Investors flooded into one-year Treasury bills at the March 18 auction, driving subscriptions to N2.89 trillion, more than three times read more Investors flood one-year T-bills as subscriptions hit N2.89trn

The simultaneous resignation of Cutix Plc top two leaders has sent ripples through the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), pushing the read more Cutix shares near 52-week low after CEO, CFO quit

Malaysia’s exports to Nigeria rose by 20.7% in 2025, reaching a valuation of $664 million. This growth underscores strengthening bilateral read more Malaysia strengthens economic foothold in Nigeria with $664m export growth amid palm oil rally

The All Progressives Congress (APC) 2026 Governorship Campaign Council in Ekiti State has disclosed plans to secure no fewer than read more Oyebanji’s campaign council seeks 500,000 votes for APC

…Meets victims Of Maiduguri multiple explosions  Vice President Kashim Shettima reaffirmed on Wednesday President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to eradicating read more Shettima vows defeat of terror as arms inflow begins, says no justification for barbarism

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has reiterated his Administration’s commitment to ensuring that owners of landed properties in the State read more Land ownership is bankable asset in Ekiti – Oyebanji

President Bola Tinubu stated on Wednesday that he is ready to engage with the British government to combat insecurity in read more Tinubu at Windsor: Nigeria seeks UK security pact to stabilise Sahel (PHOTOS)

…says fertilizer subsidy boosts food production in Benue A group under the auspice of the Divine Mandate Kaduna State Chapter read more Group lauds Alia over return of IDPs to ancestral homes

Emergency response teams are battling a fire at Qatar’s main gas facility after a missile strike by Iran, escalating tensions read more Iran missile strike hits world largest LNG plant, triggers fire at Ras Laffan

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Tuesday dismissed reports claiming it sought... read more ICPC denies seeking fresh remand for El-Rufai

PHILIP KAYODE OLUSEGUN OJO v. SDV NIGERIA LIMITED & ANOR. SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA  (GARBA; JAURO; ADUMEIN; OGBUINYA; UMAR, JJ.CA) read more An agent cannot claim commission for merely introducing a buyer or tenant

Few concepts in contemporary corporate governance have attracted as much attention, or generated as much confusion, as corporate purpose. Boards read more Corporate purpose: What it is and what it is not

INTRODUCTION Nigeria’s digital economy is currently navigating a pivotal transition. What began as a fragmented landscape of peer-to-peer activity has read more The Evolution of Digital Asset Governance in Nigeria: A strategic guide for virtual asset service providers (VASPs)

The legal profession is often viewed through the narrow lens of courtrooms, transactions, and technical expertise. Yet beyond these visible read more Beyond The Bar: Law, leadership and influence

Exciting times are unfolding in Nigeria’s Gateway State as Ogun prepares to live up to its name by becoming a read more Gateway to the Holy Land: Ogun Airport eyes first Hajj flights

Nigeria’s push toward integrated national data systems in 2026 is more than a technocratic fad. It is a growth strategy. read more Data Sovereignty, Open Data and the Price of Coherence

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As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensify, particularly around Iran and its strategic waterways, global oil markets have once read more Why Nigeria still misses out on oil booms

Iran’s intelligence chief killed as strikes decimate leadership ranks Esmail Khatib has been killed in an air strike, Iran’s president read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Iran intelligence chief killed in Israeli airstrike, Trump attacks NATO stance on Hormuz, Congo’s Sassou secures fifth term and other stories

The operational integrity of the new international terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) was called into question this week, read more New terminal baggage chaos exposes fragile aviation infrastructure

A mix of Ramadan demand and logistics costs has activated a sharp spike in Nigerian food prices, ending a short-lived read more Food prices rise amid Eid festivities

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) are considering safer investment havens following escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have resulted into read more OMO auction sees low sales as FPIs hit the brakes

Olayemi Cardoso, Nigeria’s central bank governor, said the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran could influence future read more Middle East war threatens to erase hard-won inflation gains – Cardoso

Nigeria’s Eurobond market is facing upward pressure on yields as investors retreat from emerging debt markets. This shift follows an read more Nigeria’s Eurobond yields rise as Iran conflict affects sentiment

  The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has disbursed more than ₦206 billion to students across 270 institutions nationwide within 23 months of its launch. Since the portal opened in May 2024, NELFUND has received 1,751,669 applications, with 1,164,222 students benefiting from the scheme. The total disbursement are as follows: ₦128.84 billion went directly to institutions […] The post NELFUND Disburses Over ₦206bn to Students in Two Years appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Nigerian Army has successfully repelled a coordinated night attack by suspected insurgents in Mallam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday 18 March 2026 at about 12:50 a.m., saw terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram/ISWAP advancing from the Duguri […] The post Nigerian Army Repels Night Attack in Borno, Neutralizes Over 60 Insurgents appeared first on Business Today NG.

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The Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has signed contracts for the construction of an international airport in Lokoja, in a move aimed at accelerating infrastructure development across the state. At a ceremony held at the Government House, the governor presented contract award letters to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation and Gamji Nigeria Limited, […] The post Kogi Moves to Boost Infrastructure as Ododo Signs Lokoja Airport Contract appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, March 18, 2026 handed over a total sum of N3,936,145, 822 ( Three Billion, Nine Hundred and Thirty Six Million, One Hundred and Forty Five Thousand, Eight Hundred and Twenty Two Naira) to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company, NNPC Ltd. The presentation was made […] The post EFCC Hands Over N3bn Recovered Funds to NNPCL appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government on Wednesday sealed three factories in Ogijo Industrial axis of Ogun State over persistent safety violations, with read more FG seals three Ogun factories over safety breaches, cites rising worker deaths

The United Nations World Food Program (UN-WFP) have projected that the number of people facing acute hunger globally could surge read more 45 million more to face hunger if Middle East conflict deepens – UN

Bandit groups displaced by recent military operations in northwest Nigeria are expanding their footprint into new territories, including parts of read more Bandits displaced by military operations expanding into Kano, probing Southwest routes – Report

Every year, Nigerian companies gather for well-photographed medical outreaches. Branded canopies are erected. Drugs are dispensed. Photographs are taken. Press read more Moving corporate impact in Nigeria’s healthcare from donations to investments (1)

…unclear role definitions, title inflation, salary opacity, and repeated hiring in high-turnover roles can significantly increase long-term costs for organisations read more The economic impact of recruitment delays in Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria – Access Bank Plc has announced the rollout of its Zero-Fee Outbound Campaign, a customer-focused initiative designed to read more Access Bank Launches PAPSS Zero-Fee Outbound Campaign to Promote Local-Currency Transfers Across Africa

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.