Bayelsa State civil servants were gripped with fear in the early hours of Wednesday following a bomb scare that prompted read more Panic in Bayelsa over false bomb scare

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has inaugurated an 82-member committee to formally receive Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf read more APC sets up committee to receive Yusuf as Kano braces for high-profile defection rally

Princess Bakare-Okeowo, managing director of The Mart Supermarket, has warned that the high-interest-rate environment in the country is threatening the read more High interest rate threatening local manufacturing, says Okeowo

Underwriting firm, Universal Insurance Plc has successfully met one of the recapitalisation requirements mandated under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform read more Universal Insurance shores up statutory deposit with N1.165bn payment to CBN

The NBA announced the team rosters for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, which will take place on Sunday, Feb. 15 read more The NBA announces team rosters for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game

The Federal Government has announced strengthened measures to protect students nationwide, as the Education Ministry and the Nigeria Security and read more Education ministry, NSCDC collaborate to tackle school abductions with tech

Lagos-based Falcon Corporation Limited has secured an ‘A’ long-term and ‘A1’ short-term corporate credit rating from Agusto & Co., marking read more Falcon Corporation secures ‘A’ rating from Agusto as Nigeria’s gas sector gains momentum

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ramped up its liquidity mop-up operations by 16-times within a year, draining excess read more Surging bank liquidity triggers 16-fold mop-up by CBN

Yakubu Gowon, former Head of State General  (rtd), Ahmed Lawan, Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence and other top dignitaries on read more Gowon, Lawan, others hail Musa’s transformative military leadership

Ride-hailing platform Bolt has ruled out reducing its commission in Nigeria, saying rising operating costs and weak consumer purchasing power read more Bolt rules out commission reduction amid driver union pressure in Nigeria

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed reports claiming that the Federal Government directed it to suspend enforcement actions on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products. The agency in a statement released today  described the publication as false and misleading, stating that it has not […] The post NAFDAC Dismisses Claims of Enforcement Suspension on Sachet Alcohol appeared first on Business Today NG.

The United States Department of Homeland Security has expanded its deportation list of Nigerians convicted of serious crimes, with an read more US adds 18 more Nigerians to “worst of the worst” deportation roll

US equity markets are moving more money than ever, with daily share turnover surpassing $1 trillion even as volatility remains read more How US stock turnover hit $1trn in a single day amid calm markets

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has intensified debt recovery efforts involving failed banks and mobile money operators in a read more NDIC tightens failed banks debt recovery to accelerate depositor payout

As glimpses of peace return in Rivers State, the N195bn Port Harcourt Ring Road project may be completed by October read more N195bn PH Ring Road receives fresh boost as Gov Fubara gives October completion hope

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that nationwide ward-level enrollment for the National Identification Number (NIN) will commence on Monday, February 16, 2026. The initiative follows a presidential directive mandating the Commission to take NIN registration to the grassroots to ensure that every Nigerian citizen and legal resident—both children and adults—is […] The post NIMC Begins Nationwide Ward-Level NIN Registration February 16 appeared first on Business Today NG.

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has emerged as a potential candidate for Olympique de Marseille managerial position following Roberto read more Marseille target Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle to succeed De Zerbi

Nigeria has failed to meet its assigned oil production quota for the sixth consecutive time in January 2026, according to read more Nigeria misses OPEC oil production quota for sixth straight month

Pascal Okechukwu, celebrity socialite and businessman, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has said he will work against Labour Party read more 2027: Why I will work against Peter Obi – Cubana Chief Priest

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a national advisory to the general public regarding the rising cases read more Health experts raise alarm over lassa fever risks, provides safety tips

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) and the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM Bank) have struck a strategic partnership to pursue read more NSDC partners NEXIM Bank to expand funding for national sugar projects

IHS Holding Ltd (NYSE: IHS) has agreed to sell its 51 percent stake in Brazilian fiber operator I-Systems to telecom operator TIM S.A., read more IHS Towers exits Brazil Fiber in $453m deal to refocus on higher-return assets

Roberto De Zerbi has left Marseille amid growing speculation he could replace Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur. The Italian coach, read more De Zerbi leaves Marseille, tipped to replace Thomas Frank at Tottenham

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the deadline for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) read more UTME registration: No extension of Feb. 26 deadline—JAMB

As Nigeria’s fintech and electric mobility (EV) sectors expand at a rapid pace, industry experts say the true competitive advantage read more Infrastructure drives competitive edge in Nigeria’s fintech, EV economy

Former Kaduna State governor, Ahmed Makarfi, and his Jigawa State counterpart, Sule Lamido, on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting aimed read more 2027: Makarfi, Lamido move to heal rifts in Kaduna PDP

Most small businesses in Nigeria make money without keeping records and pay multiple informal levies, rarely filing taxes. The government read more Explainer: Presumptive Tax – How Nigeria plans to tax its informal economy

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Universal Insurance Plc has reinforced its financial strength and regulatory compliance by successfully meeting a key recapitalisation requirement under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. The company confirmed that it has fully paid its ₦1.5 billion statutory deposit to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), including an additional ₦1.165 billion recently […] The post Recapitalisation: Universal Insurance Meets MCR Statutory Deposit, Pays ₦1.165bn to CBN appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has accused some banks and financial institutions of undermining Nigeria’s anti-corruption and regulatory compliance framework read more CAC says banks weakening Nigeria’s compliance system, uncovers 248 fake firms

Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Thomas Frank after less than eight months in charge, following Tuesday’s 2–1 home defeat read more Tottenham sack Thomas Frank after eight months in charge

At 50, Abuja is a city of sharp contrasts: luxury estates and power corridors coexist with shanties and street hawkers, read more Abuja @ 50: A capital of contrasts, costs and consumption-led growth

When conversations turn to Nigeria’s digital transformation, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi is often mentioned in the context of policy leadership and read more The ATBU Years: How University Life Prepared Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi for a Career in National Digital Transformation

The attention of Eroton Exploration and Production Company Limited (“Eroton”) has been drawn to recent publications in certain national dailies read more Re: Appointment Of Administrator For Eroton Exploration And Production Company Limited

SUNU Assurances Nigeria Plc has informed its shareholders that the Board of Directors (the Board) at its meeting held on read more SUNU Assurances targets N9.3bn capital from existing shareholders

As Nigeria grapples with persistent security challenges, businesses and investors could face mounting risks to supply chains, trade routes, and read more How Nigeria’s rising insecurity threatens key trade corridors, raises business costs

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