prevent Election Result Manipulation
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced significant technological upgrades to its Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) to safeguard the integrity of election results and prevent manipulation. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan said the improvements require presiding officers to upload images of completed Form EC8A and directly enter party scores into the BVAS device, […] The post INEC Upgrades BVAS to Prevent Election Result Manipulation appeared first on Business Today NG.
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N’Assembly must bar FCT ministers from revoking approved lands — Festrut Homes CEO
Festus Uwakhemen, Chief Executive Officer of Festrut Group of Companies, has urged the National Assembly to enact a law stripping read more N’Assembly must bar FCT ministers from revoking approved lands — Festrut Homes CEO
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ICPC Denies Reports That Nasir El-Rufai Suffered Nosebleed in Custody
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL —The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has dismissed claims that former Nasir El-Rufai experienced a nosebleed while in its custody. ICPC spokesperson Okor Odey described the reports as false, confirming that El-Rufai remains in stable condition as investigations into allegations of financial misconduct during his tenure as governor […] The post ICPC Denies Reports That Nasir El-Rufai Suffered Nosebleed in Custody appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Sule reads riot act to APC LG executives, insists on loyalty to party, Tinubu
Abdullahi Sule, the Nasarawa State governor, has issued a strong warning to the newly elected local government and ward executive read more Sule reads riot act to APC LG executives, insists on loyalty to party, Tinubu
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Man bags 60 yrs imprisonment for raping 11-year-old
…to pay N50m compensation to victim Delta State High Court sitting in Orerokpe has convicted and sentenced a 55 year read more Man bags 60 yrs imprisonment for raping 11-year-old
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APC convention: Yilwatda charges committee to deliver credible, inclusive process
…Says no opposition in FCT, states Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has charged members read more APC convention: Yilwatda charges committee to deliver credible, inclusive process
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No perfect election anywhere in the world – INEC chair, Amupitan
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has said no election anywhere in the world is read more No perfect election anywhere in the world – INEC chair, Amupitan
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NRC Ex-Finance Director, Procurement, Mechanical Heads Arraigned for Corruption
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, arraigned three senior officials of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, before Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja over alleged fraud and money laundering offences. The defendants are: Felix Njoku, a former Director of Finance of the Nigerian Railway Corporation; Benjamin Chinwuba Iloanusi, presently […] The post NRC Ex-Finance Director, Procurement, Mechanical Heads Arraigned for Corruption appeared first on Business Today NG.
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UEFA rejects Benfica appeal over Prestianni suspension
UEFA on Wednesday rejected Benfica’s appeal over the provisional suspension of Gianluca Prestianni, ruling the Argentine winger out of their read more UEFA rejects Benfica appeal over Prestianni suspension
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Fuel Imports Set to End as Dangote Refinery Ramps Up Local Supply
Nigeria’s decades-long dependence on imported petrol is set to wind down as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals scales up production to meet and exceed domestic demand. The refinery has committed to supplying between 60 and 65 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily for local consumption, while exporting up to 20 million litres […] The post Fuel Imports Set to End as Dangote Refinery Ramps Up Local Supply appeared first on Business Today NG.
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FG Slams Fresh Forgery Case on Ozekhome
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Federal Government has instituted fresh charges against prominent legal practitioner Mike Ozekhome, SAN, and Ponfa Useni before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. In the new filing, the defendants are facing a 12-count charge bordering on alleged forgery. The government claims that in 2020, the defendants conspired to procure a […] The post FG Slams Fresh Forgery Case on Ozekhome appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Berrada hails ‘off-pitch transformation’ despite Man United debt hitting £1.3bn
Omar Berrada, chief executive, says Manchester United are beginning to see tangible financial benefits from its “off-pitch transformation”, despite the read more Berrada hails ‘off-pitch transformation’ despite Man United debt hitting £1.3bn
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Berrada hails ‘off-pitch transformation’ despite Man United debt hitting £1.3bn
Omar Berrada, chief executive, says Manchester United are beginning to see tangible financial benefits from its “off-pitch transformation”, despite the read more Berrada hails ‘off-pitch transformation’ despite Man United debt hitting £1.3bn
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Sixth Suspect in Owo Catholic Church Killings Apprehended in Edo
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a key figure of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) allegedly linked to the 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, as well as the military barracks assault in Suleja. The suspect, who had reportedly been on the run for […] The post Sixth Suspect in Owo Catholic Church Killings Apprehended in Edo appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Witness testimony shows FG ordered AMCON intervention in Arik
  Bawa Usman Kaltungo, the fourth witness in the ongoing EFCC and Arik case informed the Special Offences Court sitting read more Witness testimony shows FG ordered AMCON intervention in Arik
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AFC, Ecobank, Soto Gallery Partner for 2026 +234 Art Fair in Lagos
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, today announced its partnership with Ecobank Nigeria and Soto Gallery for the third consecutive year, to host the +234 Art Fair, a four-day international exhibition, spotlighting Nigeria’s fast-growing creative economy and the dynamism of contemporary African art. The 2026 edition, themed “Inclusivity,” will take […] The post AFC, Ecobank, Soto Gallery Partner for 2026 +234 Art Fair in Lagos appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Lagos-Abidjan highway project enters operational phase 
…10-member management authority inducted  The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Development Bank Group have held read more Lagos-Abidjan highway project enters operational phase 
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Sanwo-Olu Expresses Confidence in Disu’s Leadership as Acting Police Chief
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Mr. Olatunji Disu on his appointment as the acting Inspector-General of Police by President Bola Tinubu. He said the elevation of Disu to the position of acting Inspector General of Police is well deserved considering his high level professionalism, competence and contribution to the Nigerian […] The post Sanwo-Olu Expresses Confidence in Disu’s Leadership as Acting Police Chief appeared first on Business Today NG.
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How Mohammed Giwah transition from public sector to entrepreneurship
Mohammed Giwah is a chemical and process engineer with expertise spanning energy systems, infrastructure strategy, and operational optimisation. Giwah’s career read more How Mohammed Giwah transition from public sector to entrepreneurship
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Tinubu swears-in Disu as new IGP
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu has arrived at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to complete the process of assumption read more Tinubu swears-in Disu as new IGP
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From brain drain to brain gain: Nigeria can turn the doctors’ exodus to strategic advantage
Duro Oni’s recent article captures an increasingly evident pattern within Nigeria’s healthcare system as the sustained exit of doctors places read more From brain drain to brain gain: Nigeria can turn the doctors’ exodus to strategic advantage
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Adamawa, Benue, Kaduna top Police recruitment chart as 616,873 apply for 50,000 slots
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced that Adamawa State recorded the highest number of applicants in the ongoing recruitment read more Adamawa, Benue, Kaduna top Police recruitment chart as 616,873 apply for 50,000 slots
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Over N98b injected into Nigeria’s primary health sector – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, said his administration injected over N98 billion into the nation’s primary healthcare system, last year. read more Over N98b injected into Nigeria’s primary health sector – Tinubu
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Adamawa Police nab two for cross-border drug trafficking
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with alleged transnational drug smuggling after intercepting 197 sachets read more Adamawa Police nab two for cross-border drug trafficking
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Court adjourns trial of driver in Anthony Joshua road crash to March 17
A Magistrate Court in Sagamu, Ogun State, has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver involved in the read more Court adjourns trial of driver in Anthony Joshua road crash to March 17
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National Single Window: Customs agents target 48-hr clearance of cargo, list expectations
With the first phase of the National Single Window (NSW) set to launch on March 27, 2026, freight forwarders in read more National Single Window: Customs agents target 48-hr clearance of cargo, list expectations
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