Troops of 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army have successfully rescued 18 passengers, including 2 infants, following a hijacking incident on a passenger boat traveling from Nigeria to Cameroon on 11 January 2026. A distress call reported that suspected sea pirates, operating in two speed boats and a wooden boat, hijacked a passenger boat moving from Nigeria […] The post 13 Brigade Troops Rescue 18 Passengers After Boat Hijacking appeared first on Business Today NG.

Despite the difficult operating business environment in Nigeria and several startups exiting the landscape due to their inability to access read more Nigeria’s promising startups to watch in 2026

The Supreme Court has halted debt recovery proceedings involving Nestoil Limited, Neconde Energy Limited, and oil tycoons Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi and read more Nestoil hit as Supreme Court sends debt dispute back to Appeal Court

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) is planning coordinated drone attacks on Nigerian military positions in parts of Borno read more ISWAP plans coordinated drone attacks on troops in Borno, Yobe — report

The French Embassy in Nigeria, in partnership with StoryMi Academy, has trained a new cohort of young Nigerian documentary filmmakers read more French Embassy, StoryMi Academy train young documentary filmmakers

Armed groups operating in parts of Kano and Katsina states are allegedly extorting farmers, demanding up to N50,000 per acre read more Bandits enforce N50,000/acre ‘farm taxes’ on Kano, Katsina communities

Nigeria’s December 2025 inflation figures have been projected to experience an artificial spike due to a technical base effect. The read more NBS projects artificial inflation spike ahead December data release 

Real Madrid have reportedly sacked head coach Xabi Alonso following the club’s 3–2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super read more Real Madrid sack Xabi Alonso after Super Cup defeat to Barcelona

Behind the Scenes, produced by Funke Akindele, has become the first Nollywood film to reach and cross the N2 billion read more ‘Behind The Scenes’ becomes Nollywood’s first N2bn film

iPolish has released a breakthrough nail-style system at the forefront of beauty tech innovation in 2026 with app-controlled... read more iPolish unveils digital nail technology to beauty world

In late 2022, very few investors were paying attention to an obscure project called Bittensor (TAO). It didn’t have a read more TAO Quietly Printed 3,400% Returns in 2022, Zero Knowledge Proof is Following The Same Route In 2026 [Top Crypto to Buy Now?

Insurance giants, SanlamAllianz has launched a financial education campaign at select markets in Lagos. The campaign is aimed at aiding the financial knowledge and management of traders, shop owners etc in popular markets in Lagos. Planned for two phases including a physical market activation across organised market associations in both Lagos Mainland and Lagos Island; […] The post SanlamAllianz Deepens Financial Inclusion with Lagos Market Outreach appeared first on Business Today NG.

Iran says it is keeping channels open with the United States and is ready to negotiate, even as nationwide protests read more Iran ready to negotiate with U.S as protests rage, deaths mount

The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards saw historical biopic Hamnet emerge as a top winner in the drama category. At read more Golden Globes 2026: ‘Hamnet’, ‘One Battle After Another’ lead film wins, as ‘Adolescence’ dominates TV categories

Katsina State Government has justified its decision to initiate the release of 70 suspected bandits who were found wanting in read more Katsina govt defends release of 70 suspected bandits, calls it part of peace deal

Tukur Buratai, former Chief of Army Staff, has called for far-reaching reforms of Nigeria’s security, defence and governance architecture, warning read more Nigeria must rethink its war strategy, Buratai warns

The Kano State Police Command has recorded another major success in its ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking and violent crime, read more Police arrest suspected drug dealer, recover drugs, weapons in Kano

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that more than two million Nigerians have already been digitally registered and verified read more E-registration: APC registers over 2 million members, targets 9 million by January end

Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry recorded a staggering N44.2 billion revenue shortfall in October 2025, read more DisCos record N44.2bn revenue shortfall in October 2025

In a split second, tragedy struck. As the driver’s wheels devoured the road, passengers slumped into a heavy slime, lulled read more The sound of legacy: Cardinal Rex Lawson’s enduring impact

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday urged President Bola Tinubu to prevail on security agencies to release detained Abubakar read more Atiku calls for unconditional release of detained social media activist Abubakar Salim Musa

As investors look to Full Year (FY) 2025 earnings releases, dividend-paying stocks are once again in focus for those seeking read more Five sure bet stocks to invest for final dividend income   

Africa will need to deploy at least $120 million annually in pre-seed capital to repair a weakening startup pipeline and read more Africa needs $120m annually in pre-seed capital to fix its startup pipeline

…As legal team demands answers, records after loss of 21-month-old twin Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, renowned Nigerian author and feminist has read more Chimamanda Adichie begins legal battle with Euracare Hospital

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened a formal disciplinary investigation into alleged misconduct during the quarter-final matches between Algeria vs Nigeria and read more AFCON 2025: CAF probes quarter-final misconduct in Nigeria v Algeria match

Africa’s pre-seed startup ecosystem remained stagnant in 2025, raising just $46.5 million across 281 deals, according to new analysis by read more Africa’s pre-seed funding stalls at $46.5m despite 40% VC market growth

Though the real estate sector in Nigeria had a good showing in 2025, especially in the area of growth and read more Cautious optimism trails 2026 projections for real estate sector

… as schools resume on Monday As schools resume on Monday, private school owners are grappling with mounting financial pressures read more Confusion over tax, income strain, weigh on private schools

Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has dismissed claims that the investigation of Abubakar Malami, read more EFCC boss says probe of AGF Malami predates his appointment

Civil society organisations (CSOs) have joined forces with residents of informal settlements to fault the Lagos State government over what read more CSOs, Makoko, 2 other communities fault Lagos on forced eviction

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has rolled out empowerment packages to 2,260 graduates of eight entrepreneurship skills institutes read more Kano empowers 2,260 Youths with skills, tools, cash to drive job creation

Security presence around the Kano State Government House was visibly reinforced on Monday, signalling heightened alertness by security agencies amid read more Security beefed up at Kano Government House amid speculation over Yusuf’s defection

A video circulating on social media has sparked outrage after Berger Alfred Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, read more Outrage trails alleged Benue speaker’s call to attack critics of Governor Alia

Terra Industries, a Nigeria-based defense technology startup, has raised $11.75 million in a funding round led by Silicon Valley venture read more Terra industries raises $11.8m led by 8VC to power homegrown African defense tech

The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has reiterated the ban on night journey on the waterways, warning that violators would read more LASWA to prosecute violators of night journeys ban on waterways

Former England midfielder Michael Carrick has emerged as the leading candidate to be appointed Manchester United’s caretaker head coach, according read more Michael Carrick emerges favourite for Man United caretaker coach