In my inaugural piece, and its sequel, on the ongoing spat between the United States and Nigerian governments, I highlighted read more Call to action: Nigeria, a three-track approach to reframe the diplomatic spat with the US as a partnership for mutual benefit

The Nigerian Civil Service Union (NCSU) has urged the Federal Government to implement reforms aimed at improving the welfare and read more Civil service reforms vital for improved national productivity, welfare, NCSU tells FG

There’s a certain allure to seeing a substantial sum sitting comfortably in your bank account. It can inspire a sense read more Cash in motion: Why idle funds are a business risk

During my early days as an ICAN student about two decades ago, when we were being taught about the membership read more Accountants and their emerging role in global financial governance

Sometime in 2024, Ralph Ozoude, my friend for decades, a humble, deeply religious Catholic, and a former CEO of UPS read more The son of man in the Upper Room!

What if waste became your next profit center? Circular economy models are redefining production and consumption across Africa. In an read more Circular economy: Turning waste into wealth

“He who hunts two rats at once will catch none.” — Yoruba Proverb, Nigeria Across boardrooms and HR departments, a read more The discipline dilemma: Protecting customers lawfully — Preparing for 2026

Nigeria’s states are borrowing at record levels. Lagos leads the charge, with its debt per citizen now over N166,000, fourteen read more Borrowing for growth or mortgaging the future? Nigeria’s subnational debt dilemma

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When 32-year-old market trader Zainab Musa fell ill with malaria last year, she had to borrow N18,000 to pay for read more How a tiny call levy could expand health insurance coverage

When 32-year-old market trader Zainab Musa fell ill with malaria last year, she had to borrow N18,000 to pay for read more How a tiny call levy could expand health insurance coverage

Nigeria’s pension and gratuity obligations continue to expose the fragility of state finances, with only eight out of 36 states read more Twenty-eight states owe retirees N626.81bn in unpaid pensions, gratuities

Nigeria is positioning itself to unlock as much as $20 billion in new investments from 70 priority gas projects over read more Nigeria eyes $20bn in investments from 70 priority gas projects

The naira on Wednesday depreciated slightly to a 10-day low of N1,443.08 per dollar, extending its losing streak for the read more Naira falls to 10-day low of N1,443.08 on slight dollar demand

The Lagos State Police Command has refuted  reports that it was involved in the attempted plan to release a Lebanese National, who is in custody for the defilement of eight children. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement to BusinesTodayNG that “The Lagos State Police Command is not involved […] The post Police Refute Alleged Plot to Release Expatriate Held in Child Abuse Case first appeared on Business Today NG.

Famous Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on Wednesday narrated how he got into trouble in 2011 for skipping school to perform in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, an experience he described as a defining moment in his early music career. Davido, son of Osun State multi-billionaire, who stated this through his official […] The post How I Got Into Trouble For Skipping School To Perform In 2011-Davido first appeared on Business Today NG.

In what is regarded as one of the major milestone in Nigeria’s drive toward cleaner and more sustainable electricity generation, Federal Government on Wednesday signed a 30-year concession agreement with Quaint Energy for the development of the 6-megawatt Ikere Gorge Hydropower Project in Oyo State. Ikere Gorge Dam was conceived in the late 1970s, and […] The post FG Seals 30-year Hydropower Project Deal With Quaint Energy first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Presidency on Wednesday projected that inflation will moderate further in the near term, supported by sustained exchange rate stability and improved food supplies from the ongoing harvest season, according to the Access Bank Plc Economic Intelligence Unit. Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, disclosed this today via his official X account, that headline […] The post Inflation Declines Further To 16.84% In October-Presidency first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Pension Commission (PenCom) in collaboration with National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) held a nationwide sensitization workshop on the workings of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) for Pension Desk Officers (PDOs) and retirees across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. PenCom disclosed this via its official X Account that the Director General […] The post PenCom, NSIWC Launch Nationwide Sensitization On Pension Reforms, Unveils Milestone first appeared on Business Today NG.

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) on Wednesday charged media practitioners to read more 2027: Uzodimma charges editors to avoid narratives that fuel distrust, polarisation

The Federal Government has announced plans to review the Private Security Companies Act of 1986 to align it with Nigeria’s read more FG to review private security law to address current threats

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has commended the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) and Core International for their strategic read more Sule hails NIPC, Core International partnership to boost Nasarawa investment drive

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four suspected armed robbers and recovered several stolen items, including mobile phones, clothes, read more Bauchi police arrest four robbery suspects, recover stolen items

A civil society group, the Hope Alive Initiative (HAI), has expressed concern over the recent United States Government classification of read more Nigeria needs collaboration, not confrontation, CSO tells US

Two UN food agencies- the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Food Programme( FAO) on Wednesday released a report where they raised an alarm that millions more people around the globe could face famine, with funding shortfalls worsening already dire conditions. The joint report from the UN agencies said conflict and violence were […] The post UN Food Agencies Raise Alarm Over Famine, Name Nigeria, Mali Among 16 Hunger Crisis Hotspots first appeared on Business Today NG.

…as stakeholders urge investments in renewable energy to empower women in agriculture and mining Stakeholders at the National Dialogue on read more Experts push for gender-inclusive energy transition in West Africa

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has reaffirmed commitment to ensuring that host communities in Nigeria’s oil and read more RMAFC pledges equitable benefits for oil-producing communities

Ghana Armed Forces has confirmed that no fewer than six people lost their lives on Wednesday after a stampede occurred during a military recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra, Ghana. The Acting Director-General of the Ghana Armed Forces Public Relations Directorate, Colonel Evelyn Asamoah, who confirmed the development through a statement issue […] The post Tragedy In Ghana As Six Die During Military Recruitment Stampede first appeared on Business Today NG.

Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Publicity and Communications to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday defended his principal’s drama during Tuesday’s confrontation with a naval officer in Abuja. According to Olayinka , the clash stemmed from an alleged fraudulent land transaction that deceived’ a former naval chief into […] The post Wike’s Aide Defends His Principal’s Drama With Naval Officer, Says Ex-Naval Chief Gambo Was Duped first appeared on Business Today NG.

The International Rights of Nature Tribunal has issued an urgent global call for a new era of environmental accountability, unveiling read more COP30: Tribunal demands global recognition of nature’s legal rights

Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN) for the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, on Wednesday stated that the US President Donald Trump’s warning to Nigeria over the killings of Christians was misrepresented. The Chairman of the Northern CAN, Reverend Joseph Hayab, who stated this while speaking during an interview on The Morning Show on […] The post Northern CAN Clarifies: Trump Did Not Threaten Nigeria, Called for Government to Act first appeared on Business Today NG.

The National Working Committee (NWC) and the 2025 National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on read more 2025 national convention will hold as scheduled – PDP

A named Umar Abubakar has been arrested by security operatives for allegedly stealing school desks from Yelwan Kundum Primary School in Bauchi Local Government Area of the state The Permanent Secretary, Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board of the board, Abdulmuminu Jibrin, who confirmed the development through a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday, said […] The post Bauchi Man Arrested For Allegedly Stealing School Desks first appeared on Business Today NG.

The House of Representatives has resolved to constitute an ad hoc committee to investigate abandoned Federal Government–owned land and buildings read more Reps to probe ₦20trn in abandoned federal land, buildings

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, on Wednesday disclosed that the ministry is investigating the altercations between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer, A. M. Yerima, over a disputed piece of land in Abuja on Tuesday. Badaru, who made this disclosure while speaking during a press briefing to […] The post Defence Minister Reacts To Wike–Naval Officer Clash Drama In Abuja, Says We Are Investigating The Incident first appeared on Business Today NG.

Dele Alake, minister of Solid Minerals Development, says ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s mining sector are driving record revenues and restoring read more Mining reforms generate ₦26bn revenue as Alake moves to strengthen mining marshals