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Kartel Energy unveils solar products, lithium battery systems to tackle Nigeria’s power crisis
Kartel Energy Limited has launched two product lines aimed at addressing Nigeria’s chronic electricity shortage, unveiling solar street lighting and read more Kartel Energy unveils solar products, lithium battery systems to tackle Nigeria’s power crisis
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Investor seeks govt, industry collaboration to unlock dormant land assets
Rehoovoot Nigeria Limited, a Lagos-based real estate investment and property consultancy firm, has canvassed the collaboration of government and industry read more Investor seeks govt, industry collaboration to unlock dormant land assets
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How pension industry’s quiet gains are reshaping retirement security
For many Nigerians, the word pension still carries a sense of fear, frustration, and distrust. It evokes memories of elderly read more How pension industry’s quiet gains are reshaping retirement security
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Electoral Act Amendment: Arewa group backs e-transmission of results
A Northern interest group, Arewa 100% Focus, has called on the National Assembly to consider the interests of Nigerians and read more Electoral Act Amendment: Arewa group backs e-transmission of results
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Zelensky calls Russian energy infrastructure legitimate target amid escalating strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that Russia’s energy infrastructure is a legitimate target for Ukrainian strikes, arguing that read more Zelensky calls Russian energy infrastructure legitimate target amid escalating strikes
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Senate bows to pressure, amends e-transmission of election results
…Removes Real-Time Transmission from Amendment The Senate on Tuesday bowed to mounting political and public pressure by amending provisions on read more Senate bows to pressure, amends e-transmission of election results
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Any attack on Russia will trigger “full-fledged military response,” Lavrov warns Europe
Russia will respond with all available means in the event of an attack by Europe, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov read more Any attack on Russia will trigger “full-fledged military response,” Lavrov warns Europe
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China restates commitment to expanding development opportunities with Nigeria
Yan Yuqing, Consul General of China in Lagos says her country remains firmly committed to expanding high-level opening up and read more China restates commitment to expanding development opportunities with Nigeria
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PenCom Licenses Awabah as Nigeria’s First Accredited Pension Agent
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has officially licensed Awabah as Nigeria’s first Accredited Pension Agent (APA) under the Personal Pension Plan (PPP). The formal unveiling took place in Abuja, where PenCom Director General, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, presented the operational APA licence to Awabah’s CEO, Tunji Andrews. The move positions Awabah to expand pension […] The post PenCom Licenses Awabah as Nigeria’s First Accredited Pension Agent appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Bandit attack exposes fragile local peace deals across northern Nigeria
When leaders from Doma town in Nigeria's northern Katsina state struck a deal with local gunmen last September, everyone hoped the attacks... read more Bandit attack exposes fragile local peace deals across northern Nigeria
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Heavy security as Usman takes over Labour Party
There was a heavy security presence on Tuesday, as Nenadi Usman, the Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, assumed read more Heavy security as Usman takes over Labour Party
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African giants Simba SC, Raja Casablanca target Stanley Nwabali
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has reportedly become a primary target for Tanzanian powerhouse Simba SC and Moroccan giants Raja read more African giants Simba SC, Raja Casablanca target Stanley Nwabali
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Nigeria Revenue Service grew income by 30% to N28.3trn in 2025
…exceeded revenue target by 12% The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has announced a staggering 30 percent increase in annual revenue, read more Nigeria Revenue Service grew income by 30% to N28.3trn in 2025
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Rowdy session in Senate over electronic transmission of results
The Senate experienced a rowdy session on Tuesday during debate on the electronic transmission of results in the Electoral Act read more Rowdy session in Senate over electronic transmission of results
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Universal Insurance Emerges Best Insurance Company Supporting Youth Drug Abuse Prevention in Nigeria
Universal Insurance Plc has once again demonstrated strong leadership in corporate social responsibility, emerging as the Best Insurance Company Supporting Youth Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention Programmes in Nigeria. The award was presented at the 11th National Summit on Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention, organised by the African Youths Initiative on Crime Prevention (AYICRIP). The […] The post Universal Insurance Emerges Best Insurance Company Supporting Youth Drug Abuse Prevention in Nigeria appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Cornerstone Insurance Reports Robust 2025 Performance with 44% Revenue Growth
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Cornerstone Insurance Plc has announced a strong financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, recording a 44 per cent increase in insurance revenue to ₦43.7 billion, up from ₦30.4 billion in the previous year. The company also delivered a significant improvement in its insurance service result, which rose to ₦10.7 billion, […] The post Cornerstone Insurance Reports Robust 2025 Performance with 44% Revenue Growth appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Bvndle appoints Okpala as Board chairman, Igbojekwe as Non-Executive Director
Bvndle Loyalty Limited, Nigeria’s fast-growing loyalty and rewards platform, has appointed Nonso Okpala, Group Managing Director of VFD Group, as read more Bvndle appoints Okpala as Board chairman, Igbojekwe as Non-Executive Director
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BUA Foods names Khalifa Rabiu to executive role as growth push deepens
BUA Foods Plc has appointed Isyaku Abdulsamad “Khalifa” Rabiu as chief officer for global procurement and strategic operations, strengthening its read more BUA Foods names Khalifa Rabiu to executive role as growth push deepens
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CBN cautions governors against election-year spending spree
As Nigeria prepares for a new election cycle, Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has urged state governors. read more CBN cautions governors against election-year spending spree
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From Chat to Commerce: The next operating system for small businesses
Across Nigeria and much of Africa, millions of small businesses start their day the same way: by opening a messaging read more From Chat to Commerce: The next operating system for small businesses
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Extrajudicial killing: Bayelsans seek justice in youth’s death following alleged police brutality
The death of one Patrick Peresuodei, 24, following alleged police torture and brutality has cast searchlight on the activities of read more Extrajudicial killing: Bayelsans seek justice in youth’s death following alleged police brutality
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10 informal businesses reshaping Nigerian women’s income
A growing number of Nigerian women, including stay-at-home mothers, are turning to small, practical businesses to earn steady monthly income. read more 10 informal businesses reshaping Nigerian women’s income
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From Duty to Death: NDLEA Officer Falls in Violent Bonny Island Crackdown
BY NKECHI BAECHE-ESEZOBOR—He went out on duty determined to rid his community of dangerous drugs, but he did not return home. Chief Narcotic Agent Sadiq Bako Mujahid of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) lost his life during a violent raid on a notorious drug enclave in Bonny Island, Rivers State, after suspects mobilised […] The post From Duty to Death: NDLEA Officer Falls in Violent Bonny Island Crackdown appeared first on Business Today NG.
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EFCC arraigns man over N603.4m fake NNPC GMD appointment scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, arraigned one Gidado Ibrahim before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High read more EFCC arraigns man over N603.4m fake NNPC GMD appointment scam
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Nigeria slips to 85th in global internet speed rankings as peers pull ahead
Nigeria’s expanding internet access is no longer translating into better online performance, as the country slipped to 85th place globally read more Nigeria slips to 85th in global internet speed rankings as peers pull ahead
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Fixr believes the future of African tech runs through technicians, not code
For years, conversations about Africa’s technology future have centred on software, apps, platforms, artificial intelligence, and code-driven innovation. But Fixr, read more Fixr believes the future of African tech runs through technicians, not code
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MEA Energy deploys SmartPump tech to automate fuel retail across Nigeria
MEA Energy, an indigenous downstream oil and gas company, is rolling out automation across its filling stations in Nigeria following read more MEA Energy deploys SmartPump tech to automate fuel retail across Nigeria
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Nigeria, US step up military cooperation, plan joint actions
Nigeria and the United States have stepped up defence engagements, holding talks on joint military exercises, training, capacity building and read more Nigeria, US step up military cooperation, plan joint actions
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Lasaco Assurance Gains Shareholder Backing to Drive Capitalisation Strategy
Lasaco Assurance Plc has received formal commitment letters from shareholders following its recent Extraordinary General Meeting, strengthening confidence in the company’s plan to raise additional capital in line with regulatory requirements and ongoing insurance sector reforms. Speaking on the development, the Acting Managing Director of Lasaco Assurance Plc, Mr. Ademoye Shobo, said the confirmation from […] The post Lasaco Assurance Gains Shareholder Backing to Drive Capitalisation Strategy appeared first on Business Today NG.
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How court battles cloud Nigeria’s oil prospects
By the time Nigeria passed the Petroleum Industry Act in 2021, the country’s oil sector had endured nearly a decade read more How court battles cloud Nigeria’s oil prospects
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Carrick calls for patience amid calls for permanent United role
Michael Carrick has played down calls for a permanent contract, insisting that his time as Manchester United manager should only read more Carrick calls for patience amid calls for permanent United role
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Bitget, BlockSec introduce UEX Security Standard
Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), said it has released UEX Security Standard: From Proof to Protection, a joint read more Bitget, BlockSec introduce UEX Security Standard
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Otu’s Honours: Ironbar says academic, media Honours deepen ‘people first’ mandate
Emmanuel Ironbar, Chief of Staff to Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State,  has described as a resounding endorsement of read more Otu’s Honours: Ironbar says academic, media Honours deepen ‘people first’ mandate
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President Tinubu heads to UK for first state visit in nearly four decades
After a 37-year hiatus, Nigeria is finally returning to the United Kingdom for a state visit. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu read more President Tinubu heads to UK for first state visit in nearly four decades
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Poor revenue undermining efforts to ease debt servicing strain – Minister
Doris Uzoka-Anite, the minister of state for finance has said that poor revenue generation was impacting the government ‘s ability read more Poor revenue undermining efforts to ease debt servicing strain – Minister
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Federation account inflows jump to N35tn in 2025 — AGF
Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, accountant-general of the federation (AGF), says inflows into the federation account rose to N35 trillion in 2025, up read more Federation account inflows jump to N35tn in 2025 — AGF
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