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…Port Harcourt-based producer mulls Rwanda relocation  A Rivers State, Port Harcourt-based tractor, heavy machinery and farm implements manufacturer is said read more FG’s duty-free policy may force tractor, heavy machinery manufacturer to leave 

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is making moves to attract key opposition figures, former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi and read more 2027: NDC courts Obi, Kwankwaso with joint ticket

The Nollywood films Gingerrr and The Herd led with 9 nominations each, the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ read more The Herd, Gingerrr bag most nominations at AMVCA 2026 – Full list

Cole Tomas Allen, a 31 year old man from the Los Angeles area, has been identified by a law enforcement read more Meet Cole Allen, Caltech graduate, teacher identified as a suspect in the White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting probe

The Ogun State Police Command on Sunday  refuted a viral video circulating on social media which purportedly shows armed men operating within a forest in Ogun State, describing it as false, misleading, and not originating from the state or anywhere in Nigeria. In a statement, the Command said preliminary investigations and credible fact-checks revealed that […] The post Ogun Police Disown Viral Armed Men Video Circulating Online appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed as fake a result slip circulating online which claims to show the highest score in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement issued by JAMB spokesperson, Dr. Benjamin Fabian, posted via his personal X account, that the board said the purported […] The post JAMB Rejects Purported 2026 UTME Highest Score Result appeared first on Business Today NG.

From across the globe, governments of countries that have housing and rent challenges are coming up with solutions that Nigeria read more Spain presents good lesson for Nigeria on tackling housing crisis, soaring rent

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday condemned Governor Seyi Makinde’s baseless and senseless allegation that the country is descending into a one-party state. According to the party, his comment is reckless and constitutes a clear and present threat to peace and national security. It is particularly disturbing that a sitting governor, who […] The post APC Slams Makinde Over ‘Reckless’ Rhetoric, Warns of Security Risks appeared first on Business Today NG.

At the International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit 2026 in Porto, Portugal, one theme stood out across discussions involving infrastructure operators, read more Resilience is a critical link in West Africa’s Digital Economy

The Lagos State Government has signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with three independent power producers—Mainland Power Limited, Akute Independent Power read more Lagos seals power deals with IPPs to boost supply by up to 400MW

Infrastructure delivery and advisory business are top of the products and services offerings the property market will be getting from read more Infrastructure delivery, advisory business top UPDC’s next offerings as future beckons

Chelsea booked their place in the FA Cup final at Wembley with a narrow victory over Leeds United, marking a read more Fernandez fires Chelsea into FA Cup final against Man City

NDLEA intercepts terror drug ‘captagon’ in Kwara as bizman excretes 45 cocaine wraps Barely five years after the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) recorded the first seizure of the deadly terror drug, Captagon, in Africa at the Apapa seaport in Lagos, operatives of the Agency have again intercepted a consignment of the amphetamine substance […] The post NDLEA Intercepts ‘Terror Drug’ Captagon, Arrests Multiple Suspects appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), Dr Ayodele Subair, has said the remarkable growth of tax administration and internally generated revenue in Lagos State can be traced to the bold reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu during his tenure as governor of the state. Subair stated this at […] The post Lagos Tax Growth Rooted in Tinubu’s Reforms – LIRS Boss appeared first on Business Today NG.

A 53 years old Nigerian man, Olatunde Abiodun Olusanjo, has  been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents over allegations involving inappropriate conduct with a minor and sexual assault. Olusanjo, could be sent back to Nigeria due to his unlawful stay in the United States. In a statement released on Saturday, ICE in Los […] The post ICE Arrests Nigerian Man, Olatunde Olusanjo, Over Sexual Offense, Faces Deportation appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran, has outlined a series of new pension reforms and welfare initiatives aimed at improving retirement outcomes for federal civil servants. Speaking at a press conference convened by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, in Abuja yesterday, […] The post PenCom Highlights New Exit Benefits, Welfare Reforms for Civil Servants appeared first on Business Today NG.

Transcorp Power Plc one of the power subsidiaries of Africa’s leading listed conglomerate, Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), has announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, reporting a resilient performance despite significant operational disruptions during the period. Key highlights… Revenue: N94.59 billion (Q1 2025: N105.44 billion); Profit Before Tax: […] read more Transcorp Power posts N39.59bn Q1 profit

As inflation continues to erode the value of cash holdings in Nigeria, digital lenders and microfinance banks are increasingly pushing automated wealth tools to help retail customers protect their purchasing power, senior executives at FairMoney Microfinance Bank have said. Speaking during a roundtable interview, Chinwe Iwobi, the bank’s head of wealth management, and Feyishetan Akinyemi, […] read more Nigerian fintechs turn to automated wealth tools as inflation erodes savings value

Key players in Nigeria’s financial technology ecosystem debated how to deepen financial inclusion while maintaining trust, innovation, and regulatory balance in a fast-growing digital economy, at the Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON) 3.0. The discussions brought together voices across payments, credit data, agent networks, and blockchain, revealing both shared goals and sharp differences on how the […] read more PAFON 3.0: Fintech leaders clash on trust, inclusion and future of payments

Consumer groups, health experts and policymakers in Nigeria are pushing for strict zero-added-sugar standards in infant foods, warning that current regulations are outdated and may be putting babies at risk of long-term health problems such as obesity and diabetes. The call was made at a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja organised by the Consumer Advocacy and […] read more Stakeholders push zero-sugar infant food rules over health risks in Nigeria

The strategic importance of deepening economic ties between Nigeria and South Africa has been described as critical drivers of Africa’s growth and integration agenda. The submissions were made by stakeholders at the second edition of the Economic Diplomacy Roundtable jointly convened by the South African High Commission in Nigeria and MTN, who brought together government […] read more Nigeria–South Africa partnership critical to Africa’s integration agenda

For Africa to grow into an energy powerhouse, strategic collaboration between Nigeria and South Africa is crucial in driving this goal, industry players have said. At the fourth edition of the South Africa Week in Lagos on Wednesday, industry players in the energy sector stressed the pivotal role of collaboration in ensuring that both countries […] read more Nigeria, South Africa seek to boost energy infrastructure through collaboration

The spokesperson for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election campaign council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to apologise to civil servants in Osun State before attempting to return to power. He argued that accountability for past governance failures must come before any renewed political ambition. In a statement issued on Friday, Olajengbesi […] read more APC told to apologise to Osun civil servants before comeback bid

The United States has restored a government-backed credit guarantee to attract Nigerian agro-importers, capitalising on an 84 percent growth in agricultural trade between the two countries In Lagos on Friday, officials said Nigerian banks regained access to the US Department of Agriculture’s GSM-102 program in late 2025, enabling financing for importers seeking American agricultural inputs. […] read more US woos Nigerian agro-importers with restored credit guarantee

Nigeria’s anime scene, long sustained by fan communities and informal networks, is beginning to take shape as a structured commercial market following a new partnership between AniWe and the Japan-Africa Entertainment Business Council (JAEBC). The collaboration is aimed at creating a direct pathway between Japanese intellectual property holders and Nigerian consumers, which will enable licensed […] read more Nigeria’s Anime scene shifts from fan communities to structured market with AniWe deal

Egbin Power, Nigeria’s largest privately-owned thermal power generation company, has been named Electricity Generation Company of the year by Energy Times, a leading publication in the energy, oil and gas sector. This recognition highlights GenCo’s unwavering commitment to operational excellence and resilience in the face of industry-wide challenges. The award was presented at the Energy […] read more Egbin Power named GenCo of the year for operational excellence, sector resilience

Title: Still Mrs. Cole Author: GVictoria Year of Publication: 2025 Number of Pages: 66 Category: Fiction GVictoria’s Still Mrs. Cole welcomes you straight into the heart of relationship struggles. From the very beginning, you are placed in the middle of a couple’s conflict, almost like you’re standing nearby, listening and wondering whether to stay or […] read more When Love Is Tested – A review of GVictoria’s Still Mrs. Cole

ANACONDA (2025) If you have been following “The Anaconda” movies from way back 1997 and have enjoyed them, then you might want to try this out, this new movie was a little bit more witty than serious, they took a slight twist to the original version. To the story in this new movie, Ronald gets […] read more Netflix Reviews: Anaconda

As Africa’s largest industrial conglomerate deepens its focus on trade infrastructure and regional expansion, Dangote Group has appointed Jamil Mohammed Abubakar as Managing Director of Infrastructure and Logistics, placing him at the centre of a unit expected to play a defining role in the company’s next phase of growth. The appointment places Abubakar in charge […] read more Meet Jamil Abubakar, Dangote’s son-in-law now leading group’s logistics strategy

Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has described Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a “big disappointment,” even as he continues to enjoy a standout campaign in Spain that has earned him a nomination for the Sporting La Liga MVP award. Speaking in an interview with Anthony Nlebem, the Sevilla striker […] read more Akor Adams: Nigeria’s World Cup absence a ‘Big Disappointment’

In 2025, Nigeria’s 30 biggest firms collectively paid N2.32 trillion in income taxes, reflecting an 86 percent increase from the N1.14 trillion remitted in 2024. This amount represents about 12.9 percent of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) total tax revenue for the year. The NRS disclosed that it generated N17.8 trillion in tax revenue in […] read more Nigeria’s biggest firms pay record N2.3trn in income taxes

When Nestlé Nigeria graduated 20 trainees from its Flowergate Technical Training Centre this week, it was more than a ceremonial milestone. Beneath the applause marking 15 years of the programme lies a deeper economic signal. In a country battling youth unemployment and a widening skills gap, corporate-led vocational training is quietly succeeding where public systems […] read more Nestlé’s N6bn skills bet pays off as 98% job rate exposes gap in Nigeria’s broken vocational pipeline

I think of a woman I know. She chose to defer her dreams so she could raise her children intentionally. For years, her time was consumed by the demands of the home. And then, gradually, the children grew up and moved on to University. What remained was a nagging question: could she have used those […] read more Redefining Gender Roles: When effort is not enough

At 50, Peter Cole Chiori is shifting his gaze from the dashboard to the horizon. Having built a portfolio that spans logistics, agriculture, and entertainment, he has reached a vantage point that only age and resilience can provide. Known to many as a titan of the maritime industry, Chiori’s latest chapter is focused on a […] read more Peter Cole Chiori at 50: A journey from shipping logistics to cultural icons

The Nigerian luxury beauty market has become a rapidly growing segment within Africa’s largest beauty industry, with the luxury cosmetics and skincare sector valued at approximately USD 331.16 million in 2024. This high-end segment is projected to grow to over USD 543 million by 2033, driven by a rising middle/upper class and increased disposable income. […] read more The Business of Beauty: Why Olabisi Odunayo is betting big on localized luxury distribution