Foreign startups entering Nigeria are finding that identifying opportunities in Africa’s most populous economy is much easier than turning those read more Why global startups struggle to scale after entering Nigeria – Itana CEO

As Nigeria’s education sector faces growing pressure to deliver more personalised learning outcomes, Hiprep is betting that the future of read more HiPrep goes fully digital on Nigerians demand for personalised education 

Days after publicly addressing Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano during the swearing-in ceremony of the Deputy Governor, read more Ganduje clarifies recognition of Sanusi, says Supreme Court will decide Kano Emirship dispute

GBHub Africa has announced a N150 million impact investment in Inyene Agro Processing Factory Ltd, a pioneering agribusiness committed to read more GBHub Africa invests N150m in Inyene Agro Processing Factory to reduce post-harvest losses

Rising inflation, higher Open Market Operation (OMO) yields, and renewed geopolitical tensions failed to stop Nigerian Treasury bill yields from read more Liquidity glut keeps T-bill yields lower despite inflation

So Fresh CEO Olagoke Balogun Joins Credit Direct’s Money Talks to Address One of the Leading Causes of SME Failure read more Credit Direct Launches ‘Money Talks’ Series to Tackle Africa’s SME Survival Crisis, Starting With Cash Flow

The Department of State Services (DSS) has clarified reports surrounding the recent court judgment involving the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), stressing that the suit was not instituted by the Service as an organisation but by two of its operatives in their personal capacities. According to the DSS, the case stemmed from allegations made […] The post DSS Clarifies Court Case Against SERAP, Says Suit Was Filed by Operatives appeared first on Business Today NG.

Across Africa, history continues to remind us of a simple but profound truth: actions provoke reactions, and reactions carry consequences. read more Nigeria–South Africa: A confrontation between Africa’s powerhouses — No victors, only victims

The past 25 years have been rough for American churches and other houses of worship. The median worship attendance dropped read more Worship attendance at US churches up for first time in decades, says new report

Officials and experts in Argentina are scrambling to determine if their country is the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak read more Hantavirus on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its troubled journey 

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Detectives of the Ijebu Imushin Division, Ogun State Police Command, have foiled a truck hijacking incident and successfully recovered a stolen DAF truck as well as a wooden-fabricated rifle wrapped with black tape. The incident was reported in the early hours of Wednesday, 6th May 2026, following a distress call by a driver […] The post Police Recover Hijacked Truck, Discover Wooden-Fabricated Rifle in Ogun appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Plateau State Police Command has refuted reports alleging that gunmen attacked mourners during a mass burial in Barkin Ladi read more Police, youth group disagree over Plateau mass burial attack claims

The Western Regional branch of the Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS) has organised a health walk in Takoradi to mark this year’s World Red Cross Day, which will climax in Accra on May 8. The event was held on the theme: ‘United in humanity’. It also honoured the founder of the International Red Cross Society, … The post Red Cross marks World Day with health walk in Takoradi appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have recorded significant operational successes in Kogi State, rescuing kidnapped victims and foiling a terrorist logistics movement in separate but coordinated operations conducted on 6 May 2026. In a major breakthrough under Operation TIGER PAW II, troops successfully rescued the remaining kidnapped victims from the Daarul-Kitab Islamic […] The post Troops Rescue Kidnap Victims, Intercept Terrorist Ammunition Courier in Kogi appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has called for an immediate investigation into the controversial Karnival Kingdom Festival held in Accra last month, citing concerns over public nudity and the role of state institutions in the event. In a statement issued on Monday in Accra, and signed by its President, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, the … The post Catholic Bishops demand probe into ‘Karnival Kingdom’ Festival over public nudity appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) and the United Party have extended goodwill messages to candidates writing the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), urging them to approach the papers with confidence, discipline and integrity. In separate statements issued ahead of the nationwide examination, the two organisations also called on teachers and invigilators to … The post GNAT, United Party urge integrity as BECE begins appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

The Member of Parliament for Sagnarigu, Mr Atta Issah, on Monday handed over a newly constructed two-unit kindergarten block with ancillary facilities to the Kpalsi A.E.M Zion School in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region. The project, funded from the MP’s share of the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF), is aimed at improving teaching … The post Sagnarigu MP hands over kindergarten block to Kpalsi school appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

The Bolgatanga Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Roland Atanga Ayoo, has reaffirmed his commitment to making the municipality clean, improving livelihoods, and promoting inclusive growth. He said efforts to achieve the municipality’s development agenda could be undermined if sanitation challenges were not addressed. Mr Ayoo made the remarks during an engagement with selected stakeholders on … The post Bolgatanga MCE targets cleaner city, improved livelihoods appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has advised the public to exercise due diligence when purchasing vehicles to avoid disputes and protect their legal rights. It urged prospective buyers to ensure that sellers have proper ownership of the vehicle, present authentic and complete registration documents, and comply with all statutory requirements. In a statement … The post DVLA urges caution in vehicle purchases appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

David Ricardo believes that: “Nothing contributes so much to the happiness and prosperity of a country as high profits.” The management guru Peter Drucker is of the opinion that there are seven key result areas in management. “All business success is a result of working regularly in these seven areas to achieve better results. These … The post The foundations of business success appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

The high rates of self-medication in Nigeria have raised public health concerns among experts, who believe this behaviour is fuelling read more Nigeria’s self-medication surge fuels $200bn global fake drugs market

As the 2026 Osun governorship race gathers momentum, the Adeleke Campaign Council has accused the APC of shifting from policy read more Osun APC abandoned issues for propaganda, Adeleke campaign alleges

For two consecutive months, Millicent ‘Mama’ Dzissah, a 45-year-old fishmonger and retailer at Vodza near Keta, has watched her livelihood slip away as dwindling fish stocks in Ghana’s Volta Region coastal waters leave fishermen returning with little or no catch. The shortage has cut off Ms Dzissah, a mother of five, from her fish supply, … The post Climate change threatens fisheries and coastal livelihoods in Keta appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

BY DR. PIUS APERE –It has become evident that Nigeria’s mandatory Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) established under the Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2014 (as amended) has not consistently delivered adequate and sustainable retirement income for over two decades of implementation. This is largely attributable to prevailing economic conditions facing the country and the absence of […] The post The Case for Transitioning from the Contributory Pension Scheme to a Hybrid Pension Model under the PRA 2014 appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Sudanese government accused Ethiopia of being behind recent drone attacks on sites including Khartoum airport and recalled its ambassador on Tuesday. In response, Ethiopia’s foreign ministry issued a statement saying it “rejects (the) baseless accusations.” A military spokesperson in Sudan said the government has evidence of four drone strikes since March 1 originating from … The post Sudan recalls ambassador to Ethiopia over airport drone attack appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Tosin Eniolorunda, the Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint, has come under intense criticism following remarks suggesting that Nigeria lacks sufficient read more Moniepoint CEO faces backlash over claim on Nigerian talent shortage

The United Arab Emirates denied allegations by Sudan that an Emirati drone had been used in an attack on Khartoum airport on Monday launched from Ethiopia, according to a statement by a UAE official late ‌on Tuesday. Sudan has long accused the UAE of backing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which have been fighting the … The post UAE denies involvement in Sudan airport attack appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) have intensified efforts read more NADDC, RMRDC target local technicians, innovation to revive automotive sector

…moves to tackle learning poverty, weak research ecosystems in schools …tasks appointees on TVET expansion, research, digitalisation The Federal Government read more Education sector reforms advance as FG swears in boards, institutional leaders

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday heard fresh details in the ongoing alleged N80.2 billion money laundering trial read more Yahaya Bello Trial: Court hears details of N550m cash property deal in Abuja

Operations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport continued as normal on Wednesday, but uncertainty loomed among aviation workers as ground read more Uncertainty at Abuja airport as ground handlers await strike directive 

Gombe State High Court, presided over by  Justice H.H. Kereng has convicted and sentenced Mohammad Suleiman Kumo, a magistrate, to read more EFCC secures conviction of Gombe Magistrate over N1m bribery

The Kogi State Government has confirmed the safe rescue of all victims abducted from the Daarul-Kitab Islamic Orphanage in Lokoja read more Kogi confirms rescue of all 23 abducted orphanage victims

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has intensified its anti-corruption and fraud crackdown across the country, prosecuting cases involving read more EFCC prosecutes over N187m fraud, bribery cases across Gombe, Abuja, Maiduguri, Ibadan

Iran signals safe Hormuz passage after US pauses naval operation Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said safe transit read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Strait of Hormuz tensions eases, French academic fake prize probe, Mali militants and other stories

The real issue is not debt alone Nigeria’s debt conversation is often framed too emotionally and too crudely, as though read more When borrowing becomes a test of state capacity