Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a temporary halt in fighting, pausing weeks of escalating violence while opening a narrow window for diplomacy. The “cessation of hostilities” came into effect on April 16 at 2100 GMT and is set to last for an initial 10 days, according to details released by the US State Department […] read more Israel, Lebanon agree fragile ceasefire in fighting as deeper tensions remain

Investment interest in rental property is gradually declining, creating a curious situation in a country where the rental market is experiencing a boom, or what experts have described as a price revolution. Before now, corporate and individual developers built houses solely for rent. Stories abound of individuals who built three to four blocks of flats […] read more Investors’ interest in build-to-let dying despite $2trn rental boom

Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has appealed to domestic airline operators to suspend plans to increase airfares or halt flight operations following a sharp rise in the price of Jet A1 fuel. In a letter addressed to the Airline Operators of Nigeria on Thursday, posted on the minister’s X handle, Keyamo urged […] read more Keyamo urges airlines to halt fare hike, flight suspension over 300% Jet fuel surge

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote is seeking to draw investors into the planned listing of his refinery business by anchoring returns to US dollar-denominated dividends, as he prepares to float about 10 percent minority stake in one of Africa’s largest industrial assets to fund a sweeping expansion programme. The billionaire industrialist plans to sell about […] read more Dangote offers dollar dividends to attract investors into refinery IPO

John Ibrahim, a witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Thursday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that over N4.6 billion was allegedly diverted from the Bauchi State Government, implicating, Yakubu Adamu,state’s Commissioner for Finance, and his company, Ayab Agro Products and Freight Company Ltd. Ibrahim, an EFCC investigator and the first […] read more EFCC details alleged N4.6bn diversion in Bauchi treasury fraud case

A major security breach was averted in Zamfara State following the interception of a large consignment of explosives and logistics allegedly bound for bandit enclaves, in what officials describe as one of the most significant disruptions of armed groups’ supply chains in recent months. The operation, carried out on April 15, 2026, at Bindin village […] read more Military intercepts 98 IEDs, cash in foiled supply run to bandit camps in Zamfara

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, authorising an aggregate expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion. The president also signed a bill extending the implementation window for the capital component of the 2025 budget from 31 March 2026 to 30 June 2026. The ₦68.32 trillion fiscal plan earmarks ₦4.799 trillion for statutory transfers […] read more President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assents to ₦68.32trn 2026 budget

A sense of relief is rippling through global energy markets, with particular significance for African economies, after Iran signalled it would reopen one of the world’s most critical oil routes during an uneasy pause in Middle East hostilities. Abbas Araqchi, Iran’s foreign minister, said in a post on X that passage for all commercial vessels […] read more Relief for Africa as Iran fully reopens Strait of Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law the 2026 Appropriation Bill, approving a record ₦68.32 trillion national budget aimed at stabilising the economy, driving infrastructure development, and addressing Nigeria’s persistent fiscal challenges. The newly enacted budget, the largest in the country’s history, signals the administration’s aggressive fiscal stance as it seeks to consolidate economic […] read more Tinubu Signs ₦68.32tn 2026 Budget

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has sacked head coach Hervé Renard in a surprise decision just two months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending his second spell in charge of the national team. The decision, confirmed on Friday, takes immediate effect, meaning the 57-year-old will not lead the Green Falcons at the global tournament. […] read more Saudi Arabia sacks Hervé Renard two months before 2026 World Cup

Nigeria’s MSME finance conversation is often framed as a simple access problem. The usual argument is that small businesses need more capital, and that if more lenders step in, growth will follow. That view is partly right, but it misses a deeper issue. Nigeria does not only have an MSME finance gap. It also has […] read more Why credit design matters for MSME lending in Nigeria

Kola Adesina, the Group Managing Director of Sahara Power Group, has been appointed to the Mission 300 Private Sector Council, a high-level initiative launched by the World Bank Group, the African Development Bank (AfDB), and The Rockefeller Foundation with the aim of accelerating electricity access for 300 million Africans by 2030.  The council, which consists […] read more Sahara Power GMD, Kola Adesina appointed to Mission 300 Private Sector Council

الدوحة- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أقرت الجمعية العامة العادية لشركة المحار القابضة القطرية جميع بنود جدول أعمالها خلال اجتماعها، بما في ذلك الموافقة على توزيع أرباح نقدية بنسبة 15% من القيمة الاسمية للسهم عن العام المالي، في خطوة تعكس استمرار الأداء المالي القوي للشركة. وأظهرت النتائج المالية للشركة تحقيق نمو ملحوظ خلال العام، حيث ارتفعت الإيرادات […] The post المحار القابضة القطرية تقر توزيعات نقدية 15% appeared first on Business News Report.

الكويت- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أظهر مؤشر ثقة المستهلك في الكويت استقرارا ملحوظا خلال شهر مارس 2026، رغم استمرار التوترات والحرب خلال معظم أيام الشهر، في دلالة على متانة المزاج الاستهلاكي وثقة الأفراد بالوضع الاقتصادي. ووفقا لبيانات شركة «آراء للبحوث والاستشارات»، التي تصدر المؤشر شهريا، استقر المؤشر العام عند 112 نقطة، محافظا على نفس مستواه المسجل […] The post ثقة المستهلك بالكويت تتماسك رغم التوترات والحرب appeared first on Business News Report.

أبوظبي- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أعلنت شركة أكسايت، ومقرها أبوظبي، عن استحواذها على حصة أقلية مؤثرة في شركة لا تروب فاينانشال الأسترالية، ضمن صفقة مع شركة بروكفيلد العالمية، في خطوة تعكس استمرار نشاط الصفقات الاستثمارية الخليجية رغم التوترات في المنطقة. وبحسب تفاصيل الصفقة، التي يتوقع إتمامها خلال الربع الثالث من العام الجاري، تقدر قيمة شركة “لا […] The post شركة أكسايت تستحوذ على حصة في “لا تروب” الأسترالية appeared first on Business News Report.

One of the most powerful phrases young Nigerians grow up hearing is “you are the leaders of tomorrow.” Demographically, that promise should be within reach. With a median age of about 18 and more than 60 percent of the population under 25, Nigeria has one of the youngest populations in the world. Legally, the pathway appears […] read more Nigeria’s current political system prices young people out of power

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, has said that entrenched foreign interests are undermining Africa’s industrial development and slowing the continent’s push toward economic self-sufficiency. Dangote made the remarks while speaking at the Investing in Africa Forum, held on the sidelines of the ongoing IMF/World Bank 2026 Spring Meetings in Washington […] read more Foreign interests blocking Africa’s industrial growth – Dangote

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has launched a coordinated push to revive Nigeria’s palm oil industry, targeting up to 500 million dollars in annual import substitution through a public private investment model anchored on large scale estates and downstream processing. The initiative, developed with Mass Industrial Development and Logistics Limited and industry […] read more FG targets $500M savings from Palm oil reset

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, reaffirmed his commitment to building a stable, peaceful, and prosperous nation, assuring that the well-being of Nigerians remains his top priority. He stated that the political and economic structures that have long undermined Nigerians’ prosperity are being steadily replaced through the realignment of the economy to enable full […] The post Tinubu urges grassroots mobilisation to support government reforms appeared first on Business Today NG.

Airtel Nigeria has temporarily suspended its airtime and data credit services, becoming the second major telecom operator to halt such offerings as Nigeria enforces stricter rules on digital lending. The company said on Friday that the affected services, which allow prepaid users to borrow airtime or data and repay on their next recharge, will remain […] read more Airtel joins MTN in suspending credit services as Nigeria tightens digital lending rules

Airtel Nigeria has temporarily suspended its airtime and data credit services, becoming the second major telecom operator to halt such offerings as Nigeria enforces stricter rules on digital lending. The company said on Friday that the affected services, which allow prepaid users to borrow airtime or data and repay on their next recharge, will remain […] read more Airtel joins MTN in suspending credit services as Nigeria tightens digital lending rules

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alexander Manninger has died at the age of 48 after his car was struck by a train in Austria, his former club Red Bull Salzburg confirmed. According to the Austrian news agency APA, the incident occurred in the Salzburg region when Manninger’s vehicle was hit while crossing railway tracks. Police said the […] read more Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alexander Manninger dies in train crash

Lagos, Nigeria — The fourth edition of the Amazon Concert recorded a resounding success on April 11, 2026, as Freedom Park Lagos came alive with music, culture, comedy and a powerful celebration of women in the creative industry. Themed “Legacy & Her Voice,” this year’s edition delivered a memorable posthumous tribute to the late music […] read more Amazon concert 4.0 records resounding success at Freedom Park Lagos

Anthony Olanrewaju Aderinwale, co-founder and chief executive of Hermplify Technologies Ltd., has been named among Nigeria’s Top 100 Persons of the Year by 40Under40 Nigeria, in a recognition that highlights a shift toward impact-driven leadership in the country’s innovation space. The annual list celebrates individuals whose work goes beyond visibility to deliver measurable contributions to […] read more Anthony Olanrewaju Named Among Nigeria’s Top 100 Persons of the Year

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and the Republic of Korea have launched a new programme with Nigeria to vaccinate 2.2 million children who have never received routine immunization, stepping up efforts to close one of the world’s widest immunity gaps. The initiative, unveiled in Badagry, aims to reach zero-dose children, those entirely outside the […] read more Korea, UNICEF target Nigeria’s 2.2m unvaccinated children in new push

Google has revealed a major shift in how it protects internet users, saying its artificial intelligence systems now stop most harmful adverts before they ever reach the public, a move expected to strengthen trust in Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy. In its newly released 2025 Ads Safety Report, the tech giant said more than 99 percent […] read more Google blocks 99% of harmful Ads, flags rising AI scams in Nigeria

Nigeria Info FM and Wazobia FM, two of Nigeria’s most influential and enduring radio brands, have once again reinforced their leadership in the broadcasting industry with top honours at the 2026 Broadcasting Organizations of Nigeria (BON) Awards. These recognitions underscore the stations’ sustained excellence, cultural impact, and role in shaping Nigeria’s radio landscape over the […] read more NIGERIA INFO FM AND WAZOBIA FM REAFFIRM INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP WITH MAJOR WINS AT 2026 BON AWARDS

The Iconic International Holdings has described its 2026 100 Iconic Personalities Awards and Summit held in Lagos as successful and impactful. The organisation said the April 10 gathering attracted a diverse mix of leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers and industry figures from across Africa and beyond. The summit focused on leadership, innovation, economic growth and sustainable development. […] read more Iconic summit drives impact, sets stage for under 40 awards

A fresh wave of defections has hit the opposition in Osun State, as prominent figures from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Esa Oke, Obokun Local Government Area, dumped their parties for the Accord Party, declaring support for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election bid just as the governorship election was […] read more Defections rock APC, SDP in Osun as leaders back Adeleke ahead of poll

Everyone is familiar with the story by now. On the 14th of March 2026, Solomon Ogbonna Ejiko was coronated as ‘Eze Ndigbo na East London’. East London (aka KuGompo City) is a city in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Soon after the announcement, protesters, consisting of local citizens and anti-immigrant activists, embarked on […] read more The Eze Ndigbo of East London

Regulatory compliance is no longer a back-office obligation or a checklist exercise. In today’s financial landscape, marked by foreign exchange (FX), reforms, tighter supervisory scrutiny, and evolving global anti money laundering standards, compliance must sit at the heart of strategy. When compliance is treated as a strategic asset, it strengthens resilience, unlocks business opportunities, and […] read more Embedding risk into strategy: Why Nigerian banks must lead with compliance

The Dangote Group is moving forward with plans to sell a 10 per cent stake in its 20 billion dollar, 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery through a landmark Pan-African Initial Public Offering in 2026. Aliko Dangote made this known during an event organised by the Atlantic Council in Washington DC, on Thursday, according to media reports. He said […] read more Dangote unveils plan to sell 10% refinery stake via Pan-African IPO

As part of efforts to deepen expertise in the maritime industry, Adegboyega Oyetola, minister of marine and blue economy, has commissioned the Institute of Maritime Studies at the University of Lagos, emphasising knowledge-driven development as central to economic growth. Oyetola, who unveiled the multi-purpose building project on Thursday, said that the auspicious occasion is a defining milestone in […] read more Oyetola unveils UNILAG’s Institute of Maritime Studies, champions knowledge-driven development

Organisations rarely fail because people lack information. More often, they fail because people have too much interpretive responsibility placed on them. Modern leadership does not struggle with silence or miscommunication. It struggles with something more subtle: signal overload, where employees are not just processing what leaders say but continuously decoding what they might mean. The […] read more How leaders accidentally train teams to overthink everything

… Asks stakeholders to take advantage of FG’s $2 bn energy transition plan The Federal Government and stakeholders in the energy sector have been called upon to intensify investments and research in clean energy, treating it as an energy solution and economic asset, especially as climate change continues to threaten limited resources and the environment. […] read more Energy advocate urges Nigerian govt, stakeholders to treat clean energy as economic opportunity

Artificial intelligence is already reducing hiring in some roles and reshaping how business decisions are made, according to Steve Asemota, chief data officer at FirstBank Nigeria Limited. Speaking at the 2026 NBCC Professional Services Group Networking event in Lagos on Tuesday, Asemota pointed to early signs of AI-driven shifts in the workforce, particularly in research-heavy […] read more AI is changing how firms hire and make decisions — Asemota