The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has expressed full support for ongoing efforts by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to rid Nigeria of the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The students’ union leaders led by their National President, Comrade Sola Oladoja, made the commitment on Tuesday […] The post NANS Backs drug war, President Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigerian cinema audience continue to demonstrate a strong preference for local content, with Nollywood titles dominating the Nigerian Box Office for the weekend of April 17 to April 19. Leading the chart is the blockbuster drama, ‘The Return of Arinzo,’ which earned N28.8 million for the weekend, bringing its impressive cumulative gross to N276.9 million […] read more Nollywood dominates Nigerian weekend box office as ‘The Return of Arinzo’ grosses N276.9M

… As Fulbe group pledges massive grassroots support for Tinubu/Shettima 2027 bid ​George Akume, the secretary to the government of the federation, assured Nigerians on Wednesday that the country’s security situation has improved, declaring that the insurgent group Boko Haram has been significantly degraded and reduced to a weakened force. ​Speaking to members of the […] read more SGF assures Nigerians of improved security, sustainable development

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—-The accused persons in the ongoing proceedings in Abuja have denied all 13 charges filed against them. After their plea, the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, asked the court to order that they be held in the custody of the Department of State Services and urged that the matter be heard without […] The post Defendants in Alleged Coup Plot Deny 13 Charges, Court Urged to Fast-Track Trial appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Federal High Court in Abuja dismissing, in its entirety, a suit by UBA Plc seeking to contest the jurisdiction of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). FCCPC disclosed this in a statement posted via its official X account and signed by Ondaje Ijagwu, Director, Corporate Affairs, that in its ruling, […] The post Banks Answerable to FCCPC, Court Rules appeared first on Business Today NG.

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have killed two armed gunmen during a successful ambush in the Marit general area of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State. The development was disclosed in a statement signed by Polycarp Oteh, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, and made available to journalists on […] read more Troops of Operation Enduring Peace kill two gunmen in Plateau ambush

A group, Wase Equity Project, Plateau state has expressed its readiness to purchase the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for Idris Wase, a former deputy speaker of the house of representatives citing widespread grassroots support across the constituency. Idris Wase was first elected into the House of Representatives in 2007 […] read more 2027: Ex-reps deputy speaker gets APC forms from Plateau constituents

Chelsea have dismissed head coach Liam Rosenior just 107 days into his tenure following a poor run of results. During his brief spell, Chelsea endured five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring for the first time since 1912. Rosenior, who replaced Enzo Maresca in January, oversaw seven defeats in his last eight matches, leading to […] read more Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior after 107 days in charge

Nigeria’s two major opposition parties, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), risk exclusion from primaries and, by extension, the 2027 polls after the Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment in appeals arising from the protracted leadership crises in the parties. A five-member panel of justices, led by Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba, said […] read more ADC, PDP risk exclusion from 2027 polls as S/Court reserves judgment in leadership disputes

Tony Nwoye, the lawmaker representing the Anambra North Senatorial District, has been appointed the new Minority Whip of the Senate following a fresh wave of defections that has strengthened the ranks of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Nwoye was unanimously selected by the Minority Caucus to take over the position after his predecessor, Osita Ngwu, […] read more Nwoye emerges Senate minority whip as defections boost APC ranks

Over $550 billion has been lost to corruption since independence. A sprawling network of anti-corruption agencies. One fundamental problem: the absence of coordination between them. Nigeria does not lack anti-corruption agencies. It has the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Nigerian […] read more Interoperability is the anti-corruption reform Nigeria continues to overlook

The Oyo State Government has , has approved N5. 81billion compensation for over 900 property owners whose lands were affected by the ongoing construction of the Ibadan circular road. Dotun Oyelade, the Commissioner for Information who disclosed this during executive council meeting, chaired by Governor Seyi Makinde said a total of N5,813,000,000 (Five Billion, Eight […] read more 900 property owners get N5.8BN for circular road construction

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment in an appeal filed by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), seeking to overturn earlier rulings that invalidated the party’s 2025 national convention in Ibadan. A five-member panel of the apex court, sitting in Abuja and led by Justice Lawal Garba, fixed judgment for a date […] read more PDP crisis: Supreme Court reserves judgment on convention validity

England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is set for a significant wage increase after agreeing a new long-term contract with Manchester United. The 21-year-old has been in talks with club officials over the past three months and is now poised to sign a deal worth around £120,000 per week, keeping him at Old Trafford until 2031. Read […] read more Kobbie Mainoo set for ‘mega’ pay rise with new Man United deal

Exxon Mobil, a US energy company, is considering a sale of ‌its gas stations in Hong Kong in a deal that is expected to fetch a few hundred million dollars, said three people with knowledge of the matter. The company has hired a financial adviser ⁠and held discussions with a handful of bidders, said the […] read more Exxon Mobil plans sale of Hong Kong gas stations, sources say

Sunday Biggs, a former governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general elections has formally resigned his membership from the party, signaling a fresh shift in Plateau State’s political landscape. In a resignation letter dated April 21, 2026, and addressed to the APC Chairman of Mangu Ward II in Mangu Local […] read more APC suffers blow as Plateau 2023 governorship aspirant Biggs dumps party

British boxer Lawrence Okolie is facing a possible lengthy boxing ban after returning an adverse finding in a pre-fight anti-doping test. The former cruiserweight world champion was scheduled to face Tony Yoka in Paris on Saturday as part of his transition to the heavyweight division. However, Queensberry Promotions confirmed the development on Tuesday, stating that […] read more Lawrence Okolie risks lengthy boxing ban after a failed drug test

​Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra says his administration is in a determined race to position the state as a global industrial hub through strategic international partnerships. ​Speaking in Awka during a courtesy visit on Tuesday by European Union Ambassador Gautier Mignot, Soludo emphasised that Anambra cannot afford to delay its development agenda amid mounting environmental […] read more Soludo seeks EU backing for rapid industrial transformation

The naira has extended its year-to-date gains across foreign exchange market segments, supported by improved FX liquidity and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s assurance that the country’s external reserves remain strong enough to support currency stability. Data published by the Central Bank (CBN) showed that the naira appreciated by N80.11 year-to-date at the Nigerian […] read more Naira extends rally as Central Bank shields foreign reserves

E…Veronica’s Daughter group vows to help women create balance, form a force Port Harcourt has got its first online community for women businesses aimed at helping women build a force. The project was launched by Ella Chioma Ezeadiliyeje, known as Veronica’s Daughter, the convener of Business Balance, who emphasized the need to strike a balance […] read more PH’s first online community has emerged for women entrepreneurs

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment in the appeal filed by David Mark, national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in the ongoing leadership dispute with Nafiu Bala, former Deputy National Chairman. A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Lawal Garba, announced the decision after counsel representing all parties adopted their written […] read more ADC leadership crisis deepens as Supreme Court reserves judgment

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold N1.9 trillion in Open Market Operations (OMO) bills at the latest OMO auction, with investor demand reaching N2.2 trillion, far exceeding the N600 billion offered. The auction also showed weaker interest in mid-tenor instruments, with demand concentrated at the short and longer ends of the curve. Breakdown of […] read more Investors shun mid-tenor instruments as CBN sells N1.9trn OMO bills

As Nigeria moves through phases of its tax reform implementation, a shift is quietly taking hold in how businesses approach compliance. Paying taxes is no longer enough. Companies are now expected to show, in clear terms, how those figures were arrived at. The change is driven by the Nigeria Tax Act (NTA) 2025 and the […] read more New tax rules force firms to defend tax positions

Nigeria’s financial system has reached a turning point where despite the country’s success in expanding access to financial services, it still risks falling behind in leveraging intelligence and data to drive meaningful impact. Experts noted at BusinessDay’s Fintech Summit 2026 that collaboration between regulators, fintechs, and traditional financial institutions will be critical to building a […] read more Nigeria risks losing intelligence war in finance despite winning access battle

…joins Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya as price pressures re-emerge across Africa South Africa’s inflation edged higher for the first time in three months in March, even before the full impact of the Iran-linked oil shock filtered into domestic fuel prices—signalling renewed price pressures in Africa’s most industrialised economy. The uptick comes amid rising global uncertainty triggered […] read more South Africa’s inflation rises for first time in 3 months ahead of Iran-driven oil shock

The Nigerian government has approved the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures (FPM), which took effect on 1st April 2026. These measures introduce substantial reductions in import duties on vehicles, food items, and industrial machinery, with the aim of curbing inflation and boosting local production. Notably, import duties on vehicles have been reduced from 70% to 40%, […] read more Electric vehicle adoption in Nigeria: Implications of the 2026 Fiscal Policy reforms

Weeks after Bola Tinubu visited Plateau State and pledged justice for victims of persistent attacks, the state government has filed charges against five suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) over the March killings in Angwa-Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area. The charges, filed by Phillimon Dafffi, the State Attorney General accused Isa […] read more Plateau files charges against five over Jos North killings

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a dismissed soldier who allegedly impersonated a serving military officer to perpetrate armed robberies, alongside several kidnapping and banditry suspects across five states. The arrests were part of coordinated operations by the Force Intelligence Department’s Special Tactical Squad (STS), which also led to the recovery of arms, stolen vehicles, […] read more Dismissed soldier, kidnap suspects nabbed as Police dismantle criminal networks 

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has taken steps to restore the full leadership structure in the state by forwarding the nomination of Murtala Sule Garo to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as Deputy Governor. The nomination, conveyed in a statement issued on April 22, 2026, by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, […] read more Yusuf moves to fill deputy governorship vacancy, nominates Garo for Assembly screening

The scale of Nigeria’s basic education intervention is coming into clearer focus, as the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) reveals that more than 30 states and the FCT have accessed its N100 billion intervention fund previously unassessed. Aisha Garba, the executive secretary at UBEC, disclosed this during the commission’s 29th quarterly meeting with executive chairmen […] read more Thirty states, FCT tap UBEC N100bn, reach 8.7m learners

Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) and CEVA Logistics have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement aimed at strengthening integrated logistics solutions across Nigeria and the wider West African region. The agreement, recently approved by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), will see CEVA Logistics take a majority stake in the newly established entity, signalling […] read more LFZ, CEVA Logistics partner to enhance integrated logistics in West Africa

Nigerian Web3 startups raised $43 million in 2025, more than double the $20 million recorded in 2024, as stablecoin-driven financial applications attracted the bulk of investor capital, according to the Nigeria Web3 Landscape Report 2025, released by Hashed Emergent. Funding was heavily concentrated, with the finance segment accounting for 89 percent of total capital at […] read more Stablecoins power Nigeria’s Web3 surge as startups hits $43m

Polysmart Packaging Group has recorded a major funding milestone, raising N13 billion through a Non-Interest Commercial Paper (NICP) issuance that was oversubscribed by 30 percent, underscoring strong investor confidence despite cautious market conditions. The issuance, executed by Polysmart SPV Limited under its N20 billion NICP programme, exceeded its initial N10 billion offer size, highlighting robust […] read more Polysmart raises N13bn in oversubscribed commercial paper to deepen green manufacturing push

The National Assembly on Tuesday adjourned plenary in both chambers in honour of a deceased colleague, even as mounting political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to thin legislative engagement and disrupt governance. The adjournment followed the announcement of the death of a member representing Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency of Kano State, who […] read more N’Assembly adjourns over lawmaker’s death after 93 days recess in 2026

In a bid to bridge the growing shortfall in house, the Akwa Ibom Government has delivered 1,048 units of housing to beneficiaries within three years of Governor Umo Eno’s Administration. Both houses and landed property are in high demand in Uyo, the State capital and other major towns and cities, making the demand for houses […] read more Akwa Ibom completes, delivers 1,048 housing units to bridge growing deficits

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has hailed the success of coordinated military operations in the State, which have led to the killing of over 20,000 armed bandits. The announcement came during an expanded Security Council meeting at the Governor’s Office on Monday, where the governor shared the details of a major crackdown that had drastically […] read more Bauchi Intensifies war on banditry, 20,000 bandits killed so far – Mohammed