Mediterranean Shipping Company raised fees 60%, and importers threatened a shutdown Consumers face higher prices as the Mediterranean Shipping Company read more Five things to know to start your day

Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission said on Wednesday that Aliko Dangote has withdrawn his petition against Ahmed read more Dangote withdraws ICPC petition against Ahmed Farouk, but probe continues

Nyesom Wike has said all political parties in Rivers State have effectively merged into a single coalition backing President Bola read more No party in Rivers for now, we’re united behind Tinubu’s re-election – Wike

Ghana’s annual inflation rate slowed further to 5.4 percent in December 2025, the lowest level since a consumer price rebasing read more Country with Africa’s best-performing currency sees inflation fall to four-year low

Nigeria’s data centre capacity is set to surge from roughly 70 MW today to over 400 MW by 2030. Global read more Nigeria is building AI infrastructure; it may never own

As people gather across the world to celebrate the first bright moments of a new year, hope rises with the read more Forgetting the years of caterpillars in Nigeria’s political history

“The fool who says nothing is wiser than the elder who asks no questions.” — African proverb Of all the read more The silent cost of “Yes-Sir” cultures

There has never been a more urgent moment for Nigeria to confront the fragility of its future. Today’s Nigeria is read more Nigeria must secure its future today

…Importers threaten to ditch shipping giant Nigerian consumers could face rising prices as Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world’s largest read more Consumers face higher prices as biggest shipper raises import fees

…Scrambles for alternative markets heighten Nigeria faces the prospect of losing nearly $3 billion in crude oil exports to the read more Trump’s Venezuela oil grab to shrink Nigeria’s $2.9bn US market

…As 69 firms secure $10M+ rounds in 2025, up 70% from 2024 Africa’s startup ecosystem showed a clear return to read more Investor confidence returns to African startups on improved models

As the new year unfolds, catfish agropreneurs are expected to record strong growth, high profits, and expanding markets, according to read more What 2026 holds for catfish agropreneurs: profits, growth, opportunities 

Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is set for a comeback in 2026, with manufacturers optimistic about ongoing economic reforms and improved prospects. read more Manufacturers see sector rebound as reforms take shape

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Cornerstone Insurance Plc has released its earnings forecast for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, projecting a strong start to the year driven by growth in insurance service performance and investment income. The company expects Group Profit Before Tax (PBT) to reach ₦4.82 billion by the end of Q1 2026. Group insurance […] The post Cornerstone Insurance Targets ₦4.82bn PBT in Q1 2026 appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigerians and other travellers applying for the United States’ B1/B2 visas may be required to post bonds of up to $15,000, according to a new travel restriction by the US State Department.   Visa bonds are financial guarantees required by the Department for certain foreign nationals from countries classified as high-risk, who are applying for B1/B2 […] The post US Introduces $15,000 Visa Bond For Nigerians, Others appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reaffirmed that its investigation into Engineer Farouk Ahmed, the immediate past Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), will proceed despite the withdrawal of the corruption petition filed by billionaire industrialist Alhaji Aliko Dangote. The Commission confirmed that […] The post ICPC to Continue Probe of Ex-NMDPRA Boss Farouk Ahmed Despite Dangote’s Withdrawal appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigeria’s pension fund assets have risen by 17% to N26.66 trillion  in the first 10 months of 2025, driven by increased contributions and investment income. The growth in pension fund assets is attributed to increased contributions from employers and employees, as well as investment income from fixed income securities, equities, and mutual funds. Retirement Savings […] The post Nigeria’s Pension Assets Rise 17% to ₦26.66trn in 10 Months appeared first on Business Today NG.

African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday inaugurated its Membership, Revalidation, Mobilisation and Registration committee, launching nationwide registration of new members as part of efforts to strengthen structures and expand the party’s base. The 20-member committee is chaired by Kashim Imam, with Aisha Yesufu as deputy chairman and Dr Sekonte Davies serving as secretary of the […] The post ADC inaugurates membership revalidation committee appeared first on Business Today NG.

China on Wednesday sharply criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned intervention in Venezuela’s oil industry. The “outrageous use of force against Venezuela” by the United States and the demand that the country should manage its oil resources according to the “America first” principle constitute harassment, violate international law, and harm the rights of the Venezuelan […] The post China slams Trump’s plan to control Venezuela’s oil as illegal move appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—-The Nigeria Police Force has foiled an attempted attack and planned kidnapping of children in the Kasuwan Magani area of Kaduna State. On the 5th of January, 2026, at about 2000 hours, Kaduna State Police Command received credible intelligence that some suspected bandits were planning to attack and kidnap motorists conveying children through […] The post Police Foil Attack, Rescue 76 Children, Arrest Three Suspects in Kaduna appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Nigeria Police Force has foiled an attempted attack and planned kidnapping of dozens of children in Kaduna State, rescued read more Police rescue 76 children, arrest three over planned attack in Kaduna

Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Plateau State Governor, and Nentawe Yilwatda, All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, on Wednesday jointly launched the read more Governor Mutfwang, APC national chair launch e-registration, pledge united Plateau development

The Seme Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), said it generated ₦15,598,945,794.00 in revenue in 2025, being its highest-ever annual collection since inception. Mr Tunde Ayagbalo, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the command, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Seme. “In Dec. 2025, the command generated a historic ₦3,628,485,590, the highest […] The post Seme Customs Records ₦15.59bn Revenue in 2025 appeared first on Business Today NG.

…78% want all-in-one travel smartphones as biometric use nears majority The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a sharp read more Mobile travel surges as 54% prefer direct airline booking, says IATA

The United States has seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker formerly known as Bella-1, after a weeks-long pursuit across the Atlantic read more US seizes Russia-flagged tanker linked to Venezuela

Seyi Makinde has said the attack on a National Park office in Oloka village, Oriire Local Government Area, which left read more Seyi Makinde says cross-border bandits responsible for Oyo park attack

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, warned counsel in the trial of former Attorney General and Minister o of Justice,  Abubakar Malami, SAN and two others  to desist from approaching him for any favour, cautioning that his leniency should not be taken for granted. “I want […] The post I am Unapproachable”- Judge Warns Counsel in Malami Trial appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, wishes to alert the public of planned campaigns of calumny by politicians and groups having vested interests in suspects being investigated or facing prosecution by the Commission. A motley crowd of paid jobbers comprising  politicians , academics,  so-called civil society activists and some Nigerian fugitives in the diaspora […] The post EFCC Warns Against Attempts to Undermine Anti-Graft Fight appeared first on Business Today NG.

A  Federal High Court  sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation  and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) and two of his sons,  Abdulaziz Malami and Abiru—Rahman Malami, to the Federal Government. […] The post Court Seizes 57 Properties Worth ₦213.2bn Linked to Ex-Attorney General Malami appeared first on Business Today NG.

A plot to kill Burkina Faso’s military leader, Capt Ibrahim Traoré, has been thwarted, the West African nation has announced. The sophisticated plan had been hatched by Lt Col Paul Henri Damiba, the military officer ousted by Traoré in September 2022, the security minister said in a late-night broadcast. “Our intelligence services intercepted this operation […] The post Plot to Kill Burkina Faso Leader Foiled, says junta appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government has dismissed misleading reports claiming that  it has  abandoned Nigerian students  with valid scholarships . Clarifying the position of the government, the  Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, described such claims as false, unfounded, and deliberately crafted to misinform the public. According  to him  “ No Nigerian student on a […] The post FG Debunks Claims of Abandoned Nigerian Scholarship Students in Morocco appeared first on Business Today NG.

Funso Doherty, a former Lagos gubernatorial candidate, has joined in the waves of controversies surrounding Nigeria’s new tax regime, alleging read more Doherty seeks clarification from NRS over “different gazetted versions” of new tax act

Foreign nationals visiting Nigeria can now bring in their personal vehicles without paying import duties, following a new policy framework read more New Customs policy allows foreigners bring in personal vehicles duty-free

When President Bola Tinubu approved the appointment of Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as director general of the Nigerian Law School, history read more Meet Gbemisola Odusote, the amazon breaking a 63-year ceiling at the Nigerian law school

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Imo State on Tuesday held a special stakeholders’ meeting at its State secretariat in read more Ihedioha unveils new ADC members as Party records major defections in Imo

Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, has charged 30 newly deployed to the command to effectively apply read more Police urged new personnel to deploy innovation in tackling insecurity in Kano