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FG digitises fish import licences to protect local producers, boost aquaculture 
…targets 2.5m-tonne fish supply gap The Federal Government has approved the digitisation of Nigeria’s fish import licensing process as part read more FG digitises fish import licences to protect local producers, boost aquaculture 
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Five things to know to start your day
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was assassinated at home in Zintan Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libya’s former leader Muammar Gaddafi and read more Five things to know to start your day
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DBN deepens access to finance, capacity-building for livestock value-chain development
The Development Bank of Nigeria Plc (DBN) is deepening its intervention in the economy by strengthening the institutional capacity of read more DBN deepens access to finance, capacity-building for livestock value-chain development
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America First or America Isolated? What Trump’s “Monroe” doctrine means for trade, capital and alliances
The Trump administration’s “America First” policy stance is reshaping the global economic and geopolitical landscape, redefining trade, investment and alliance read more America First or America Isolated? What Trump’s “Monroe” doctrine means for trade, capital and alliances
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Doctor dies in Plateau after contracting lassa fever from patient
The Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BHUTH) community in Jos, Plateau State, has been thrown into deep mourning following the death read more Doctor dies in Plateau after contracting lassa fever from patient
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Insecurity: US deploys military team to Nigeria
A senior United States military commander has confirmed that Washington has deployed a small military team to Nigeria, marking a read more Insecurity: US deploys military team to Nigeria
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Power is built in rooms: What women in leadership must design next
One of the most dangerous assumptions we make about leadership is that once a woman rises to the top, she read more Power is built in rooms: What women in leadership must design next
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The missing link in Nigeria’s digital education push
Nigeria likes to speak the language of digital ambition. Our policy documents read like blueprints for a 21st-century education and read more The missing link in Nigeria’s digital education push
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WORLD IN BRIEF: US downs Iran’s drones, Trump escalates Harvard feud, DR Congo airport attack and other stories
Iran signals readiness for US talks as tensions remain high Iran says it will pursue negotiations with the United States, read more WORLD IN BRIEF: US downs Iran’s drones, Trump escalates Harvard feud, DR Congo airport attack and other stories
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Are regulators signalling a new era of accountability?
For years, Nigerian consumers have complained, sometimes loudly, sometimes helplessly, about poor services. Airlines, telecom operators and banks were always read more Are regulators signalling a new era of accountability?
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The Unstoppable Serpent
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BusinessDay 04th Feb 2026
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Oil output race tilts in favour of local firms after 70 years
… Divestment assets deliver 200,000 bpd …Renaissance grows output by 100% Nigerian indigenous oil companies have overtaken international counterparts in read more Oil output race tilts in favour of local firms after 70 years
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Oil output race tilts in favour of local firms after 70 years
… Divestment assets deliver 200,000 bpd …Renaissance grows output by 100% Nigerian indigenous oil companies have overtaken international counterparts in read more Oil output race tilts in favour of local firms after 70 years
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Regulatory headwinds to test Nigerian banks in 2026— S&P
Regulatory headwinds, higher capital requirements, and easing interest rates will put Nigerian banks to the test in 2026, according to read more Regulatory headwinds to test Nigerian banks in 2026— S&P
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Regulatory headwinds to test Nigerian banks in 2026— S&P
Regulatory headwinds, higher capital requirements, and easing interest rates will put Nigerian banks to the test in 2026, according to read more Regulatory headwinds to test Nigerian banks in 2026— S&P
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Winners and losers of FG’s electricity subsidy reform
Nigeria’s electricity subsidy regime is undergoing a seismic shift, creating a clear divide of winners and losers as the Federal read more Winners and losers of FG’s electricity subsidy reform
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Winners and losers of FG’s electricity subsidy reform
Nigeria’s electricity subsidy regime is undergoing a seismic shift, creating a clear divide of winners and losers as the Federal read more Winners and losers of FG’s electricity subsidy reform
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Market glut sends cassava prices tumbling 82%
…price of a ton of fresh tubers plunged 82% Olatunji Balogun, a once thriving cassava farmer in Oyo State’s Ibarapa read more Market glut sends cassava prices tumbling 82%
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Market glut sends cassava prices tumbling 82%
…price of a ton of fresh tubers plunged 82% Olatunji Balogun, a once thriving cassava farmer in Oyo State’s Ibarapa read more Market glut sends cassava prices tumbling 82%
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Tinubu tells World Bank Nigeria will not reverse course on economic reforms
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria’s reform programme is irreversible, insisting that his administration will not retreat from economic changes read more Tinubu tells World Bank Nigeria will not reverse course on economic reforms
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Nigeria has the strongest Navy in Africa in new GFP report
Nigeria has been ranked Africa’s strongest naval power in the 2026 Global Firepower (GFP) assessment, placing the country ahead of read more Nigeria has the strongest Navy in Africa in new GFP report
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FG disowns ‘Living History’ textbook, says it is not approved for Nigerian schools
The Federal Ministry of Education has disowned a History textbook titled Living History, describing reports and public commentary surrounding the read more FG disowns ‘Living History’ textbook, says it is not approved for Nigerian schools
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Copa del Rey: Yamal, Rashford shine as Barcelona see off Albacete to reach semi-final
Lamine Yamal was on target, and Marcus Rashford provided an assist as holders Barcelona held off Albacete to book their read more Copa del Rey: Yamal, Rashford shine as Barcelona see off Albacete to reach semi-final
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Agric sector shrank in January on rising input costs, insecurity
Nigeria’s agriculture sector shrank in January 2026, as rising input costs, insecurity and weak financing conditions weighed heavily on farming read more Agric sector shrank in January on rising input costs, insecurity
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Arsenal beat Chelsea to seal Carabao Cup final spot
Arsenal booked their place in the Carabao Cup final after Kai Havertz’s dramatic stoppage-time goal sealed a 1–0 victory over read more Arsenal beat Chelsea to seal Carabao Cup final spot
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Anna Bjerde Commends Nigeria’s Economic Reforms, Confirms World Bank Support
World Bank chief, Anna Bjerde, said Nigeria is now frequently cited globally as an example of steady, credible reform leadership. Bjerde, the bank’s Managing Director of Operations, made the remark at a meeting on Tuesday with President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima at the State House, Abuja.  Some other bank officials accompanied Bjerde […] The post Anna Bjerde Commends Nigeria’s Economic Reforms, Confirms World Bank Support appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Plateau Governor, Mutfwang meets U.S. lawmaker to address insecurity challenges
Caleb Mutfwang, governor of Plateau State, has arrived in the United States on a diplomatic mission to court American investors read more Plateau Governor, Mutfwang meets U.S. lawmaker to address insecurity challenges
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EFCC Arrests Kannywood Star, Samha Inuwa for Alleged Naira Mutilation
The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,   on Tuesday, February 3, 2026  arrested a Kannywood Star, Samha Inuwa over alleged Naira mutilation. Inuwa was arrested following a viral video circulated on social media platforms where she was seen conspicuously cleaning mucus from her nose using Naira notes. Following the release […] The post EFCC Arrests Kannywood Star, Samha Inuwa for Alleged Naira Mutilation appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Lagos Govt Defends Makoko Demolitions, Unveils $2M Waterfront Redevelopment
The Lagos State Government on Monday declared that the recent demolitions in Makoko were part of a broader, statewide safety and environmental policy aimed at preventing disasters linked to unsafe settlements, fire outbreaks, and high-risk infrastructure locations. The State Government made the declaration during a press conference by the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu […] The post Lagos Govt Defends Makoko Demolitions, Unveils $2M Waterfront Redevelopment appeared first on Business Today NG.
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There’s need for more urgency in Nigeria’s race beyond an oil-centric economy
Nigeria’s economy can no longer depend on a single product. And it should not, as has often been repeatedly stated read more There’s need for more urgency in Nigeria’s race beyond an oil-centric economy
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Johnvents Group congratulates, showcases global value chains rooted in Ondo
As Ondo State marks 50 years since its creation, a multinational agribusiness, Johnvents Group, has congratulated the people and government read more Johnvents Group congratulates, showcases global value chains rooted in Ondo
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Silently Championing Africa’s Infrastructure and Energy Transition
Africa’s journey toward sustainable growth is being shaped not only by bold public commitments but also by the quiet, persistent read more Silently Championing Africa’s Infrastructure and Energy Transition
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Nine banks raise N2.3trn as recapitalisation deadline nears
Nine Nigerian banks have raised a combined N2.3 trillion in fresh capital as the March 31, 2026 recapitalisation deadline set read more Nine banks raise N2.3trn as recapitalisation deadline nears
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Senate moves to review revenue allocation formula
…seeks higher share for FG The Senate, on Tuesday, initiated legislative steps to amend relevant provisions of the 1999 Constitution read more Senate moves to review revenue allocation formula
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Reps open probe into airport, seaport concessions since 2006
The House of Representatives has opened an investigation which seeks to appraise the performance of concessionaires operating federal airports and read more Reps open probe into airport, seaport concessions since 2006
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