The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) paid a total of N7.1 trillion as subsidy for premium motor spirit (PMS) read more NNPCL’s subsidy payment jump by 47.9% to N7.1trn in 2024

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday forwarded the names of three non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The nominees are Kayode Aare (Ogun State), Aminu Dalhatu (Jigawa State), and Ayodele Oke (Oyo State). The letter was read during plenary by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Akpabio has, therefore, directed the Senate Committee on Foreign […] The post Tinubu Sends List Of Three Ambassadorial Nominees To Senate For Confirmation first appeared on Business Today NG.

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, launched the electric tricycle aimed at cutting public transport cost by 40% through an empowered read more Tinubu targets 40% cost-cutting in public transportation, launches electric tricycle

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has taken a major step towards reshaping agricultural financing in Nigeria with the successful read more NADF rallies investors, fund managers to unlock capital for agrifood transformation

The Senate on Wednesday, during plenary session, passed a resolution classifying kidnapping as an act of terrorism, stipulating that an amendment to the Terrorism Act be made to impose the maximum penalty of death. According to the upper legislative arm, under the new law, once a kidnapping conviction is established, the death penalty must be […] The post Senate Recommends Death Penalty For Kidnappers first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to pushing Nigerian companies toward sustainability reporting that is not only read more FRC pushes Nigerian firms toward credible, globally competitive sustainability reporting

Bayelsa on Wednesday made history as the State-owned aircraft landed at the Bayelsa International Airport, Yenagoa, from Abuja, marking it’s read more Bayelsa begins commercial flights with state-owned aircraft

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, unveiled a national agricultural traceability and environmental monitoring framework designed to shield Nigeria from losing read more Nigeria moves to stop $4bn export losses, signs agric deal with NASRDA

In what is considered as a breakthrough in Nigerian oil sector, The NNPC/Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture (JV) disclosed that it has achieved a production boost, contributing additional 135million standard cubic feet per day (MMscf/d) to the domestic gas supply, while strengthening the nation’s energy security. The Head Corporate Communications Heirs Energies, Chidimma Ugbojiaku, […] The post OML17: NNPC/Heirs Energies Boosts Domestic Gas Supply By 135m Per Day first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that all the Capital Market Operators (CMOs) must state compliance level and read more ISA 2025: SEC set Jan. 2026 deadline for full compliance by market operators

  Security operatives have killed two kidnappers who attempted attack on Kiri High School in Aiyetoro Kiri, located in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of kogi State. It was gathered that the suspected bandits stormed the school in the early hours of Wednesday in what authorities say was an attempt to kidnap schoolchildren. According to reports, […] The post Security Outfits Foil Kidnap Attempt On Schoolchildren In Kogi, Kill Two first appeared on Business Today NG.

….Police to recruit 50,000 ….Officially bans open grazing ….Says ” Ranching is the way to go” President Bola Tinubu has read more Tinubu declares security emergency, orders more recruitments into police, army

The Senate has approved a resolution prescribing the death penalty for anyone convicted of kidnapping or other acts classified as read more Senate prescribes death sentence for kidnappers, terrorists

On the directive of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, Nigerian Military on Tuesday night handed over 24 students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, who were abducted by bandits and later rescued, have been formally handed over to Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris. The handover took place on Tuesday night […] The post first appeared on Business Today NG.

In what is described as a major financial instrument designed to transform Nigeria’s seed industry and strengthen national food security, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the establishment of a N50 billion Presidential Catalytic Seed Fund. Vice President Kashim Shettima , made this disclosur eon Wednesday in Abuja during the opening ceremony of the 8th […] The post Tinubu Approves N50bn Presidential Seed Fund To Boost Food Security first appeared on Business Today NG.

Legend Internet Plc has announced the successful completion of its Series 1 Commercial Paper (CP) Issuance, achieving an impressive 119.7 read more Legend Internet says N10bn Series 1 Commercial Paper oversubscribed by 119.7%

The Federal Government has banned open grazing by cattle rearers as part of efforts to curb the persistent farmers-herders conflicts across the country. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Mukhtar Maiha, during the inauguration of the 1st National Council on Livestock Development in Yola, Adamawa State. The minister […] The post Insecurity: FG Bans Open Grazing, Launches Livestock Devt Council first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Publisher of NewsOrient Network, Samuel Hezekiah Egburonu, a member of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, is among the 942 read more Egburuonu, NewsOrient Network publisher, 941 others called to Nigerian Bar

Union Bank of Nigeria took centre stage as a proud co-sponsor of the 11th edition of the prestigious Maltina Teacher read more Union Bank celebrates Nigeria’s best educators at Maltina Teacher of the Year Awards

Following  the high cost of borrowing continues to hinder production and weaken competitiveness in the real sector,the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) on Wednesday called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to further reduce interest rates. This is on the heels of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting held on November 24 and 25, where […] The post Manufacturers Press For Interest Rate Cut After MPC Retains 27% Benchmark first appeared on Business Today NG.

…Likely review of CIT to 25% upon NEC approval Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and read more FG plans CGT reduction to 25% in 2026 — Taiwo Oyedele

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has condemned the recent bandit attacks in Shanono read more Ganduje urges swift government action against bandits attacks in Kano

Ahmed Wase, leader of the North Central Caucus in the House of Representatives has revealed that names of Boko Haram read more Boko Haram, criminals found in army, police recruitment list – Lawmaker

Though largely undocumented, there are, however, clear signs of a surge in the population of Nigerians tumbling into hard times read more Turning Nigeria’s treasury-looting culture into a vibrant industry

Since the privatisation of Nigeria’s power sector, particularly the distribution segment, there has been a continuous wave of actions, debates, read more Search for viability in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI): Data to the rescue

Steve Witkoff, United States envoy to the Middle East, will travel to the Kremlin next week as Washington intensifies its read more US envoy heads to Moscow as Washington pushes for Ukraine peace deal

President Donald Trump says Chinese leader Xi Jinping has “more or less agreed” to speed up purchases of American goods, read more US-China trade ties get lift as Trump says Xi will boost farm imports

The Senate has approved a resolution prescribing the death penalty for anyone convicted of kidnapping or other acts classified as read more Senate prescribes death sentence for kidnappers, terrorists

The Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN) has continued the expansion of corporate governance ideals with the induction of new read more SCGN expands corporate governance practices, inducts new members at President’s Dinner

…Misrepresenting marital status for PR advantage is a grave breach …Patronising ‘ghost consultants’ leads to a five-year ban …Applications are read more Canada PR: Misrepresenting marital status for PR advantage is a grave breach

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and repatriated Acar Huseyin, a 61-year-old Turkish national, who fled his home country to read more Police arrest, repatriate Turkish fraud convict

Nigeria on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping package of agricultural reforms, including a ₦50 billion Presidential Catalytic Seed Fund, the launch read more Nigeria unveils N50bn seed fund, launches major reforms to boost agricultural productivity

Peter Obi has denied claims that he was the brain behind invitation of United States President, Donald Trump, to intervene read more I never invited Donald Trump into Nigeria’s situation – Obi

Guinea-Bissau was thrown into fresh political turmoil on Wednesday after President Umaro Sissoco Embaló said he was arrested inside the read more President Embaló arrested in suspected coup as Guinea-Bissau awaits election results

First Ally Capital Limited, a related company to Ebenezer Olufowose, chairman, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has purchased 64,516,129 shares read more First Ally Capital stakes N2bn in First Holdco stocks

At less than 3.5% contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the tourism industry has been described as “not living read more At less than 3.5%, FTAN eyes tourism bank, N’Delta destinations in bid to boost sector’s GDP contribution