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UBA commissions UNILAG innovation hub, business office, reinforces partnership legacy
The United Bank for Africa (UBA), has deepened its longstanding relationship with the academic community and reaffirmed its commitment to read more UBA commissions UNILAG innovation hub, business office, reinforces partnership legacy
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Evra urges Man United to launch summer bid for Victor Osimhen
Legendary Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has urged the club to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, describing the Super Eagles read more Evra urges Man United to launch summer bid for Victor Osimhen
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The remarkable rise of Tatum Bank
The rise of Tatum Bank is not merely the story of a new financial institution; it is the story of read more The remarkable rise of Tatum Bank
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Intrigues as Atiku takes early lead, Hayatu-Deen pulls out of race
…Amaechi rejects results  Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, one of the three contenders for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential ticket, on Tuesday, read more Intrigues as Atiku takes early lead, Hayatu-Deen pulls out of race
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Court clearance of Jonathan for presidential race alters 2027 permutations
A Federal High Court’s ruling clearing former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 Presidential poll is reshaping political calculations read more Court clearance of Jonathan for presidential race alters 2027 permutations
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Court affirms INEC’s powers to fix election timetable
…Orders review of 2027 schedule A Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the powers of the Independent National Electoral read more Court affirms INEC’s powers to fix election timetable
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Naira flat as interbank transactions boost FX liquidity
The naira traded largely flat against the dollar across the foreign exchange (FX) market segments on Tuesday, as increased interbank read more Naira flat as interbank transactions boost FX liquidity
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African enterprises to employ digital procurement platforms for supply chain risks
African large enterprises have been urged to adopt digital procurement platforms to combat hidden spending leakages, supplier risk blind spots, read more African enterprises to employ digital procurement platforms for supply chain risks
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South Africa leads Africa’s wealth race with 40% billionaire growth forecast
South Africa is set to consolidate its position as Africa’s wealth capital over the next five years, with the country’s read more South Africa leads Africa’s wealth race with 40% billionaire growth forecast
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Inside Microsoft’s move to redesign users interaction with AI
Microsoft has developed a new ‘Copilot Design System’ aimed at standardising how users interact with artificial intelligence across its products, read more Inside Microsoft’s move to redesign users interaction with AI
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Explainer: What Trump’s new US green card policy means for Nigerians in America
A new immigration policy introduced by Donald Trump’s administration could make it significantly harder for Nigerians living in the United read more Explainer: What Trump’s new US green card policy means for Nigerians in America
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Amuchie’s ‘The Insecurity Triad’ gains academic acclaim, adopted by African PR Scholar, Ibietan, for Agatu crisis Study
The intellectual community is buzzing following high-profile academic validation for the latest research framework introduced by Max Amuchie scholar-journalist and read more Amuchie’s ‘The Insecurity Triad’ gains academic acclaim, adopted by African PR Scholar, Ibietan, for Agatu crisis Study
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Inside the myths, realities shaping South Africa’s xenophobic crisis
As economic hardship deepens in South Africa, migrants are increasingly being blamed for unemployment, pressure on public services, and the read more Inside the myths, realities shaping South Africa’s xenophobic crisis
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Fidelity Bank stocks hit new low as Q1 profit drops to N74.4bn
Fidelity Bank Plc reported profit after tax (PAT) decline to N74.47 billion in the first quarter (Q1) to March 31, read more Fidelity Bank stocks hit new low as Q1 profit drops to N74.4bn
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Keyamo unveils Nigeria Aircraft Leasing Company
…reaffirms commitment to support local airlines Festus Keyamo, the  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,  has officially unveiled the Nigeria read more Keyamo unveils Nigeria Aircraft Leasing Company
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Uche Nnaji, ex-technology minister who resigned over certificate, secures Enugu guber ticket
Uche Nnaji, the immediate past minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples read more Uche Nnaji, ex-technology minister who resigned over certificate, secures Enugu guber ticket
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Trademark Dispute: Rite Foods suffered a setback as the Court refused to grant Anton-Pillar injunction and held that Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited complied with the consent judgment
On 22nd May 2026, the Federal High Court delivered Rulings in the ongoing legal tussle between Rite Foods Limited (Rite read more Trademark Dispute: Rite Foods suffered a setback as the Court refused to grant Anton-Pillar injunction and held that Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited complied with the consent judgment
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Financing Africa’s power infrastructure in the AI economy: From catalytic capital to infrastructure that earns investment (Part Two of Two)
Nigeria has an installed generation capacity of 13 to 14 gigawatts. Its grid delivers less than half of it. The read more Financing Africa’s power infrastructure in the AI economy: From catalytic capital to infrastructure that earns investment (Part Two of Two)
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Kaduna intensifies social protection, begins validation of Welfare Mapping report
The Kaduna State Government has intensified efforts to strengthen coordination and delivery of social protection programmes across the state with read more Kaduna intensifies social protection, begins validation of Welfare Mapping report
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Why World Bank pulled $718m Nigeria power funding
Nigeria’s electricity sector has suffered a major setback following the joint decision by the Federal Government and the World Bank read more Why World Bank pulled $718m Nigeria power funding
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NAICOM grants operating licence to CBI Partnering Insurtech for innovation
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has formally granted an operational licence to CBI Partnering Insurtech Ltd, marking a significant milestone read more NAICOM grants operating licence to CBI Partnering Insurtech for innovation
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Why DisCos’ soaring revenue fails to improve power supply
Despite significant revenue increases driven by aggressive Band A tariff hikes, Distribution Companies (DisCos) remain trapped in a web of read more Why DisCos’ soaring revenue fails to improve power supply
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Coys drags FG to court over OPL 245 split, seeks N1tn damages
Malabu Oil & Gas Ltd has filed a N1 trillion suit against the Federal Government over the restructuring of Oil read more Coys drags FG to court over OPL 245 split, seeks N1tn damages
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2027: Factional candidates deepen opposition crisis as APC intensifies reconciliation efforts
Fresh cracks have emerged within major opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the rise of factional presidential, read more 2027: Factional candidates deepen opposition crisis as APC intensifies reconciliation efforts
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UK backs Nigeria’s global insurance expansion drive
Nigeria’s insurance industry is gaining fresh international credibility as the Nigerian High Commission in the United Kingdom endorsed the growing read more UK backs Nigeria’s global insurance expansion drive
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Nigerian politics needs ideology beyond stomach Infrastructure
The Nigerian political landscape has long been criticised for lacking ideological depth. Many citizens believe the average politician is driven read more Nigerian politics needs ideology beyond stomach Infrastructure
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We need to promote vigilance, unity, mutual support to defeat criminal elements – Oyo APC Guber Candidate,  Alli
… Seeks prayers for abductees, felicitate Muslims on Eid-el-Adha Sharafadeen Alli, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo read more We need to promote vigilance, unity, mutual support to defeat criminal elements – Oyo APC Guber Candidate,  Alli
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Senegal turns to veteran economist as new prime minister amid debt crisis
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegalese president  has appointed veteran economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as the country’s new prime minister, in read more Senegal turns to veteran economist as new prime minister amid debt crisis
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Stakeholders push regulation of Nigeria’s growing aesthetic medicine sector
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s aesthetic medicine industry have called for stronger regulation and professional standards to sanitise the sector, protect patients read more Stakeholders push regulation of Nigeria’s growing aesthetic medicine sector
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Gumi denies backing banditry, threatens legal actions 
Islamic cleric, Ahmad Abubakar Mahmoud Gumi, on Monday denied claims that he is in tacit support of the lingering banditry read more Gumi denies backing banditry, threatens legal actions 
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ADC presidential primaries: Amaechi wins in Bayelsa
Rotimi Amaechi, former Governor of Rivers State and immediate past Minister of Transportation, has been declared the winner of the read more ADC presidential primaries: Amaechi wins in Bayelsa
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Alexx Ekubo to Be Buried June 18 in Abia
By  JUSTICE SANYA—The family of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has announced plans for his funeral as tributes continue to pour in from fans, colleagues and loved ones following his death. In a statement issued by Mazi Alex Oji Ekubo Okwaraeke on behalf of the family, the deceased was described as a loving, cheerful and […] The post Alexx Ekubo to Be Buried June 18 in Abia appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Sovereign Trust Insurance Targets Growth With ₦5.02bn Offer
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Sovereign Trust Insurance (STI) Plc has launched a ₦5.02 billion Rights Issue aimed primarily at strengthening its capital base and positioning the company for future growth in line with evolving regulatory requirements in the Nigerian insurance industry. The company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Lucas Durojaiye, said the capital raise is […] The post Sovereign Trust Insurance Targets Growth With ₦5.02bn Offer appeared first on Business Today NG.
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NAICOM Licenses Nigeria’s First Insurtech Firm
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), on Monday granted an operational licence to CBI Partnering Insurtech Ltd, making it the first fully licensed insurtech company in Nigeria. The approval marks a major milestone in the ongoing digital transformation of Nigeria’s insurance industry and reflects NAICOM’s growing support for technology-driven insurance solutions aimed at improving […] The post NAICOM Licenses Nigeria’s First Insurtech Firm appeared first on Business Today NG.
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JAMB Announces Date for 2026 UTME Mop-Up Test
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed Saturday, June 13, 2026, for the conduct of the mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for candidates who missed the main examination despite successfully completing biometric clearance. This was contained in a statement issued by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin. The board explained that the […] The post JAMB Announces Date for 2026 UTME Mop-Up Test appeared first on Business Today NG.
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FG Declares Two-Day Public Holiday for Eid-el-Kabir Celebration
The Federal Government has announced Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays for the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival. The declaration was disclosed on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through an official statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani. The statement noted that the decision […] The post FG Declares Two-Day Public Holiday for Eid-el-Kabir Celebration appeared first on Business Today NG.
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