San Antonio Spurs centre Victor Wembanyama has made history after being named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year with a unanimous vote. The 7ft 4in French international secured all 100 first-place votes, becoming the first unanimous winner in the award’s 43-year history. At 22, Wembanyama is also the youngest recipient of the honour since […] read more Victor Wembanyama sweeps 2026 NBA Player Award

…shareholders laud BUA’s Abdul Samad Rabiu’s corporate governance leadership One of Nigeria’s biggest conglomerates and industrial powerhouses, BUA Group, is expected to pay shareholders from its two major subsidiaries—BUA Foods and BUA Cement—a combined N842.64 billion in record dividend payments in its value creation push. That is a nearly threefold rise in one year as […] read more BUA Group to hand shareholders N842.64bn in record dividend payout

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Collaboration Previews the Upcoming Infinix NOTE 60 Ultra designed by Pininfarina At the Business of Design Week 2025, Infinix announced a landmark strategic partnership with Pininfarina, the iconic Italian design house with a 95-year legacy of shaping some of the world’s most celebrated automobiles, as well as groundbreaking products across sectors such as luxury lifestyle, […] read more Infinix and Pininfarina Announce Strategic Design Partnership to Elevate the Future of Premium Smartphones

Nigeria’s capital markets are beginning to establish credibility as a viable exit route for institutional investors, Temi Popoola, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Group said, citing recent transactions and structural reforms aimed at improving market function. “The true test of any market is not entry, but exit,” said Popoola, during […] read more Nigeria’s markets gain credibility as exit route for investors – Popoola

The recent decision by the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) to expand its trading window – effective Monday, April 27, 2026 – marks a pivotal transition for the nation’s capital market. By moving the opening bell to 9:00 am and extending the closing gong to 4:00 pm, the Exchange is nearly doubling its daily activity window […] read more Six ways the market wins from NGX expanded trading window

Apple shares saw a modest pullback following the company’s announcement that Tim Cook will step down as CEO. The news broke on April 20, 2026, and John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, will take over on September 1. Cook will move to executive chairman. The stock closed Monday at about $273 before […] read more Apple shares dip slightly as investors eye smooth CEO transition

Nigerian-born British boxer and former cruiserweight world champion Lawrence Okolie has failed an anti-doping test ahead of his scheduled bout against Tony Yoka this weekend. Okolie was due to face Yoka in Paris on Saturday as he continues his pursuit of a move into the heavyweight division. Queensberry Promotions confirmed the development in a statement on X […] read more Nigerian-born boxer Lawrence Okolie fails drug test

Adedayo Oketola, chief press secretary (CPS) to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has said that a purported X , formerly Twitter, account attributed to the Commission’s Chairman, Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, is fake and part of a coordinated disinformation campaign. In a statement issued in Abuja, Oketola disclosed that a comprehensive, […] read more X account saga: Forensic investigation revealed fabricated X account targeting INEC Chairman – CPS

The World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings wrapped up in Washington last week. Anyone who follows the world of development finance already knows the headlines. Official development assistance fell by nearly a quarter this year, the sharpest single-year drop in decades. The United States cut its aid budget by more than half. Germany, the United […] read more Africa’s turning point

I was genuinely thrilled to read Sunday Dare’s response to my recent commentary on the management of the economy. Setting aside a regrettable touch of incivility, his engagement could have served as a stellar contribution to the marketplace of ideas—the very essence of a functioning democracy. I know Sunday Dare well. For many years, he […] read more A rejoinder and a clarification: On Sunday Dare, economic reform, and the Nigerian public square

In the vibrant markets of Onitsha and the high-energy tech hubs of Lagos, there is a common sentiment among business owners: if the bank account isn’t overflowing, the taxman shouldn’t be calling. It is a logical assumption on the surface. After all, why should a company that is barely breaking even or, worse, running at […] read more The cost of silence

There is something deeply unsettling about how insecurity has been normalised in Nigeria, not just by the persistence of violence, but by the predictability of our leaders’ responses. Each time tragedy strikes, whether in Borno, Plateau, Benue, Zamfara, or Kebbi, the script is already written. The president dispatches a message or visits, the vice president […] read more Condolence diplomacy: When leadership becomes a ritual of mourning

We are living in an age where media is no longer scarce – it is ubiquitous. With the proliferation of smartphones, deeper internet penetration, and the explosion of streaming platforms, individuals are constantly consuming content – video, audio, short-form clips, commentary, and increasingly, satire. Communication is no longer confined to formal channels; it is continuous, […] read more An agenda for strategic communication

As anticipation builds across Nigeria, many candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) are now focused on one thing: accessing their results. With conversations trending online and concerns about delays, errors, or access issues resurfacing each year, knowing the right way to […] read more Step-by-step guide on how to check 2026 UTME results

There are bankers who build balance sheets, and there are institutional leaders who build meaning into the balance sheet. Oliver Alawuba belongs to the second category. His leadership of United Bank for Africa is not merely about supervising one of the continent’s most recognisable financial institutions; it is about deepening the architecture of a bank […] read more UBA Chief Charts Africa’s Financial Frontier

Chamber says London event has lost legitimacy over exclusion, local content concerns Pressure widens beyond summit organizers to firms still backing the platform The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has escalated its campaign against the 2026 Africa Energies Summit, declaring that its boycott of the London event will remain in force until the organizers make what […] read more AEC Hardens Boycott Against Africa Energies Summit

ExxonMobil has committed roughly $300 million, about 30 percent of the total cost, for its Usan infill development offshore Nigeria, positioning the project for a formal final investment decision even before the official sanction has been declared, the company’s top executive in the country said. Jagir Baxi, chairman and managing director of Esso Exploration and […] read more ExxonMobil commits 30% of $1 billion Usan infill cost ahead of formal sanction

Enhancing Financial Inclusion and Advancement (EFInA), in partnership with the Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities (SANEF) and Proshare, convened the second edition of the Ask the Regulator Consumer Protection Townhall. The Townhall brought together regulators, industry leaders, and financial consumers to engage in a direct and practical conversation on consumer protection in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving […] read more EFInA, regulators host Townhall to tackle consumer risks in digital lending

FBI director sues The Atlantic over alleged false reporting Kash Patel, FBI Director has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and one of its reporters, accusing the publication of spreading false claims about his conduct. The article in question alleged that Patel’s qdrinking habits and absences could pose a national security risk, citing anonymous […] read more WORLD IN BRIEF: FBI chief sues Atlantic, Starmer admits envoy error, Migrants disaster in Libya and other stories

Zenith Bank Plc has become the first Nigerian lender to surpass the N5 trillion market capitalisation mark, cementing its position as the country’s most valuable banking group. The development follows a recent rally in the bank’s shares, driven by strong earnings performance and investor optimism over its planned listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) […] read more Zenith becomes first Nigerian bank to cross N5tn market capitalisation

The progress of any financial system rests not only on vision but also on the technical rigour that sustains it. Pension systems in particular demand leaders who combine strategic foresight with analytical discipline, leaders capable of translating policy aspirations into operational excellence. It is therefore fitting that Ehis Uzenabor, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer […] read more Ehis Uzenabor: Technical Leadership for the Next Chapter of Nigeria’s Pension Industry

by Sandra Alison At defining moments in the life of an industry, leadership becomes more than a position. It becomes a responsibility to shape trust, steward resources, and protect the future of millions of citizens. The election of Donald Onuoha, Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Pension Managers Limited, as President of the Pension Fund Operators […] read more Donald Onuoha: Leadership for Trust, Stability, and Nation Building in Nigeria’s Pension Industry

APM Terminals Apapa and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) found three truck drivers operating under the influence of alcohol after conducting breathalyser tests on 30 truck drivers at the entrance of the Apapa port. APM Terminals, Nigeria’s largest container terminal, began testing external truck drivers for drugs and alcohol, as substance abuse remains a persistent safety […] read more Three drunk truck drivers found at Apapa as terminal tightens safety controls

The federal government of Nigeria has banned the importation of 17 essential goods from countries outside the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), confining supplies of poultry, cement, pharmaceuticals and processed foods exclusively to regional partners. “Import Prohibition list (Trade), applicable only to certain goods originating from non-ECOWAS Member States. It consists of 17 […] read more Full list of products under Nigeria’s non-ECOWAS import ban 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has endorsed a United States dollar 75 million participation by the Federal Government in fintech company Flutterwave, in a move seen as a boost for Nigeria’s digital economy space. The funding will be channelled via the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and forms part of Flutterwave’s plan to secure about $250 […] The post Tinubu Endorses $75m Flutterwave Deal to Boost Digital Economy appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR —Retired officers of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday took to the streets of Abuja to express dissatisfaction over what they described as poor post-service benefits and an unfavourable retirement structure. Operating under the umbrella of the Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria, the former officers held a peaceful march calling for […] The post Retired Police Officers Renew Call for Exit from CPS appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Lagos State administration has fixed Saturday, April 25, for its monthly environmental clean-up activity, which will run from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. across all parts of the state. Members of the public are encouraged to take part by tidying their homes and surroundings, ensuring proper waste disposal, and backing government efforts to promote […] The post Lagos to Hold Monthly Clean-Up Drive on April 25 appeared first on Business Today NG.

Efforts to better connect Africa’s financial systems, creative industries and human capital are set to dominate discussions at this year’s Africa Soft Power Summit, as policymakers, investors and industry leaders gather for one of the continent’s most cross cutting forums. Now in its ninth year, the summit has grown into a platform where conversations about […] read more Africa Soft Power Summit to focus on linking finance, creativity and talent

Nigeria’s bid to turn its geographic advantage into trade dominance across Africa is being tested by stubborn inefficiencies in its ports and logistics chain, with industry leaders warning that delays and high costs could blunt the country’s edge under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). At the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce’s Maritime and Logistics […] read more Nigeria can dominate AfCFTA with better logistics, experts say

By  JUSTICE SANYA—Singer Peter Okoye, known professionally as Mr P, has revealed a shift in the date he observes his birthday, saying he will no longer celebrate it on November 18. He made the announcement in a post on X on Monday, April 20, where he informed relatives, colleagues, and supporters that the former date […] The post Peter Okoye Announces New Birthday Date, Drops November 18 Celebration appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled its operational plan for the 2027 national elections, detailing the sequence of activities that will lead to the selection of its candidates. The framework, signed by National Organising Secretary Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, lays out specific deadlines for vetting contenders, handling objections, and conducting party primaries for […] The post Party Releases Timetable for 2027 Electoral Process appeared first on Business Today NG.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed its presidential primary election for May 15 and 16, 2026, as part of its early groundwork ahead of the 2027 nationwide polls. The dates appear in a fresh calendar of events and programme outline recently released by the party, which maps out activities for selecting flagbearers across different […] The post APC Fixes May 2026 Dates for Presidential Primary Election appeared first on Business Today NG.

SUNDAY SAMUEL—A Lagos-based businessman suspected in the deaths of Prince Ademola Akinloye and Sheriff Ishola Salami in separate incidents has been arrested in the Benin Republic through a coordinated cross-border operation. The suspect, Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi, was earlier declared wanted on February 19 and later handed over to the Assistant Inspector-General in charge of Zone […] The post How INTERPOL Tracked and Arrested Lagos Businessman Over Alleged Killings appeared first on Business Today NG.

Airline operators have called off their planned nationwide suspension of flight services, which was earlier proposed in response to what they described as unsustainable aviation fuel costs. The decision to shelve the action follows an appeal by the Federal Government, urging stakeholders to suspend the move ahead of a meeting slated for Wednesday. The Airline […] The post Flight Disruption Averted as Airlines Pause Shutdown Plan appeared first on Business Today NG.

GABRIEL MICHEAL —President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the creation of a new campus of the Police Academy in Erinja, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State. He also sanctioned a special take-off grant of ₦15 billion for the institution, according to a statement released on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and […] The post Tinubu Approves New Police Academy Campus in Ogun, Releases ₦15bn Take-Off Fund appeared first on Business Today NG.