NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, yesterday led a high-level delegation of insurance industry leaders to Abia State as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the insurance sector and the state government. The delegation paid a courtesy visit to Governor Alex Otti […] The post NAICOM Boss Leads Insurance Team to Abia for Strategic Alliance appeared first on Business Today NG.

Lagos, Nigeria — Zedcrest has launched its Investment Banking offering, expanding its capabilities beyond traditional financial services and positioning itself read more Zedcrest Expands into Investment Banking as Demand for Capital Solutions Grows Across Africa

By Prof. Yinka Omorogbe SAN In Lekki, Lagos, the Dangote Refinery is not merely refining crude oil. It is refining read more Dangote Refinery and the Refining of Sovereignty

….Embassy in Lagos unaffected The number of United States (US) diplomatic missions processing visa applications on the continent will be read more US to reduce number of embassies in Africa from 50 to 20

A new investment map for Africa is beginning to take shape, and France wants a seat at the table. At read more The 7 sectors set to attract the next wave of France-Africa investment

Fresh confusion has emerged over the 2027 presidential election after Ada Fredrick was announced as the presidential candidate... read more Confusion as NDP announces presidential candidate two days after INEC deadline

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new foreign exchange framework that grants holders of ordinary domiciliary accounts... read more CBN frees personal dollar accounts, tightens oversight of export proceeds in new FX rules

Global health organisation CEPI will give roughly $60 million to Moderna and two other groups to accelerate the development of shots... read more Race for Ebola vaccine gets $60m boost

The United States will ​slash the number of ‌embassies in Africa that process visas by more than half, the ​Associated Press reported... read more US to half number of its embassies in Africa that process visas

Stakeholders in the health sector have raised alarm over the growing burden of hospital malnutrition in Nigeria, describing it as a “silent... read more Hospital malnutrition a silent epidemic, stakeholders raise alarm

Fear and frustration swept through Oyo State’s public education sector on Monday as teachers abandoned classrooms and schools fell silent... read more Oyo schools shut as teachers strike over kidnapped colleagues, pupils

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise says while the economic reforms implemented by President Tinubu’s administration... read more Three years after, Tinubu’s reforms strengthen stability but poverty remains a concern, says CPPE

At least 17 people, including seven visitors who had travelled for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, were reportedly killed when bandits attacked read more Bandits kill 17 in fresh Sokoto village raid

China has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding youth-driven cooperation with Nigeria, as both countries intensified calls for deeper cultural exchange, read more Nigeria, China rally youth for innovation, trade, cultural diplomacy drive

In Lagos, there is a phrase young Nigerians often use when someone suddenly becomes famous online: “e don blow”. It read more Who owns the digital economy Nigerian youths are building? 

Iran warns Israeli strikes in Lebanon could jeopardise US ceasefire Iran has warned that Israeli attacks on Hezbollah targets in read more WORLD IN BRIEF: US cuts Africa visa hubs, Iran warns Lebanon strikes threaten ceasefire, US court blocks transgender troop removals and other stories

The naira appreciated against the dollar across the foreign exchange (FX) market segments on Monday, supported by improved liquidity in read more Naira strengthens to N1,366.79 as FX interbank turnover jumps 49.58%

The price of properties in the United Kingdom (UK) experienced a slight drop in May for the first time this read more UK real estate prices dropped slightly in May

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Kwara State Police Command strongly condemns the gruesome acts of mob violence, arson, and extra-judicial killings that occurred in Ilesha Baruba, Baruten Local Government Area of the State, on 30th May, 2026. Investigations revealed that a violent altercation occurred between an unidentified Fulani man and an Islamic scholar, Alh Mohammed Ilyasu, during […] The post Kwara Police Hunt Suspects Over Deadly Mob Violence in Ilesha Baruba appeared first on Business Today NG.

Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing read more Babachir dumps ADC, moves to work against Atiku’s 2027 presidential bid

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, commended the Nigerian Navy for its seven decades of commitment and sacrifice in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain and protecting the nation’s economic interests. He spoke at the 2026 International Fleet Review held at the Eko Atlantic Waterfront, Lagos, as part of events to commemorate the Navy’s 70th Anniversary.  President […] The post Tinubu Commends Nigerian Navy at 70th Anniversary Fleet Review appeared first on Business Today NG.

In the Biblical story of Esau and Jacob, Esau surrendered his birthright for a mere plate of porridge. It was read more Esau’s porridge and NNPC’s burden on Nigeria

Walk into any busy market in Lagos or Accra and you will find vendors accepting mobile payments without a second read more Bridging the divide: How digital banking is reshaping financial access across West Africa

Over the past few months, I have spent time in boardrooms, conference halls, government offices, airports, and more than a read more Trust is Africa’s most undervalued infrastructure

A few years ago, I visited the executive war room of a large financial institution. The setup was impressive. Giant read more Beyond dashboard theatre

As Nigerian businesses expand beyond their immediate markets, logistics is increasingly becoming a make-or-break factor in their growth journeys. While read more Why growing Nigerian logistics companies stall before they scale — Sunbeth Shipping’s Osinachi

…Ikeazor takes over economic policy, Abdullahi, corporate services Olayemi Cardoso, governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has redeployed the bank’s read more Cardoso redeploys deputy governors in minor shake-upp

In March of this year, Enhancing Financial Inclusion and Advancement (EFInA) convened its International Women’s Month gathering under the theme, read more Designing Financial Services That Work for Women: Lessons from Women’s Associations

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua said defeating long-time rival Tyson Fury means far more to him than simply agreeing read more Anthony Joshua: Beating Fury matters more than signing a fight deal

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi led 15 other players in the team’s first training session in Warsaw on Monday evening read more Ndidi leads Super Eagles training ahead of Poland friendly

At the Heart of Johnnie Walker Blue Label is Craftsmanship & Audacious Mastery, a process of refinement over time that read more The Blue Society Makes Its Nigerian Debut with An Exclusive Dinner Experience Hosted by Juliet Olanipekun & Johnie Walker Blue Label

The Supreme Court, on Monday, set aside an order of the Court of Appeal that froze the assets of Neconde read more Supreme Court voids Appeal Court order freezing Nestoil, Neconde assets

…Roadmap projects 15m new users, 40% cash ratio, faster digital transactions  …Seeks deeper regional integration, cross-border payments. The Central Bank read more CBN launches new payments strategy, targets 95% inclusion, near-zero fraud losses

Okey Kingsley Chinda, the embattled candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, who has faced turmoil in read more Kingsley Chinda faces fresh threats at home as court-backed faction calls for cancellation of Rivers APC primaries, LGA officials

Lagos, Nigeria – CardinalStone Partners Limited (“CardinalStone”) has been awarded Debt Deal of the Year at the 20th edition of read more CardinalStone Wins Debt Deal of the Year at the 20th African Banker Awards

Babagana Zulum, the governor of Borno State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completing all ongoing projects before the expiration read more Citizens are excited because we delivered hundreds of projects – Zulum