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‘Our N235bn raise is the catalyst to becoming an integrated agro-industrial powerhouse’
Chuka Mordi is the Chief Executive Officer of Ellah Lakes Plc – an agribusiness that specializes in cultivating and processing read more ‘Our N235bn raise is the catalyst to becoming an integrated agro-industrial powerhouse’
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El-Rufai formally joins ADC months after quitting APC
Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), months after resigning from the All read more El-Rufai formally joins ADC months after quitting APC
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Funding, safety concerns rise as Tinubu, lawmakers push for mass security recruitment
Concerns over funding challenges, as well as fears of infiltration into the security agencies, have intensified following President Bola Tinubu’s read more Funding, safety concerns rise as Tinubu, lawmakers push for mass security recruitment
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Rewane sees inflation cooling to 15.3%, GDP slowing to 3.96% in Q3
Nigeria’s inflation is expected to further slow to 15.3 percent in November, marking the eighth consecutive decline as the economy read more Rewane sees inflation cooling to 15.3%, GDP slowing to 3.96% in Q3
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Ribadu heads US-Nigeria working group, as Tinubu approves members
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the constitution of the Nigerian side of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group, to be read more Ribadu heads US-Nigeria working group, as Tinubu approves members
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Africa Energy Bank ready for takeoff as Nigeria checks off obligations as host country – Lokpobiri
Heineken Lokpobiri, Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources (oil) has announced that the Africa Energy Bank was ready to take off, read more Africa Energy Bank ready for takeoff as Nigeria checks off obligations as host country – Lokpobiri
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Twelve trends to shape Nigeria in 2026 – Rewane
Bismarck Rewane, chief executive officer of Financial Derivatives Company (FDC), on Thursday highlighted 12 key trends expected to shape the read more Twelve trends to shape Nigeria in 2026 – Rewane
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Senate sets up panel to probe Safe School Initiative
The Senate on Thursday set up an ad hoc committee to probe the troubled Safe School Initiative, expressing frustration that read more Senate sets up panel to probe Safe School Initiative
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Boosting MSME Competitiveness in the Biggest Nigerian Fashion Eco-System
Ethnocentrique Limited, one of Africa’s rising forces in social impact and enterprise development, has strengthened its footprint across Nigeria with read more Boosting MSME Competitiveness in the Biggest Nigerian Fashion Eco-System
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Senate confirms Ayo Omidiran as FCC chair, 37 other commissioners
The Senate on Thursday confirmed former federal lawmaker Ayo Omidiran as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), read more Senate confirms Ayo Omidiran as FCC chair, 37 other commissioners
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Nigeria’s Underserved Gain Boost As AIICO Insurance Launches All-in-One Financial Protection Plan
AIICO Insurance Plc has officially launched its groundbreaking product, AIICO All-in-One Financial Protection, a bundled insurance solution designed to address the longstanding financial vulnerabilities faced by Nigeria’s smallholder farmers, rural families, and underserved populations.  The unveiling took place today in Lagos, following an extensive countrywide engagement tour across Ibadan, Kano, and Calabar. For decades, millions […] The post Nigeria’s Underserved Gain Boost As AIICO Insurance Launches All-in-One Financial Protection Plan first appeared on Business Today NG.
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PDP: Lamido seeks dissolution of Ibadan convention, formation of caretaker committee
Sule Lamido, former Jigawa State Governor, has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party read more PDP: Lamido seeks dissolution of Ibadan convention, formation of caretaker committee
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GAIN completes $10m SNIPS project to boost Nigeria’s staple food nutrition
…empower 625 MSMEs on processing, marketing of biofortified foods The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has concluded its $10 read more GAIN completes $10m SNIPS project to boost Nigeria’s staple food nutrition
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MTN’s MoMo PSB partners with Thunes to deepen cross-border payment access for Nigerians
MTN’s MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB) has entered a strategic partnership with Thunes, a global cross-border payments platform, to read more MTN’s MoMo PSB partners with Thunes to deepen cross-border payment access for Nigerians
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AU, ECOWAS condemn Guinea-Bissau military coup, demand restoration of constitutional order
The Heads of the African Union Election Observation Mission, the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission, and the West African Elders Forum read more AU, ECOWAS condemn Guinea-Bissau military coup, demand restoration of constitutional order
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Sovereign Trust to raise N5bn through rights issue for capital growth
Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc is planning to raise N5 billion through a rights issue as the insurer races to meet read more Sovereign Trust to raise N5bn through rights issue for capital growth
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Woman Found Dead In Ondo Hotel, Companion Flees
Following the death of a yet-to-be-identified woman found in a hotel room in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, the state Police Command has launched an investigation into the matter. The woman’s lifeless body was reportedly discovered on Wednesday inside the facility located along the Ore–Okitipupa Road, while the man who checked into […] The post Woman Found Dead In Ondo Hotel, Companion Flees first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Lagos Busts Illegal Oil Bunkering Operation, Arrests 27 Suspects with Counterfeit Naira Notes
Operatives of the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as KAI, have uncovered a clandestine oil bunkering operation in the state and arrested 27 suspects allegedly found with counterfeit naira notes during a recent enforcement exercise. The Corps Marshal, Major Olaniyi Olatunbosun Cole (rtd.), announced the breakthrough at the agency’s headquarters in Bolade, Oshodi, […] The post Lagos Busts Illegal Oil Bunkering Operation, Arrests 27 Suspects with Counterfeit Naira Notes first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Nigeria Condemns Coup In Guinea-Bissau, Demands Restoration Of Constitutional Order
The Nigerian government on Thursday condemned the coup in Guinea-Bissau, demanding the restoration of democratic order in the country. The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which stated this through a statement issued on Thursday by it’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa,, said it was dismayed by the incident, and described the military takeover of power in Guinea-Bissau […] The post Nigeria Condemns Coup In Guinea-Bissau, Demands Restoration Of Constitutional Order first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Court Stops EFCC Witnesses From Testifying Against Emefiele
At the resumed hearing of ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigerian(CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele at Abuja Federal High Court on Thursday, the presiding judge, Justice Hamza Muazu stopped the prosecution from calling three subpoenaed witnesses to testify in the ongoing trial of Godwin Emefiele. Emefiele, is being prosecuted by the Office of the […] The post Court Stops EFCC Witnesses From Testifying Against Emefiele first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Edo Police Arrest Two Teenage Girls With Gun
Edo State Police Command on Monday confirmed that it operatives from Uromi Division have arrested two teenage girls, Believe Ehinor (18) and Ofoma Sofia (19), for being in possession of an automatic pump-action shotgun, with Breach No. 0230. The female suspects were intercepted and arrested at about 11.30 pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Five […] The post Edo Police Arrest Two Teenage Girls With Gun first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Just In: FG Confirms Jonathan safe, out of Guinea-Bissau
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday confirmed that former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has been safely removed from Guinea-Bissau amid the ongoing leadership turmoil. Recall that Jonathan travelled to Bissau as part of an international team to observe the national elections. He, however, got stuck in the country […] The post Just In: FG Confirms Jonathan safe, out of Guinea-Bissau first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Nigeria’s smartphone market rebounds 29% as Naira stabilises
Nigeria’s smartphone market has recorded its strongest growth in years, surging by 29 percent in the third quarter of 2025, read more Nigeria’s smartphone market rebounds 29% as Naira stabilises
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Visa, Aquanow to expand stablecoin settlement to Africa, world
Visa, a Global payments leader, has announced a strategic partnership with Aquanow, a worldwide digital assets company, to introduce stablecoin read more Visa, Aquanow to expand stablecoin settlement to Africa, world
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Court halts testimony of EFCC’s subpoenaed witnesses against Emefiele
Justice Hamza Muazu of the FCT High Court, Maitama, on Thursday barred the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from read more Court halts testimony of EFCC’s subpoenaed witnesses against Emefiele
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How Nigeria’s new 4% development levy consolidates corporate tax and its benefits
Nigeria’s new 4 percent development levy, which replaces four sector-specific taxes, is set to reshape how companies calculate and remit read more How Nigeria’s new 4% development levy consolidates corporate tax and its benefits
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Okpebholo sacks EdoGis MD over unauthorised Presco land revocation
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has sacked Tony Ikpasaja, the Managing Director of the State Geographic Information Service (EDOGIS) read more Okpebholo sacks EdoGis MD over unauthorised Presco land revocation
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Tropicana trade fair opens with impressive lineup of exhibitors in Akwa Ibom
The 4th edition of the Tropicana Trade Fair has been declared open, bringing together an impressive lineup of over 100 read more Tropicana trade fair opens with impressive lineup of exhibitors in Akwa Ibom
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Linkage Assurance plans to raise N16bn in new capital
Linkage Assurance Plc has taken a step toward strengthening its balance sheet as its board of directors approved plans to read more Linkage Assurance plans to raise N16bn in new capital
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Nigeria condemns military coup in Guinea-Bissau
The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly condemned the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, describing it as a grave assault on read more Nigeria condemns military coup in Guinea-Bissau
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IGP withdraws 11,566 police officers from VIP guard
Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector General of Police (IGP), has ordered the withdrawal of 11,566 police officers previously deployed to Very Important read more IGP withdraws 11,566 police officers from VIP guard
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Governor Yusuf applauds rising Chinese investment, seeks deeper partnership
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has described the increasing role of Chinese investors in the economic development of read more Governor Yusuf applauds rising Chinese investment, seeks deeper partnership
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Meet Nitin and Chetan Sandesara, Indian tycoons turned Nigerian oil barons
Nitin and Chetan Sandesara once commanded a sprawling business empire in India, their Sterling Group spanning pharmaceuticals to energy with read more Meet Nitin and Chetan Sandesara, Indian tycoons turned Nigerian oil barons
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Reps to FG: Ensure Jonathan’s safe return from Guinea-Bissau
The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to activate all diplomatic channels to secure the quick and read more Reps to FG: Ensure Jonathan’s safe return from Guinea-Bissau
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Delta earmarks N450bn for road infrastructure in 2026 Budget
…N105.8bn for education …LGAs to gulp N100bn …Health Ministry gets N50bn Road infrastructure ranked top among the priorities of the read more Delta earmarks N450bn for road infrastructure in 2026 Budget
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Trump urged Japan PM to avoid escalation in China dispute, sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to avoid further escalation in a dispute with China during read more Trump urged Japan PM to avoid escalation in China dispute, sources say
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