Inflation may no longer dominate global headlines as it did during the post-pandemic price surge, but it remains a critical read more Ten G20 countries expected to record the highest inflation rates in 2026

The morning foretells the day. Early signs can indicate how a day will unfold. In that sense, the recent presidential, read more Deeply flawed party primaries portend bad omen for 2027

Three weeks after gunmen stormed schools in Oriire and whisked away dozens of teachers and pupils, aerial intelligence from the read more NAF surveillance boosts hunt for abducted oyo pupils, teachers

Ecowaka, a Nigerian electric mobility company focused on clean transport solutions, has entered into a partnership with GreenMax Capital Group read more Ecowaka partners GreenMax Capital to expand financing access for electric Three-Wheelers in Nigeria

TAJ Bank, Nigeria’s fast growing non-interest bank (NIB) has maintained its lead position as Nigeria’s biggest ethical bank based on read more TAJ Bank remains Nigeria’s biggest non-interest bank by assets, profit

The implementation of pension reforms across Nigerian states suffered a significant setback in the fourth quarter of 2025 as political read more Pension reform stalls as states shift focus to politics

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Iran’s national football team arrived in Mexico to a heavily guarded welcome on Sunday morning, marking a bold start to read more World Cup: Iran team arrive in Mexico amid tight security

The DR Congo’s final 2026 FIFA World Cup warm-up fixture against Chile will take place behind closed doors in the read more World Cup: Ebola crisis forces DR Congo warm-up vs Chile behind closed doors

President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of IGP Olatunji Rilwanu Disu in February 2026 was widely praised across Nigeria as an example read more Why the Oyo rescue renews hope for the Oriire schoolchildren

Years ago, Zadok Yohanna was playing street football in northern Nigeria, chasing a dream shared by millions of young Africans. read more Zadok Yohanna: From northern Nigeria streets to Premier League stardom

Lagos State is intensifying efforts at attracting domestic and foreign investment as the third edition of the Invest Lagos Summit read more Lagos targets fresh capital inflows as Invest Lagos Summit 3.0 opens Monday

The Oyo State Police Command, in collaboration with the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) and other tactical units, has read more Two suspects arrested, to others killed in connection with ex-power minister’s sister abduction

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is expanding cooperation with more than 20 customs administrations worldwide as it steps up efforts read more NCS deepens global partnerships with over 20 customs agencies

…Lauds soldiers’ courage, professionalism Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) confirm that 360 people, read more Military rescues 360 Ngoshe abductees in Borno

Cyril Ramaphosa, the president of South Africa, says the government will deal with those who are using the issue of read more Ramaphosa vows severe action against those behind xenophobia

The Lagos State chapter of the Accord Party has officially unveiled its candidates for the 2027 general election, presenting its read more 2027: Accord Party unveils Lagos governorship, Senatorial candidates, reaffirms Gbenga Hashim’s presidential bid

…says sacrifices made by June 12 heroes should inspire building a greater nation   President Bola Tinubu on Sunday assured read more JUNE 12: FG won’t surrender to terrorists, bandits, Tinubu assures Nigerians

In commemoration of World Environment Day 2026, the UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability through a tree-planting exercise at two of Lagos’ most historic educational institutions – King’s College, Lagos, and CMS Grammar School, Bariga. The exercise marks the commencement […] The post UBA Foundation Marks World Environment Day 2026 with Tree-Planting Initiative in Iconic Lagos Schools appeared first on Business Today NG.

The global wind energy industry is increasingly being viewed as a strategic tool for energy security as geopolitical tensions, fossil read more Wind powers energy security as global tensions shake fuel markets

At a time when Nigeria’s industrial sector is struggling with high energy costs and unreliable grid supply, Tetracore Energy is read more How Tetracore Energy is driving Nigeria’s power infrastructure 

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—West Africa’s leading insurance and technology conference, Insurance Meets Tech (IMT), will return for its fifth anniversary edition on Thursday, 18th September 2026, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos. Created by the strategic communications agency Creato Urban, the flagship event has evolved since its 2021 debut into a critical […] The post IMT 5;0 Set for September 2026 in Lagos appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Government, trade, and financial leaders at the 52nd annual conference of the African Insurance Association (AIO) have called for a sweeping overhaul of the continent’s insurance framework, positioning structural risk-management as the ultimate catalyst for African industrialization. Speaking under the event’s central focus on economic development, regional leaders argued that Africa cannot successfully […] The post #AIOCAIRO2026: African Leaders Push for Insurance Reform to Boost Industry appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Edo State Government has inaugurated Skyewise Group’s N9 billion investments, assuring investors of a business-friendly environment backed by improved read more Okpebholo courts investors as Skyewise unveils N9bn investments in Edo

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA, on Sunday, said it has intercepted  large consignments of various opioids and illicit read more NDLEA intercepts large opioids consignments in Taraba 

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Executive Vice President of Intra-African Trade and Export Development at Afreximbank, Kanayo Awani, has warned that closing the continent’s massive annual infrastructure financing gap requires a robust financial architecture anchored by insured capital. She disclosed this while delivering the keynote paper at the 52nd annual conference of the African Insurance Association (AIO),ongoing […] The post #AIOCAIRO2026: Closingr Africa’s $90B Infrastructure Gap Requires Insured Capital-Afreximbank VP appeared first on Business Today NG.

Employment disputes do not always have to end in litigation. In many cases, a well-negotiated settlement agreement offers a more read more ​How to settle workplace conflicts without litigation

Nigeria’s workforce is overwhelmingly young, presenting a powerful demographic advantage. Nearly 70 percent of the population is under 30, positioning read more How job creation in Nigeria can translate to decent work

The naira remains undervalued by more than 13 percent despite extensive foreign exchange reforms and recent stability in the currency read more Naira undervalued by 13% despite FX reforms, says Rewane 

OPEC+ ministers decided Sunday to increase oil quotas by a total of 188,000 barrels per day for July, in a read more OPEC+ raises output quotas by 188,000 bpd for July

Cyril Ramaphosa, South African President, will deliver a live, prime-time television address this evening to outline a new state strategy read more Ramaphosa to address South Africa tonight as migration protests escalate

The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has begun following the confirmation of the group-stage fixtures, venues and match read more 2026 FIFA World Cup: Group Stage Fixtures, Venues and Nigeria’s Kick-Off Times

Energia Limited has appointed Tai Adetokunbo Oshisanya as an Independent Non-Executive Director (INED) on its Board, effective May 2026. She read more Energia strengthens board with Tai Oshisanya as independent non-executive director

Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have foiled multiple kidnapping attempts and rescued several victims in coordinated operations carried out across read more Troops foil kidnap attempts, rescue victims in Plateau, Kaduna

As part of its pre-Eid engagement activities, Dangote Salt undertook a series of field visits to highlight the often-unseen role read more Dangote Salt deepens community footprint across craft, consumer spaces

AIICO Insurance Plc has reinforced its position as a leading player in Nigeria’s insurance and financial services sector with dividend read more AIICO delivers strong shareholder confidence with N4.39bn dividend pay-out FY