read more BusinessDay 12th Feb 2026

When the World Bank raised Nigeria’s 2026 growth projection to 4.4 percent, it offered something the country has been short read more Turning Nigeria’s growth upgrade into jobs

God’s first recorded intervention in creation was a command for light. Not merely illumination, but order, direction, and the beginning read more Nigeria in the throes of darkness

In the past, when cell phones were non-existent, it would take a long while for two persons separated by a read more Social media use and the debased citizens of the digital space

Human capital development drive seems to mark the one year of activities of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria read more Human capital development: ICAN Obio/Akpor records bounties in first year

Over 1000 jobs are expected to be snapped up at a major job fair coming up in Port Harcourt in read more 1000 jobs expected at job fair in PH as Fasthire, PHCCIMA, CIPM set to host ‘CareerFest 2026’

… As Naira hits two-year high of N1,348.95 in official market The widening exchange rate gap between Nigeria’s official and read more CBN reopens dollar tap for BDCs to curb naira gap

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano State, could face visa ban and asset freezes after he was named in read more US Republicans to sanction Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah in new rights bill

A disconnect has emerged in Nigeria’s equity market, where Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are posting triple-digit returns that bear little read more Are retail investors buying into the ETF liquidity trap?

United States lawmakers have introduced fresh legislation aimed at confronting religious persecution in Nigeria, with a strong emphasis on holding read more Nigeria faces fresh US pressure as lawmakers push religious bill

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed as false reports claiming that the Federal read more NAFDAC denies report of FG directive to halt enforcement on sachet alcohol

Akintunde Sawyerr, head of Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has promised that students waiting for loan payments will not be read more No student will be prevented from writing exams due to fee non-payment – NELFUND

Manchester City eased to a 3–0 victory over Fulham on Wednesday, moving within three points of Premier League leaders Arsenal. read more EPL: Man City cruise past Fulham to close gap on Arsenal

Mexican authorities have introduced robotic dogs to support police operations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the growing convergence read more Mexico invests in robotic dogs for 2026 World Cup

…To produce 75m litres of petrol daily  Dangote Refinery has achieved a landmark milestone, reaching its full capacity of 650,000 read more Dangote’s $20bn bet pays off as refinery hits world-record output

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commended Romulus Mining for its growing footprint in the State, acknowledging the company’s commitment to expand its investment in Osun State from $50 million to $150 million over the next three years, a 200% growth. Romulus Mining is an African-focused mining and exploration company operating in Nigeria, with a portfolio of […] The post Osun to Benefit from 200% Investment Growth by Romulus Mining, Says Adeleke appeared first on Business Today NG.

A former Acting Accountant General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 admitted before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja,  that he confessed in his statements at the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, that funds were transferred to four companies from the […] The post Ex-Acting AGF Admits Authorizing N868.4m Release to Private Companies appeared first on Business Today NG.

NECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that the ongoing dualisation of the Airport Road to Kuje has reached 76 per cent completion and is on track for commissioning in June. He gave the update today after inspecting the project, expressing satisfaction with the pace of work and confirming […] The post Wike: Airport to Kuje Road 76% Completed, Set for June Commissioning appeared first on Business Today NG.

Jumia shares price dipped 15 percent after latest earnings despite strong Nigeria growth after the company released its latest quarterly read more Jumia’s share price dips after mixed Q4 2025 results

Eroton Exploration and Production Limited has asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to halt the execution of interim orders read more Eroton moves to stop court-ordered administration, challenges jurisdiction

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Magistrate Court in Ojodu-Abiodun, Lagos, has sentenced a traffic offender to two months’ imprisonment without the option of fine for driving against the flow of traffic along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The conviction followed a special enforcement operation by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) targeting persistent one-way violations along the Kara–Opic axis of […] The post Court Sentences Reckless One-Way Driver to Jail in Lagos appeared first on Business Today NG.

The British American Tobacco of Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) has been recognised at the NSITF–NECA Safe Workplace Intervention Project (SWIP) Awards read more BATNF gets recognition for safety compliance

The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a 60-year-old man suspected of detonating an improvised explosive device (IED) on Wednesday at the State Secretariat Complex in Yenagoa. The Commissioner of Police, Iyamah Daniel Edebor, immediately led the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit, the Special Drone Unit, and other tactical teams to the scene following reports […] The post Police Arrest Suspect Over IED Explosion at Bayelsa Secretariat appeared first on Business Today NG.

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Amb. Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON). The appointment is subject to the Senate’s approval in accordance with the provisions of section 3(2) of the NAHCON Act, 2006. President Tinubu sent a letter today to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, requesting the expeditious […] The post President Tinubu Appoints Amb. Ismail Abba Yusuf as NAHCON Chairman appeared first on Business Today NG.

Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, convicted and sentenced two Chinese: Huang Haoyu and An Hongxu, to 46 years’ imprisonment each for cyber terrorism and internet fraud. The convicts, alongside one Friday Audu were among a syndicate of 792 fraudsters arrested for cryptocurrency, investment […] The post Court Jails Two Chinese 46 Years Each for N3.4bn, $2.5m Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud in Lagos appeared first on Business Today NG.

… New advisory body to give industry captains seat at the regulatory table Nigeria’s freight forwarding regulator, on Wednesday in read more CRFFN, Fortune Global sign MoU to enhance Nigeria’s logistics standards

United Bank for Africa Plc is overhauling its agency banking and merchant network with a new sales and incentive structure read more UBA revamps agency network to boost financial inclusion, incentivise POS partners

As new blockchain opportunities emerge, buyers are weighing both established players and rising contenders. BlockDAG (BDAG) has officially launched its read more Best Crypto to Buy Today! BlockDAG’s Live Mainnet & TGE Event Draws Traders – More On ETH, SOL, & BNB!

Bayelsa State civil servants were gripped with fear in the early hours of Wednesday following a bomb scare that prompted read more Panic in Bayelsa over false bomb scare

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has inaugurated an 82-member committee to formally receive Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf read more APC sets up committee to receive Yusuf as Kano braces for high-profile defection rally

Princess Bakare-Okeowo, managing director of The Mart Supermarket, has warned that the high-interest-rate environment in the country is threatening the read more High interest rate threatening local manufacturing, says Okeowo

Underwriting firm, Universal Insurance Plc has successfully met one of the recapitalisation requirements mandated under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform read more Universal Insurance shores up statutory deposit with N1.165bn payment to CBN

The NBA announced the team rosters for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, which will take place on Sunday, Feb. 15 read more The NBA announces team rosters for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game

The Federal Government has announced strengthened measures to protect students nationwide, as the Education Ministry and the Nigeria Security and read more Education ministry, NSCDC collaborate to tackle school abductions with tech

Lagos-based Falcon Corporation Limited has secured an ‘A’ long-term and ‘A1’ short-term corporate credit rating from Agusto & Co., marking read more Falcon Corporation secures ‘A’ rating from Agusto as Nigeria’s gas sector gains momentum

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ramped up its liquidity mop-up operations by 16-times within a year, draining excess read more Surging bank liquidity triggers 16-fold mop-up by CBN