A former chairmanship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Bwari, Haruna Audi, has expressed concern over the low voter read more Low turnout in Bwari worrisome despite smooth voting — APC chieftain

Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have attributed their late arrival at the LEA Primary School polling unit read more FCT polls: Why we arrived late at polling unit – INEC officials

Voting in parts of Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory was disrupted by confusion over voter registers and read more Voters stranded in Kwali over missing names

The visit of Nyesom Wike, the minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), to inspect the upgrade of the Central read more Wike’s CBD upgrades inspection underpins Abuja’s readiness for investment

The naira sustained its appreciation across segments of the foreign exchange (FX) market during the week, as holders of the read more Naira holds weekly gain as dollar holders count losses

Frustration trailed the Area Council elections in parts of Waru on Saturday as voters decried the absence of the Independent read more Voters lament absence of INEC officials at Waru

The speculative fever that gripped the Nigerian ETF market has broken, leaving double-digit losses for retail investors. As of Friday, read more Nigeria’s ETF correction deepens as STANBICETF30, VETGRIF30 sees 50% decline in a week

Frustration trailed the Area Council elections in parts of Waru on Saturday as voters decried the absence of officials of read more Voters Lament Absence of INEC Officials at Waru

Voting had not commenced as of 9:30 a.m. at Polling Unit (PU) 012 in Alaiyta, Lugbe area of the Federal read more Voting yet to begin at PU 012, Alaiyta

Conservation organisation Wild Africa is pressing Nigeria to accelerate the passage of landmark wildlife legislation and strengthen enforcement against traffickers, read more Nigeria sits on 55% of global pangolin seizures as Wild Africa pushes landmark bill

Voting in parts of the Federal Capital Territory began on a mixed note Saturday, with logistical delays and low turnout read more Logistical issues delay voting in AMAC unit

Floyd Mayweather Jr has announced plans to return to professional boxing, confirming he will come out of retirement at the read more Floyd Mayweather to return to professional boxing at 49

Voting had yet to commence in parts of Lugbe, under the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), as at 9am on read more Voting delayed in polling units under Abuja Municipal as INEC officials yet to arive

The 2026 Area Council election in the Kuje took off at a slow pace on Saturday, as officials of the read more Late arrival of electoral officers, slows accreditation in Kuje Area Council

The Nigerian stock market has entered a historic super-cycle, recording an unprecedented N8.14 trillion gain in just five trading sessions read more N8.14trn richer: Stock investors toast to biggest weekly gain in history

African Union Sports Council (AUSC) has appointed  Samson Siasia, former Super Eagles head coach as its ambassador for Region 2 read more Siasia returns to spotlight with AUSC West Africa Ambassador Appointment

Shehu Dikko, the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), has declared that Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup campaign is effectively read more Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup chapter closed – Dikko

Nigeria is seeking greater control over how Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are built and deployed within its borders, warning that read more Nigeria pushes back on imported AI models, demands local control

Rising Dutch-Nigerian goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor has received her first senior invitation to the Super Falcons after being named in coach read more Comfort Erhabor: 10 key facts to know about the new Super Falcons goalkeeper

Nigeria’s fiscal authorities are intensifying a crackdown on revenue-at-source deductions, as the Federal Government moves to plumb systemic leaks that read more FG probes high collection costs in fresh drive to plumb revenue leaks

African financial markets are entering the year on a more constructive footing, with sovereign borrowers returning to Eurobond markets, inflation read more Africa Finance in Brief: Eurobond revival, policy divergence reshape markets

Eurobond issuance from sub-Saharan African countries has opened 2026 at its strongest pace in more than a decade, as governments read more African borrowers raise $5.95bn in biggest year start in 13 years

In a bid to attract ‘patient capital’, long-term investments aimed at job creation and structural economic expansion, the federal government read more FG woos ‘patient capital’ with CGT reviews, infrastructure concessions

Canada continues to recognize dual and multiple citizenship, allowing individuals to become Canadian without surrendering existing nationality. As global migration read more Nigeria among 10 countries that allow dual citizenship with Canada

Over 1.5 million registered voters who have collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) will today elect six council chairmen and read more 1.5 million voters elect six FCT council chairmen, 62 councillors today

Across primary and secondary schools in Nigeria, incidents of bullying continue to raise concerns among parents, educators, and policymakers. Studies read more Beyond the Classroom: Why Nigeria needs a national anti-bullying act now

Nigeria’s trillion-naira stocks are multiplying and tightening their grip on the market. Twenty-five companies out of the 148 listed firms read more Banks lead trillion-naira stocks as telecoms, cement giants dominate NGX

New findings by the Special Educational Needs and Therapy Empowerment (SENTE), reveal that structural barriers and lack of inclusive policies read more How inaccessible environment push 40% Africa’s disabled children out of primary school

In a landscape where African creators were once locked out of digital earnings, Apollo Endeavor emerged as the catalyst, forging read more Africa’s monetization maverick: How Apollo’s blueprint turned creativity into currency

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—No fewer than 33 persons have been confirmed dead following a violent cattle rustling attack in Bui District of Arewa Local Government Area. The Kebbi State Police Command said the incident occurred on February 18, 2025, adding that security operatives, in collaboration with the military, have since intensified operations in the area to […] The post 33 Killed in Cattle Rustling Attack in Kebbi appeared first on Business Today NG.

In a bid to strengthen transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency, the Commissioner for Insurance and CEO of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, paid a working visit to the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Adebowale A. Adedokun, at his Abuja office. The meeting focused on enhancing inter-agency collaboration and ensuring […] The post NAICOM, BPP Align on Accountability, Efficiency in Insurance and Procurement appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Abuja residence of a former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, was searched on Thursday by officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The development was confirmed in a brief statement by his media adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye. According to the statement, ICPC officials arrived at El-Rufai’s residence around 2 […] The post ICPC Officials Raid El-Rufai’s Abuja Residence appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced a ban on cash transactions for all airport services nationwide, effective February 28, 2026. In a statement issued in Lagos by its Director of Public Relations and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, FAAN said the move aligns with Federal Government directives mandating Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) […] The post FAAN Implements Nationwide Cashless Payments Across All Airports from Feb. 28 appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY KINGSLEY OBIORA—The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that the former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, is in its custody over alleged corruption. ICPC Spokesperson John Odey stated that the commission took El-Rufai into custody on Wednesday night, February 18, 2026, for questioning in connection with ongoing […] The post ICPC Takes Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai into Custody Over Corruption Allegations appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two principal suspects and declared several others wanted in connection with the murders of Sheriff Salami Ishola and Prince Ademola Akinloye in Eti Osa Local Government Area. In a press statement on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, confirmed the arrest of Safiu Fatai, […] The post Suspects Confess in Sheriff Salami Ishola, Prince Ademola Akinloye Murders, Police Declare Key Figure Wanted appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminialayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Ordu, following the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaker Martin Amaewhule announced the decision during plenary, informing lawmakers that the withdrawal of the impeachment move was in response to the President’s intervention aimed at easing […] The post Rivers Assembly Withdraws Impeachment Notice Against Governor, Deputy appeared first on Business Today NG.