The Bank of Industry (BOI) is leading Nigeria’s push to unlock the economic power of women entrepreneurs by expanding access read more Give to Gain: BOI’s game-changing initiatives to empower women, boost economy

Nigeria’s Military Service Chiefs have arrived Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to assess recent security escalation in the region. Olufemi read more Insecurity: Service chiefs arrive Maiduguri 

The Bank of Industry (BOI) is leading Nigeria’s push to unlock the economic power of women entrepreneurs by expanding access read more Give to Gain: BOI’s game-changing initiatives to empower women, boost economy

MJD Oilfield Services Limited, a leading indigenous oil & gas construction and servicing company, in partnership with the Nigerian Content read more MJD, Renaissance, NCDMB launch 12-month technical skill-up for 33 Nigerian engineers

On March 13, 2026, women leaders across finance, trade, creative industries, energy, and exports gathered in Lagos for Business Women read more Women leaders explore global trade opportunities at BWIT Connect 2026

Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc commemorated this year’s International Women’s Day, urging young women to dream boldly, lead fearlessly and shape read more IWD 2026: Dream boldly, lead fearlessly, shape Nigeria’s future – Adeyanju

The way Nigerians search for and discover businesses is undergoing a major transformation, driven by advances in artificial intelligence (AI) read more Artificial Intelligence transforms business discovery in Nigeria

Cassava Technologies has announced a major push to scale artificial intelligence infrastructure across Africa through the deployment of NVIDIA-powered AI read more Cassava Technologies expands AI infrastructure across Africa with NVIDIA-powered AI factories

Nigerian fintech company Moniepoint MFB said on Wednesday that a court case involving the firm is not about public criticism, read more Moniepoint says court case focuses on coordinated digital harm, not criticism

Guinea Insurance Plc has flagged off its N5.8 billion Rights Issue, offering to existing shareholders 5,295,200,000 ordinary shares of 50 read more Guinea Insurance flags of N5.8bn rights issue to meet recapitalisation requirement

Manchester United are preparing to reignite their pursuit of Wilfred Ndidi this summer, with a potential player-plus-cash deal involving Altay read more Man United plot Wilfred Ndidi move to replace Casemiro

Rex Insurance Limited has launched a major push into climate-smart agriculture with a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency read more Rex Insurance, NIMET partners to support small holder farmers with weather index policy

On a narrow street in Yaba, Lagos, just after sunrise, a small retail shop opens its shutters. Inside, neatly arranged read more Women who build: Inside the rise of Africa’s quiet economic architects

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) has commended the progress made by Staco Insurance Plc in its ongoing recapitalisation efforts. The President of the Council, Mrs Ekeoma Ezeibe, gave the commendation when the management team of Staco Insurance Plc, led by its Acting Managing Director, Mrs Nike Nihilola, paid a courtesy […] The post NCRIB Commends Staco’s Recapitalisation Progress appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigeria’s central bank governor said the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran could influence future interest-rate decisions, read more Cardoso flags Middle East war as risk to inflation, rate cut

Like government, like communities: losses fade from memory once the waters recede, and responses remain reactive rather than preventative. Now, read more Floods are becoming fiscal shocks Nigeria is not measuring

Every International Women’s Day invites reflection on progress made and the work that remains. Over the past decade, conversations around read more The gift that keeps on giving: Designing investment products that work for women

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the forthcoming 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026. The directive is pursuant to the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as well as the timetable […] The post Tinubu Directs Political Appointees Seeking Office to Resign by March 31, 2026 appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board has reduced financial penalties imposed on the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football read more CAF reduces Morocco sanctions after appeal

Advanced Navigation has secured £83 million in Series C funding to fast-track the development of navigation systems designed to operate read more Global autonomy race intensifies as Advanced Navigation raises £83M to crack GPS blackout in mines

Nigeria’s food import surged to a four-year high in 2025, its highest level since 2021, mainly driven by the federal government’s import read more Nigeria’s food import hits 4-yr high on waiver policy 

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed concern that the controversy surrounding the academic records of Uche read more HURIWA urges transparency in Uche Nnaji, ex–Minister certificate controversy

The United Kingdom and Nigeria have unveiled investments and partnerships spanning manufacturing, fintech, agriculture and education, as trade between both read more UK, Nigeria seal multi-sector deals as trade hits £8.1bn

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a 23-man squad for this month’s international friendlies against Iran and Jordan. read more Osimhen out as Chelle names Super Eagles squad for Iran, Jordan friendlies

Nigeria’s insurance industry may be entering a structural turning point as rising inflation, asset values, and economic uncertainty push more read more Nigeria’s insurance premiums hit record N1.98trn

Michael B. Jordan’s triumphant victory at the 98th Academy Awards for his powerhouse dual role in Sinners marks him as read more Black trailblazers who shaped Oscar history in the leading categories

Nigerian artists generated over 30 billion streams on Spotify in 2025, driving revenue to N60 billion according to Spotify Loud read more Nigerian artists generated 30 billion streams on Spotify in 2025

South Africa’s inflation slowed in February to its lowest level in eight months, but the central bank is unlikely to read more South Africa inflation falls to eight-month low in February, rate cut unlikely

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, a Federal High Court in Lagos has fined 10 Filipino sailors and a merchant vessel $6 million. The conviction follows the arrest of the sailors and the vessel after operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) discovered 20 kilograms of cocaine on board at […] The post Drug Trafficking: Court Fines 10 Filipino Sailors, Vessel $6m appeared first on Business Today NG.

Excitement filled the air at the Vivo Exclusive Store in Ikeja as popular Nigerian entertainer and internet sensation, Carter Efe, read more Carter Efe storms vivo exclusive store in Lagos, celebrates SuperDay 2026

Nigerian agricultural exporters face a strategic miscalculation that could permanently alter their global market positioning. As the European Union’s Deforestation read more Nigeria’s EUDR blind spot: Why trading east creates long-term market access risk

Patricia Goja, Managing Director of Novus Microfinance Bank, has promised accessible and affordable financial services to the people of Katsina-Ala read more Novus Microfinance Bank pledges economic empowerment for small businesses in Benue

…Aduda dumps PDP for APC, declares support for Tinubu Opposition parties in the House of Representatives have lost 91 seats read more APC gains as opposition parties lose 91 Reps members 

A leading hospital in Kenya has launched an artificial intelligence-powered radiotherapy system, expanding advanced cancer treatment options in a region read more Kenya bets on AI-powered radiotherapy to close Africa’s cancer care gap

…takes up new role  Doris Uzoka-Anite, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, has declared that for Nigeria read more Nigeria’s economic growth must be driven by private sector, Uzoka-Anite declares

The operational integrity of the newly commissioned international terminal at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) was called into question read more Chaos at new Lagos airport terminal as baggage conveyor system breaks down