The uLesson Group has announced the appointment of Iheanyi Akwitti as CEO-Designate, as founder and Group CEO Sim Shagaya prepares read more uLesson Group appoints Iheanyi Akwitti as CEO, Sim Shagaya becomes executive chairman

FlexxyDrive has entered Lagos’ transport sector after receiving approval from the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation to operate as a read more FlexxyDrive introduces zero-commission e-hailing service in Lagos

The Federal Government says it has given 12 months of grace to human resources personnel in the Federal Civil Service read more FG gives 12 months to human resource personnel to acquire professional certification

…Wants ADC presidential ticket ceded to South Rotimi Amaechi, former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, has criticised President read more Amaechi knocks Tinubu over hardship, says governors also complaining

The major office block at the headquarters of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), several public and private facilities in read more Rainstorm ravages NIWA headquarters, destroys buildings, fuel station, others in Lokoja

Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is reportedly tipped to become the next manager of Manchester City ahead of the 2026/27 read more Enzo Maresca tipped to replace Pep Guardiola at Man City

Laja Adeoye, Governorship Candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Lagos State, has unveiled a sweeping governance and development read more Adeoye unveils Àtunto Èkó blueprint, pushes 57 LGAs, end of GAC

Caleb Mutfwang, the governor Plateau state has dismissed allegations suggesting that he imposed aspirants ahead of the senatorial primary elections, read more Mutfwang denies involvement in imposition of Plateau senatorial aspirants

​George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has charged chairmen, chief executive officers, and members of the read more Akume warns agency boards against micro-management, demands strict accountability

Visa is seeing an accelerating shift from cash to digital payments across West Africa as consumers increasingly embrace card-based transactions, read more Visa sees faster shift to digital payments across West Africa

‎Lagos State Government says it is developing an independent electricity market and targeting an additional 2,000 megawatts of power supply read more Lagos targets 2,000MW, pushes independent power market to end blackouts

The Nigerian military and the United States Africa Command (U.S. Africa Command) have intensified coordinated operations in northeastern Nigeria, carrying read more Nigerian, U.S forces intensify airstrikes on ISWAP in Borno

Fuel marketers in Nigeria have pushed back against a lawsuit by Dangote Petroleum Refinery seeking to invalidate import licences, warning read more Nigeria fuel marketers push back on Dangote lawsuit over import licences

The Action Democratic Party, (ADP) has officially released its Electoral Guidelines for the 2026 National Convention, Congresses  and 2027 Primary Elections read more 2027: ADP adopts consensus in electoral guidelines, fixes date for national convention, congresses

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s group of companies has increased planned investment in a fertiliser plant ‌in Ethiopia to more than read more Nigeria’s Dangote doubles investment outlay for Ethiopia fertilizer project

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has emerged the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Imo West Senatorial District after read more Uzodimma floors Okorocha, secures Imo West APC ticket

In every presidency, there are offices that attract ceremony and offices that carry consequence. The Chief of Staff belongs firmly read more The quiet power behind Tinubu’s presidency

A new Nigerian-led healthcare platform, MedReach, is seeking to transform the country’s struggling healthcare system by using telehealth technology and read more MedReach turns brain drain into Nigeria’s digital health lifeline

African Marketplace (AMP), a pan-African trade and cultural platform founded by Ibukun Awosika, will return to Dubai in October 2026 read more Africa, Caribbean brands eye global expansion at Dubai Marketplace

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has launched a $100 million investment push aimed at reducing foreign dominance in Africa’s fast-growing read more Africa Finance Corporation unleashes $100m to break foreign grip on African startups

Allegations of imposition, manipulated consensus deals, and disqualifications have plunged the All Progressives Congress (APC) into fresh turmoil after dozens read more APC primaries deepen party rift as 26 Reps lose tickets

….We’re ready to listen to abductors’ demands to save victims – Makinde Oyo state government has confirmed that seven secondary read more Oyo Govt. confirms 32 pupils, students, teachers kidnapped

… party on ground, stronger ahead 2027 elections – Owokoniran The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified Ipalibo Harry Banigo, read more APC disqualifies Banigo, ex-Minister, clears Wike’s Senate list

In an era where economic resilience has become central to national development, the recent report by the Transparent Watch Initiative read more NRS leadership earns praise for transformative compliance reforms and sustainable revenue expansion

The Anambra State government has introduced a sweeping new burial law banning the giving of expensive items such as cows, read more New Burial Law: Anambra bans cows, goats as condolence gifts

Democracy does not always die with the sound of boots, bullets or decrees. Sometimes it dies quietly, under the cover read more Elite capture and the death of democracy

Across Africa, a quiet shift is happening among founders, business owners, and families with growing interests across multiple sectors and read more When wealth expands faster than structure: why African families are moving from ownership to systems

In relay races, victory is often determined not by the fastest runner but by the quality of the baton exchange. read more Winning with the baton exchange

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For the first time in seven years, Nigeria’s pension system is delivering what contributors have long been denied: returns that read more When pension returns finally catch inflation

…Blight disease, soaring costs price local farmers out of international market Nigeria’s non-oil export ambitions suffered a severe setback, with read more Nigeria’s ginger export crashes from N26 billion to zero in three years

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has generated over N20 billion from the sale of expression of interest and nomination read more APC rakes in over N20bn from nomination forms sales

L-R: Chief Technical Officer, emPLE Life Assurance Limited, Ezekiel Labesa; Head, Marketing and Customer Experience, emPLE Nigeria Limited, Rachel Owolabi; President and Chairman of Council, Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, Mrs. Yetunde Olubunmi Ilori; Executive Director, Business Development, emPLE Life Assurance Limited, Tubi; Convener , Insurance Meets Tech, Odion Aleobua, at the insurance industry awareness […] The post Insurance Week 2:0: emPLE Nigeria Limited at the 2026 CIIN Awareness Walk appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Governing Council, Management, and members of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) have expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Barrister Rotimi Edu, a prominent figure in the nation’s insurance sector and the Past President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB). In an official statement, the CIIN paid […] The post CIIN Mourns Passing of Past NCRIB President, Barrister Rotimi Edu appeared first on Business Today NG.

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BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Unitrust Insurance Company Limited has achieved a major milestone in operational excellence, securing two internationally recognized certifications: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 for Information Security Management Systems and ISO 22301:2019 for Business Continuity Management Systems. The certifications, issued by MSECB, affirm that Unitrust’s management systems meet global best practices for safeguarding client data and ensuring uninterrupted […] The post Unitrust Insurance Secures Dual ISO Certifications to Boost Data Security and Business Resilience appeared first on Business Today NG.