The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, said his administration will continue to support the Nigerian Communications Commission read more Lagos to support NCC for economic growth, says Sanwo-Olu

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has called on the federal government to intervene in the delay of the completion read more Right of way, other constraints stall 624MW Abuja transmission project

And Why Bank 78 Is Quietly Becoming the Bank of the Creative Economy Lagos has never lacked talent. Anyone who read more How Payaza and HATRICKS by Tolani Alli Redefined Lagos

Garba Shehu, former presidential spokesperson, has revealed that the late former President Muhammadu Buhari approved the removal of Hadiza Bala read more Buhari approved Hadiza Bala Usman’s removal despite personal ties — Garba Shehu

Burkina Faso dissolves all political parties Burkina Faso’s military government dissolved all political parties on Thursday and ordered their assets read more Five things to know to start your day

On the edges of Abuja, miles from the city center, an unfinished industrial zone stretches across land – empty, silent, read more The Gavel of Uncertainty: How a broken judiciary drives billions away from Nigeria’s economy, and erodes investor’s confidence

Six months ago, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam – the biggest, most ambitious architectural project on the continent of Africa read more The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam – A dam of peace, a dam of war

The most revealing moment in leadership rarely happens during strategy off-sites or earnings calls. It happens quietly, in a tense read more Leadership under strain: Why containment, not control, determines performance

In the United States, surveys show that about 36% of employees say their employer has a formal AI policy governing read more Three reasons every organisation needs an AI policy now

Ronke Desalu-Dottin was recently promoted to managing director at Morgan Stanley, joining the firm’s senior leadership cadre of managing directors read more Quiet power: Ronke Desalu-Dottin’s journey to Morgan Stanley’s top

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) will begin enforcing new air cargo tariffs on February 2, 2026, ending nearly read more FAAN to implement cargo tariff increase from February 2

Spain probes expired vaccines given to hundreds of children Spanish health authorities have opened an investigation after expired childhood vaccines read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Spain’s expired vaccines, China’s visa-free travel for Britons, fatal bus crash in South Africa and other stories

The late-2025 diplomatic standoff between Abuja and Washington, triggered by allegations of religious persecution, did more than strain bilateral relations. read more Reclaiming Nigeria’s institutional sovereignty from the tyranny of pedigree

Nigerian female Afrobeat stars are gaining more prominence on the international music scene than in their home country, data analysed read more Nigerian female artistes loved abroad, overlooked at home

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BY KECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Veritas Kapital Assurance Plc has released its earnings forecast for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, projecting solid profitability driven by insurance operations and investment income. According to the forecast sited on Nigerian Exchange Limited by BusinessTodayNG, the company expects insurance revenue of ₦6.01 billion during the period, against insurance service expenses […] The post Veritas Kapital Projects ₦614.1m Profit in Q1 2026, Eyes Insurance Revenue of ₦6.01bn appeared first on Business Today NG.

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited is betting that artificial intelligence can breathe new life into hundreds of oil wells destined read more AI can revive 300 abandoned wells in N’Delta region- Renaissance CEO

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited is betting that artificial intelligence can breathe new life into hundreds of oil wells destined read more AI can revive 300 abandoned wells in N’Delta region- Renaissance CEO

The naira strengthened to a record high of N1,396.99 per dollar at the official foreign exchange market(FX) on Thursday, marking read more Weak dollar seen as positive as naira hits record N1,396.99/$

The Republic of Benin is luring Nigerian manufacturers with sweeping tax exemptions and simple company set-up procedures. At the Benin-Nigeria read more Benin Republic woos Nigerian manufacturers with tax breaks

Dangote Cement Plc’s Ibese Plant in Ogun State has launched a Safety FairPlay Initiative to drive behavioural change and cultural shift towards safety conducts among its employees. The roll-out scheduled to be replicated at all the plants of Dangote Cement Plc marked a significant milestone in strengthening the Company’s safety culture. The pilot launch of […] The post Dangote Cement Ibese Plant Unveils FairPlay Programme to Drive Safety Behaviour appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY  SAMUEL—The Ogun State Police Command has dismantled a suspected child trafficking and illegal surrogacy ring operating under the cover of an orphanage, following a successful operation by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, confirmed the incident on Thursday in a statement posted […] The post Seven Children Rescued as Ogun Police Expose Orphanage Child Trafficking Ring appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening financial sector reforms and attracting long-term investment, as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, hosted a delegation from British International Investment (BII), led by its Chair, Ms. Diana Layfield, alongside the British High in Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. […] The post Nigeria, UK Discuss Long-Term Investment, Banking Sector Stability appeared first on Business Today NG.

Arsenal’s pursuit of a first Premier League title since 2004 has reached the stage where emotion and evidence begin to read more Arsenal’s title challenge looks nervy, but the data still puts them in front

Jetour has appointed W Motors as its Nigerian distributor, positioning the Chinese automaker to expand its presence in Africa’s fast-growing read more Jetour appoints W Motors as Nigerian distributor, unveils G700 model

Police in Kano have arrested three suspects and recovered weapons following a late-night clash between rival groups that left one read more Police arrest three, recover weapons after deadly rival gang clash in Kano

China has agreed to allow British citizens to travel to the country for up to 30 days without a visa, read more China agrees visa free travel for Britons after Starmer visit

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has approved immediate commencement of direct payment of monthly statutory allocations to the accounts read more Zulum approves direct payment of LG allocations in Borno

Kwara State has attracted two major foreign direct investments valued at $35 million, underscoring Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s commitment to industrialisation read more $35m Chinese investments take off to boost Kwara economy

Anietie Udoh’s journey is a testament to the power of creativity and innovation. From crafting compelling brand stories to judging read more The rise of Anietie Udoh: From storyteller to global juror

The Senate has constituted an ad-hoc committee to investigate alleged growing decadence in the operations of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). The development followed the adoption of a point of order raised by Sen. Abdul Ningi (PDP-Bauchi) at plenary on Thursday. Ningi, citing order 42 (personal explanation) of the senate standing rules, called the attention of […] The post Senate Orders Probe into Nigeria Railway’s Shrinking Operations appeared first on Business Today NG.

… to begin budget scrutiny next week The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading President Bola Tinubu’s read more Reps pass N58.47tn budget for second reading

The Nigeria LNG Ltd. (NLNG) says it has unveiled new logos for The Nigeria Prizes as part of a strategic repositioning of the awards for sustained relevance and global resonance. Ms Sophia Horsfall, General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development at NLNG, said this in Lagos on Thursday at the unveiling of the new visual […] The post NLNG unveils new logos for Nigeria Prizes appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reminded FCT workers, under the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) that the strike issue was still in court and advised them to obey court order, saying disobeying court order comes with consequences. Wike stated this while handing over 12 new ambulances to FCT hospitals […] The post Wike Warns JUAC: Defying Court Orders Will Have Consequences appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has set a growth target of 5% for the region in 2026, read more ECOWAS to consolidate regional growth with 5% GDP target in 2026

The long-running dispute over the ownership and management of the multi-billion-naira Dala Inland Dry Port has taken a dramatic turn read more Former Kano Commissioner, Rabiu, arrested as Dala Dry Port case deepens