Nigerian fintech company Moniepoint Inc. has acquired restaurant management startup Orda Africa in a move aimed at expanding its reach read more Moniepoint buys Orda to capture Africa’s $50bn restaurant economy

The Lagos For Prosperity Group (LPG) has endorsed a Lagos State Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Congress (PDP), Laja Adeoye read more Lagos group endorses PDP’s Laja Adeoye for 2027 governorship

…Nigeria sees second highest surge in petrol price globally since Iran war …Heatwave, power outages worsen pain Adaeze Nwosu’s fabric read more Rising energy costs force households, businesses into survival mode

Global tensions escalate as Iran threatens Hormuz closure amid widening conflict Iran has sharply escalated its warnings over the strategic read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Iran threatens full Hormuz closure if US strikes energy sites, Kenya grants amnesty to citizens fighting for Russia, South Africa slaps tariffs on Chinese, Thai steel and other stories

The recent revival by a consortium of Emirati and Chinese investors of the long delayed Gas Revolution Industrial Project (GRIP) read more The Revival of the Gas Revolution Industrial Project (GRIP) in Ogidigben, Delta State

Lagos, known as the heartbeat of Africa’s creative economy, has redefined itself over the years through its unique cultural phenomena, read more The Economics of Euphoria: Unlocking Opportunities in Lagos’ Festive Economy

As the African Union prepares to launch the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) in the second quarter of 2026, headquartered read more Quest for fair credit: African credit rating agency

Anyway, it took the intervention of another KCOB (Payne’s House) to persuade the chief magistrate to review the case and read more President Bola Ahmed Tinubu And The King’s College tie (Part 2)

Nigeria has never had a president like Bola Ahmed Tinubu. For the first time in its post-independence political history, Nigeria read more Prebendalism: Tinubu puts personal fealty above the greater good

For decades, crude oil has been the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, providing the bulk of foreign exchange earnings and funding read more Nigeria’s oil sector needs fresh thinking before the wells run dry

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…Nigeria sees second highest surge in petrol price globally since Iran war …Heatwave, power outages worsen pain Adaeze Nwosu’s fabric read more Rising energy costs force households, businesses into survival mode

Nigeria has solidified its position as a premier destination for frontier and emerging markets. With a 30 percent Year-to-Date (YtD) read more Nigeria dominates global exchanges with 30% growth in first quarter

Europe is currently scrambling to secure its jet fuel supply as escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global read more Europe turns to Dangote Refinery as jet fuel crisis deepens

More than a month after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) granted licensed bureau de change access to the Nigerian read more Banks cautious over dollar sales to BDCs despite directive

Nigerian manufacturers are burning through stockpiles of raw materials, which have allowed them to maintain production at moderate costs for read more Consumers face price hikes as manufacturers’ raw materials deplete

A former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has faulted the arrest and detention of ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, describing it as a “political persecution”.  Obi spoke on Sunday at a meeting with stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna. The ADC chieftain said El-Rufai’s detention by the Independent Corrupt […] The post ‘Political Persecution,’ Peter Obi Condemns Detention Of El-Rufai appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigeria’s struggle with insecurity took a worrying turn in 2025, with fresh data showing a sharp rise in both attacks and deaths linked to terrorism.  According to the 2026 Global Terrorism Index, “in 2025, Nigeria rose two places to fourth position, reflecting the significant increase of terrorist activity in the country.”   “Terror attacks in Nigeria […] The post Nigeria Ranks Among Most Terror-Affected Countries Globally — Report appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to compel the Public Accounts Committee to publish the names and positions of all officials implicated in the alleged ₦210 trillion missing or unaccounted for from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In a letter dated March 21, 2026, and […] The post Alleged Missing ₦210trn: SERAP Urges Senate To Publish Names Of Implicated Officials appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government has signalled that the success of Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform programme will be assessed primarily on fairness read more Nigeria’s tax reform success to be measured by fairness, not revenue – FG

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant agencies to ensure that all perpetrators involved in the sexual abuse of girls during the Alue-Do festival in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State are held accountable. In a statement denouncing the shocking viral footage, which showed girls […] The post First Lady Demands Justice Over Abuse at Alue-Do Festival appeared first on Business Today NG.

President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday said his administration will intensify efforts to tackle the challenges of insecurity across various parts of the country, assuring that the safety and well-being of citizens featured at the meetings held in the United Kingdom. President Tinubu, who hosted the Vice President Kashim Shettima and 23 governors at his Lagos […] The post Tinubu Vows to Intensify Fight Against Insecurity appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on a Community Development Service Group in the NYSC scheme to educate corps members on the risks of fraudulent investment schemes and nurture in them good habits for legitimate investment deals globally. Specifically, the MoU, […] The post SEC, NYSC Collaborate on Nationwide Anti-Ponzi Campaign appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Cross River State Government has  commenced the disbursement of a ₦500 million business loan facility to micro, small, and read more ‎Gov Otu commences disbursement of ₦500m loan to MSMEs

Nigerian human rights lawyer and activist, Marshal Abubakar, has threatened to take legal action against a businesswoman, Tracy Ohiri, over read more Lawyer threatens legal action against businesswoman over false claims

Damilola Ojo is driving healthcare innovation as senior product manager and lead designer of Dr. Lola, a cutting-edge AI health read more Damilola Ojo: Intrapreneur driving healthcare access with Dr. Lola

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has suspended Ajay Mitchell and Justin Champagnie for one game each following a fight that read more NBA suspends Mitchell, Champagnie after on-court brawl

Nico O’Reilly scored twice as Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-0 in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final at Wembley, ending the Gunners’ read more O’Reilly brace fires Man City past Arsenal to Carabao Cup glory

For many Nigerian businesses navigating tight liquidity conditions, access to timely and flexible credit has remained one of the biggest read more Zedvance’s credit expansion gains momentum as businesses count impact of flexible financing

Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State, stated on Sunday that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the judiciary, and the read more ‘The masses are with us’, Makinde challenges Wike’s faction in PDP power tussle

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have foiled attempts by members of drug trafficking organisations to move read more NDLEA foils attempt to export opioids, meth in carton walls, at Lagos airport

Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has decried the worsening electricity supply nationwide, read more Worsening power supply undermining Tinubu’s reforms  – APC chieftain

Ultimum Limited, a fast-rising player in Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) beverage sector and makers of the Razzl brand of read more Ultimum Limited commissions landmark Beverage Plant in Aba, Abia State

…Visit IDPs to ensure enhanced security Babagana Zulum, Governor of Borno State, has reassured residents of Gwoza and surrounding communities read more ‘We will rescue all in captivity’, Zulum vows to Ngoshe after terrorist raid

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is moving to consolidate recent gains in the foreign exchange market with plans to read more CBN seeks to cement FX gains with new policy framework

Former Nigeria international Segun Odegbami has criticised the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 read more Segun Odegbami slams CAF’s verdict on AFCON 2025