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Jesse Jackson dies at 84, civil rights giant who reshaped American politics
Jesse Jackson, the American civil rights leader who marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr and later broke new ground in read more Jesse Jackson dies at 84, civil rights giant who reshaped American politics
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Lagos luxury properties triple in value on strong demand, devaluation
Property prices in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, have surged over the past year, with a portfolio of 10 investment properties read more Lagos luxury properties triple in value on strong demand, devaluation
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FG’s planned Data Centre signals shift in approach to housing governance
The federal government of Nigeria’s planned National Housing Data Centre signals a major shift in the country’s approach to housing read more FG’s planned Data Centre signals shift in approach to housing governance
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Expert advises business owners on data protection compliance
A legal professional specialising in technology, Mr James Asikpo, has urged private sector businesses in Nigeria to protect their innovation read more Expert advises business owners on data protection compliance
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Africa can drive global growth, ECA chief tells investors
Africa must become the next engine of global growth or risk exporting instability, says Mr Claver Gatete, UN Under-Secretary-General and read more Africa can drive global growth, ECA chief tells investors
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Easing inflation, new guidelines spur risk appetite among pension managers
… shifts from bonds to equities Easing inflation and improved macroeconomic stability are reshaping investment strategy across Nigeria’s pension industry, read more Easing inflation, new guidelines spur risk appetite among pension managers
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Electoral Act: Senate reconsiders 360days election notice to INEC
The Senate has raised concerns that a key provision in the newly passed Electoral Act amendment could inadvertently schedule the read more Electoral Act: Senate reconsiders 360days election notice to INEC
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Why Wema Bank prioritises women empowerment, plans IWD 2026 – Oseni
Wema Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s inclusion and empowerment as it announced plans to host its 2026 read more Why Wema Bank prioritises women empowerment, plans IWD 2026 – Oseni
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African universities lag as AI reshapes global job market
Obinna Anya, a technology expert says African universities are struggling to keep pace with the rapid shift in global employment read more African universities lag as AI reshapes global job market
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Oyo police foil deadly bandit attack, kill two
In a remarkable display of operational prowess, proactive policing strategy, and intelligence-driven crime prevention, the Oyo State Police Command has read more Oyo police foil deadly bandit attack, kill two
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Healthgarde shifts to local production as FX pressures reshape wellness market
Six years after launching on the eve of a global pandemic, Healthgarde International is restructuring its supply chain in response read more Healthgarde shifts to local production as FX pressures reshape wellness market
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Akwa Ibom is the rightful owner of the 76 oil wells – Eno
Governor Umo Eno has reaffirmed that the 76 oil wells, which have been a subject of renewed contention, rightly belong read more Akwa Ibom is the rightful owner of the 76 oil wells – Eno
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Unemployment in Africa’s biggest nation falls to 5-year low despite US tariff shock
South Africa’s unemployment rate declined to its lowest level in more than five years in the fourth quarter, defying concerns read more Unemployment in Africa’s biggest nation falls to 5-year low despite US tariff shock
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IFC Cairo Conference: NGX Group CEO advocates for collaboration to drive sustainable capital
Temi Popoola, group managing director and chief executive officer of Nigerian Exchange Group, has called for continued collaboration among regulators, read more IFC Cairo Conference: NGX Group CEO advocates for collaboration to drive sustainable capital
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E-transmission: Protest intensifies at N’Assembly ahead of Reps emergency session
Dozens of protesters on Tuesday continued demonstrating at the National Assembly gate ahead of the House of Representatives’ plenary session read more E-transmission: Protest intensifies at N’Assembly ahead of Reps emergency session
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Decade of Gas will stall without decisive upstream investment – Oilserv Chief
Participants at the just-concluded Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) brought to the forefront the urgency required to facilitate the utilisation read more Decade of Gas will stall without decisive upstream investment – Oilserv Chief
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NDPHC completes insurance risk at Omotosho, Sapele power plants
Nigeria’s Niger Delta Power Holding Company has completed the second phase of its 2026 Insurance Risk Engineering Survey at two read more NDPHC completes insurance risk at Omotosho, Sapele power plants
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LaLiga: Girona stun Barcelona 2-1 to hand Real Madrid title edge
Barcelona suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Girona in a fiery Catalan derby on Monday, slipping two points behind Real read more LaLiga: Girona stun Barcelona 2-1 to hand Real Madrid title edge
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FRC sets April 1 deadline for compulsory Audit, Assurance Firms Register
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) of Nigeria will begin enforcing the National Audit and Assurance Firms Register from April 1, read more FRC sets April 1 deadline for compulsory Audit, Assurance Firms Register
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When Light Goes, Comfort Shouldn’t – Introducing Binatone Rechargeable Fan
When Light Goes, Comfort Shouldn’t The power went out again, the kind that comes quietly, without warning. Dinner was halfway read more When Light Goes, Comfort Shouldn’t – Introducing Binatone Rechargeable Fan
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2026 World Cup: Nigerians wait as FIFA delays verdict on NFF petition against DR Congo
Nigerians are still awaiting a decision from FIFA after the global football body deferred judgement on a petition filed by read more 2026 World Cup: Nigerians wait as FIFA delays verdict on NFF petition against DR Congo
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Social listening report: Key narratives shaping the week (17 February 2026)
This report analyses the predominant conversations driving public discourse in Nigeria, focusing on the political and social ramifications of recent read more Social listening report: Key narratives shaping the week (17 February 2026)
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What is Thallium Sulphate? The deadly chemical at the centre of El-Rufai–Ribadu controversy
Thallium sulphate is an extremely toxic chemical compound made from thallium, a heavy metal, and sulphate ions. It is widely read more What is Thallium Sulphate? The deadly chemical at the centre of El-Rufai–Ribadu controversy
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NBCC takes Nigeria reform pitch to London as investors weigh risks
The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce brought Nigeria’s reform narrative to London last week, seeking to reassure UK investors that macroeconomic read more NBCC takes Nigeria reform pitch to London as investors weigh risks
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Bondi beach accused appears in court as Australia confronts worst mass shooting in decades
Naveed Akram, the 24-year-old accused of carrying out the Bondi Beach massacre, has appeared in court for the first time, read more Bondi beach accused appears in court as Australia confronts worst mass shooting in decades
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COLE2Lead initiative to establish 23 virtual learning hubs in Rivers
Communities across Rivers State are set to benefit from a transformative education project as the COLE2Lead initiative rolls out 23 read more COLE2Lead initiative to establish 23 virtual learning hubs in Rivers
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Monica Cash surpasses N500bn in transaction
Monica Cash has reached an important milestone, completing three continuous years of operations while processing more than N500 billion in read more Monica Cash surpasses N500bn in transaction
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DHQ confirms arrival of 100 US military personnel for counterterrorism support
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel and associated equipment at Bauchi read more DHQ confirms arrival of 100 US military personnel for counterterrorism support
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WAEC releases 2025 private WASSCE results, over half of candidates secure credit pass
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2025 computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) results for read more WAEC releases 2025 private WASSCE results, over half of candidates secure credit pass
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EFCC detains El-Rufai over alleged N432bn fraud probe
Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, was on Monday night detained at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial read more EFCC detains El-Rufai over alleged N432bn fraud probe
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VIO can impound vehicles, fine motorists in Lagos – Commissioner
…court of appeal ruling limited to Abuja The Lagos State Government has cleared the air on the recent judgment of read more VIO can impound vehicles, fine motorists in Lagos – Commissioner
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Here are 3 IDs to keep your power on in 2026
From January 1, 2026, Nigeria’s new tax rules changed how electricity bills are issued. Power companies like Ikeja Electric can read more Here are 3 IDs to keep your power on in 2026
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Supporters, Protesters Storm EFCC Headquarters as Nasir El-Rufai Is Grilled
Supporters and protesters converged on the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Abuja on Monday as former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was interrogated over alleged corruption during his tenure from 2015 to 2023. The former governor, who honoured the commission’s invitation days after a failed arrest attempt at the airport, was […] The post Supporters, Protesters Storm EFCC Headquarters as Nasir El-Rufai Is Grilled appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Lasaco Assurance Plc Sharpens Execution Strategy to Drive Sustainable Growth
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Lasaco Assurance Plc is reinforcing its strategic direction with a renewed focus on execution, financial discipline, and operational resilience as it positions for sustainable growth in an increasingly regulated and competitive insurance market. This new direction marks a shift in strategic direction. According to the company’s management, this approach balances growth initiatives with […] The post Lasaco Assurance Plc Sharpens Execution Strategy to Drive Sustainable Growth appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Why partnership, not polarisation, must guide the next global shift
The global mood is shifting rapidly. Across major capitals today, security is once again being defined primarily through the lens read more Why partnership, not polarisation, must guide the next global shift
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Civil service and reforms: The unspoken hurdle to Nigeria’s progress
My takeaway from a webinar I participated in in July 2025, as an observer, was that civil servants use state read more Civil service and reforms: The unspoken hurdle to Nigeria’s progress
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