Nigerian banks are expected to significantly increase lending in 2026 as stronger capital positions following the industry-wide recapitalisation exercise provide read more Nigerian banks’ lending growth seen rising above 20% – Fitch 

Samuel Ortom, the immediate past Governor of Benue State, has distanced himself from a viral social media poster, alleging that read more Ortom, ex-Benue governor, disowns viral 2027 presidential campaign poster 

Nobody in the boardroom will say it out loud. Not the seasoned executive who spent three weeks litigating a sequencing read more When ego wears a suit: The leadership problem nobody wants to admit

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A Lagos-based logistics firm extends a job offer to a qualified candidate. The background check begins. The applicant’s National Identification read more You can’t build a digital economy on a broken foundation

Rano Air has announced the temporary suspension of select flight routes, citing a 300 percent increase in the cost of read more Rano Air suspends routes over surge in aviation fuel price

SanlamAllianz Nigeria, comprising SanlamAllianz Life Insurance and SanlamAllianz General Insurance, has celebrated its 2025 Retail Annual Competition (TRAC Awards) recognizing read more SanlamAllianz Nigeria celebrates top performers at Annual Awards

Universal Insurance Plc has formally concluded arrangements for its proposed N3.2 billion Rights Issue. At the signing ceremony held in read more Universal Insurance set to flag-off N3.2bn rights issue

Introduction: Africa’s defining strategic choice Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant technological concept—it is the new infrastructure of read more A winning AI strategy for Africa: From consumption to creation

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has named a 45-athlete squad for the upcoming CAA Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, read more AFN names strong 45-athlete squad for CAA Championships in Ghana

The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has dismissed reports alleging that Hope Uzodimma, Imo State governor, was removed as chairman of read more Uzodimma not removed as our chairman – APC governors

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have agreed to establish a joint committee to read more NiMet, NEMA set up joint committee to improve disaster response

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate suspension and public scrutiny of the “Technical Equity Partnership” recently read more Atiku demands suspension of ‘secretive’ NNPC refinery deal

…awaits the chief judge’s directive The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday adjourned indefinitely the suit challenging the leadership read more Court adjourns ADC leadership dispute indefinitely

Many Nigerian employees have remained at the receiving end, facing the harsh impact of the US-Israel-Iran conflict, which has led read more Soaring transport costs push Nigerians to breaking point

Yerima Shettima, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and aspirant for the Kaduna Central Senatorial District, has kicked read more 2027: Shettima insists on direct primaries for Kaduna Central

L-R. Mrs Yetunde Idowu; Member of the delegation, Mr. Ayeni Ayo ; Member of the delegation, Mr. Ekerete Ola Gam-Ikon Deputy Commissioner for (Finance and Administration) NAICOM, Mr. Olatubosun Mayowa; Leader of the delegation, Mr.Olusegun Ayo Omosehin; Commissioner for Insurance NAICOM and Dr Usman Jankara; Deputy Commissioner (Technical)NAICOM. BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) […] The post NAICOM, ARIAN Strengthen Enforcement Against Insurance Market Infractions appeared first on Business Today NG.

The federal government has expressed concern over the frequent error in the official appellation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by read more FG expresses concerns over errors in Tinubu’s official appellation

Ghana is preparing to raise about $1 billion from domestic investors to finance cocoa purchases for the 2026 to 2027 read more Ghana turns to local bond market for $1bn cocoa financing push

Telecoms and technology firms including MTN Nigeria, Digital Realty Nigeria, are backing a new campaign aimed at closing Nigeria’s female read more MTN, Digital Realty, other, push to close Nigeria’s female AI skills gap

Businesses across Africa are facing a sharp rise in AI-powered fraud as cybercriminals increasingly deploy deepfake technology to bypass traditional read more AI deepfake fraud surges across Africa as firms race to stop new scams

SanlamAllianz Nigeria, comprising SanlamAllianz Life Insurance and SanlamAllianz General Insurance, recently hosted its highly anticipated 2025 The Retail Annual Competition (TRAC Awards) at Sheraton Hotel Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. The SanlamAllianz Nigeria TRAC Awards serves as the premier platform for recognizing the companies’ Sales Champions who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in delivering financial security and insurance […] The post SanlamAllianz Nigeria Celebrates Top Performers at 2025 TRAC Awards appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has entered into strategic partnerships with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the read more NDPC seals strategic MoUs with BPP, NGF to strengthen public sector data governance

The Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday dismissed a preliminary objection. It denied bail to Ufoma Immanuel, read more Court refuses bail to investment firm boss over alleged $1.5m fraud in Lagos

User perceptions and behaviours regarding cybersecurity are critical factors in the success of digital banking in West Africa; more than read more User perceptions and behaviours regarding cybersecurity

No fewer than three soldiers have been killed and dozens of others wounded, including a lieutenant colonel, when fighters of read more Three soldiers killed, Lt. Colonel, others wounded in fresh Borno attack

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday filed a legal challenge against a suit seeking to restrain him from contesting the read more Jonathan challenges suit seeking to block 2027 presidential bid

Fresh cracks may be emerging within the Senate leadership after Senator Adams Oshiomhole openly questioned the eligibility of Senate President read more Oshiomhole questions Akpabio’s eligibility under new Senate rules

The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 25 for the hearing of a suit by the Nigeria Democratic read more Court to hear NDC’s suit challenging Electoral Act May 25

Olatunji Disu, Inspector-General of Police, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and institutional reform within the Nigeria Police read more Disu reaffirms commitment to transparency, accountability in Police reforms

The Nigerian Air Force has highlighted the critical role of Hercules C-130 aircraft in military operations, humanitarian interventions, and emergency read more How NAF’s Hercules C-130 saves lives in critical  operations 

Trust is the foundation for leadership, and when members of an organisation trust the leader and believe that the leader’s read more Driving innovation by building a culture of trust

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agriculture sector have called for massive investments in export infrastructure, decentralised supply chains, farmer productivity ecosystems and read more Nigerian-British Chamber urges supply infrastructure to curb food insecurity

As part of efforts to deepen regional collaboration and strengthen digital development across Central and West Africa, the Director-General of Cameroon’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ART), Philemon Zoo Zame, has led a delegation on a working visit to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja. The team was welcomed by the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief […] The post Cameroon’s Telecom Regulator Visits NCC to Strengthen Regional Digital Cooperation appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Senate has approved the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) budget of ₦2.2 trillion, allocating approximately ₦1.7 trillion, representing 76 per cent of the total expenditure, to infrastructural and developmental projects. The budget proposal passed its third reading during Thursday’s plenary after lawmakers reviewed and adopted the report of the Senate Committee on […] The post Senate Approves ₦2.2trn FCT 2026 Budget, Allocates 76% to Capital Projects appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained efforts against kidnapping and violent crimes with the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers following a coordinated security operation in Rukubi Community, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The operation followed a distress report received in the early hours of 7th May 2026 […] The post Nigeria Police Force Arrests Eight Suspected Kidnappers in Nasarawa Security Operation appeared first on Business Today NG.