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ASUU yet to receive 40% salary increase despite FG’s claim
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have yet to receive the 40% salary increase and other welfare read more ASUU yet to receive 40% salary increase despite FG’s claim
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Dangote eyes investments in Burundi’s mining, power, others
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has revealed plans to explore new investment opportunities in Burundi across solid minerals, power generation read more Dangote eyes investments in Burundi’s mining, power, others
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CBN approves $150,000 weekly FX sales to BDCs
…opens NIFEM to licenced operators The Central Bank on Nigeria (CBN) has approved the participation of licensed bureau de change read more CBN approves $150,000 weekly FX sales to BDCs
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Trump threatens to block opening of US-Canada bridge, raising fresh tensions
Donald Trump, United States president, has threatened to block the opening of a major new bridge linking the United States read more Trump threatens to block opening of US-Canada bridge, raising fresh tensions
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Guardiola warns Man City players against second-half slumps
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has warned his players to remain fully focused and eliminate their second-half inconsistencies if they read more Guardiola warns Man City players against second-half slumps
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Nigeria plans asset sales to finance N25trn budget deficit
Nigeria aims to start selling state-owned assets to private investors this year, stepping up efforts to attract capital to finance read more Nigeria plans asset sales to finance N25trn budget deficit
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Fifteen states have no ISPs as low network diversity weakens Nigeria’s internet
Fifteen Nigerian states currently have no independent internet service providers (ISPs), a gap that experts say is weakening competition, raising read more Fifteen states have no ISPs as low network diversity weakens Nigeria’s internet
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Blue economy ministry received just 2% of capital budget in 2025 — Oyetola
says 2026 N10bn budget proposal insufficient The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy received only N202 million of its read more Blue economy ministry received just 2% of capital budget in 2025 — Oyetola
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Somalia turns to Middle East allies as tensions rise over Somaliland
Somalia has signed a new military cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, stepping up a diplomatic push across the Gulf as read more Somalia turns to Middle East allies as tensions rise over Somaliland
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Eswatini angers Madagascar junta after hosting deposed president
Madagascar’s military rulers have sharply criticised Eswatini for hosting the country’s ousted president, Andry Rajoelina, accusing the southern African kingdom read more Eswatini angers Madagascar junta after hosting deposed president
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N10.5bn budget can’t drive Nigeria’s trade, food security goals – Oyetola
…says poor funding, agency cash deductions threaten port efficiency, inland waterways Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, on read more N10.5bn budget can’t drive Nigeria’s trade, food security goals – Oyetola
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IFC, ASR Africa expand She Wins to 1,000 women entrepreneurs
The announcement was made at the programme’s Lagos closing event and follows encouraging early outcomes, including the mobilisation of more read more IFC, ASR Africa expand She Wins to 1,000 women entrepreneurs
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NRS aims for 44% revenue growth, sets N40.7 trn target for 2026
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has set a monumental revenue target of N40.71 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year. This read more NRS aims for 44% revenue growth, sets N40.7 trn target for 2026
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FG, Ericsson Set To Launch Connect NextGen Innovation Hackathon
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), is set to launch the ‘Connect NextGen’ Innovation Hackathon in Nigeria, targeted at upskilling Nigerian youths in modern technologies. The four-month programme being overseen by the Office of the Vice President will be launched tomorrow, February 11, 2026, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The […] The post FG, Ericsson Set To Launch Connect NextGen Innovation Hackathon appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Rap Legend Lil Baby Joins Spartans! Should PlayStar & bet365 Users Take Note?
By 2026, the American sports wagering market has transformed into a multi-billion-dollar industry. In this space, technical excellence and premium read more Rap Legend Lil Baby Joins Spartans! Should PlayStar & bet365 Users Take Note?
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Tinubu’s peace efforts will yield results this time – Wike
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu’s latest intervention in the read more Tinubu’s peace efforts will yield results this time – Wike
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NRS Projects Record Revenue, Eyes ₦40.7 Trillion in 2026
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has set a revenue target of ₦40.7 trillion for 2026, signaling robust growth beyond the Federal Government’s budget estimate of ₦34.3 trillion. The projection reflects what the NRS described as “sustained progress over the past five years. Performance Highlights: -Revenue collections rose more than fourfold between 2021 and 2025. -In […] The post NRS Projects Record Revenue, Eyes ₦40.7 Trillion in 2026 appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Farmers plan nationwide protest over disappearance of cocoa board bill at NASS
Cocoa farmers have announced plans to stage coordinated protests across major cocoa producing states over the unexplained disappearance of the read more Farmers plan nationwide protest over disappearance of cocoa board bill at NASS
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Negotiating digital sovereignty in Nigeria’s platform age
Across the world, governments and entrepreneurs are confronting a new reality: digital infrastructure is no longer politically neutral. From Europe’s read more Negotiating digital sovereignty in Nigeria’s platform age
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NUPRC weighs royalty relief for new oil assets, marginal fields
Nigeria’s upstream petroleum regulator is considering royalty relief measures for new oil developments and marginal fields as it seeks to read more NUPRC weighs royalty relief for new oil assets, marginal fields
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Senate Adopts Electronic Transmission of Results, Amends Proceedings
The Senate on Tuesday adopted electronic transmission of election results while amending the Votes and Proceedings of its plenary sitting held on Wednesday, February 4, following a review of its earlier resolution on Section 60(3) of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The decision clarifies the procedure for transmitting polling unit results and provides for the […] The post Senate Adopts Electronic Transmission of Results, Amends Proceedings appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Nigerian regulators get billions in projects outside mandate
An analysis of the 2026 Appropriation Bill shows that at least 50 regulatory and oversight agencies are executing projects that read more Nigerian regulators get billions in projects outside mandate
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Kenya to confront Russia over secret recruitment of its citizens for Ukraine war
Kenya says it will open talks with Russia over what it describes as the secret and illegal recruitment of its read more Kenya to confront Russia over secret recruitment of its citizens for Ukraine war
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2026 climate outlook: FG warns of warmer temperatures, variable rains across Nigeria
The Federal Government has warned that Nigeria is likely to experience warmer temperatures and varying rainfall patterns in 2026, urging read more 2026 climate outlook: FG warns of warmer temperatures, variable rains across Nigeria
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Tinubu Congratulates Nigerian-Descent Players After Seahawks’ Super Bowl 60 Win
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday congratulates players of Nigerian descent who led the Seattle Seahawks to victory in Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday. The Seattle Seahawks routed the New England Patriots 29–13 to claim their second Lombardi Trophy. Players of Nigerian descent on the team’s lineup who helped […] The post Tinubu Congratulates Nigerian-Descent Players After Seahawks’ Super Bowl 60 Win appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Tinubu Approves Key Appointments in Science, Power and Fiscal Agencies
BY OLUREMI BADMUS –-President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday approved key appointments across Nigeria’s science, power and fiscal management institutions, naming new leadership for the Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO), the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), and the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The President appointed Hon. Magaji Da’u Aliyu as […] The post Tinubu Approves Key Appointments in Science, Power and Fiscal Agencies appeared first on Business Today NG.
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First look at the Lagos coastal road opportunities and challenges
Fifty years after its initial conception, the controversial Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway is finally showing signs that it may realise its read more First look at the Lagos coastal road opportunities and challenges
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Botswana looks beyond diamonds as mining push gathers pace
Botswana is preparing to widen its search for minerals beyond diamonds, signalling a strategic shift for an economy long built read more Botswana looks beyond diamonds as mining push gathers pace
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SEC urges civil servants to invest in capital market for wealth creation, retirement security
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged civil servants to take advantage of opportunities in the capital market to read more SEC urges civil servants to invest in capital market for wealth creation, retirement security
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Voter’s card for auction: Request for expressions of interest
This is the third time I am advertising the sale of my PVC. The first was on 5/4/11; the second read more Voter’s card for auction: Request for expressions of interest
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Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts fall short as global ranking slips two places
Nigeria’s long ongoing battle against corruption has suffered another setback, as the country slipped two places to 142nd out of read more Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts fall short as global ranking slips two places
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Reps tackle chief medical directors for allocating below 1% to research amid disease outbreaks
The House of Representatives on Tuesday criticised chief medical directors (CMDs) of Nigeria’s teaching hospitals over their failure to prioritise read more Reps tackle chief medical directors for allocating below 1% to research amid disease outbreaks
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Jumia bullish on Egypt rebound, sees easing competitive pressure from Temu
Jumia has expressed optimism about a turnaround in its Egypt operations, citing restructuring efforts, rising weekly revenues, and expectations of read more Jumia bullish on Egypt rebound, sees easing competitive pressure from Temu
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Tech in agriculture will create economies of scale that cut prices – Aderibigbe
Stanford Aderibigbe is a highly accomplished bank executive and regulator in the United States. He retired from CFPB, a US read more Tech in agriculture will create economies of scale that cut prices – Aderibigbe
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NAICOM, CRC advance data sharing to boost underwriting, fraud detection
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and CRC Credit Bureau are advancing discussions on a strategic collaboration that could reshape underwriting, read more NAICOM, CRC advance data sharing to boost underwriting, fraud detection
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Space suppliers optimistic as managed offices lead market shift
Over the years, the office market in Nigeria and space suppliers or landlords have been guided by optimism about economic read more Space suppliers optimistic as managed offices lead market shift
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