Gunmen have killed Ayuba Choji, a pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), alongside his wife and two children read more Gunmen kill ECWA pastor, wife, two children in fresh Plateau attack

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The All Progressives Congress (APC) Council of Elders in Jigawa State has endorsed President Bola Tinubu and ₦50 million for Governor Umar Namadi. The party also purchased nomination documents worth ₦100 million for Tinubu and ₦50 million for Governor Namadi, formally backing both leaders as the party’s preferred contenders for the 2027 presidential […] The post APC Leaders in Jigawa Endorse Tinubu, Namadi, Buy Nomination Papers appeared first on Business Today NG.

Optimus Bank Limited, a fast-growing Nigerian National Commercial Bank, has reported strong audited financial results for the year ended December read more Optimus Bank grows FY’25 pre-tax profit to N24.14bn 

‏Former presidential candidate and energy entrepreneur, Gbenga Hashim, has called on the Nigerian labour movement to take a more active read more Gbenga Hashim urges Labour to be active in saving Nigeria’s democracy

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—A federal High Court sitting in Abuja has approved an expedited hearing in the case involving six individuals accused of allegedly planning to forcefully remove President Bola Tinubu from office. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik set April 29, April 30, May 4, and May 5 for the opening of proceedings and consideration of bail requests […] The post Abuja Court Sets Dates for Expedited Hearing in High-Profile Treason Case appeared first on Business Today NG.

Proceedings in the alleged coup trial of six defendants at the Federal High Court Abuja were conducted behind closed doors on Monday after journalists were barred from the courtroom on the orders of the presiding judge. Reporters who arrived early and secured seats in Court 6 were asked to vacate the room shortly before the […] The post Journalists Barred as Federal High Court Begins Proceedings in High-Profile Trial appeared first on Business Today NG.

In a move that has sparked fresh questions about regulatory strength, Nigeria has cancelled a $32.8 million fine it imposed read more Nigeria quietly waives $32.8m fine on Meta in secret deal

The Kogi State Police Command  on Monday said 17 pupils have been rescued after armed men attacked an Islamic school and orphanage in Zariagi, Lokoja, late Sunday night. According to police spokesperson Saliu Afusat, the incident occurred around 11:45 p.m. at Daarul Kitab School, where 26 people were taken, including 24 pupils and two wives […] The post Police Rescue 17 Pupils After Armed Attack on Lokoja Islamic School appeared first on Business Today NG.

Africa Technology Expo (ATE) is shifting firmly toward enterprise deal-making as it prepares for its 2026 edition, setting an ambitious read more Tech Expo targets $890m deals with enterprise push

The Fashion Law Institute, Africa (FLIAfrica), Africa’s first dedicated fashion law institution, founded in 2021 has successfully embedded fashion law into read more Fashion law added to Yaba College of Technology’s curriculum

The Fashion Law Institute, Africa (FLIAfrica) has convened the inaugural Pan-African Fashion Law and Policy Summit (PAFALAPS 2026), bringing together legal read more Fashion Law Institute Africa debuts summit, unveils continental report, journal

*Donates Modern Interrogation Rroom       The­ Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has declared that Nigeria is no longer a permissive ground for international drug cartels given the strong message that has been sent out by the unprecedented number of arrests, seizures and convictions of drug traffickers recorded by the current leadership […] The post Nigeria no longer a Permissive Ground for Drug Cartels-UNODC appeared first on Business Today NG.

Left to Right Executive Commissioner Operations Securities and Exchange Commission Mr. Bola Ajomale, MD KudiMata Mrs. Kathleen Erhimu, Executive Commissioner Corporate Services SEC, Mrs. Samiya Usman, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim CEO NGX Regulation Limited Mr. Olufemi Shobanjo, Ag. mD Meristem Registrars Mrs. Nkechiyelu Okoye and CEO FinTribe Jennifer Awirigwe […] The post IWD 2026: FG Rolls Out Grants, Microcredit for Women Nationwide appeared first on Business Today NG.

Economist and former presidential candidate, Pat Utomi has described Nigeria’s current economic management as a “Ponzi scheme” and urged opposition read more Utomi calls for ‘entrepreneurial people’s capitalism’ to replace current Ponzi scheme economics

I recently read a short story by a colleague and the Africans for Africa Mining Fund Manager, Mr Janade du read more Beyond the compliance paywall: Achieving mineral financial sovereignty

MAs Nigeria’s economic landscape undergoes a rapid digital transformation, the demand for specialized skills is reaching an all-time high. In read more Top 10 Hot Professional Courses in Nigeria for 2026: Navigating the AI-Driven Economy

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday announced the endorsement of his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor for read more 2027: Sanwo-Olu endorses Hamzat for Lagos governorship

Nigerians are used to being in the dark. In over 60 years since the country gained independence, electricity from the read more How solar is paying off for energy-starved Nigerians

I did not enter Nigeria’s energy sector through engineering, I entered it through questions. Questions about why energy policies, no read more Leading from the Front: Policy, power, and breaking barriers in Nigeria’s energy sector

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The United States on Monday  cautioned that when Nigerian visitors remain beyond the permitted duration of their visas, it could limit chances for other people from the country who wish to apply in the future. In a notice shared on its official X account today,  the U.S. Mission in Nigeria emphasized that following […] The post Visa Rule Breaches by Nigerians Could Limit Others’ Chances, US Warns appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigeria’s investment story is being rewritten in real time. After a period marked by macroeconomic volatility, structural reforms, and shifting read more Intelligent capital: Rethinking investment strategy in Nigeria’s next decade

The 73rd General Church Council (GCC) of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has raised an alarm over worsening insecurity read more ECWA raises alarm over worsening insecurity, elects Chidi Madubuko as Vice-President

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Kogi State Government on Monday confirmed an attack on an orphanage and school facility in Zariagi, along the Kabba Junction axis of Lokoja, describing the incident as unfortunate and preventable. The attack occurred late on April 26, 2026, when suspected gunmen stormed the premises, abducting 23 pupils and the wife of the […] The post Security Forces Rescue 15 Children After Attack on Kogi Orphanage appeared first on Business Today NG.

Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited has marked a major milestone in Nigeria’s drive for energy self-sufficiency, announcing the successful expansion of read more Waltersmith doubles refining capacity to 10,000 bpd

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL —The Nigeria Police Force has taken four individuals into custody for their alleged involvement in bandit operations and other violent crimes in Tayu, located in the Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to a statement issued on Monday by DCP Anthony Placid, the arrests were made by operatives from the […] The post Four Arrested as Police Foil Bandit Activities in Kaduna State appeared first on Business Today NG.

Bokku, Justrite and Jendol emerged as Nigeria’s most visited retail chains in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting a shift read more Bokku, Justrite, Jendol lead Nigeria’s retail footfall as value shopping deepens

Roshe Agro, a farm-to-market fish farming business, has positioned locally farmed fish and seafood as key to Nigeria’s food security read more Roshe Agro makes case for farmed fish as Nigeria’s food service evolves

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has debunked a purported result slip circulating online, which claims that a candidate read more JAMB exposes fake result template behind alleged top UTME score

In a move to deepen cross-continental innovation and investment, Shell Foundation has unveiled the Africa Corporate Innovation Programme (ACIP), a read more Shell Foundation unveils ACIP initiative to spark Japanese–African startup collaboration

…calls for EFCC, ICPC probe A group, the Save Oyo Movement (SOM), has accused the Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, read more Group alleges Makinde ‘wasted’ another N2bn on Ibadan Political Summit

Best Fibres Nigeria Limited has formally launched Tressa, a new premium synthetic hair brand, as it deepens its footprint in read more Best Fibres deepens market presence in Nigeria with Tressa hair launch

Fitch Ratings has downgraded Mozambique’s foreign-currency debt rating by one notch to CC, warning that a restructuring of the country’s read more Fitch cuts Mozambique’s rating to 6-year low, flags probable bond default

Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, is considering listing parts of his business empire on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), in read more Africa’s richest man eyes Ethiopia bourse in pan-African listing push

Online visibility is the lifeblood of any bookmaker. For iGaming operators, appearing on the first page of search results directly read more Sports Betting SEO: Risks and Rewards of Blackhat Tactics

Which Crypto Casino Is Better in 2026? The crypto casino market in 2026 offers players dozens of platforms to choose read more Which Crypto Casino Is Better? | BC.Game Review & Comparison

The managing director of Regent Microfinance Bank, Idris Olugbesan, has emphasised that the future of small and medium scale enterprises read more Access to capital, others to define the next phase of SMEs’ growth