The ongoing crisis in the Labour Party (LP) took a new turn on Thursday as the Nenadi Usman-led caretaker committee read more Labour Party crisis deepens as Usman accuses Abure of looting sensitive party documents

…Insiders say it reflects Aso Rock accord Siminalayi Fubara, Governor of Rivers State, has dissolved the State Executive Council and read more Why Fubara dissolved cabinet

Morocco launches $330m flood recovery plan Morocco has announced a 3 billion dirham ($330m) reconstruction programme after torrential rains displaced read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Russia blocks WhatsApp, North Korea’s heir emerges, Morocco’s $330m flood recovery plan and other stories

Bandits have raided the Dogon Ruwa community in Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State, killing one resident read more Bandits raid Plateau community, leave imam missing

Ukraine has announced the discovery of the bodies of two Nigerian nationals who were allegedly fighting for Russia in the read more Ukraine says two Nigerians fighting for Russia killed in drone strike in Luhansk

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has denied holding any talks about the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential ticket during his recent read more Atiku dismisses Fayose’s claim of ADC vice-presidential deal, calls it ‘beer-parlour tales’

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on African countries to prioritise younger leaders between the ages of 25 and 50 read more Jonathan urges Africa to prioritise leaders aged 25–50 who are ‘physically strong and mentally sound’

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… Tinubu applauds development lender Agribusiness has emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the Bank of Industry’s N636 billion credit read more Agribusiness gets lion share as BOI disburses record funds

…rising costs limit access to treatment In 2021, Priscillia Kojo, a Nigerian nurse, moved from the bedside to the operating read more Breast cancer patients fall on hard times

Tension flared at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Thursday as security operatives attempted to arrest Nasir El-Rufai, former read more El-Rufai slips the net after airport clash with security agents

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory,(FCT) in Maitama heard on Thursday that former Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, has approached the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF/ for talks on a possible plea bargain arrangement in relation to the criminal charge pending against her and one other. Oduah and one of her ex-aides, Gloria […] The post Alleged N2.4b fraud: Ex-aviation minister Oduah in plea bargain talks with AGF appeared first on Business Today NG.

…Full supply expected in Feb 16 Nigerians would have to endure power cuts this week as maintenance on critical gas read more Nigerians face power cuts as gas maintenance shuts 935MW generation

Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has appealed to the National Assembly to support President Bola Tinubu in raising N7 trillion through bonds to fund the completion of key road projects across Nigeria. The call comes after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) withdrew funding from several ongoing projects, prompting the ministry to take […] The post Minister Calls for Funding Boost to Complete Key Roads Across Nigeria appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government has vowed to hunt down and prosecute those responsible for the killing of an officer of the read more FG vows to punish killers of NSCDC officer, deploys mining marshals against illegal miners

As Nigeria looks ahead to the 2027 presidential election, public opinion on governance, economic conditions, and national direction continues to read more 2027 Election Insights: Will Nigerians re-elect Tinubu?

The Federal Government has intensified its push for patronage of locally assembled vehicles, using the 61st Argungu International Fishing and read more FG promotes Nigeria-assembled cars in cross-country motor rally

Before WhatsApp messages, TikTok videos, and endless social media notifications, a distinctive sound once defined Nigeria’s early mobile internet experience, read more BlackBerry’s ‘Ping’ era: How a once-dominant smartphone shaped Nigeria’s digital culture

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that Bature Masari, a former Director at the Small and Medium Enterprises read more Court dismisses no-case submission of ex–SMEDAN director in N119m fraud trial

Arsenal missed the chance to extend their Premier League lead to six points after being held to a 1-1 draw read more Arsenal stumble at Brentford as title race tightens

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with two additional counts of rape involving a new alleged victim. The read more Thomas Partey charged with two new rape counts

The Bank of Industry (BOI) has set a new milestone in Nigeria’s development finance sector, disbursing a record N636 billion in 2025 to over 7,000 businesses and 570 startups across the country. The financing, the highest in the institution’s history, supported key sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, and services, while also promoting gender inclusion, youth […] The post Over 7,000 Businesses and 570 Startups Benefit from BOI’s Record N636B Loans appeared first on Business Today NG.

Max Verstappen has criticised Formula One’s new-generation cars, branding them “anti-racing” after the second day of pre-season testing in Bahrain read more Max Verstappen slams new Formula One cars after Bahrain testing

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—A consortium of insurance companies led by Leadway Assurance Company Limited, in partnership with Rex Insurance, NSIA Insurance, AIICO Insurance Plc, and the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), has paid a total of ₦181,917,900 in insurance claims to livestock herders across Adamawa, Bauchi, and Plateau States. The payouts, made under the Index-Based Livestock […] The post Leadway, Partners Disburse ₦181.9M in Climate-Linked Livestock Insurance Claims appeared first on Business Today NG.

Anthony Joshua has paid a permanent tribute to his late friends, Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele, by tattooing their read more Anthony Joshua gets tattoo tribute to friends killed in Ogun car crash

Bandits have stormed the Dogon Ruwa Mosque and Community in the Bashar District of the Wase Local Government Area of read more One killed, eight kidnapped as bandits raid Plateau mosque, community

In a landmark move to progress Nigerian trade facilitation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially approved the activation of read more LFZ secures Customs approval for “Green Channel” with Lekki Deep Sea Port

…as importers, consumers bear cost The Nigeria Shippers’ Council ordered shipping lines to halt unauthorised fee hikes six weeks ago. read more Shipping line defies Nigeria Shippers’ Council tariff freeze

Nigeria’s film industry recorded a significant rise in regulatory activity in January, as the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) classified 102 films for distribution and exhibition — a 161.5 per cent increase from the 39 titles cleared in December 2025. In a statement issued in Lagos, the Board described the figure as a […] The post Film Classification Jumps Sharply as NFVCB Clears 102 Titles in January appeared first on Business Today NG.

At least 21 people have died after a passenger boat sank in River Nile state in northern Sudan. The boat read more Boat capsizes on Nile in Sudan, kills at least 21

This Valentine’s Day, PalmPay is celebrating love in all its forms with the launch of #LoveWithPalmPay, a campaign highlighting how read more PalmPay celebrates Valentine’s with campaign

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented a proposed budget of N873.78 billion for the conduct of the 2027 read more INEC seeks N873.7bn for 2027 polls, N1.71bn for operations

The Federal Government on Thursday dismissed claims that the recent flooding on a section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway was caused by construction defects, attributing the incident instead to vandalism and indiscriminate dumping of refuse. Addressing journalists in Lagos, the Federal Controller of Works in the state, Mr. Olufemi Dare, said the highway’s drainage infrastructure […] The post Flooding on Coastal Highway Not Construction Failure, Says FG appeared first on Business Today NG.

In a renewed effort to safeguard the future of young Nigerians, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has introduced a digital Drug Integrity Test for tertiary institutions across the country. The initiative, designed as an early detection and support mechanism rather than a punitive measure, seeks to address growing concerns over drug abuse among […] The post Safer Campuses Ahead as NDLEA Moves to Curb Drug Abuse Among Youths appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  have arrested three individuals over alleged Naira mutilation. The suspects are: Adam Muhammad, Muhammad Muhammad and Bashir Musa. Adam, Muhammad and Musa were arrested following a viral video circulated on social media platforms where they were seen cleaning mucus from their nose using […] The post EFCC Arrests Three for Suspected Naira Mutilation in Maiduguri appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Ogunwande Sodiq, over an alleged case of rape and threat to life in the Iganna area of the state. The arrest followed a report by the father of the 18-year-old survivor, who alleged that the suspect unlawfully broke into his daughter’s room, threatened […] The post Oyo Police Arrest 24-Year-Old Man Over Alleged Rape and Threat to Life in Iganna appeared first on Business Today NG.