Nigeria’s fiscal authorities are intensifying a crackdown on revenue-at-source deductions as the Federal Government moves to plug systemic leakages that read more FG moves to plug revenue leakages, probes high collection costs 

Standard Chartered (“the Bank”) Bank Nigeria Limited recently hosted a client appreciation event at The Delborough, Lagos. The session brought read more Standard Chartered Hosts Client event for custody and asset managers in Lagos

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has criticised Jose Mourinho, calling his handling of the alleged racist incident involving Real Madrid’s read more Kompany slams Mourinho over Vinicius Junior racism row

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on Iran and Jordan in a four-nation invitational tournament in Amman, Jordan, during read more Super Eagles to play Iran, Jordan in four-nation tournament in Amman

The Football Association (FA) has cleared Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe of disciplinary charges following an investigation into controversial read more FA clears Man United co-owner Ratcliffe over immigration remarks

Cornerstone Insurance Plc has launched a comprehensive digital learning platform, Cornerstone Academy, in a strategic move to strengthen its human read more Cornerstone Insurance Digital Academy targets future ready workforce

Shehu Dikko, the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), says Nigeria’s hopes of featuring at the 2026 World Cup read more 2026 World Cup: Nigeria’s fate now lies with FIFA – Shehu Dikko

On screen, he was confident, magnetic, and often dangerous. As Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey’s Anatomy, he became known to read more Eric Dane: Fame, fatherhood and a fight he could not win

Japan’s appointment of its first female prime minister is more than a symbolic milestone for a country long criticised for read more Japan breaks a barrier, as Nigeria’s 4% gender power gap persists

The United States Supreme Court has struck down a central pillar of President Donald Trump’s economic agenda, ruling that the read more Supreme Court blocks Trump tariffs in major blow to presidential power

Armed security personnel weekend invaded the University of Calabar, disrupting the quadrennial congress and election of the Senior Staff Association read more University of Calabar security attack SSANU national officials, disrupt election at UNICAL

This report captures and analyses current discourse surrounding two significant developments in Nigeria: a major fiscal policy shift in the read more Social listening 20 February 2026

A $160 billion surge in global AI-linked memory stocks is beginning to filter into Nigeria’s consumer electronics market, raising the read more AI-driven memory rally hits $160bn as Nigeria faces 20% jump in phone prices

CIG Motors, through its brands GAC (Made for More), Wuling (Made for People), and JMC (Built to Last) boosted the read more CIG Motors boosts Argungu Festival with 11 vehicles, others

… Names CBN, NRS, joint supervisors, SEC retains oversight of security virtual assets … New VARA framework to coordinate crypto read more FG establishes council to coordinate virtual assets regulation

One year after Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu signed an executive order mandating social health insurance for every resident, the Lagos state read more One-year after executive order, Lagos moves to lock 20m residents into health cover

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) under Operation Hadin Kai have arrested suspected Boko Haram collaborators and a read more Troops arrest Boko Haram Drone Supplier, kill commander in North-East

In a country where access to capital is often seen as the biggest barrier to entrepreneurship, Oluwapelumi Nuga, founder of read more How Oluwapelumi Nuga built her fashion outfit from N5,000 to thriving business

Chuka Monye, a financial strategist and former director general of the Delta Economic Summit Group, has stated that strong execution, read more Execution trumps vision in determining business success, says Monye

Nigeria’s stock market has staged one of its strongest rallies in decades. In 2025, the benchmark All-Share Index of the read more Building long-term wealth in Nigeria’s 2026 market

The Dangote Refinery has projected about 600 tanker calls annually as it moves toward full production capacity of 650,000 barrels read more Dangote Refinery targets 600 yearly tanker calls as output ramps up

The Dangote Refinery has defined its identity within Nigeria’s downstream petroleum landscape, with its chief executive stating that... read more Dangote Refinery positions as merchant refinery in global trade shift

Timini Ogbuson’s ‘Love and New Notes’, the romantic drama, has set a new benchmark for the Nigerian film industry, achieving read more ‘Love and New Notes’ becomes Nollywood’s biggest 2026 opening weekend film

The trial of Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, and his son, Abdulaziz, was read more FCT public holiday stalls trial of Ex-AGF Malami, son as court adjourns to Feb. 27

Nigeria’s education sector is set to face tighter fiscal conditions in 2025, as capital spending declined by 18.1 per cent compared to... read more Nigeria’s 2025 education spending dips 18% in one year

Digital technology is reshaping how economies grow, businesses operate, and individuals work. However, a significant portion of Nigeria’s population and read more Nigerians still struggle with basic digital skills

As I sat past midnight watching the American National Football Super Bowl championship LX between the New England Patriots and read more Growing our next sporting leaders

Radisson Rewards, the global loyalty programme for Radisson Hotel Group, has surpassed 27 million members within three years, reflecting its read more Radisson Rewards launches new partnerships, surpasses 27 million members

Considering her masterful blend of traditional African flavors with global culinary trends, amid exciting international cooking techniques, Chef Amaka, a read more Chef Amaka: Queen of afro-fusion, goes continental

Ellah Lakes Plc has reaffirmed that its planned acquisition of Agro-Allied Resources & Processing Nigeria Limited (ARPN), a Singapore-based entity read more Ellah Lakes targets Q1 for ARPN acquisition deal

Investor appetite for Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is gradually rebounding following the resolution of a N300 billion Unstructured Supplementary Service Data( read more Investor confidence returns as telecom sector clears N300bn debt overhang

In a bid to strengthen transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency, the Commissioner for Insurance and CEO of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, paid a working visit to the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Adebowale A. Adedokun, at his Abuja office. The meeting focused on enhancing inter-agency collaboration and ensuring […] The post NAICOM, BPP Align on Accountability, Efficiency in Insurance and Procurement appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Abuja residence of a former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, was searched on Thursday by officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The development was confirmed in a brief statement by his media adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye. According to the statement, ICPC officials arrived at El-Rufai’s residence around 2 […] The post ICPC Officials Raid El-Rufai’s Abuja Residence appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced a ban on cash transactions for all airport services nationwide, effective February 28, 2026. In a statement issued in Lagos by its Director of Public Relations and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, FAAN said the move aligns with Federal Government directives mandating Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) […] The post FAAN Implements Nationwide Cashless Payments Across All Airports from Feb. 28 appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY KINGSLEY OBIORA—The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that the former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, is in its custody over alleged corruption. ICPC Spokesperson John Odey stated that the commission took El-Rufai into custody on Wednesday night, February 18, 2026, for questioning in connection with ongoing […] The post ICPC Takes Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai into Custody Over Corruption Allegations appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two principal suspects and declared several others wanted in connection with the murders of Sheriff Salami Ishola and Prince Ademola Akinloye in Eti Osa Local Government Area. In a press statement on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, confirmed the arrest of Safiu Fatai, […] The post Suspects Confess in Sheriff Salami Ishola, Prince Ademola Akinloye Murders, Police Declare Key Figure Wanted appeared first on Business Today NG.