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Europa League: Nottingham Forest rout Fenerbahçe 3-0 in Istanbul
Vitor Pereira enjoyed a perfect start to his reign at Nottingham Forest, as his side cruised to a 3-0 victory read more Europa League: Nottingham Forest rout Fenerbahçe 3-0 in Istanbul
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ICPC Takes Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai into Custody Over Corruption Allegations
BY KINGSLEY OBIORA—The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that the former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, is in its custody over alleged corruption. ICPC Spokesperson John Odey stated that the commission took El-Rufai into custody on Wednesday night, February 18, 2026, for questioning in connection with ongoing […] The post ICPC Takes Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai into Custody Over Corruption Allegations appeared first on Business Today NG.
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MTNN stock hits all-time high as investors price in IHS deal
MTN Nigeria (MTNN) shares surged to a historic high of N780 per share on Thursday, as investors reacted with overwhelming read more MTNN stock hits all-time high as investors price in IHS deal
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Suspects Confess in Sheriff Salami Ishola, Prince Ademola Akinloye Murders, Police Declare Key Figure Wanted
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two principal suspects and declared several others wanted in connection with the murders of Sheriff Salami Ishola and Prince Ademola Akinloye in Eti Osa Local Government Area. In a press statement on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, confirmed the arrest of Safiu Fatai, […] The post Suspects Confess in Sheriff Salami Ishola, Prince Ademola Akinloye Murders, Police Declare Key Figure Wanted appeared first on Business Today NG.
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WAFCON: Madugu names Super Falcons squad for Cameroon friendlies
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has named a 25-player squad for the team’s double-header friendlies against the Indomitable Lionesses read more WAFCON: Madugu names Super Falcons squad for Cameroon friendlies
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Rivers Assembly Withdraws Impeachment Notice Against Governor, Deputy
The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminialayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Ordu, following the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaker Martin Amaewhule announced the decision during plenary, informing lawmakers that the withdrawal of the impeachment move was in response to the President’s intervention aimed at easing […] The post Rivers Assembly Withdraws Impeachment Notice Against Governor, Deputy appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Edo Police Dismiss Viral Video Claim Linking DPO to Alleged Kidnapping Plot
The Edo State Police Command has dismissed as false and malicious a viral video circulating on social media alleging that three men found in the Ugboha/Amendonkhian bush were brought from Northern Nigeria by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ugboha Division to carry out kidnapping activities in the state. In a statement, the Command clarified […] The post Edo Police Dismiss Viral Video Claim Linking DPO to Alleged Kidnapping Plot appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Rivers lawmakers drop impeachment proceedings against Fubara, deputy
The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially stopped impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu. read more Rivers lawmakers drop impeachment proceedings against Fubara, deputy
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EU commits €22m to power Nigeria’s 90,000km fibre rollout project
The European Union (EU) has approved a €22 million grant to support Nigeria’s fibre-optic expansion drive under the Federal Government’s read more EU commits €22m to power Nigeria’s 90,000km fibre rollout project
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Five tax rules shaping 2026 business filings
Filing season for 2026 will come with more scrutiny and expectations from tax authorities. Recent provisions in the Nigeria Tax read more Five tax rules shaping 2026 business filings
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Five tax rules shaping 2026 business filings
Filing season for 2026 will come with more scrutiny and expectations from tax authorities. Recent provisions in the Nigeria Tax read more Five tax rules shaping 2026 business filings
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FG launches nationwide salt reduction drive to curb hypertension, heart disease
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has intensified efforts to reduce salt consumption across Nigeria, launching a nationwide read more FG launches nationwide salt reduction drive to curb hypertension, heart disease
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FG launches “Mobile Teams” project to strengthen Nigeria’s border security
The Federal Government has unveiled a new initiative to curb irregular migration and transnational crimes with the launch of the read more FG launches “Mobile Teams” project to strengthen Nigeria’s border security
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Zamfara govt donates 25 APCs, drone to military operations
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has donated 25 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and a surveillance drone to security forces read more Zamfara govt donates 25 APCs, drone to military operations
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Data Protection: NDPC step up probe in yertiary instructions
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), says in furtherance of its statutory mandate under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP read more Data Protection: NDPC step up probe in yertiary instructions
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Ogun Police Clarify Handling of Alleged Incident in Ogijo, Confirm Victim Was Not Arrested
The Ogun State Police Command states that the victim reported at Ibafo Division on Wednesday and informed officers that the alleged incident occurred in the Ogijo area. She was promptly taken for medical assessment and thereafter conveyed to Ogijo Division, being the jurisdiction where the incident reportedly happened. At Ogijo, it was confirmed that she […] The post Ogun Police Clarify Handling of Alleged Incident in Ogijo, Confirm Victim Was Not Arrested appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Inside Dangote’s succession move, wealth and blueprint behind a $100bn vision
On February 17, 2026, Aliko Dangote, billionaire businessman appointed his daughters to major positions in the multi-billion-dollar global business group, read more Inside Dangote’s succession move, wealth and blueprint behind a $100bn vision
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EFCC Arraigns Auto Dealer, Firm Over Alleged ₦53m Fraud in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, arraigned Tunji Adewumi Adepoju and his company, West Quantum Auto Products Ltd, before Justice O. A. Okunuga of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja over an alleged ₦53 million fraud. The defendants were docked on a two-count […] The post EFCC Arraigns Auto Dealer, Firm Over Alleged ₦53m Fraud in Lagos appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Ex-INEC officials, parties, analysts, flag lack of transparency , other risks in new Electoral Act
Key stakeholders in Nigeria’s electoral process, including former officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), top politicians, opposition parties, read more Ex-INEC officials, parties, analysts, flag lack of transparency , other risks in new Electoral Act
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Court reserves judgment in N5bn DSS suit against SERAP
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has reserved judgment in a N5.5 billion defamation suit filed by read more Court reserves judgment in N5bn DSS suit against SERAP
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FCT Elections: Wike Announces Friday Public Holiday, 10-Hour Movement Ban
Ahead of the Saturday, February 21 Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Minister,  Nyesom Wike,  has announced work free day on Friday, as well as restriction of movement from 8pm on Friday to 6pm on Saturday. The Minister, who made this known in a special broadcast on national television and radio […] The post FCT Elections: Wike Announces Friday Public Holiday, 10-Hour Movement Ban appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Fibre sabotage, policy strain test Nigeria’s telecom recovery
Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) on Thursday warned that persistent fibre vandalism, regulatory overlaps and sub-national tax read more Fibre sabotage, policy strain test Nigeria’s telecom recovery
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NAFDAC Seals 18 Warehouses in Bida Over ₦100m Expired Products
BY NECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed no fewer than 18 warehouses in Bida, Niger State, after uncovering large quantities of expired food and beverage products valued at over ₦100 million. The enforcement action followed credible intelligence that led the agency’s Investigation and Enforcement team to facilities […] The post NAFDAC Seals 18 Warehouses in Bida Over ₦100m Expired Products appeared first on Business Today NG.
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BetKing Gears Up to Mark 8 Years of Excellence with Exclusive Customer Rewards
BetKing Gears Up to Mark 8 Years of Excellence with Exclusive Customer Rewards BetKing, Africa’s leading gaming and entertainment platform, read more BetKing Gears Up to Mark 8 Years of Excellence with Exclusive Customer Rewards
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Lagos Begins 5% Withholding Tax on Gaming Winnings
The Lagos State Government has commenced the implementation of a 5% Withholding Tax (WHT) deduction on gaming winnings, in line read more Lagos Begins 5% Withholding Tax on Gaming Winnings
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Innovative research, creativity critical to Nigeria’s industrial development, says Fawehinmi
Hakeem Fawehinmi, vice-chancellor of the University of Abuja, has stressed that Nigeria’s quest for sustainable industrial development... read more Innovative research, creativity critical to Nigeria’s industrial development, says Fawehinmi
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Who Is Supriya Suri? Inside the Creative Economy Forum reshaping Indian culture
…How filmmaker and entrepreneur Supriya Suri is building the institutional scaffolding India’s creative economy has long been missing There is read more Who Is Supriya Suri? Inside the Creative Economy Forum reshaping Indian culture
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Top fintech apps powering Nigeria’s investment boom
Nigeria’s retail investment is undergoing a major transformation, driven by fintech platforms that are democratising access to stocks... read more Top fintech apps powering Nigeria’s investment boom
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Airtel Africa eyes Mobile Money IPO, Starlink partnership, Crypto for expansion
Airtel Africa has said preparations for a public listing of its mobile money unit, advancing discussions on using Starlink satellite read more Airtel Africa eyes Mobile Money IPO, Starlink partnership, Crypto for expansion
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Data privacy compromised as users barter data for access in the digital marketplace
On any given day in Nigeria, millions of people click “I agree” without reading the fine print, post location-tagged photos read more Data privacy compromised as users barter data for access in the digital marketplace
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Cardoso says cross-border payments too slow, costly for developing economies
…Edun flags rising debt, urges global financial system reform …EMDEs’ policy room shrinks as risks mount Olayemi Cardoso, governor, Central read more Cardoso says cross-border payments too slow, costly for developing economies
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Bulls Charge On As NGX Extends Winning Streak by 1.39%
The bull run on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) reached historic proportions on Thursday, February 19 with the All-Share Index read more Bulls Charge On As NGX Extends Winning Streak by 1.39%
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Lawmakers protest exclusion from APC congress process in Plateau
Councillors in Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau state have protested their alleged exclusion from the ward congress process read more Lawmakers protest exclusion from APC congress process in Plateau
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New industrial policy backs renewable energy, state power autonomy to spur industrial growth
…FG says industrial clusters to get boost from solar, hybrid power expansion …backs local solar panel production, IPPs for manufacturing read more New industrial policy backs renewable energy, state power autonomy to spur industrial growth
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Brands, CEOs in W/Africa to be celebrated at IBMN awards in Lagos
The Institute of Brand Management of Nigeria (IBMN), an institute designed to promote branding excellence and professional brand management in read more Brands, CEOs in W/Africa to be celebrated at IBMN awards in Lagos
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Creativity reinventing Nigeria’s tourism experiences – Expert
Creativity and experience-driven packages are increasingly reshaping Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry as operators respond to changing consumer tastes and read more Creativity reinventing Nigeria’s tourism experiences – Expert
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