…As hardship cut across class, creed, geography For many Nigerians, 2025 will not be recalled with nostalgia or pride. It read more Poverty, violence and endurance: Nigerians’ 2025 story

Pope Leo XIV has called on Christian faithful across the world to collectively pray for peace in his first Angelus read more Pope calls on Christian faithful to pray together for peace

…As NCPC expresses optimism for peace As Nigeria continues the New Year celebration, clerics and Church leaders have urged Nigerians read more 2026: Clerics urge Nigerians to be more committed to God, express genuine love

Organisers of the annual praise and worship program in Ido-Ekiti, says the concert unites youth within the town for unparalleled read more Adoration Night unites Ido-Ekiti youth in worship – Organisers

…Tony Emeh out for reconciliations, peace, academic revolution Tony Emeh, an accountant, stock broker, entrepreneur, and politician, has mounted the read more Cries of marginalisation of Mbutunweorie: Newly crowned royal father calls for collaboration

…Says ‘We can’t be barking like dog’ Gov Sim Fubara of Rivers State who seems to be back to troubling read more Fubara says he is focusing on projects to make his tenure one to remember

…Model tested in Alesa seeks inclusion of host communities Businesses and companies in the Niger Delta including the international oil read more Experts examine new corporate social responsibility model to help companies succeed in Niger Delta

Rivers State government must do two things quickly to accelerate economic development in the state and aspire to compete with read more Revealed: What Rivers must do to accelerate economic devt and compete with Lagos

When capital tightens, its movements matter more. Q3 2025 made that unmistakably clear. In a cautious global funding climate, capital read more Why AI and Stablecoins dominated fintech funding in Q3 2025 and what it means for Africa in 2026

…Pays New Year visit to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has said that read more Uzodinma says South-East governors determined to develop region

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said the capture of Venezuela President, Nicolás Maduro and his wife by U.S. special forces in the early hours of Saturday is “a dangerous precedentw”. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Stéphane Dujarric, UN Spokesperson, on Saturday in New York Guterres said he is “deeply alarmed” over […] The post UN says U.S. actions in Venezuela, ‘ dangerous precedent’ appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked reports alleging that it has released the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oletola, the Commission described the reports as false and misleading, emphasizing that no timetable or schedule […] The post INEC Debunks Reports on Release of 2027 Election Timetable appeared first on Business Today NG.

As political conversations gradually shift towards the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State, familiar arguments have once again resurfaced. Chief read more ​​Oyo 2027: Will religion be a factor?

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has constituted a 7-member committee for 2026 Congress of the All Progressives Congress read more Eno raises committee for APC state congress ahead 2027 election

…As Nigeria’s Gen-Zs shutdown arenas for worship As dusk falls over Lagos, worshipers in their numbers gathered across worship centres read more The economics of mega praise concerts in Nigerian Churches

The National Assembly has published the Certified True Copies of four Tax Reform Acts recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, making them available for public record, verification, and reference. The release was carried out on the directive of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas […] The post National Assembly Publishes Certified Copies of Four Tax Reform Laws appeared first on Business Today NG.

Public debate on government finances in Nigeria is once again clouded by confusion, little knowledge, and deliberate misrepresentation. At the read more Distinguishing between Federal Government Revenue and the Federation Account

(Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has made a major breakthrough in its sustained counter-terrorism operations with the identification of Shariff Umar as the principal coordinator of suicide bombing activities responsible for recent attacks and attempted attacks within the North East. This development followed intelligence-led cordon-and-search operations conducted at the Kalmari area of Maiduguri on 31 December […] The post Intelligence-Led Operations Reveal Shariff Umar as Suicide Bombing Coordinator appeared first on Business Today NG.

A nation in political recalibration Nigeria’s 2027 presidential contest is unfolding amid intense political recalibration, with Peter Obi’s move to read more Amidst Atiku and Obi in ADC, Tinubu retains significant structural advantage ahead 2027 — A data‑driven assessment

The Nigerian Army recorded significant operational gains across multiple theatres in the last 24 hours, arresting 17 criminal suspects, rescuing 31 kidnapped victims and recovering two pump-action guns with five rounds of ammunition, as sustained pressure forced criminal elements to flee on contact while troops consolidated gains and protected civilians. In Zamfara State, troops of […] The post Nigerian Army Arrests 17 Suspects, Rescues 31 Kidnapped Victims in 24 Hours appeared first on Business Today NG.

In continuation with the offensive operations against criminals, troops of the Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) conducted an operation as part of Operation PEACE SHIELD. This operation targeted a kidnappers’ hideout in Jagindi Kagom village, JEMAA Local Government Area of Kaduna State. On 02 January, 2026, acting on credible information, troops from […] The post One Kidnapper Neutralised as Troops Raid Hideout in Kaduna State appeared first on Business Today NG.

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have uncovered a large cache of high-calibre ammunition in the Bulumkutu Railway general area, further reinforcing the effectiveness of ongoing intelligence-driven security operations across the North-East theatre. The recovery followed sustained troops presence and follow-up actions after a recent cordon-and-search operation, based on actionable intelligence aimed at denying criminal […] The post Troops Recover Cache of 12.7mm Warheads in Ongoing Operations appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Board and Management o f Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc have announced the appointment of Dr. Lucas  Durojaiye as the new Managing Director/CEO  of the Company,  following the retirement of Mr. Olaotan Soyinka, said his appointment takes immediate effect. The statement added that Soyinka served the organization meritoriously for 27 years, including his […] The post Sovereign Trust Appoints Dr. Lucas Durojaiye As MD/CEO, As Soyinka Bows Out appeared first on Business Today NG.

The House of Representatives has released Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the tax reform Acts, including the endorsement and assent read more Reps release certified copies of tax reform laws

…As Rangers stun Celtic Hearts moved six points clear of the Scottish Premiership following a slim 1-0 victory over bottom read more Hearts go six points clear of Scottish Premiership

Wolves recorded their first win of the ongoing Premier League season following a 3-0 thrashing of 18th placed West Ham read more Wolves records first win after 20 PL matches

The Nigerian military has identified one Shariff Umar, also known as Yusuf, as the suspected principal coordinator of a suicide read more Military names mastermind of suicide bombing network in North-East

Pape Gueye scored twice as Senegal came from behind to beat Sudan 3–1 on Saturday to become the first team read more Gueye brace fires Senegal into AFCON 2025 quarter-finals

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has reportedly flown back to the UK to attend the funeral of two close read more Anthony Joshua returns to UK for friends’ funeral after Nigeria crash

While most coins drift without direction, smart investors are watching for clear signals. Ethereum price today sits at $3,247, showing read more BlockDAG’s Presale Hits $441 Million as 20 Exchanges Stand Ready; ETH & DOGE Struggle With Unclear Futures

The tragic irony of public policy failure is that it often requires a high-profile incident before society pauses to reflect read more Anthony Joshua and the anatomy of Nigeria’s road safety failure

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described President Bola Tinubu’s cancellation of the $1.42 billion debt owed to the federal read more Tinubu’s cancellation of NNPC’s $1.42bn debt, an impeachable offence – ADC

The market ahead of 2026 continues to show mixed signals, with volatility reshaping short-term expectations across major assets. Traders are read more Traders Shift From ETH & HYPE As Zero Knowledge Proof Lists on CoinMarketCap & Runs 200M Daily Coin Distributions

The United States President, Donald Trump is saying his country will run Venezuela for now until a proper transition is read more Trump says will run Venezuela until proper transition, posts latest photo of Maduro

Aston Villa recovered from their midweek defeat to Arsenal with a commanding 3–1 victory over Nottingham Forest at their home read more EPL: Villa beat Forest to leapfrog Man City into second spot

Let us be blunt. The United States’ military capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela has sent a tremor through the read more The Venezuela Blueprint: A clear and present danger to Nigeria’s future