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At less than 3.5%, FTAN eyes tourism bank, N’Delta destinations in bid to boost sector’s GDP contribution
At less than 3.5% contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the tourism industry has been described as “not living read more At less than 3.5%, FTAN eyes tourism bank, N’Delta destinations in bid to boost sector’s GDP contribution
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FG backs indigenous 30,000bpd modular refinery in Delta
The federal government, through Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, has backed the ongoing construction.... read more FG backs indigenous 30,000bpd modular refinery in Delta
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Katsina Governor signs N897.8bn 2026 appropriation bill into law
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State on Wednesday signed into law the sum of N897,865,078,282.05 2026 appropriation bill. BusinessDay read more Katsina Governor signs N897.8bn 2026 appropriation bill into law
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Black Friday 2025: Are Nigerians buying more, less, or nothing this year?
Black Friday has always been one of the biggest shopping moments of the year, but 2025 has presented a different read more Black Friday 2025: Are Nigerians buying more, less, or nothing this year?
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Here’s what T+2 settlement cycle means for stock investors
The Nigerian capital market will officially transition to a T+2 settlement cycle for equities transactions from Friday, November 28. The read more Here’s what T+2 settlement cycle means for stock investors
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NNPC remits N15.9trn to FG in royalties, dividends in 2024
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), in its 2024 annual financial report, said it remitted N15.982 trillion to the read more NNPC remits N15.9trn to FG in royalties, dividends in 2024
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Kano Dep Gov urges media to safeguard national stability
Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, deputy governor of Kano State, has called on the Nigerian media to assume a frontline role in read more Kano Dep Gov urges media to safeguard national stability
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Stakeholders push policy, financing reforms to scale Nigeria’s EV infrastructure
Key government agencies, private-sector operators, development partners, and climate advocates on Wednesday gathered in Abuja to push for urgent policy, read more Stakeholders push policy, financing reforms to scale Nigeria’s EV infrastructure
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NGE urges Nigerian media to amplify voices of children caught in violence-prone zones
…Calls for govt., CSOs collaboration to end tragic pattern of killings The President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), read more NGE urges Nigerian media to amplify voices of children caught in violence-prone zones
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Cloudnotte’s alarm over Nigeria’s increasing digital gap
Educated illiterate people may dominate Nigeria as two classes of educated people may soon emerge in the country. Education stakeholders read more Cloudnotte’s alarm over Nigeria’s increasing digital gap
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Reliability, professionalism key to brand sustainability, says entrepreneur
Ifedayo Adeagbo, an entrepreneur and remittance-solutions expert, has harped on reliability and professionalism as crucial in driving brand success in read more Reliability, professionalism key to brand sustainability, says entrepreneur
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CBN reforms gain traction as reserves rise to $46.7bn, boosting naira
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have surged to $46.7 billion in a development that highlights the growing impact of the Central Bank read more CBN reforms gain traction as reserves rise to $46.7bn, boosting naira
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Atiku To FG- Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls’ Release Not a Victory
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday lambasted the Federal Government over the release of abducted schoolgirls in Kebbi State, saying their freedom should not be presented as an achievement but as evidence of Nigeria’s worsening security environment. Atiku, through a statement issued by his media office on Wednesday, said the return of the schoolgirls […] The post Atiku To FG- Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls’ Release Not a Victory first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Why We Stopped Egungun Festival In Lagos Community-Police
The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday gave reason why it ordered the suspension of an Egungun festival in Oregun area of the state, earlier fixed for Friday and Saturday. The command has also arrested suspects linked to the circulation of posters and social media posts warning residents against free movement in the area during […] The post Why We Stopped Egungun Festival In Lagos Community-Police first appeared on Business Today NG.
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UNAID Says Nigeria Records 55% Drop In Condom Distribution
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS on Tuesday disclosed that condom distribution in Nigeria fell by 55 per cent over the past year. UNAID Executive Director , Winnie Byanyima, who made this disclosure during the launching of its 2025 World AIDS Day report, Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response, on Tuesday, warned that the […] The post UNAID Says Nigeria Records 55% Drop In Condom Distribution first appeared on Business Today NG.
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NDLEA busts illicit drug warehouse, recovers N6.7bn opioids, arrests baron, 5 others
As operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) continue their offensive against drug syndicates, the agency has again read more NDLEA busts illicit drug warehouse, recovers N6.7bn opioids, arrests baron, 5 others
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Adebayo warns Nigeria drifting toward one-party state, accuses APC of stifling opposition
Adewale Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has warned that Nigeria is drifting toward read more Adebayo warns Nigeria drifting toward one-party state, accuses APC of stifling opposition
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Wike orders tougher security crackdown, relaunch ‘Operation Sweep’ in Abuja
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has directed security agencies to ramp up surveillance and tighten security read more Wike orders tougher security crackdown, relaunch ‘Operation Sweep’ in Abuja
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NAICOM Urges Insurers To Build Capacity Beyond Capital At Continental Re CEOs Roundtable
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Insurance Commission, (NAICOM), has called on industry leaders to look beyond the ongoing recapitalization exercise and embrace a big vision of resilience, innovation, and capacity building within Nigeria’s insurance sector. The Commissioner for insurance, Olusegun Ayo Omosehin disclosed this while speaking at the 2025 Continental Re CEOs Roundtable, with the theme […] The post NAICOM Urges Insurers To Build Capacity Beyond Capital At Continental Re CEOs Roundtable first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Niger: Parent Of Abducted Schoolchildren Died Of Heart Attack – CAN Chairman
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the Northern Region and the FCT, Rev. John Hayab, has  disclosed that a parent died of a heart attack following the abduction of his three children at St Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State. Hayab, who made this disclosure while speaking during an interview on ARISE […] The post Niger: Parent Of Abducted Schoolchildren Died Of Heart Attack – CAN Chairman first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Nigeria needs $10bn annually for a decade to fix power deficit – Tony Attah
Nigeria must invest at least $10 billion every year for the next decade to close its crippling power deficit and read more Nigeria needs $10bn annually for a decade to fix power deficit – Tony Attah
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Energy security is Nigeria’s fastest path to economic stability – Tony Attah
Nigeria must confront its energy crisis head-on if it intends to stabilise its economy and compete globally, Tony Attah, managing read more Energy security is Nigeria’s fastest path to economic stability – Tony Attah
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NDLEA Busts Illicit Drug Warehouse, Recovers N6.7 billion Opioids, Arrests 6
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have  dismantled opioids cartel in an intelligence-led operation.’ The agency disclosed this in a statement that its operations ed to the arrest of cartel leader  Onyekachi Pius Nwanagu and five members of his gang were arrested with illicit substances worth over N6.7 billion recovered from their […] The post NDLEA Busts Illicit Drug Warehouse, Recovers N6.7 billion Opioids, Arrests 6 first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Kleenrite Limited Celebrates 35 Years of Hygiene Excellence and Launches Historic ‘Kleen Up Nigeria’ Initiative
Lagos, Nigeria – November 25, 2025 – Kleenrite Limited, a pioneer and leader in professional cleaning, hygiene, and environmental services, read more Kleenrite Limited Celebrates 35 Years of Hygiene Excellence and Launches Historic ‘Kleen Up Nigeria’ Initiative
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Sovereign Trust Gets Board Approval To Raise N5bn Through Right Issue
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The board of Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc has approved an initial capital raise of N5 billion through a Rights Issue. This represents a strategic first step in the Company’s phased recapitalisation agenda, undertaken in alignment with the requirements of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) recently signed into law by President Bola […] The post Sovereign Trust Gets Board Approval To Raise N5bn Through Right Issue first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Stocks portfolio strategy: 2025 year end and 2026 outlook
I. Executive Summary: The 2026 NGX Strategic Investment Thesis 1.1. Core Outlook: The Confluence of Regulatory and Macro Catalysts The read more Stocks portfolio strategy: 2025 year end and 2026 outlook
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Pinnick blames new FIFA format for Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup failure
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Amaju Pinnick has claimed the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA read more Pinnick blames new FIFA format for Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup failure
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Foundation awards N50m grants to young entrepreneurs
The Mary Ojulari Foundation has awarded N50 million in grants to eight emerging entrepreneurs under the second cohort of its read more Foundation awards N50m grants to young entrepreneurs
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‘Africa doesn’t just need more doctors; it needs smarter systems’ – POWL
Samuel Tinno Paul, president of Whiten Lighten (POWL), is reshaping Nigeria’s healthcare through Whiten Lighten Tooth and Aesthetic Clinic (TAC), read more ‘Africa doesn’t just need more doctors; it needs smarter systems’ – POWL
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Mabe takes on Dangote Sugar leadership amid $700m expansion push
Thabo Mabe has been appointed as the new chief executive officer to lead the largest sugar refinery in Sub-Saharan Africa, read more Mabe takes on Dangote Sugar leadership amid $700m expansion push
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Major highlights of Fidelity Bank’s 9-month results
Fidelity Bank Plc’s nine-month 2025 financial results paint a picture of a fast-growing institution expanding aggressively across key segments but read more Major highlights of Fidelity Bank’s 9-month results
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FG may seize Dana Air assets to refund stranded passengers – Keyamo
…four airports get NAMA approval to operate till 10pm Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has said the read more FG may seize Dana Air assets to refund stranded passengers – Keyamo
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FCTA reassures public on school safety, refutes school closure directives
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Tuesday reassured residents that schools in Abuja remain safe and dismissed rumours claiming read more FCTA reassures public on school safety, refutes school closure directives
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Omolola Oloworaran’s one year of pension revolution in Nigeria
In just one year at the helm of affairs at the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran, the director-general has read more Omolola Oloworaran’s one year of pension revolution in Nigeria
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TETFund spends N30bn to strengthen security in nation’s tertiary institutions
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), says it has invested more than N30 billion to strengthen security in tertiary institutions read more TETFund spends N30bn to strengthen security in nation’s tertiary institutions
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US budget deficit hits $284 billion in October; report impacted by shutdown – Reuters
The U.S. government posted a higher $284 billion deficit for October in a report delayed and impacted by the recent read more US budget deficit hits $284 billion in October; report impacted by shutdown – Reuters
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