The European Central Bank has raised its three key interest rates by 25 basis points, citing growing inflation risks linked read more European Central Bank raises interest rates as Middle East war fuels inflation fears

BY NKECHI NAECGE -ESEZOBOR—The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has appointed Princess Oforitsenere Emiko as the Interim Chairman of the Governing Board of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI). This strategic move is part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to reposition the institute to meet the growing demands of Nigeria’s evolving digital economy. The announcement was disclosed […] The post NCC Appoints Oforitsenere Emiko as Interim Board Chairman to Drive Nigeria’s Tech Skills Transformation appeared first on Business Today NG.

SpaceX valued at nearly $1.8 trillion after record $75bn share sale SpaceX raised $75 billion ahead of its stock market read more WORLD IN BRIEF: SpaceX nears $1.8tn valuation, US to deport Iranians, South Sudan whistleblower abducted and other stories

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In the closing decade of the twentieth century, Africa began dismantling old certainties. Military juntas that had ruled by decree read more The nineties class of Democracy: Where Nigeria and its peers stand  

Nigeria moved a step closer to creating state police forces after the Senate passed a constitutional amendment bill for a read more Police Bill advances as States weigh billion-naira rollout costs

The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes for a second consecutive day on Thursday, deepening fears that a fragile read more US, Iran trade strikes for second day as Trump warns of more attacks

Mexico made a strong statement in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating South Africa 2-0 at read more Mexico cruise past South Africa in fiery World Cup 2026 opener

Spanish giants Real Madrid have appointed Jose Mourinho as the club’s new head coach on a three-year deal, marking a read more Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid on three-year deal

Nollywood films occupied five of the top 10 positions raking majority earnings in Nigerian cinemas for the June 5-7 weekend, read more Nollywood dominates Nigerian box office at start of June

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy and Colombian pop superstar Shakira stole the spotlight at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening read more Burna Boy, Shakira light up FIFA 2026 World Cup opening ceremony

Six listed insurance firms have a projected combined after-tax profit of N38.4 billion for the first half of 2026, marking read more Six insurance firms’ eye N38.4bn profit in H1

The escalating conflict in the Middle East is set to drag global economic growth to its weakest pace since the read more Middle East war pushes global growth to weakest rate since COVID 19 – World Bank

The PiggyVest Savings Report 2025 confirmed what many young Nigerians already know: roughly 40% of Gen Zs and 18% of read more June Gen Z Pick 2026: Japa, hustle or stay – Can young Nigerians get ahead?

For 80 years, the United Nations has been led exclusively by men. Now, as the global body prepares to choose read more Meet the women seeking to become the UN’s first female secretary general

Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), said the apex bank’s reform programme is helping restore confidence read more Cardoso says CBN reforms restoring confidence after winning global award

The Senate on Thursday directed security agencies to intensify efforts to track, identify and arrest bandits and terrorists who openly read more Senate seeks arrest of bandits flaunting cash, criminal activities online

Nigeria recorded an upswing in the total volume of oil produced in May 2026, averaging 1,530,354 barrels of crude oil read more Nigeria meets 102% of OPEC Quota as crude oil production hit 1.7mn bpd in May

The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day, reaffirming its commitment read more FG declares June 12 public holiday, reaffirms commitment to democratic values

Nigeria’s lawmakers are ramping up efforts to improve the welfare of retired military personnel, with the House of Representatives scheduling read more Veterans to get welfare boost as reps move on landmark support bill

The Senate on Thursday extended the implementation period of the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act from June 30 read more Senate extends implementation of 2025 budget to September 30

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, used his performance at the FIFA 2026 World Cup Countdown Concert read more #BringThemHome: Davido turns FIFA stage into plea for abducted Oyo pupils

Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, has described the maiden June 12 Democracy read more June 12 celebration signifies triumph of people’s will — Fajemirokun-Ajayi 

The Katsina State Police Command says it arrested 225 suspects involved in various criminal activities and rescued 17 kidnapped victims read more Police arrest 225 suspects, rescue 17 kidnap victims in one month

Stakeholders, and members of the Accord Party in Osun State on Wednesday reaffirmed their support for Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the read more Osun Accord leaders reaffirm Gbenga Hashima’s Presidential candidacy amid party controversy

…Regrets Nigeria’s slow pace as India, China shoot ahead Niger Delta region must move its hope and economy from oil read more PH Tech Expo 2026: Niger Delta must move from oil to tech – NDDC MD

Junior Achievement Nigeria has urged youths to move from being beneficiaries of aid to become builders of businesses. The call read more JAN urges youths to shift from beneficiaries to builders

Nigeria has exceeded its crude oil production quota set by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) for the first read more Nigeria crude output hits 1.53mbpd, ends 10-month OPEC quota drought

Abiy Ahmed Ali, Ethiopian Prime Minister  Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, former African Union Commission Chairperson will be read more Ethiopian PM, Zambia’s President headline 100 Most Notable Africans Awards in Morocco

Junior Achievement Nigeria (JA Nigeria) and NLNG Cooperative have partnered to provide entrepreneurship training for women-led businesses. The partnership through read more JAN, NLNG Cooperative partner to train women-led businesses

FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited has approved the quotation of SKLD Integrated Services Limited’s N860 million Series 1 and N6.44 billion read more SKLD Integrated Services quotes N7.30bn Commercial Papers on FMDQ Exchange

FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited has approved the quotation of Sunbeth Global Concepts Limited’s N150.41 billion Series 1 – 3 Commercial read more Sunbeth quotes N150.41bn multi-series Commercial Papers on FMDQ Exchange

The Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, is set to deliver the Keynote Address at the upcoming 2026 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF) on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D). Scheduled for this Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Banquet Hall, Welcome Centre Hotels in Lagos, the landmark 17th […] The post NCC Chief Aminu Maida to Keynote 2026 DigitalSENSE Forum in Lagos appeared first on Business Today NG.

Ecobank Nigeria has concluded all preparations for the fifth edition of the highly anticipated Ecobank Adire Lagos Experience, reaffirming its readiness to host local and international brands, partners, customers and visitors at the four-day fair scheduled to hold from June 11 to 14, 2026, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC), Victoria Island, Lagos. The […] The post Fifth Edition of Ecobank Adire Lagos Kicks Off June 11 appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a notorious cultist and suspected armed robber following a swift response to a distress call from members of the public. The arrest occurred after information was received that a young man was harassing passers-by and causing panic within the community. Acting promptly on the report, operatives were deployed […] The post Lagos Police Arrest Suspected Cultist, Recover Pistol and Charms appeared first on Business Today NG.

Leadway Group has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering inclusion, innovation, and talent development among women in technology through its participation in the Engineer Her Future 1.0 Conference, organised by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Lagos State Chapter. Held on June 5, 2026, in Lagos, the conference brought together accomplished female technology professionals, industry leaders, […] The post Leadway Champions Next Generation of Female Tech Talent at Engineer Her Future 1.0 appeared first on Business Today NG.