Aston Villa secured a stunning 4-0 demolition of Nottingham Forest on Thursday night to book their place in the Europa read more Europa League: Aston Villa thrash Forest to reach first European final in 44 years

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.

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained efforts against kidnapping and violent crimes with the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers following a coordinated security operation in Rukubi Community, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The operation followed a distress report received in the early hours of 7th May 2026 […] The post Nigeria Police Force Arrests Eight Suspected Kidnappers in Nasarawa Security Operation appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), at its meeting held today in Awka, Anambra State, adopted a resolution cautioning the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, against statements suggesting the sealing of bank premises or secretariats over internal political disputes within the Peoples Democratic […] The post NBA Faults Wike’s Comments on Sealing PDP Secretariats and Bank Accounts appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), at its meeting held on Thursday, 7 May 2026 in Awka, Anambra State, adopted a resolution strongly condemning the recent xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other foreign nationals in the Republic of South Africa. NEC expressed grave concern over reports of harassment, […] The post NBA Condemns Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians in South Africa appeared first on Business Today NG.

Tensions are reportedly escalating inside Real Madrid‘s dressing room ahead of Sunday’s decisive El Clásico clash against Barcelona, with growing read more Dressing room fights rock Real Madrid ahead of El Clásico

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Universal Insurance Plc has formally concluded arrangements for its proposed ₦3.2 billion Rights Issue. At the signing ceremony held in Lagos, the insurer executed the transaction documents for the proposed offer effectively concluding the preparation phase of the offer and paving the way for existing shareholders to participate in the capital raise ahead […] The post Universal Insurance Executes ₦3.2bn Rights Issue Documents Ahead of SEC Approval appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigeria’s National Park Service and conservation group Africa Nature Investors Foundation have deployed 42 additional community rangers to strengthen security read more NPS, Foundation partner to deploy 42 rangers to secure Gashaka Gumti Park

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on illegal petroleum activities with the seizure of about 1,800 litres of suspected read more Navy seizes 1,800 litres of illegal diesel in Lagos raid

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) says a recent windstorm has damaged about 1,200 buildings across six Local Government read more Windstorm troubles Niger, destroys 1,200 houses

The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2026 opened on Wednesday with Young Filmmakers Day, placing attention read more AMVCA 2026 opens with focus on young filmmakers, digital storytelling

The gates of the Port Harcourt Refinery have been sieged by host communities who said they would remain at the read more Group slams refinery deal, demands probe of $1bn spending

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Rabiu Umar as the new authority chief executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum read more Senate confirms Umar as NMDPRA boss, clears Illo, seven NPC commissioners

…Experts warn of deepening MSMEs crisis despite FG’s N1bn award scheme …Nigerian SMEs need structural reforms, not lottery grants Small read more Small businesses face survival crisis as fuel hike, unstable power bite

Nigeria’s creative power has never been in doubt. The country has always produced talent with the capacity to travel beyond read more Nigeria’s Creative Economy Needs More Than Stars. It Needs a Writing Pipeline

Nigeria has, for too long, recorded unnecessary casualties caused by a broken health system of disconnected players. That was how Foluke read more PSHAN launches VIVO Health app to fix health emergency response gaps in Nigeria

The United States (US) and the Vatican on Thursday renewed their shared commitment to foster sound bilateral relations between the read more US, Vatican renew commitment to bilateral relations as Rubio meets Pope Leo

The National Examinations Council (NECO) is set to begin computer-based examinations (CBE) from 2026 as part of efforts to modernise read more Alausa confirms NECO’s shift to CBE in 2026

The Senate on Thursday passed the 2026 budget of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), approving a total expenditure of read more Senate approves N2.285trn FCT budget after upward review

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has called for stronger intelligence sharing and coordinated security operations across the North-West, warning that insecurity read more Kano, DSS push for stronger North-West security collaboration amid rising threats

Jibrin Barau, the Deputy President of the Senate, has submitted his completed Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for the read more 2027: Deputy Senate President submits expression of interest, nomination forms

Aliko Dangote is planning a secondary listing of Dangote Cement on the London market this year, in a move that read more Dangote Cement eyes London listing, set to sell 10% stake to global investors

The Oriental Brothers’ Five Fingers is more than an album title. It is a philosophy, an image, and a mission read more Oriental Brothers’ Five Fingers: An Album That Feels Like a Declaration

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is pivoting toward a technology-driven future, as it focuses on deployment of modern digital platforms read more Nigeria Custom Service bets on tech to drive efficiency, global competitiveness

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested eight suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of two residents of Rukubi Community read more Police arrest eight over Nasarawa kidnap, recover two AK-47 rifles

Abubakar Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, has stressed that local government heads must spearhead inclusive growth by bolstering read more Bagudu demands stronger social protection at grassroot levels

Caregivers and children at risk of malnutrition in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area have benefited from targeted nutrition support and basic read more NGX Group says Project BLOOM reaches over 450 children across Lagos

With the goal of formalizing, scaling, and monetizing Africa’s rapidly growing creative economy, Lanre Shittu Motors (LSM) has partnered with read more Africa’s creative economy gets boost with LSMi creative hub launch

Preparations have been concluded for the submission of President Bola Tinubu’s expression of interest and nomination forms ahead of the read more 2027: Venue set for submission of Tinubu’s nomination form

The House of Representatives on Thursday set-up an adhoc committee to investigate debts allegedly owed to the Federal Government by read more Reps set up panel to probe debt owed FG amid rising public debt

Traders say they expect Nigeria’s naira ​to extend gains into the coming week thanks to strong dollar supply from foreign read more FX UPDATE: Nigeria’s Naira seen gaining further but Ghana’s Cedi may weaken

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed five cases of Hantavirus and three deaths linked to an outbreak on a read more WHO confirms five hantavirus cases as cruise ship sails to Spain

​The surge in demand for Labour Party nomination forms continued as several aspirants seeking to contest the 2027 general elections read more Aspirants throng Labour Party secretariat for nomination forms

…Dual facilities to boost African export capacity Sunbeth Global Concepts Ltd, one of Nigeria’s largest cocoa exporters, has announced plans read more Sunbeth to launch 70,000 MT cocoa, 80,000 MT cashew processing plants in March 2027

Jumia Technologies said it plans to cut at least 200 full-time jobs over the next two quarters as the African read more Jumia to cut 200 more jobs amid profitability push

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday, May 7, 2026 convicted a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman on 12- count charges bordering on money laundering to the tune of N33.8billion The former minister, who was absent in court, was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes […] The post Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman Convicted Over N33.8bn Money Laundering Case appeared first on Business Today NG.