…Partners Nigerian Railway Corporation on Umuahia train station Abia State Government (ABSG) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring modern urban transportation, renewal and sustainable housing development with the proposed Umuahia railway project taking centre stage among several strategic initiatives. Okey Kanu, Abia State Commissioner for Information, disclosed this, Monday, while briefing newsmen on the outcome […] read more Abia commits to urban renewal, transportation, housing, others

The Provisional Committee of the proposed Nigerian Coast Guard (PC-NCG) has said that the absence of a Coast Guard Agency has exposed gaps in the Country’s maritime security architecture. This followed a recent visit by a United States Coast Guard (USCG) delegation to assess Nigeria’s International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) compliance. The USCG […] read more ‘Absence of coast guards exposes gaps in Nigeria’s maritime security framework’

Nigeria’s naira is expected to remain largely stable despite the Iranian war that has pressured major currencies on the continent, according to a new report by Mauritius’s largest bank, MCB Group. The projected stability will be supported by the ramped-up production of the Dangote Refinery and its export into other African markets, which has reduced […] read more MCB sees naira trading below 1,350/USD despite Iran war

Dikko Umaru Radda, Governor of Katsina, on Tuesday, elevated District Heads to Grade Level 16 and Village Heads to Grade Level 10 across the state. The event, held at the Government House, Katsina, marked the formal flag-off of the implementation of the new grading structure under the Emirate Law passed by the State House of […] read more Radda elevates Katsina district, village heads under Emirate law

Millions of Nigerians woke up last week to find they could no longer borrow airtime or data when their phones ran dry. MTN’s popular XtraTime and Airtel’s credit services simply stopped working. Many people blamed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). But the regulator has now spoken clearly: there is no ban. In […] read more No ban, just blame: Inside Nigeria’s airtime credit freeze

DEAR WIFE, What he is hoping you already know I almost called this letter, ‘Dear Good Wife.’ I didn’t. Because in Nigeria, in our cultural memory, in the rooms where women have been quietly diminished for generations, “good wife” does not arrive neutral. It arrives with luggage. It is the phrase that has been used […] read more Marriage Memoirs — Part 3

Africa offers some of the world’s most compelling travel experiences, from ancient civilisations to vast wildlife ecosystems and dramatic natural landmarks. Its destinations are as diverse as they are iconic, drawing millions of visitors each year. Below are seven of the continent’s most remarkable tourist attractions, recognised for their cultural significance, natural beauty and global […] read more 7 best tourist attractions in Africa in 2026

Donald Trump, US president, has announced an open ended extension of the United States ceasefire with Iran, stepping back from a planned military strike just hours before the truce was due to expire, while keeping a controversial naval blockade firmly in place. In a statement on Tuesday, Trump said Washington would delay any attack to […] read more Trump extends Iran ceasefire but keeps naval blockade in place

Stakeholders want proof, not promises. Learn how transparency drives credibility and investment. A few years ago, sustainability conversations in many Nigerian boardrooms were largely aspirational; well-crafted vision statements, ambitious commitments, and glossy reports that spoke more to intent than to impact. Today, that landscape is shifting rapidly. Investors, regulators, customers, and communities are asking tougher […] read more Why ESG disclosure matters

Trump extends ceasefire but keeps Iran port blockade in place The United States has extended its ceasefire with Iran following a request from Pakistani officials, even as it maintains a naval blockade on Iranian ports, Donald Trump, US president has said. Trump said Washington had been asked to delay further military action to allow time […] read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Trump extends Iran truce,UK smoking ban passed, South Africa police chief charged and other stories

For many Nigerians, electricity is not a service; it is a gamble. A gamble between darkness and light, between inflated bills and unreliable supply, between promises made and promises broken. So when the federal government announced a N3.3 trillion plan to clear longstanding debts in the power sector, it sounded, at first, like long-overdue relief. […] read more Why fixing Nigeria’s power crisis must start with the discos

The 2025 edition of the BuildHer by Lafarge Female Tilers and Block-Laying Training Programme, a specialised empowerment initiative aimed at increasing female participation in the Nigerian construction industry, is a strong testament that with the right support, the 21st-century woman is ready to take on the world. Launched in 2021 as part of Lafarge Africa’s […] read more Women’s empowerment in the construction industry: The BuildHer by Lafarge example

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Africa’s private sector activity showed renewed signs of strength in the first quarter of 2026, with more economies recording expansion despite rising global uncertainty triggered by the United States–Israel–Iran conflict, a BusinessDay analysis of the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data from S&P Global shows. The improvement in PMI readings underscores resilient business momentum across […] read more African economies show resilience despite rising global tensions

The ongoing crisis involving Iran, Israel and the US has since been rippling through Nigeria’s economy, driving up fuel costs, disrupting supply chains, and forcing commodity traders to rethink how they stay in business. From petrol stations to food markets, the effects are already visible, as the higher freight costs and erratic shipping routes feed […] read more How Nigerian traders can survive Iran war as crisis enters eight week

In a move that has sent ripples through the corridors of power and the financial markets alike, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has fundamentally recalibrated the leadership of Nigeria’s economy. The departure of Wale Edun as minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy marks the most consequential change in a cabinet reshuffle aimed at […] read more Like Uzoka-Anite, Tinubu’s latest cabinet reshuffle came without notice for Edun

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are set for a decisive moment today as the Supreme Court delivers rulings on separate appeals arising from their internal leadership disputes. The judgements are expected to significantly shape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read also: Taiwo Oyedele faces tough economic […] read more Nigeria’s top opposition parties await decisive Supreme Court ruling today

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Cross River State, noting that there is currently no evidence of wider transmission. In a release, the health authority disclosed that the affected individual has been placed in isolation and is in stable condition, receiving care in accordance […] The post NCDC Confirms Isolated COVID-19 Case in Cross River, Says No Sign of Spread appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a dismissed staff member of the National Examinations Council (NECO), Abdulwahab Sule, for offences bordering on certificate forgery and related corrupt practices. The conviction was delivered by the High Court of Niger State sitting in Minna, presided over […] The post ICPC Secures 24-Year Jail Term for Dismissed NECO Staff Over Certificate Forgery appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Tuesday   warned members of the public about the circulation of fraudulent messages, emails, and online communications falsely claiming to originate from the apex bank. In a statement, the CBN said the misleading messages are designed to spread false information about its leadership, licensing, and policy issues, while […] The post CBN Alerts Public to Fake Messages, Fraudulent Links appeared first on Business Today NG.

Africa is entering a more complex phase, shaped by rising geopolitical tensions, shifting capital flows, and uneven growth across key markets. From currency pressures in East Africa to record valuations in Nigeria’s banking sector and renewed momentum in frontier economies, the continent is navigating both opportunity and risk in an increasingly volatile global environment. Global […] read more AFRICA FINANCE IN BRIEF: Oil risks intensify, bank rallies, growth shifts

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated is in advanced talks with Bank of China to launch a direct local-currency-to-yuan settlement platform by year-end, as trade ties between Africa and China deepen. The proposed platform would allow businesses to settle transactions directly in Chinese yuan, bypassing the US dollar and reducing conversion costs that have long weighed on African […] read more Ecobank, Bank of China eye yuan settlement platform to cut dollar dependence

Nigeria’s cosmetics import bill, estimated at over $1.1 billion, is intensifying calls for stronger local manufacturing and value addition in the sector, as policymakers and industry experts push for reduced dependence on imports. This was revealed at the media parley hosted by Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, director general, Raw Materials Research and Development Council, RRMRDC,in Abuja on […] read more Nigeria spends over $1.1bn on cosmetics as import bill fuels local manufacturing push

Children aged 17 and below in the UK are set to be permanently barred from buying cigarettes after Parliament approved new anti-smoking laws in what ministers describe as the most significant public health reform in a generation. According to the BBC, both the House of Commons and the House of Lords have now agreed on […] read more Children under 18 to face lifetime cigarette ban in UK

The federal government says 1,256,791 children have received the malaria vaccine across four states as the country works through challenges linked to the vaccine’s four-dose schedule. The federal Government, in October 2024 received the first batch of 864,200 doses of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Muyi Aina, executive diretor/CEO of the […] read more Over 1.2m children have received malaria vaccine across four states, says FG

Rising cancer cases in Nigeria, especially among women, are not just a growing health concern but a reflection of population growth, longer life expectancy, improved detection, and shifting lifestyles, experts say. According to data from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Nigeria recorded about 127,763 new cancer cases in 2022, with women accounting […] read more Why cancer cases are rising among women in Nigeria

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Ahead of ongoing recapitalization in the financial sectors, the  Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has warned firms, legal advisers, transaction parties and other stakeholders against non-compliance with statutory obligations relating to mergers, acquisitions and other business combinations under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018. The Commission reiterated that, under […] The post FCCPC Warns Against Violation of Merger and Acquisition Process appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Raw Materials Research and Development Council, RMRDC yesterday, unveiled the pilot phase of the Nigerian Information Statistical Systems for Raw Materials Integrated Raw Materials, known as NISSRAMP. The upgraded platform was created  to address longstanding data gaps across the raw materials value chain. Speaking at the unveiling in Abuja on Tuesday, Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, director-general and […] read more RMRDC rolls out new platform to boost raw materials, manufacturing data

…offers a three-year warranty and flexible payments In a bid to reshape how students learn and teachers deliver lessons, Teesas Education has unveiled interactive boards that promise to bring greater engagement, collaboration, and digital integration into Nigerian classrooms. Osayi Izedonmwen, chairman/founder at Teesas Education, speaking at the launch held in Lekki-Lagos, said, “Teesas Education is […] read more Teesas Education rolls out smart boards to power digital classrooms in Nigeria  

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Taiwo Oyedele as Nigeria’s minister of finance, replacing Wale Edun in a cabinet reshuffle that brings a career technocrat to the centre of the country’s economic management. The appointment completes a rapid transition for Oyedele, who moved from leading Nigeria’s tax reform efforts to serving briefly as minister of state […] read more Meet Taiwo Oyedele, the tax reform strategist now Nigeria’s finance chief

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a fresh COVID-19 case in Cross River State, involving a 53-year-old Chinese national. The agency in a terse statement on Tuesday said it was working closely with the state authorities on the development. “The NCDC is aware of this and are working closely with […] read more NCDC confirms fresh COVID-19 case in Cross River

The Nigeria Police Force has begun proceedings of its Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) to examine unresolved misconduct cases involving 167 senior officers accused of violating professional ethics and other associated infractions. The session, currently taking place at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, is part of continued measures to boost internal oversight, enforce discipline, and maintain […] The post Police Begin Review of 167 Senior Officers Over Disciplinary Cases appeared first on Business Today NG.

Pep Guardiola has eased concerns over Rodri’s fitness, insisting the midfielder is unlikely to miss the remainder of the Premier League season, though he will sit out Manchester City’s trip to Burnley on Wednesday. The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner played a key role in City’s crucial 2-1 victory over Arsenal but was forced off late […] read more Guardiola provides Rodri injury update ahead of Burnley fixture

…Let public feel positive effect of tax paid – Olubadan Oyo State Government has approved the establishment of the Sports School in Ibadan principally for the development and empowerment of talented youths. Temitope Obideyi, Chairman, Ex-Ibadan footballers Association (EIPFA) disclosed this when the Association paid a courtesy visit and presentation of award of recognition to […] read more Oyo govt to establish sports school in Ibadan

…Holds security meeting with Ifelodun LG Council Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Tuesday visited the six soldiers who were recently injured in a counterterrorism operation in Kaiama, Kaiama Local Government, commending them for their gallantry and resilience. Three brave soldiers paid a supreme price during the fierce encounter in which several of the terrorists […] read more Abdulrazaq visits injured soldiers, pledges N90m support for affected families

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has raised the alarm over what it described as a growing threat to press freedom following the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission’s (NBC) warning that broadcast presenters could face sanctions for allegedly presenting personal opinions as facts or “bullying” guests on air. In a statement on Tuesday signed by its President, […] read more Editors warn against assault on press freedom