Nigeria’s economic debate has focused heavily on japa, the emigration of skilled professionals. But a quieter shift poses a more immediate and structural threat: the ageing of the country’s farming population and the absence of a generation willing to replace it. The data point to a system that is no longer reproducing itself. The average […] read more Nigeria’s farms are ageing faster than its economy can afford

“A house is not strong because it is tall, but because its pillars are firm.” — African proverb In many organisations, talent is discussed most visibly when vacancies appear. Recruitment becomes the primary tool for capability, and leaders focus on who to bring in rather than who to build. Yet the organisations that endure treat […] read more Talent as infrastructure: Beyond recruitment

…Food inflation stands at 14.3% Nigeria’s annual inflation rate rose slightly to 15.38 percent in March 2026 from 15.06 percent in February, ending an 11-month disinflation trend, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released on Wednesday. The report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that food inflation, the largest component of […] read more March inflation climbs 15.38%, halting 11-month disinflation trend

Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has opened up on the sources of his wealth, insisting it was built long before his entry into politics. The former vice president, whose net worth is estimated at between $1.2 billion and $1.5 billion, said his fortune was accumulated through investments spanning logistics, […] read more ‘Probe Me’: Atiku defends wealth, reveals wealth roots ahead 2027 race

A leading governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),  Adelaja Adeoye, has promised to fix the multi-dimensional socio-economic challenges in Lagos State if given the mandate to serve. Adeoye,in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, also said he would end the cycle of APC governance failures in the state. He said Lagosians deserve better […] read more 2027: I will end cycle of APC governance failures, build inclusive, prosperous Lagos— PDP guber aspirant 

As violence spring up in communities around the country, northern leaders warn Nigeria can no longer treat insecurity as routine insisting the nation must now respond with a full-scale, war-time strategy or risk deeper collapse. The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has declared that Nigeria’s escalating insecurity has reached a “state of war,” urging the Federal […] read more ACF says Nigeria in “state of war,” demands urgent security overhaul

As artificial intelligence systems become more advanced, a new wave of AI models is transforming cybersecurity by offering unprecedented defensive capabilities while also raising concerns about their potential misuse in cyberattacks. Recent developments from leading AI firms, including Anthropic and OpenAI, reveals this growing dual-use dilemma. As AI continues to evolve, the balance between innovation […] read more AI integrity at stake as advanced models reshapes cybersecurity

Akwa Ibom State is staking a claim as Nigeria’s South-South clean energy pacesetter, anchored by a compressed natural gas mass transit terminal now under construction that its governor says will reorder how millions of commuters move across one of the country’s most oil-rich but infrastructure-starved regions. Umo Eno, the governor of the state, made an […] read more Akwa Ibom bets on CNG transit hub to drive clean energy shifts in South-South

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has warned Nigerian students that drug abuse can permanently destroy their future even before their careers begin. He gave the caution while delivering a convocation lecture at the University of Abuja, stressing that the growing trend of […] The post NDLEA Boss Cautions Graduates on Rising Drug Abuse on Campuses appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Department of State Services (DSS) has brought former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over an updated charge involving alleged terrorism-related preparation and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. At Tuesday’s sitting, DSS counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), informed the […] The post DSS Re-Arraigns Malami, Son Over Alleged Terrorism Charges appeared first on Business Today NG.

Arsenal booked their place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after a tense goalless draw against Sporting CP secured a 1-0 aggregate victory on Wednesday. The Gunners advanced thanks to Kai Havertz’s decisive strike in the first leg in Portugal, setting up a semi-final clash with Atlético Madrid. Mikel Arteta’s side started brightly at the […] read more Arsenal survive Sporting scare to reach Champions League semi-finals

Farmtech Integrated Services has formally introduced Sunwoda Energy’s battery storage technologies to the Nigerian market, positioning itself as a bridge between global clean-energy hardware and a country where grid unreliability has long suppressed economic output and dampened investor confidence in the power sector. The launch, held at the Komponents and Solutions Rack Limited facility at […] read more Nigeria gets new bet on solar as Farmtech brings Sunwoda Energy to market

Farmtech Integrated Services has formally introduced Sunwoda Energy’s battery storage technologies to the Nigerian market, positioning itself as a bridge between global clean-energy hardware and a country where grid unreliability has long suppressed economic output and dampened investor confidence in the power sector. The launch, held at the Komponents and Solutions Rack Limited facility at […] read more Nigeria gets new bet on solar as Farmtech brings Sunwoda Energy to market

The Federal Government has reiterated its resolve to defeat terrorism and banditry in Nigeria, stating that it will not allow the exploitation of tragic incidents to weaken national resolve or undermine the mission of the Armed Forces. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said in a statement that the government is working […] The post FG Defends Counter-Terror Operations, Orders Full Investigation appeared first on Business Today NG.

Bayern Munich struck twice late to beat Real Madrid 4-3 on the night and seal a 6-4 aggregate victory in an exciting UEFA Champions League quarter-final. The German champions will now face holders Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals. Madrid took the lead three times in a dramatic encounter in Munich, but Bayern responded on each […] read more UCL: Bayern edge Real Madrid in seven-goal thriller to reach semi-finals

Excitement ignited in the town area of Port Harcourt and within government circles last week when a team from Landmark group arrived Port Harcourt with a N10Bn war chest to begin an investment drive to create a world class beach boost. Hopes are thus high that the ‘Landmark Magic’ is on the way to the […] read more Excitement as ‘Landmark Magic’ arrives PH with N10bn chest to create world class beaches

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has delivered a blunt assessment of football in West Africa, citing poor salaries, weak administrative structures and inadequate infrastructure as key factors holding the region back. Read Also: 2026 World Cup: Nwabali confident Super Eagles can still qualify The former Enyimba shot-stopper said domestic leagues across West Africa fall short of the standards seen […] read more Stanley Nwabali slams West African football standards

Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc has  hosted the 13th Annual Essay Competition Awards Ceremony, a landmark gathering that united industry leaders, seasoned professionals, and emerging young talents to honour intellectual excellence and forward-thinking leadership in Nigeria’s insurance sector. L-R: Eddie Efekoha, Group Chief Executive Officer, Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc; Pastor Ike Udobi, President, Institute of Loss […] The post Consolidated Hallmark Marks 13 Years of Shaping Insurance Talent and Excellence appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nobody has so far captured the mood in Opobo town of Rivers State in the days leading to the burial of the king than Virginia Ibienebo Major. The Opobo monarch is highly revered and the one just laid to rest was Jeki V. Major, a pharmacist by profession, humanitarian/Rotarian by passion, and now a writer […] read more The Opobo mood: goodbye to King Jaja

In a move that redefined the metrics of digital success, YouTube officially severed its decade-long data partnership with Billboard in early 2026. The divorce, finalised on January 16, 2026, marks a fundamental philosophical clash over how the modern music economy should be measured: by the depth of a listener’s pocket or the breadth of their […] read more Why YouTube walked away from Billboard

1. Much Ado About Pamtech Group’s Public Disclaimer on Former Staff A major discussion is trending on Nigerian Facebook about human capital management and corporate communication following Pamtech Group’s public disclaimer about two former staff members. What Happened On 14 April 2026, Mr Chidomere Ndubuisi, CEO of Pamtech Group, released an official public notice disengaging […] read more Social Listening Wednesday – 15 April 2026

Virgil van Dijk admitted Liverpool had no excuses after their UEFA Champions League campaign ended with defeat to holders Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). A brace from Ousmane Dembele sealed a 2-0 quarter-final second-leg win at Anfield on Tuesday, completing a 4-0 aggregate victory for PSG. Despite an improved performance from the first leg in Paris, Liverpool […] read more ‘PSG deserved it’ – Van Dijk reacts to Liverpool’s Champions League exit

Nigeria’s public debt climbed to a record high in 2025, driven by both domestic and foreign borrowings, even as government revenues improved on the back of stronger collections and reforms. Data from the Debt Management Office showed Africa’s most populous nation borrowed N159.27 trillion as at the end of 31st December 2025, compared to N145 […] read more Nigeria’s debt jumps to record high despite revenue rise

…Real estate players, investors outline plans to reduce 22m housing deficit Ignatius Chukwu, Samuel Ese & Kelechi Nwaucha Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has made a pledge to support initiativesss that will boost the economy of the State and promote real estate and housing sub-sector, saying BusinessDay has begun economic revolution to change narratives […] read more Rivers govt, investors say BusinessDay has begun economic revolution, pledge support

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced the process of concluding the liquidation activities of 89 closed Microfinance Banks (MFBs) and Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs) following their successful acquisition by new owners under the Purchase and Assumption (P&A) resolution model executed by the Corporation.     The 89 closed banks were part of the […] read more NDIC moves to conclude liquidation of 89 failed banks

By Emmanuel Salawu At the sidelines of the just-concluded Commission on the Status of Women, the Ford Foundation convened a meeting with CSOs, policymakers, philanthropists, and other stakeholders to deliberate on centering women’s leadership in the design of energy transition frameworks. Opening with two powerful short films, the session immediately grounded the conversation in lived […] read more Are women being left behind in the transition to renewable energy?

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three suspected armed robbers in connection with incidents of conspiracy and armed robbery at an estate, Sangotedo, which occurred on April 11 and April 13, 2026. The suspects, identified as Balogun Teslim ‘m’, Suleman Balogun ‘m’, and Peter Oluwagbemi ‘m’, were apprehended following […] The post Lagos Police Nab Three Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Weapons appeared first on Business Today NG.

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected vandal who was caught removing reflective road safety studs from the Third Mainland Bridge. The suspect was apprehended in the act during a routine patrol, and twenty (20) vandalised road studs were recovered from his possession at the […] The post Suspected Vandal Caught Removing Road Safety Studs on Third Mainland Bridge appeared first on Business Today NG.

Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has threatened to shut down operations from Monday, April 20, 2026, over surging aviation fuel prices. The AON disclosed this in a letter signed by Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina, president of AON to Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria and copied to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kashim Shettima, the Vice President; […] read more Domestic airlines set to shut down operations over surging fuel price

… seeks closer ties with Nigeria Taiwan’s government has passionately urged Nigeria to resist any external influence when choosing its international friends, especially when the country is seeking for needed economic development. Taiwan believes that any country dictating to Nigeria on who should be its friends, may not provide to Nigeria all the assistance it […] read more Taiwan urges Nigeria to resist external influence in choosing friends

…as food inflation climbs to 14.3% Nigeria’s annual inflation rate rose slightly to 15.38 percent in March 2026 from 15.06 percent in February, ending an 11-month disinflation trend, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released on Wednesday. The report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that food inflation, the largest component […] read more Nigeria ends 11-month disinflation trend as prices rise to 15.38 percent

…as food inflation climbs to 14.3% Nigeria’s annual inflation rate rose slightly to 15.38 percent in March 2026 from 15.06 percent in February, ending an 11-month disinflation trend, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released on Wednesday. The report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that food inflation, the largest component […] read more Nigeria ends 11-month disinflation trend as prices rise to 15.38 percent

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered Nigeria’s economic growth projection for 2026 to 4.1 percent as the economic consequences of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continue to take a toll. The updated forecast was revealed during the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings held in Washington, D.C., where officials cautioned […] The post IMF Revises Nigeria’s 2026 Growth Forecast Downward to 4.1% appeared first on Business Today NG.

…ends four-year West Africa dominance The Central, Eastern and Southern Africa (CESA) unit of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated has emerged as the group’s top profit engine for the first time in four years, overtaking its traditionally dominant Francophone West Africa (UEMOA) franchise, a BusinessDay analysis of the bank’s latest earnings report shows. CESA delivered a profit […] read more Ecobank’s profit map shifts as Central, Eastern, Southern Africa take lead

Community and security stakeholders have identified the rising consumption of illicit drugs among the youth as a major catalyst for the surge in domestic violence and crime across the country. They called on governments at all levels, as well as relevant agencies, to intensify campaigns against the sale and consumption of illicit drugs and other […] read more Drug abuse: Nigeria major security threat

SPL Utorogu Limited, an indigenous energy company focused on the development and operation of gas infrastructure assets in Nigeria, successfully held the official groundbreaking ceremony of its gas processing plant project in Utorogu, Delta State on Tuesday. The milestone event marked a significant step in Nigeria’s journey toward enhanced gas utilisation, energy security, and economic […] read more SPL underscores strategic importance of Utorogu Gas Processing Plant