The Federal High Court, Lagos, has restrained the Lagos State Commissioner of Police and other security agencies from arresting human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore. It also restrained them from intimidating or declaring the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) wanted. Justice Musa Kakaki’s order followed an application filed by Sowore after reports […] The post Court Stops Police From Declaring Sowore Wanted first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening national security, strengthening partnerships, and accelerating development under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at a press conference held at the National Press Centre, Radio House, Abuja, to address the United States government’s designation of Nigeria as a country of […] The post FG Calls For Constructive Partnership To Strengthen Development first appeared on Business Today NG.

Phil Foden scored twice and Erling Haaland struck against his former club as Manchester City cruised to a 4-1 victory read more UCL: Foden double, Haaland strike sees Man City rout Dortmund

The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated the Ministerial Project Approval Board (MPAB) and the advancement of a landmark digital transformation partnership with the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA). The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, who inaugurated the Ministerial Project Approval Board (MPAB) in his office in Abuja […] The post FG Inaugurates Ministerial Project Approval Board first appeared on Business Today NG.

Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw by Azerbaijan champions Qarabag in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, as Enzo read more UCL: Chelsea held as Maresca’s side falter against Qarabag

The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards boosting regional trade and inclusion in the Niger Delta region with the inauguration of the Project Steering Committee for the Niger Delta Ferry Service Project. The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, on Tuesday, participated in the inauguration of […] The post FG Backs Niger Delta Ferry Network To Boost Regional Trade, Inclusion first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Senate joint committees on health and on agricultural production services and rural development have submitted their report on a read more Senate seeks to end chemical ripening of fruits, curb use of harmful chemicals in food

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the healthcare system and ensuring read more Radda reaffirms commitment to healthcare, launches distribution of medical equipment

The Senate has approved the Sexual Harassment of Students (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2025, a legislation that introduces penalties of read more Senate approves bill prescribing up to 14-year jail term for sexual harassment in tertiary institutions

A new United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report has warned that global efforts to curb climate change remain dangerously inadequate, read more COP30: UN climate report spurs call for Africa to scale up green investment

Abuja-based law firm, Law Corridor, has urged the Federal Government to engage in constructive diplomatic talks with the United States read more Deploy constructive engagement with US, law firm tells FG

The Federal Republic of Nigeria through the Debt Management Office, (DMIO), has successfully priced US$2.35 billion in Eurobonds maturing in 2036 (Long 10-year) and 2046 (Long 20-year) in the international capital markets, with US$ 1.25 billion and US$ 1.10 billion placed in the 2036 and 2046 maturities, respectively. The Long 10-year bond and the Long […] The post Nigeria’s $2 billion Plus Eurobond Attracts Record $13billion Order Book first appeared on Business Today NG.

In a landmark development for Kano State’s public enterprise sector, the Kano Agricultural Supply Company (KASCO) has remitted 60 percent read more KASCO remits ₦200m profit to Kano govt, ends 10-year remittance gap

Following a deluge of social media criticism, famous Nollywood Actress Regina Daniels has, for the first time, on Wednesday finally opened up to address the issues surrounding her marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko, disclosing that her mother, Rita Daniels warned against going into the union but she refused because of the love she had for […] The post Nollywood Actress, Daniels Finally Opens Up On Her Marriage Crisis With Senator Nwoko, Defends Mother first appeared on Business Today NG.

The African football governing body, Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday announced the expansion of the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) from 12 to 16 teams, beginning with the 2026 edition scheduled to take place in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, 2026. The 2026 WAFCON will also serve as the […] The post CAF Expands Women’s AFCON To 16 Teams For 2026 Edition first appeared on Business Today NG.

Lagos Commissioner of Police, CP Jimoh Moshood, on Wednesday disclosed that famous Nigerian activist, Omoyele Sowore, was yet to report after he was declared wanted for allegedly plotting to instigate public unrest and obstruct major roads in the state, just as he also added that he has the constitutional power to declared him wanted. Moshood, […] The post I Have Constitutional Power To Declares Sowore Wanted-Lagos CPJimoh first appeared on Business Today NG.

Widows in Rigachikun, Kaduna State are presently in a joyous mood as the Federal Government on Wednesday handed handed over 100 energy-efficient two-bedroom homes with urban farming spaces to them, under the Family Homes Funds Limited Social Housing Programme. The Presidency, which confirmed the development through a statement a post on its official X on […] The post FG Hands Over 100 Two-bedroom Homes To Widows first appeared on Business Today NG.

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on Wednesday got  another opportunity, for the fourth time, to defend the terrorism charges filed against him by the federal government or waive his right to do so. The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho on Wednesday gave […] The post Court Grants Nnamdi Kanu Another Chance To Open Defence first appeared on Business Today NG.

Sunday Aneke, Chief of Air Staff, has ordered commanders of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to intensify intelligence-led precision air read more Air Chief orders intensified precision air strikes to crush terrorists

Following fresh concerns that Nigeria may have lost more than $300bn in unaccounted crude proceeds over the years due to alleged collusion, poor industry oversight, and entrenched sabotage networks, the Senate on Wednesday received the interim report of its Ad Hoc Committee investigating crude oil theft in the Niger Delta. The committee, chaired by Senator […] The post Why Nigeria Lost $300bn To Crude Oil Theft in N’Delta, As Senate Orders Probe first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government has renewed its push to domesticate Nigeria’s $1.5 billion annual dairy import bill, as Idi Mukhtar Maiha, read more Nigeria eyes $1.5bn dairy market, pushes for local production drive

A former banker, Samuel Asiegbu, has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment without an option of fine for his role in an ₦8.56 billion fraud involving one of Nigeria’s first-generation banks. Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday,  convicted and sentenced him. Asiegbu was arraigned alongside several other […] The post Ex-banker To Spend Three Years’ In Prison For N8bn Fraud first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, arraigned one Captain Nuhu Haruna before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna State for foreign exchange fraud. He was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on advance fee fraud and obtaining money […] The post EFCC Arraigns Man for N1.020b Forex Fraud In Kaduna first appeared on Business Today NG.

At its 43rd General Conference of the Communication and Information Commission (CI Session) held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has formally approved the designation of the International Media and Information Literacy Institute, Abuja, Nigeria, as a UNESCO Category 2 Institute, the first of its kind in the world. […] The post Nigeria gets approval as host of UNESCO’s First Category-2 International Media and Information Literacy Institute first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill, 2025, sponsored by read more Senate passes bill seeking to replace petrol-powered vehicles with electric cars

…rejects BoT reconciliation moves The Samuel Anyanwu-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday announced that it has read more Anyanwu-led PDP faction appeals court ruling, petitions INEC over Ibadan convention

A forensic review conducted by consultants to the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on oil theft has uncovered staggering financial irregularities amounting read more Senate uncovers $303bn crude oil diversion under NNPC’s DSDP scheme

Two persons have been arrested for the vandalism of some of the fasteners and chips that caused the derailment of read more Two arrested over derailment on Warri-Itakpe rail

Ita Enang, a former presidential adviser, on Wednesday in Abuja, criticised the Federal Government for implementing the 2024 budget with read more Enang faults FG for using 2025 revenue to fund 2024 budget

The naira on Wednesday depreciated across the foreign exchange (FX) markets following a decline in liquidity and a slight increase read more Naira depreciates across FX markets on slowing liquidity

Legacy Volleyball Club is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary by hosting the Super 4 Volleyball Tournament, featuring eight top read more Legacy volleyball club celebrates 20 years with Super 4 tournament

Ghana’s National Sports Authority (NSA) has confirmed it will lift the ban on professional boxing, paving the way for Matchroom’s read more Ghana lifts boxing ban ahead of Anthony Joshua’s first African fight

Lagos is set to launch its first-of-its-kind outdoor multi-day event, the “Shakara Festival”, aiming to host 20,000 attendees daily at read more How Lagos music festival is poised to dominate ‘Detty December’ economy

The federal government, the European Union (EU), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have formalised a partnership to boost read more FG, EU, UNICEF sign €6.3m agreement for local production of health commodities

Newcastle United’s chief commercial officer, Peter Silverstone, has left his role as part of a major operational review led by read more Newcastle chief commercial officer exits amid club-wide review

Burnley FC’s ownership group, ALK Capital, has received a $200 million investment from Checketts Sports Capital, led by veteran U.S. read more Burnley secure $200m investment from U.S. investor Dave Checketts