The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has entered into strategic partnerships with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the read more NDPC seals strategic MoUs with BPP, NGF to strengthen public sector data governance

The Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday dismissed a preliminary objection. It denied bail to Ufoma Immanuel, read more Court refuses bail to investment firm boss over alleged $1.5m fraud in Lagos

User perceptions and behaviours regarding cybersecurity are critical factors in the success of digital banking in West Africa; more than read more User perceptions and behaviours regarding cybersecurity

No fewer than three soldiers have been killed and dozens of others wounded, including a lieutenant colonel, when fighters of read more Three soldiers killed, Lt. Colonel, others wounded in fresh Borno attack

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday filed a legal challenge against a suit seeking to restrain him from contesting the read more Jonathan challenges suit seeking to block 2027 presidential bid

Fresh cracks may be emerging within the Senate leadership after Senator Adams Oshiomhole openly questioned the eligibility of Senate President read more Oshiomhole questions Akpabio’s eligibility under new Senate rules

The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 25 for the hearing of a suit by the Nigeria Democratic read more Court to hear NDC’s suit challenging Electoral Act May 25

Olatunji Disu, Inspector-General of Police, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and institutional reform within the Nigeria Police read more Disu reaffirms commitment to transparency, accountability in Police reforms

The Nigerian Air Force has highlighted the critical role of Hercules C-130 aircraft in military operations, humanitarian interventions, and emergency read more How NAF’s Hercules C-130 saves lives in critical  operations 

Trust is the foundation for leadership, and when members of an organisation trust the leader and believe that the leader’s read more Driving innovation by building a culture of trust

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agriculture sector have called for massive investments in export infrastructure, decentralised supply chains, farmer productivity ecosystems and read more Nigerian-British Chamber urges supply infrastructure to curb food insecurity

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy is set to bring his signature sound to football’s biggest stage, teaming up with Colombian read more Burna Boy joins Shakira on official 2026 FIFA World Cup song

Petrol prices keep rising. But the future of Nigerian transport is being built on the sun, not the pump. If read more Beyond the grid: How Nigeria will power the EV revolution

Dangote Refinery has dropped the ex-gantry cost of Premium Motor Spirit by N75 to N1,200/litre. Only recently, the refinery had read more Dangote Refinery drops ex-depot petrol price to N1,200/litre

In the old cities of northern Nigeria, embroidery was never merely decoration. It was identity stitched into fabric – a read more How northern Nigerian women reclaimed value through Hausa embroidery

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Abdu Maikaba as the head coach of the Nigeria U20 team, the Flying read more NFF names coaches for Flying Eagles, Golden Eaglets

Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has disclosed that he personally requested for his redeployment to South Africa as ambassador-designate, read more Why I requested for redeployment to S/Africa — Fani-Kayode

The journey so far: Hitting the $1 Trillion Economy Milestone. Nigeria will not reach a $1 trillion economy on oil read more The Bedrock of Prosperity: Nigeria’s solid minerals industry as the catalyst for a $1 trillion economy (Q3 2026 – 2031)

…As Opay leads sponsors at event’s 8th edition Once again, managers and other hospitality executives across Africa are set to read more Hospitality managers set to dialogue at HMC Africa 2026

The U.S. imposed ​sanctions on Thursday on Iraq’s deputy oil minister and militias over ‌support for Iran, the Treasury Department read more US targets Iraq oil official and militias with sanctions for aiding Iran – Reuters

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested one suspect identified as Umaru Bokolo ‘M’, in connection with the abduction of read more Police arrest kidnappers, secure release of abducted farmer in Oyo

Ahead of 2027 general elections, more defections may hit political parties in the coming day as window of deadline provided read more Anxiety grows ahead 2027 polls as defection deadline draws near

On the outskirts of Dresden, a quiet hum rises from behind cleanroom walls where some of the world’s most advanced read more Germany’s “Silicon” Saxony $50bn export trade, offers lessons for Nigerian states

Lagos State has issued 14 new power plant licenses to independent power producers (IPPs), boldly pioneering Nigeria’s decentralised electricity framework read more Lagos bets big on electricity with 14 new licensed power plants

Rail ticket prices for fans travelling from New York City to the MetLife Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup read more World Cup: Rail ticket prices slashed by 30% after fan backlash

Nigerian retail traders can now access more advanced market analysis tools on their phones, as Vantage Markets launches an upgraded read more New Vantage App Gives Nigerian Traders Better Charting Tools on Mobile

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) read more NAFDAC, FCCPC pledge stronger enforcement against unsafe products, unfair practices

Waidi Shaibu, chief of Army Staff, has disclosed that the Nigerian Army is deliberately investing in drone technology and other read more Army expands drone warfare capacity to boost counterterrorism operations

…says only seven states fully implement pension scheme despite existing laws The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has called for urgent read more PenCom seeks urgent action as millions of state workers face retirement uncertainty

The biographical film Michael has earned more than N300 million at the Nigerian box office in its first 10 days read more How Michael biopic became Hollywood’s highest opening weekend film without Filmhouse Cinemas

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a $61 million financing package for the Development Bank of Nigeria aimed read more AfDB approves $61m package for Nigeria’s women-owned businesses

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…As D’banj pioneers model with CREAM Nigeria’s music industry generated N901 billion in revenue in 2024, with projections pointing toward read more Nigerian streamers bet on direct sales to end margin squeeze

Goodluck Jonathan, Nigeria’s former president and the only incumbent that lost a general election, is yet to cast his hat read more Ex-president Jonathan weighs return to power

As part of efforts to deepen regional collaboration and strengthen digital development across Central and West Africa, the Director-General of Cameroon’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ART), Philemon Zoo Zame, has led a delegation on a working visit to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja. The team was welcomed by the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief […] The post Cameroon’s Telecom Regulator Visits NCC to Strengthen Regional Digital Cooperation appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Senate has approved the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) budget of ₦2.2 trillion, allocating approximately ₦1.7 trillion, representing 76 per cent of the total expenditure, to infrastructural and developmental projects. The budget proposal passed its third reading during Thursday’s plenary after lawmakers reviewed and adopted the report of the Senate Committee on […] The post Senate Approves ₦2.2trn FCT 2026 Budget, Allocates 76% to Capital Projects appeared first on Business Today NG.