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Monica Cash surpasses N500bn in transaction
Monica Cash has reached an important milestone, completing three continuous years of operations while processing more than N500 billion in read more Monica Cash surpasses N500bn in transaction
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DHQ confirms arrival of 100 US military personnel for counterterrorism support
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel and associated equipment at Bauchi read more DHQ confirms arrival of 100 US military personnel for counterterrorism support
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WAEC releases 2025 private WASSCE results, over half of candidates secure credit pass
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2025 computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) results for read more WAEC releases 2025 private WASSCE results, over half of candidates secure credit pass
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EFCC detains El-Rufai over alleged N432bn fraud probe
Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, was on Monday night detained at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial read more EFCC detains El-Rufai over alleged N432bn fraud probe
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VIO can impound vehicles, fine motorists in Lagos – Commissioner
…court of appeal ruling limited to Abuja The Lagos State Government has cleared the air on the recent judgment of read more VIO can impound vehicles, fine motorists in Lagos – Commissioner
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Here are 3 IDs to keep your power on in 2026
From January 1, 2026, Nigeria’s new tax rules changed how electricity bills are issued. Power companies like Ikeja Electric can read more Here are 3 IDs to keep your power on in 2026
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Supporters, Protesters Storm EFCC Headquarters as Nasir El-Rufai Is Grilled
Supporters and protesters converged on the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Abuja on Monday as former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was interrogated over alleged corruption during his tenure from 2015 to 2023. The former governor, who honoured the commission’s invitation days after a failed arrest attempt at the airport, was […] The post Supporters, Protesters Storm EFCC Headquarters as Nasir El-Rufai Is Grilled appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Lasaco Assurance Plc Sharpens Execution Strategy to Drive Sustainable Growth
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Lasaco Assurance Plc is reinforcing its strategic direction with a renewed focus on execution, financial discipline, and operational resilience as it positions for sustainable growth in an increasingly regulated and competitive insurance market. This new direction marks a shift in strategic direction. According to the company’s management, this approach balances growth initiatives with […] The post Lasaco Assurance Plc Sharpens Execution Strategy to Drive Sustainable Growth appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Why partnership, not polarisation, must guide the next global shift
The global mood is shifting rapidly. Across major capitals today, security is once again being defined primarily through the lens read more Why partnership, not polarisation, must guide the next global shift
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Civil service and reforms: The unspoken hurdle to Nigeria’s progress
My takeaway from a webinar I participated in in July 2025, as an observer, was that civil servants use state read more Civil service and reforms: The unspoken hurdle to Nigeria’s progress
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When systems trump strategy
When I started off as a strategy consultant about 20 years ago, clients would often request that their strategy retreat read more When systems trump strategy
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Choosing the right financial expert for your business journey
Starting a business is an exciting yet challenging endeavour, and navigating the financial landscape can often feel overwhelming. One of read more Choosing the right financial expert for your business journey
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Why rising farm costs demand more than excuses
When the federal government admits that rising input costs are now the greatest threat to affordable food production, it is read more Why rising farm costs demand more than excuses
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What Nigeria’s economy optimises for — Without admitting it
Every economy is honest — not in its speeches, but in its outcomes. Strip away policy documents, reform slogans, and read more What Nigeria’s economy optimises for — Without admitting it
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EFCC quizzes El-Rufai, defends use of tear gas on protesters
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday interrogated the former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai, over allegations read more EFCC quizzes El-Rufai, defends use of tear gas on protesters
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We are the reason Lagos stinks
Lagos does not wake up smelling foul. It is made to. On a recent drive past a popular bus stop, read more We are the reason Lagos stinks
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Beyond the CBN vault: What foreign reserves truly reveal about Nigeria’s economy
Foreign reserves occupy a privileged place in the symbolic language of economic governance. When they rise, governments speak of renewed read more Beyond the CBN vault: What foreign reserves truly reveal about Nigeria’s economy
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National Assembly approves N1.5trn Nigerian army budget
A joint committee of the National Assembly on the Army has approved a N1.5 trillion budget for the Nigerian Army read more National Assembly approves N1.5trn Nigerian army budget
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Cooking gas prices cool on import boom
…Prices hover at N1000/kg Nigeria households are finally catching a break at the stove. According to new data from the read more Cooking gas prices cool on import boom
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Nigeria News Brief
Headline inflation cools as economic pressures ease; Wike stakes ground in FCT polls; Nigeria attracts strongest foreign inflows in five read more Nigeria News Brief
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El-Rufai’s phone-tapping admission triggers national security controversy
A storm of controversy erupted on Sunday after Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, reportedly admitted to procuring read more El-Rufai’s phone-tapping admission triggers national security controversy
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‘We’ll defeat bandits and terrorists’ — Tinubu praises Ribadu
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that insecurity will be defeated, praising Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser (NSA), for read more ‘We’ll defeat bandits and terrorists’ — Tinubu praises Ribadu
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Mourinho plays down Real Madrid return speculation
Portuguese tactician Jose Mourinho on Monday dismissed speculation linking him with a return to Real Madrid, insisting his focus remains read more Mourinho plays down Real Madrid return speculation
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Cardoso Hails AU Approval of Nigeria’s Permanent Seat on African Monetary Institute Board
BY NECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has welcomed the approval by the African Union (AU) granting Nigeria a permanent seat on the Board of the African Monetary Institute (AMI), describing it as a historic milestone in Africa’s journey toward deeper financial integration. The decision, endorsed at the AU’s 39th […] The post Cardoso Hails AU Approval of Nigeria’s Permanent Seat on African Monetary Institute Board appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Nigeria Demands Justice After E-Hailing Driver Is Hijacked, Killed in Pretoria
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has strongly condemned the killing of 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlet, in Pretoria, South Africa, calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of all those involved. In a statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols at NiDCOM, Dabiri-Erewa […] The post Nigeria Demands Justice After E-Hailing Driver Is Hijacked, Killed in Pretoria appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Couple Docked in Abuja Court Over N740m Investment Scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, arraigned Osabohein Alex Ologbose and his wife, Hope Onome Oghelemu, before Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged N740 million investment fraud. The couple, alongside their companies — Onome Global Market Resources Limited and Lexicon Multi-concept Media Limited — are […] The post Couple Docked in Abuja Court Over N740m Investment Scam appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Orban: Black players ‘treated differently’ in Italy
Nigerian striker Gift Orban has claimed that Black players are “treated differently” in Italy after he was shown a red read more Orban: Black players ‘treated differently’ in Italy
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DHQ confirms arrival of 100 US Military troops for Counterterrorism support
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel and associated equipment at the read more DHQ confirms arrival of 100 US Military troops for Counterterrorism support
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Lawmakers under pressure as protest continues at NASS over e-transmission
…N’Assembly approves N1.5trn Army budget Protesters returned to the gates of the National Assembly on Monday, mounting pressure on Lawmakers read more Lawmakers under pressure as protest continues at NASS over e-transmission
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FCC Quizzes Trader for Alleged Dealing in  Currency Counterfeiting  in Enugu
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigation into the activities of  a 31- year old trader,  Oduburu Lucy Oluchi  also  known as Eze Chiamaka Lucy  caught with fake currency to the tune of N192, 000. 00 (One Hundred and Ninety-two Thousand Naira). Oluchi was arrested […] The post FCC Quizzes Trader for Alleged Dealing in  Currency Counterfeiting  in Enugu appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Samsung introduces Galaxy A07 5G with AI features for budget buyers
Samsung has officially launched its latest affordable 5G smartphone, the Galaxy A07 5G, which brings advanced AI capabilities and strong read more Samsung introduces Galaxy A07 5G with AI features for budget buyers
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How Alleged ₦5.78bn UBEC Funds Were Spent on Salaries, Loans — EFCC Witness
The trial of former Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and his Commissioner for Finance, Ademola Banu, over the alleged misappropriation of ₦5.78 billion in Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) funds, resumed on Monday, February 16, 2026, before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin. Testifying as the sixth prosecution witness, EFCC […] The post How Alleged ₦5.78bn UBEC Funds Were Spent on Salaries, Loans — EFCC Witness appeared first on Business Today NG.
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2027 elections: Women protest at N’assembly over stalling reserved seat bill
Women groups on Monday staged a protest at the National Assembly, pushing for the passage of the Reserved Seats Bill, read more 2027 elections: Women protest at N’assembly over stalling reserved seat bill
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DSS reopens Dadiyata case
The Department of State Services (DSS) has reopened investigations into the 2019 disappearance of Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, read more DSS reopens Dadiyata case
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How market-based sovereignty can rewrite the narrative of Northern Nigeria
The narrative of Northern Nigeria has long been dominated by the twin shadows of insecurity and economic stagnation. But at read more How market-based sovereignty can rewrite the narrative of Northern Nigeria
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TGI and RCPL form joint venture to offer FMCG products at affordable prices
One of Nigeria’s leading business conglomerates – Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group has signed a Joint Venture agreement with Reliance read more TGI and RCPL form joint venture to offer FMCG products at affordable prices
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