The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has lauded operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) for apprehending notorious kidnappers and arms traffickers within the state. He made the commendation during a visit to the Agency’s State Headquarters in Enugu. Governor Mbah expressed particular satisfaction over the capture of a high-profile gang leader, […] The post Enugu Governor Hails DSS Over Major Criminal Arrests appeared first on Business Today NG.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the acquisition of an emergency medical helicopter to respond to healthcare emergencies across the country. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this in a statement, that the ministry has already begun discussions with Airbus, Europe’s foremost aerospace corporation, on the establishment of […] The post FG Moves to Acquire Emergency Medical Helicopter, Says Pate appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE—ESEZOBOR—The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced the commencement of exports for its newly introduced crude oil grade, Cawthorne. According to statement issued by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh,  that the Cawthorne blend, the newest addition to Nigeria’s portfolio of crude oil grades, has an API gravity of 36.4, […] The post NNPC Launches Cawthorne Crude into Global Export Market appeared first on Business Today NG.

JUDE MOHAMMED—-A petrol tanker was engulfed by fire at a filling station in Sabon Gari, Zaria. A report from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) stated that the filling station is situated within Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Zaria, Kaduna State. According to the report, the exact cause of the fire incident had not […] The post PMS Tanker Fire Outbreak Hits Filling Station in Zaria appeared first on Business Today NG.

A section of the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja, commissioned nine months ago by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has been damaged following a heavy rainstorm, raising fresh concerns about infrastructure resilience and project delivery standards in the capital. The terminal, situated along the Nyanya–Keffi Expressway on the Mararaba–Nyanya corridor, […] read more Nine months after commissioning, rain wrecks Wike’s billion-naira bus terminal

Tension heightened in Jos on Tuesday as angry women in the Angwan Rukuba community of Jos North Local Government Area staged a protest to stop the planned mass burial of victims of the Palm Sunday attack. The women, carrying leaves and chanting songs, were joined by some youths as they blocked the entrance to the […] read more Jos women halt mass burial, demand release of arrested youths

Nigeria’s public finances are facing renewed scrutiny after the World Bank warned that a growing share of federation revenues is being absorbed by deductions before funds reach federal, state and local governments, raising fresh concerns about fiscal sustainability despite stronger inflows. More than 39 percent of revenues generated in 2025 were consumed by statutory and […] read more Nigeria’s revenue boom masks a leak as deductions swallow 39% – World Bank

Four months to the commencement of official campaigns for the 2027 general elections, persistent killings, abductions and attacks across several parts of the country are raising fresh fears that a large number of vulnerable communities may be effectively cut off from the political process. From rural areas of Borno and Plateau to troubled communities in […] read more Rising insecurity threatens rural voters in Borno, Plateau, Zamfara, Benue

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has unveiled the 2026 Nasarawa Investment Summit, announcing plans for a “Lafia Declaration” aimed at institutionalising reforms and providing a clear development pathway for the state capital, which he noted lacks a comprehensive master plan. Speaking at the Conference Hall of the Abdullahi Sule Investment Centre along Muhammadu Buhari […] read more Gov. Sule unveils Nasarawa Investment Summit 2026

…book explores the future of journalism in the digital age Ediri Oyibo, Editor of TheNewsGuru (TNG), is set to unveil a new book titled Journalism NeXt: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Journalism at a landmark event in Abuja aimed at advancing discourse on the future of media practice. According to a statement issued on Thursday […] read more Ediri Oyibo to unveil Journalism NeXt at Abuja book launch event

Dikko Umaru Radda, Governor of Katsina State, has inaugurated the governing board of Amana Microfinance Bank as part of efforts to expand and streamline the operations of the state-owned financial institution. The inauguration, held at the Government House in Katsina on Tuesday, aligns with the policy direction of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for […] read more Radda inaugurates Amana Microfinance Bank board

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has called for deeper collaboration, deliberate innovation, and productive interaction with the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) as well as key players across the wider industry to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation. Addressing participants at the 2026 NIGCOMSAT Satellite Week held in […] The post NCC, NIGCOMSAT Partnership Crucial for Digital Infrastructure Expansion appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE -ESEZOBOR—The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) on Tuesday released guidelines for the collection, management, and administration of the Insurance Policyholders’ Protection Fund (IPPF), aimed at safeguarding policyholders and their investments in the event of liquidation. This is contained in a circular released today and signed by John Falade, Deputy Director, Special Risk & […] The post NAICOM Issues IPPF Guidelines to Protect Policyholders’ Investments appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s biggest, received 10 Nigerian crude cargoes in March, double from what it received in February, as Africa’s most populous nation aims to secure enough fuel supply amid the global crude and refined product crunch as a result of the war in the Middle East. Dangote started exporting fuel to regions other […] read more Dangote Refinery’s crude supply doubles amid high import costs

Donald Trump, US President has renewed warnings that the United States could escalate its response against Iran, including targeting key places in its oil network, as tensions sharpen over access to the Strait of Hormuz. The latest US strikes on military sites on Kharg Island appear to reflect that pressure, even as Washington stops short […] read more Kharg Island: What to know about Iran’s oil lifeline

The Ogun State Government on Tuesday commissioned the ATC Business and Industrial Park, a 10-acres private investment hub situated in Ode-Remo, a few kilometers to the newly built Gateway Airport, describing the project as a major boost to industrialisation, job creation, and capital inflows in the state. Dapo Abiodun, the governor of the state, represented […] read more Ogun launches ATC Industrial Park, opens new investment corridor near Gateway Airport

Consolidated Hallmark Holdings is ramping up investment in education as part of a broader strategy to build capacity, deepen expertise, and position Nigeria’s insurance industry for long-term growth. The move through its Annual Essay Competition signals a shift beyond traditional underwriting, with the firm focusing on talent development and knowledge transfer as critical drivers of […] read more Consolidated Hallmark Holdings bets on education to shape insurance’s future

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has raised its ex-depot price for Premium Motor Spirit to N1,275 per litre and Automotive Gas Oil to N1,950 per litre, according to a new pricing template issued to fuel marketers and depot operators, the latest in a relentless series of upward revisions that have made Nigerian motorists and industry […] read more Dangote Refinery lifts petrol price to N1,275, diesel to N1,950

FTSE Russell has officially updated Nigeria’s status in its latest Equity Country Classification Interim Review, released Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Following a period of observation on the “Watch List” since September 2025, the index provider has confirmed Nigeria’s move back to Frontier Market status from its previous “Unclassified” (Standalone) position. This reclassification is a major […] read more Nigeria regains Frontier Market status 

Nigeria’s pension system is set for a major shift as the National Pension Commission (PenCom) prepares to release the first batch of premiums, offering retirees access to healthcare coverage. The initiative called Pension Industry Health Care Initiative (PenCare) represents a significant policy shift by PenCom, in expanding retirement benefits beyond monthly pension payments into healthcare […] read more Retirees to get health cover as PenCom broadens pension safety net

Nigeria’s push for food security has received a measured boost in the 2026 federal budget, with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security allocated N1.475 trillion. The figure reflects a modest increase from N1.24 trillion in 2025 and a sharp rise from N362 billion in 2024. It signals continuity in policy direction but also […] read more Agriculture gets bigger budgetary vote as allocation rises to N1.4trn

Nigeria’s banking industry is entering a new phase of strength and strategic relevance after lenders raised a combined N4.65 trillion in fresh capital under a sweeping recapitalisation programme mandated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), positioning the sector to fund large-scale investments critical to the country’s growth ambitions. A fact sheet from the CBN’s […] read more Nigeria banks gain firepower for big-ticket lending after capital raise

Nigerians and citizens of several African and Caribbean nations could face tighter entry restrictions to the United Kingdom if the opposition party Reform UK wins the next general election. This followed a controversial proposal linking visa access to demands for slavery reparations. The policy, reported by the Daily Mail, would target countries that have formally […] read more UK visa curbs loom for Nigeria, others as reparations intensifies

“The hardest thing to build in Nigerian real estate today is credibility.” Nigeria’s real estate sector has the foundations of a compelling market. Demand is strong, the population continues to grow, and the appetite for quality housing, from both local and diaspora buyers, remains high. Yet one question continues to shape how buyers and investors […] read more From Concrete to Confidence: How Nigeria can rebuild trust in its real estate development industry

A wave of mass defections has hit the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State as prominent politicians alongside their supporters have defected to the main opposition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a move seen as a major blow to […] read more Mass defection hits Jigawa as APC, NNPP, PDP’s members move to ADC

…victims to get building materials, relief items, others The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has commenced the distribution of large-scale relief materials and financial interventions to communities recently affected by Boko Haram insurgents and the multiple suicide bombings in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The intervention includes thousands of bags of food, toiletries, and essential […] read more NEDC provides intervention to victims of attacks in Borno communities

Two days after armed men suspected to be herdsmen, invaded Agena Community in Mbalom Council Wards, Gwer-East Local Government Area of Benue State, killing over 20 farmers, the herders on Tuesday launched an attack on Imande Dem settlement, located along Gbajimba Road in Uvir Council Ward of Guma LG, killing a widow and her three […] read more Herders on rampage in renewed Benue attack, kill widow, three children

Segilola Resources Operating Limited concluded the fifth edition of its annual football tournament in Osun State, deepening its community engagement drive and youth empowerment strategy in host communities around its gold mining operations. The three-day competition, held from March 26 to 28 at the Iperindo Community Field, brought together mixed teams of company staff and […] read more Segilola Resources promotes youth empowerment in key CSR initiatives

Nigeria’s fragile economy came under renewed strain in March 2026 as a Middle East conflict sent global oil prices soaring, triggering sharp increases in fuel costs, transport fares and the prices of everyday goods, according to a new report by SBM Intelligence. The report, “Epic Fury, Naija’s Burden: How a Middle East War Broke Nigerian […] read more Middle East war triggers fuel, food price surge as Nigerian traders warn of deeper crisis

The UK government has refused entry to Kanye West after a fresh travel application, escalating a growing row over his planned appearance at the Wireless Festival, according to BBC. The Home Office said the rapper applied for permission to travel through an Electronic Travel Authorisation but was denied on the grounds that his presence would […] read more UK blocks Kanye West entry over public good concerns

Wimbart has spent the past decade helping define how Africa’s fast-growing technology sector is seen by the world, positioning itself at the center of a narrative that has drawn more than $20 billion in startup funding since 2015. Founded in 2016 by Jessica Hope, the London- and Lagos-based consultancy has grown into a key behind-the-scenes […] read more Wimbart at 10: The PR firm shaping Africa’s $20bn tech narrative

The Federal Government has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to building a stronger healthcare system through science, collaboration, and evidence-based policymaking as the country joins the rest of the world to commemorate World Health Day 2026. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare convened key stakeholders, development partners, healthcare professionals, and policy experts to reflect on […] The post 2026 WHD: FG, Partners Push Science, Collaboration to Strengthen Healthcare appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned a 29-year old businessman,   Chizoba Emmanuel Dilo, before Justice S. N. Odili of the  Enugu State High Court sitting in Onitsha, Anambra State over an alleged case of stealing to the tune of N64, 000, 000. 00 (Sixty-four million Naira). Dilo […] The post EFCC Arraigns Businessman Over Alleged ₦64m Fraud in Onitsha appeared first on Business Today NG.

How to turn dreams into reality through insurance; pension and other financial instruments is a question experts will be providing answers to at the 2026 Inspenonline Retirement Summit. The 2026 edition, themed “Meeting Retirement Dreams of Informal Sector Workers With Insurance and Pension Instruments,” is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the […] The post Retirement Dreams of Informal Workers Take Centre Stage at 2026 Inspenonline Summit appeared first on Business Today NG.

Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Plc continues to demonstrate why it remains a bellwether for the Nigerian banking sector. GTCO pairs robust fundamental growth with an aggressive dividend strategy that keeps investors leaning bullish. Following its recent full year (FY) 2025 audited results, where the Group posted a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of N1.23 trillion, […] read more GTCO: Still a definitive choice for serious investors

…as equity gains boost returns Nigeria’s pension assets climbed to N29.43 trillion in February, delivering a N1.39 trillion month-on-month surge, the strongest expansion in the more than two decades since the Contributory Pension Scheme was introduced. The jump eclipses the previous high set in January 2024, when assets rose by N1.18 trillion, underscoring a new […] read more Pension assets rise by N1.39trn in February, highest ever-recorded growth