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One Suspect Arrested as Police Rescue Kidnap Victim in Oyo
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Oyo State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state, following the rescue of a kidnap victim and the arrest of one suspected kidnapper during a joint security operation. According to the Command, credible intelligence was received in the […] The post One Suspect Arrested as Police Rescue Kidnap Victim in Oyo appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Police Arrest Two Suspected ATM Debit Card Swappers, Recover Exhibits
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command attached to the Central Police Station (CPS) have rescued and rearrested two suspected fraudsters allegedly involved in ATM debit card swapping at a commercial bank along Okpara Avenue, Enugu. The suspects, identified as Onyeka Timothy, 34, and Philip Chima Nwankwo, 32, were apprehended on May 11, […] The post Police Arrest Two Suspected ATM Debit Card Swappers, Recover Exhibits appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Again, Yakubu’s budget office misses reporting deadlines, breaches fiscal transparency law
…experts warn delayed reports fuel corruption, erode public trust The Budget Office of the Federation has again failed to publish read more Again, Yakubu’s budget office misses reporting deadlines, breaches fiscal transparency law
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SEC warns against ponzi scheme promoted on WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, Facebook, TikTok
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians against investing in illegal online investment schemes being promoted across social read more SEC warns against ponzi scheme promoted on WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, Facebook, TikTok
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‪Office of the Head of Civil Service‬ ‪ Denies Approving Allowance for Labour Unions‬
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), on Thursday clarified that it neither approved nor officially communicated the controversial allowance to the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) or any labour union. According to the Office, the statutory responsibility for issuing and communicating such circulars lies […] The post ‪Office of the Head of Civil Service‬ ‪ Denies Approving Allowance for Labour Unions‬ appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Oyo govt, security agencies clear Ibadan streets of destitutes, beggars
The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, the read more Oyo govt, security agencies clear Ibadan streets of destitutes, beggars
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2027: Wike dismisses PDP-APM coalition rumors, accuses Makinde of misleading Nigerians
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Thursday rejected claims of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alliance read more 2027: Wike dismisses PDP-APM coalition rumors, accuses Makinde of misleading Nigerians
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Plateau monarchs, CSO unite against arms proliferation, insecurity
The West African Action Network on Small Arms and Light Weapons (WAANSA) has engaged traditional rulers in Plateau State as read more Plateau monarchs, CSO unite against arms proliferation, insecurity
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Nigeria now China’s largest engineering contracting market
Nigeria is now China’s largest engineering contracting market. Li Hengtian, Deputy Director at the China International Communications Group (CICG), disclosed read more Nigeria now China’s largest engineering contracting market
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Jude Chiemeka emerges 2nd vice president of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers
The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has elected Jude Chiemeka, Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) as the read more Jude Chiemeka emerges 2nd vice president of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers
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Africa’s largest city seeks climate financing for electric ferry expansion
The Lagos State Government is seeking climate financing to support an ambitious plan to deploy 70 electric ferries over the read more Africa’s largest city seeks climate financing for electric ferry expansion
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Tribute: Doing the needful with Comrade Dele Ariyo
The compelling need to highlight the remarkable achievements of several of Nigeria’s unsung heroes, from different aspects of human endeavour, read more Tribute: Doing the needful with Comrade Dele Ariyo
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Nigeria’s Femi Otedola Buys £53 Million London Mansion
Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola has bought a mansion in London for £53 million ($72 million), adding to a slew of read more Nigeria’s Femi Otedola Buys £53 Million London Mansion
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Parents, teachers applaud Taraba for N1.8bn WEAC, NECO fees payments
Parents of final year Secondary School students in public schools across the 16 local government areas of Taraba State have read more Parents, teachers applaud Taraba for N1.8bn WEAC, NECO fees payments
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Wike-backed PDP faction begins 2027 screening amid deepening party crisis
Fresh cracks within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) widened on Thursday as the faction backed by Nyesom Wike commenced the read more Wike-backed PDP faction begins 2027 screening amid deepening party crisis
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Pipeline firm shows how Nigeria met 99.2% OPEC quota as company empowers 3000 host community women
A major pipeline protection firm says host communities are to be given credit for Nigeria recording 99.2% of its 1.5 read more Pipeline firm shows how Nigeria met 99.2% OPEC quota as company empowers 3000 host community women
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Scientists warn FIFA over heat risks at 2026 World Cup
Scientists and medical experts have warned FIFA that its current heat safety measures for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are read more Scientists warn FIFA over heat risks at 2026 World Cup
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AGF takes over Justice Crack’s trial as counsel dispute stalls bail hearing
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has taken over the prosecution of Chidiebere Mark, popularly known as Justice Crack, as read more AGF takes over Justice Crack’s trial as counsel dispute stalls bail hearing
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Trump, Xi strike warm tone in Beijing talks but tariff tensions remain
Donald Trump, US President and Xi Jinping the Chinese President opened high stakes talks in Beijing on Thursday with warm read more Trump, Xi strike warm tone in Beijing talks but tariff tensions remain
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Telecom operators invest N2.5trn in network upgrades as NCC targets better service
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says telecommunications operators invested more than N2.5 trillion in network infrastructure upgrades in 2025 as read more Telecom operators invest N2.5trn in network upgrades as NCC targets better service
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Controversy trails installation of KEDCO prepaid meters in Sokoto community
Controversy continues to trail the installation of KEDCO’s new prepaid electricity meters in Sokoto State, as residents have unanimously rejected read more Controversy trails installation of KEDCO prepaid meters in Sokoto community
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Non-payment of gratuity reason pensioners are not comfortable with state government – Ohida
Clement Ohida, Kogi state chairman of Nigeria pensioners, has said that gratuity not being paid as expected has been the read more Non-payment of gratuity reason pensioners are not comfortable with state government – Ohida
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Analysts see April inflation rise strengthening case for CBN rate hold
Analysts have projected a rise in inflation for April 2026, which has reinforced expectations that the Central Bank of Nigeria read more Analysts see April inflation rise strengthening case for CBN rate hold
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Tier-1 banks grow deposits to N114trn as lending slows
In 2025, Nigeria’s biggest banks recorded growth in customer deposits, assets, equity, and revenue, reflecting continued liquidity expansion across the read more Tier-1 banks grow deposits to N114trn as lending slows
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Africa turns to Luanda for talks on growth financing, economic resilience
The Africa Financial Summit (AFIS), one of the continent’s gatherings for finance industry leaders, will hold its 2026 edition in read more Africa turns to Luanda for talks on growth financing, economic resilience
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Wellington College appoints Christine Haslett as founding headmaster
…school due for opening in September 2027 at Alaro City Wellington College International Lagos has announced the appointment of Christine read more Wellington College appoints Christine Haslett as founding headmaster
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Police arrest two more suspects over Farm Centre GSM Market violence in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested two additional suspects in connection with the violent attack that erupted at the read more Police arrest two more suspects over Farm Centre GSM Market violence in Kano
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Nigeria retains 16-yr minimum age for varsity admission
Nigeria reaffirmed 16 years as the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions across the country. read more Nigeria retains 16-yr minimum age for varsity admission
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At APIC Managers,we use energy-saving solutions such as smart meters and LED lighting to reduce energy and fuel consumption – Moroumubo
Arc. Moroumubo Oludiran, General Manager of APIC Managers Limited, speaks with BusinessDay about how APIC Managers is staying ahead of read more At APIC Managers,we use energy-saving solutions such as smart meters and LED lighting to reduce energy and fuel consumption – Moroumubo
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African leaders, investors to gather in Marrakech for 2026 business summit
The ancient Moroccan city of Marrakech will host some of Africa’s most influential leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and policymakers as preparations read more African leaders, investors to gather in Marrakech for 2026 business summit
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FG targets 1.5m NCE candidates’ admission with UTME waiver
FG unveiled plans to increase admission into NCE programme to 1.5 million candidates through a proposed exemption from UTME. read more FG targets 1.5m NCE candidates’ admission with UTME waiver
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Globus Bank receives inaugural Fitch Ratings
LAGOS, NIGERIA — Globus Bank Limited, a national commercial bank in Nigeria, has been assigned its inaugural credit ratings by read more Globus Bank receives inaugural Fitch Ratings
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Jobberman places 1.1m Nigerians in jobs as women lead uptake
…strong focus on persons with disabilities   Jobberman, Nigeria’s leading job platform, has placed 1.1 million Nigerians in jobs over read more Jobberman places 1.1m Nigerians in jobs as women lead uptake
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INEC seeks police support on election security in Niger
Oliver Ter Msoo Agundu, Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Niger State, has solicited the read more INEC seeks police support on election security in Niger
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Google expands AirDrop-style file sharing to more android phones
Google is widening support for AirDrop-style file sharing on Android devices by extending its Quick Share feature to more smartphone read more Google expands AirDrop-style file sharing to more android phones
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Spotify opens Johannesburg office to expand African creative economy push
Global audio streaming platform Spotify has officially opened a new office in Johannesburg, deepening its investment in South Africa’s growing read more Spotify opens Johannesburg office to expand African creative economy push
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