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FG offers 50 oil, gas blocks in 2025 licensing round, targets $10bn in investments
The federal government has listed 50 oil and gas blocks across onshore, swamp/shallow water and offshore terrains spanning diverse basins, read more FG offers 50 oil, gas blocks in 2025 licensing round, targets $10bn in investments
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Tinubu may name terrorism financiers soon – Presidency
There are indications that President Bola Tinubu may soon name those behind terrorism financing in Nigeria. Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser read more Tinubu may name terrorism financiers soon – Presidency
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AI will not displace people from labour market – Babagana
Babagana Aminu is an education specialist with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Lagos State. He spoke in an interview read more AI will not displace people from labour market – Babagana
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Osun State: Gov Adeleke Imposes 24-Hour Curfew On Igbajo
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How Rebecca Oke improves maternal, child health outcomes in Nigeria
Rebecca Oke is making significant impact in the Nigeria’s healthcare sector, particularly in maternal and child health. Her dedication to read more How Rebecca Oke improves maternal, child health outcomes in Nigeria
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World AIDS Day 2025: Overcoming Disruption, Transforming AIDS Response
BY PATIENCE OLAJIDE—Today, in the World Health Organization (WHO) is joining partners and communities around the globe to commemorate World AIDS Day 2025 under the theme “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response”. There are an estimated 40.8 million people living with HIV (PLHIV) around the world, 610 000 of whom live in the Eastern Mediterranean […] The post World AIDS Day 2025: Overcoming Disruption, Transforming AIDS Response first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Plateau confirms 1,910 new HIV cases in nine months
Plateau State has reported 1,910 new HIV-positive cases between January and September 2025 after screening 98,403 residents, according to Nicholas read more Plateau confirms 1,910 new HIV cases in nine months
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FCT Police foil planned community attack, kill three bandits in fierce gun battle
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has thwarted a planned attack on a community within the territory, following a read more FCT Police foil planned community attack, kill three bandits in fierce gun battle
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T+2 cycle: Nigeria meets investor expectations for speed, reliability
Nigeria has officially commenced the T+2 settlement cycle in its capital market. This transition which became effective on Friday, November read more T+2 cycle: Nigeria meets investor expectations for speed, reliability
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VarsityScape, USA launching Pad opens Silicon Valley access to African Universities
VarsityScape and USA Launching Pad have provided an opportunity for African universities to send students directly into Silicon Valley through read more VarsityScape, USA launching Pad opens Silicon Valley access to African Universities
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Outstanding Performance Earns Veritas Kapital 2025 PEARL Turnover Growth Award
BY NKECHI  NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Ia remarkable display of corporate excellence, Veritas Kapital Assurance Plc has clinched the prestigious Turnover Growth Award at the 2025 PEARL Awards, a distinguished platform that celebrates outstanding performance among Nigeria’s quoted companies. Renowned for its transparent, data-driven evaluation process, the PEARL Awards assess organizations strictly on measurable financial performance, shareholder value creation, […] The post Outstanding Performance Earns Veritas Kapital 2025 PEARL Turnover Growth Award first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Jerry Gana @80: His Dedication to Nation Building, Democratic Consolidation Instructive – Information Minister
It is with great pleasure that I join family, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers across Nigeria and beyond in celebrating an exceptional statesman, scholar, and patriot, Professor Jerry Gana,on the occasion of his 80th birthday, and on the momentous launch of his new book, “Jerry Gana, Stewardship and Integrity” Professor Gana’s life story is one of […] The post Jerry Gana @80: His Dedication to Nation Building, Democratic Consolidation Instructive – Information Minister first appeared on Business Today NG.
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DICON targets 30 million ammunition rounds annually, gunpowder production in 2026
The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has unveiled plans to produce 30 million rounds of ammunition annually and move read more DICON targets 30 million ammunition rounds annually, gunpowder production in 2026
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UNILAG land confab highlights urgency of inclusive urban growth
The University of Lagos on Tuesday opened the 3rd International Conference and Fair on Land and Development alongside the 7th read more UNILAG land confab highlights urgency of inclusive urban growth
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Again, bandits storm Eruku, kidnap one
While the 38 kidnapped, but now released worshippers of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Oke-Isegun in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area read more Again, bandits storm Eruku, kidnap one
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We’re expanding access to HIV prevention services in Ondo — Aiyedatiwa
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Monday said his administration remains firmly committed to expanding access to HIV prevention read more We’re expanding access to HIV prevention services in Ondo — Aiyedatiwa
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Leadway Assurance Join Forces With AGRA, NADF, Verdure Climate To Strengthen Protection For Farmers
Leadway Assurance, one of Nigeria’s leading insurance providers, has once again reinforced its industry leadership, following partnership with Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), and Verdure Climate, to lead a national dialogue on identifying challenges and proffering actionable solutions on agricultural and climate risks in Nigeria. Held […] The post Leadway Assurance Join Forces With AGRA, NADF, Verdure Climate To Strengthen Protection For Farmers first appeared on Business Today NG.
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AI adoption to boost Nigeria’s oil and gas training sector – OGTAN
Daniel Thomas, Chairman, Lagos Zone of Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN), has said that the adoption of read more AI adoption to boost Nigeria’s oil and gas training sector – OGTAN
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NCF, Ford Foundation canvass policy on plastic-bag charges for climate financing
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), in partnership with the Ford Foundation, has called on the Nigerian government to introduce clear read more NCF, Ford Foundation canvass policy on plastic-bag charges for climate financing
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Rapid digital innovation fuels Nigeria’s entertainment, media growth
Nigeria remains the fastest-growing Entertainment and Media (E&M) market in Africa – the growth is driven by rapid expansion in read more Rapid digital innovation fuels Nigeria’s entertainment, media growth
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TotalEnergies sells 40% stake in Nigeria offshore blocks to Chevron
TotalEnergies EP Nigeria has agreed to sell a 40% stake in two exploration licenses offshore Nigeria to Chevron Corp., marking read more TotalEnergies sells 40% stake in Nigeria offshore blocks to Chevron
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Africa’s Energy Transition: Who Really Controls the Continent’s Mineral Wealth?
Undoubtedly, Africa is endowed with abundant natural resources, ranging from agricultural to mineral. However, Africa’s resources have been the subject read more Africa’s Energy Transition: Who Really Controls the Continent’s Mineral Wealth?
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Golden Penny rewards over 6,000 consumers in ongoing anniversary promotion
Golden Penny Foods says more than 6,000 consumers have won various items in its ongoing 65th Anniversary Buy & Win read more Golden Penny rewards over 6,000 consumers in ongoing anniversary promotion
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Uba Sani to Abbas: We’re proud of your achievements
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has described Tajudeen Abbas as one of the best Speakers in the history of read more Uba Sani to Abbas: We’re proud of your achievements
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Super Falcons hopeful Edna Imade dumps Nigeria for Spain
Super Falcons prospect Edna Imade has officially switched her international allegiance to Spain after turning down multiple approaches to represent read more Super Falcons hopeful Edna Imade dumps Nigeria for Spain
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Businessday’s Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha wins top print journalism prize at Eloy awards
BusinessDay journalist Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha has been named winner of the Print Media Journalist category at this year’s Eloy awards, a read more Businessday’s Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha wins top print journalism prize at Eloy awards
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Namibia, Gambia seek deeper trade ties with Nigeria in tourism, agriculture 
Namibia and The Gambia are pushing for deeper trade ties with Nigeria, urging expanded cooperation in tourism and agriculture to read more Namibia, Gambia seek deeper trade ties with Nigeria in tourism, agriculture 
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FMDQ, FC4SL, FSD Africa, Chapel Hill & Kaltani in landmark sustainable-finance collaboration
In a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s environmental sustainability agenda and deepening its sustainable finance market, FMDQ Group PLC, in read more FMDQ, FC4SL, FSD Africa, Chapel Hill & Kaltani in landmark sustainable-finance collaboration
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From abduction to release: Nigeria’s kidnapping pandemic demands urgent cure
On November 17, 2025, armed bandits invaded the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, killed the vice read more From abduction to release: Nigeria’s kidnapping pandemic demands urgent cure
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Brandcom honours Muyiwa Babarinde, 34 others as outstanding young marketing professionals
Brand Communicator has announced the winners of its prestigious 35 Under 35 Awards, naming Waza’s head of Marketing and Growth, read more Brandcom honours Muyiwa Babarinde, 34 others as outstanding young marketing professionals
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Rice farmers predict further price drop as Lagos pegs bag at N57,000
Some Farmers’ associations in Lagos State have predicted further drop in the price of the commodity ahead of the yuletide read more Rice farmers predict further price drop as Lagos pegs bag at N57,000
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Obi accuses ECOWAS of double standards over Guinea-Bissau coup
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused ECOWAS of double standards over its disposition to the disruption read more Obi accuses ECOWAS of double standards over Guinea-Bissau coup
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Aligning monetary, fiscal policies for robust financial system
Monetary and fiscal policies are considered crucial for establishing a robust financial system; hence the need to align them, especially read more Aligning monetary, fiscal policies for robust financial system
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Bitcoin, Ether sink as $9m Yearn Finance breach triggers fresh market sell-off
Major cryptocurrencies slumped on Monday as a security breach at decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Yearn Finance, triggered renewed panic across read more Bitcoin, Ether sink as $9m Yearn Finance breach triggers fresh market sell-off
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Boko Haram abducts farmers in Borno as bandits seize 30 women, bride in Sokoto
Many onion farmers were abducted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State on Sunday, read more Boko Haram abducts farmers in Borno as bandits seize 30 women, bride in Sokoto
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LaPRIGA serves as convergence for ideas, relationships, industry growth – Ayetutu
As the Lagos PR Industry Gala and Awards (LaPRIGA) marks its tenth anniversary, the event stands firmly as the nation’s read more LaPRIGA serves as convergence for ideas, relationships, industry growth – Ayetutu
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