Africa’s largest financial institution, Standard Bank Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to support the growth of Dangote Industries Limited, pledging read more Africa’s largest bank backs Dangote Refinery IPO

The US said it has killed about 200 Islamic State-linked fighters in Nigeria since operations began in the West African read more US operations in Nigeria killed hundreds of IS-linked militants

SpaceX’s long-anticipated initial public offering, which could value the company at about $1.75 trillion, has triggered intense demand from retail read more SpaceX IPO sparks demand as investors chase access to Elon Musk’s space empire

The electric car market is growing globally, accounting for about five percent of global cars, driven by the push for read more 10 best-selling electric vehicles globally

…To intensify screening of passengers at airports …Task force to be Chaired by Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the read more Ebola: Tinubu establishes task force, approves N10b for emergency preparedness

Amazon is making its boldest move yet into Africa’s satellite internet market, setting the stage for a direct battle with read more Amazon targets Starlink’s African lead with Kenya satellite gateway bid

The Senate has called for a total ban on the importation of textile products into Nigeria as part of efforts read more Senate seeks ban on textile imports to revive local industry

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating export-led growth under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework read more ‎Nigeria unveils $1bn AfCFTA financing facility to strengthen exports, industrial competitiveness

The Senate, through its Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC), on Tuesday questioned Mark Okoye, Managing Director of read more Senate quizzes SEDC MD over alleged mismanagement of N16.6bn 2025 budget release

Flutterwave is positioning itself for a future beyond payment processing, betting that stablecoins, banking services, and deeper financial infrastructure will read more Flutterwave builds multi-rail network as stablecoin adoption gains ground

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face European giants Portugal in a high-profile international friendly on Wednesday night in Leiria, with both read more Super Eagles and Portugal set for fierce clash in Leiria

The Senate on Tuesday advanced a bill seeking to establish a legal and regulatory framework for cryptocurrency transactions and digital read more Senate advances bill to regulate cryptocurrency, digital asset operators

The United States’ immigration policies have come under fresh scrutiny after Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to read more Omar Artan U.S. entry denial triggers World Cup outrage

…reiterates June 12 lesson, demands credible elections in 2027 George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has read more We want a ballot not bullet, democracy must reflect people’s will – Akume

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced June 12 as the deadline for the submission of technical and read more NUPRC announces deadline for submission of 2025 licensing bid round

From an empty office and a seven-year wait for regulatory approval to serving more than three million lives and building read more How Heirs Insurance Group became Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurer in 5-years

…says vandalism, sabotage of transmission infrastructure, undermining investments in the power sector Sule Abdulaziz, Managing Director of the Transmission Company read more National grid can transmit more power than Nigeria generates – TCN Boss

Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu, a former head of a Ghanaian government agency has been extradited from the United States to read more US extradites former Ghana agency chief to serve 10 year jail term for $6m fraud

Kenya’s central bank left its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 8.75 percent on Tuesday for a second consecutive meeting, defying read more Africa’s rate-hold trend continues as Kenya resists calls to tighten

Nigeria today stands at a troubling crossroads. Across vast stretches of the country, fear has become a constant companion of read more Insecurity in Nigeria: A national emergency demanding collective resolve

There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from being brilliant on someone else’s terms. Ask any creative director read more The brief was never ours to follow: Why Nigerian agencies must start exporting their thinking, not just their execution

The Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria has called on President Bola Tinubu to graciously assent to the Police Exit read more Assent to our exit bill from Contributory Pension Scheme, retired police officers urge Tinubu

…says inflation, insecurity persist, but Nigeria Is moving in the right direction …highlights N184bn student loans, N37bn consumer credit, 4.07% read more FG defends reforms, says economy showing signs of recovery

The Federal Government has disowned a letter circulating on social media and other online platforms, purportedly issued by the Ministry read more Nigeria disowns fake letter to Liberia, launches probe

Too often, we the media elite – journalists, writers, intellectuals – behave as though we inhabit a different moral planet. read more The Epstein files as a reckoning with power, complicity, and the banality of elite evil

…Urges CBN to maintain tight monetary policy The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Nigeria against excessive reliance on foreign read more IMF warns Nigeria against reliance on hot money as foreign inflows surge

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to read more HURIWA raises alarm over 42 abducted Borno schoolchildren, seeks stronger protection for schools

TikTok has removed more than four million videos and interrupted over 86,000 LIVE sessions in Nigeria during the fourth quarter read more TikTok removes 4 million videos, disrupts 86,000 LIVE sessions in Nigeria over safety violations

…signals tax rate increases likely needed beyond 2026 …backs CBN’s tight monetary stance until disinflation is entrenched and inflation expectations read more IMF says Nigerians still face hardship despite macroeconomic stability

After holding steady at N1,385 per dollar for the past month, the naira cooled in the parallel market, also known read more Naira loses N15 in black market despite 17-year high reserves

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council has urged the Borno State government to strengthen local businesses by implementing reforms that read more FG urges Borno to implement reforms supporting local businesses

The House of Representatives has summoned Nigeria’s service chiefs and Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser, over the worsening wave of read more Reps summon service chiefs, security adviser over rising insecurity

Tony Elumelu is set to become chairman of Seplat Energy Plc from January 2027, while the company has appointed veteran read more Tony Elumelu to chair Seplat Energy as company names Effiong Okon CEO

Cornerstone Insurance Plc Foundation (CIPLCF), has donated a solar-powered borehole to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Abuja, reaffirming its commitment to providing access to clean sustainable water. The project, commissioned recently, reflects Cornerstone’s vision of protecting lives and property by promoting health, and sustainability. It also aligns with the United Nations Sustainable […] The post Cornerstone Insurance Plc Foundation Donates Solar-Powered Borehole to NDLEA appeared first on Business Today NG.

Cross section of Linkage Assurance Plc delegation  to AIO led by its  Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Daniel Braie, at today’s event. From left: Segun Balogun, Independent non-Executive Director, SanlamAllianzi General Insurance Ltd; Deputy Commissioner for Insurance Finance & Admin, Ekerete Ola Gam-Ikon and  Chairman,SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Nigeria Limited, Dr. Olufemi Oyetunji; at the event. Cross section […] The post #AIOCAIRO2026: Faces at the 52nd AIO Conference in Cairo, Egypt appeared first on Business Today NG.

Pan-African financial services conglomerate United Capital Group has secured investment banking licenses in Ethiopia and Rwanda, achieving a historic milestone in its East African expansion strategy. With the approval from the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority, United Capital becomes the first foreign institution permitted to offer investment banking, financial advisory, securities brokerage, and portfolio management services […] The post United Capital Secures Landmark Investment Banking Licenses in Ethiopia and Rwanda appeared first on Business Today NG.