Levene Energy Development Limited’s acquisition of a 30 percent stake in Axxela Limited marks a strategic pivot in how local read more Levene Energy acquires 30% of Axxela in strategic pivot to gas infrastructure

On 1 January 2026, Nigeria crossed a fiscal threshold that successive administrations had approached but rarely dared to step over. read more Nigeria’s tax revolution has begun – but precision, not ambition, will determine its success

With the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) already up 4.9 percent in 2026 and market capitalisation firmly above the N100 trillion mark, read more May & Baker: The paracetamol giant to watch in 2026

Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, a Brigadier General and Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), on Monday declared that read more NYSC to drive national development through skills, reforms — DG

The newly elected executive of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Cross River State Chapter, on Monday, paid a read more Gov Otu’s chief of staff, NIPR partners to drive ethical communication in Cross River

UN independent investigators on Monday called  for immediate release of all political prisoners in Venezuela, stating that more than 100 read more Venezuela: UN independent investigators seek immediate release of all political prisoners

Turkish Airlines has launched a comprehensive investment initiative that will strengthen Türkiye’s aviation infrastructure and further advance its competitive edge. read more Turkish Airlines lays foundations for new investment initiative worth 100 billion Turkish Lira

The U.S. Government says it has revoked more than 100,000 visas within the past one year of President Donald Trump’s read more U.S. revokes 100,000 visas in 1 year —State Department

Schools across parts of northern Nigeria started reopening on Monday, after months of closure triggered by the abduction of hundreds read more Nigeria reopens some schools in the north, defying threats of kidnap – Reuters

The Borno State Police Command has arrested 65 suspects and recovered weapons and illicit drugs during coordinated raids across parts read more Police arrest 65 suspects, recover weapons, drugs in Borno raids

The Nigeria Police Force has invited Tammy Danagogo, former Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG), to Abuja for questioning read more Police summon Danagogo, ex–Rivers SSG over alleged plot to assassinate Wike

The draw for the FA Cup fourth round has been conducted, with 16 fixtures at this stage of the competition. read more FA Cup: Full list of fourth-round draw revealed

Trump called himself ‘acting president’ of Venezuela President Trump declared himself the “acting president” of Venezuela on Sunday, implying he’d read more Five things to know to start your day

Nigeria is moving to become one of the first African countries to formally regulate artificial intelligence (AI), as lawmakers prepare read more Nigeria set to pass AI law, among first in Africa to regulate sector

Babatunde Akran, the Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I and Oba of Badagry, is dead. The monarch died on Monday at the read more Oba of Badagry Babatunde Akran dies at 89

The United States has revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump returned to the White House for a read more US revokes over 100,000 visas since Trump’s return to White House

KPMG executives met with Zacch Adedeji, chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), on Monday, days after the firm publicly read more KPMG, NRS meet to resolve debate over new tax laws

As we step further into 2026, it’s tempting to frame the year ahead around ambition, bigger goals, faster growth, and read more What building institutions actually requires in 2026

The lifeblood of any modern economy is not just the revenue it generates but the trust its citizens place in read more Tax: Facts over fear

There was a time when life had full stops. You studied. You graduated. You found work. You built a home. read more Living without a finish line

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Nigeria’s latest round of tax reforms has triggered intense public debate, fuelled less by the actual provisions of the law read more Nigeria’s tax reforms: Separating facts from fear matters

Ghana settles $1.47bn energy sector debt to stabilise power supply The government of Ghana says it paid $1.47bn in 2025 read more ICYMI: Ghana clears $1.47bn energy debt, Mozambique ‘miracle baby’ dies and other African stories

  A self-proclaimed marabout, or traditional folk healer, who allegedly collected €33,500 by promising victory for Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations, was arrested for fraud after the team lost. Mali’s national team was eliminated last Friday in the quarter finals by Senegal 1-0. The man, identified only as Mr Sinayogo, allegedly collected more […] The post Traditional Healer Arrested For Alleged Fraud After Promising Mali AFCON Trophy Win appeared first on Business Today NG.

United States has revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump took office on an anti-migrant platform, a record for a single year, the State Department said Monday. “The Trump administration has no higher priority than protecting American citizens and upholding American sovereignty,” State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said. The figure since Trump’s second […] The post 100,000 Visas Revoked Since Trump’s Return, US Says appeared first on Business Today NG.

Artificial intelligence, geopolitical fragmentation and a surge in cyber-enabled fraud are redefining the global cyber risk landscape at unprecedented speed, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026. The report, developed in collaboration with Accenture, highlights that cyber-enabled fraud has become a pervasive threat. This shift underscores the growing societal and economic impact […] The post How Cyber-enabled Fraud Becomes One of the Most Pervasive Global Threats – WEF appeared first on Business Today NG.

Two Rivers lawmakers have appealed for leniency over the planned impeachment of Gov. Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Nma Odu. The plea was made on Monday in Port Harcourt by House Majority Leader, Sylvanus Nwankwo, and lawmaker from Degema, Peter Abbey, during a joint briefing. Nwankwo urged colleagues to temper justice with mercy, citing […] The post Rivers State: Lawmakers Seek Leniency in Fubara Impeachment appeared first on Business Today NG.

…Efforts to boost production starting to pay off For the first time in more than a decade, Nigeria escaped its read more Nigeria breaks 12-year tomato scarcity jinx

…Efforts to boost production starting to pay off For the first time in more than a decade, Nigeria escaped its read more Nigeria breaks 12-year tomato scarcity jinx

Sixty-wo disengaged staff members of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Monday, asked the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Abuja to dismiss an application filed by the apex bank. The CBN, through its lawyer, Wilson Inam, SAN, had filed a motion on notice before Justice Osatohanmwen Obaseki-Osaghae, seeking an order to convert […] The post Nigeria: 62 Aggrieved Ex-staff Ask Court to Dismiss CBN’s Application on Alleged Unlawful Sack appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate commencement of palliative repairs on the Lagos–Ota–Abeokuta Road to address critical failures and ease traffic congestion. The directive was given by the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, during an inspection of the federal highway linking Lagos and Ogun states. He explained that while about 22 kilometres of […] The post FG Orders Immediate Repairs on Lagos–Ota–Abeokuta Road appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigeria’s aviation sector faces tighter fiscal conditions in 2026 as the federal government slashed total budgetary allocation to the Ministry read more FG seeks private capital for airports, slashes 2026 aviation budget

The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike, which was scheduled to begin on Monday, January 12, 2026. The decision followed renewed engagements with the Federal Government. The North-Central caucus of the association announced the suspension after a series of consultations with government representatives, noting that the move was taken in […] The post Resident Doctors Call Off Strike to Allow Further Negotiations appeared first on Business Today NG.

Former Nigeria international and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner Segun Odegbami has expressed strong confidence ahead of the read more AFCON 2025: Odegbami confident Super Eagles will defeat Morocco in semi-final clash

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)on Monday reassured  Nigerians that all Nestlé Infant Formulae currently approved for marketing in Nigeria are safe for consumption and are not part of the recall. In a statement, the Agency clarified that the recall was prompted by the potential presence of cereulide, a heat-resistant […] The post Nigeria Not Affected by Nestlé Infant Formula Recall — NAFDAC Assures Parents appeared first on Business Today NG.

…Group raises alarm, points to likely third party action Fresh oil spill is said to be raging at a location read more Fresh oil spill rages at Ahoada, threatens environment in Rivers