Across Nigeria’s biggest firms, BUA Cement and Presco Plc have emerged as the most profitable, leading the pack in net read more BUA Cement, Presco top Nigeria’s Q1 profitability rankings

On any given Saturday in Ikoyi, on a grass field that most Lagosians have never seen and could not easily read more Kings and commerce: Inside Lagos’s high stakes world of Polo and power

Long before it became a modern fashion statement, corset defined European style and feminine culture. Emerging in the 16th century read more Tight Lacing to Modern Styling: How Nigerian fashion reimagines corset style 

Shopping malls in Lagos are changing. They are no longer just places to buy things. In a city where public read more Beyond Commerce: Ojaja Mall emerges as Lagos’ newest hub for culture, AI, and community

For many Nigerians, the search for a home begins with a familiar strain—raising one to two years’ rent upfront. In read more JHomes aims to ease Nigerians’ rent burden – Adebiyi

Adewole Adebayo, a vocal opposition figure, seasoned public affairs commentator, and former presidential candidate, has called on Nigerian leaders to read more Labour before lip service: Adebayo demands real rewards for Nigerian workers

The Gathering On 100, powered by MTN, is a 100-hour, high-impact youth culture event held from April 22nd to 26th, read more 100 Hours of Style: How ‘The Gathering On 100’ is redefining Nigeria’s fashion economy

The Lagos Leather Fair (LLF), Africa’s leading platform dedicated to the leather value chain, has announced its 9th edition, scheduled read more Beyond the Hide: LLF 2026 charts path for Africa’s multi-billion dollar leather value chain

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Chairman of the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), Kunle Ahmed, has paid tribute to past leaders of the association, describing their contributions as the foundation of the industry’s growth over the past 55 years. Ahmed made this known in his welcome address at the 2026 NIA Awards and Recognition Ceremony held on Thursday, […] The post Kunle Ahmed Celebrates 55 Years of NIA, Honours Past Leaders appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigeria’s leading payments platform, OPay Digital Services Ltd., has enlisted Wall Street heavyweights Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, and JPMorgan Chase to read more OPay hires Citi, Deutsche, JPMorgan for $4bn US IPO

There are men who succeed, and there are men who redefine the very grammar of success. At seventy-three, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., GCON, belongs unmistakably to the latter order—a man among other men, not by proclamation, but by the quiet inevitability of his stature. To encounter Adenuga’s story is to engage with a narrative that […] The post The Man Among Other Men: Iconic Mike Adenuga at 73 appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAE-ESEZOBOR—The Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr. Olusegun Omosehin, has pledged to ensure that no duly registered insurance firm in Nigeria fails during the insurance industry recapitalization which ends 31, July 2026. He disclosed this during the 2026 Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) Awards and Recognition Ceremony, held […] The post No Insurer Will Fail Under Our Watch — NAICOM Boss appeared first on Business Today NG.

President Bola  Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, May 2, on a visit to Kenya, Rwanda and France. Bayo Onanuga, read more Tinubu to visit France, Kenya, Rwanda on three nation tour 

​The long-awaited commencement of regional operations at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) is being hailed as a remedy for read more MMA2 regional operations to decongest Lagos airport, expand passenger choice

The Strait of Hormuz has been everywhere in the news lately. It has been described as the perfect geographical choke read more The Strait of Hormuz and the final solution

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved a N50,000 for workers for the month of May as part of efforts read more Economic hardship: Sanwo-Olu gifts workers 50k May welfare package 

When I first started Aké Collective, I wanted to do agritech. The plan was to send drones into rural communities read more Why 90% of Nigerian agritech startups fail

Adewole Adebayo, a prominent voice in Nigeria’s opposition politics and former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has read more Blood in the Pews: Adebayo blasts government as killings hit Ekiti worshippers

The Trump administration has introduced further restrictions on potential asylum seekers by requiring US visa applicants to confirm they do read more US to deny visas to applicants saying they fear persecution back home

There are many men who passed through Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s universe. Musicians came. Political admirers came. Opportunists came. But very few read more Professor Hindu and Fela: Inside a Strange, Powerful Friendship

Nigerians consumed more than four billion gigabytes of internet data in the first three months of 2026, marking a new read more Nigeria shatters data consumption record as 4bn gigabytes devoured in Q1 2026

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Guinea Insurance Plc has released its unaudited financial results for the period ended 31 March 2026, showing resilient revenue performance, a stronger asset base, and a deliberate strategic response to mounting industry claims pressure. The company reported a 6.9% increase in total assets, rising to ₦7.75 billion, supported by solid investment returns. Investment […] The post Guinea Insurance Grows Asset Base to ₦7.75bn appeared first on Business Today NG.

Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s former minister of Power has expressed concern that the electricity Distribution companies (DisCos) have largely failed to read more Adelabu calls for critical review of DisCos licenses over investment shortfalls

…trade deals rise 28.61% The naira closed April 2026 on a marginally stronger note as liquidity in Nigeria’s foreign exchange read more Naira records marginal gain as FX liquidity hits $10bn in April

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, accusing it of failing to protect Nigerian read more ADC flays Tinubu govt over ‘poor’ workers’ welfare

Fiona Ahimie did not arrive at this moment by chance. Her election as the 14th president and chairman of the read more Meet Fiona Ahimie, the woman who broke a 34-year glass ceiling at the stockbrokers’ institute

…as Institute inducts 1,435 new members Enyinnaya Abaribe, senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, has tasked the Chartered Institute of read more Abaribe tasks CITN to demand accountability of tax payments

Royal Exchange’s on-going turnaround is gaining traction, underpinned by improving revenue, tighter cost discipline, and a renewed focus on asset read more Royal Exchange’s turnaround gains traction as profit strengthens

Access Holdings Plc has reported audited results for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, which marks a significant turning read more Access Holdings crosses N1trn pre-tax profit

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Underwriting firm, Linkage Assurance Plc has released its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, posting a sharp surge in profitability despite a challenging operating environment. The standout highlight is the company’s profit after tax (PAT), which soared by 748 percent to N6.25 billion, up from N736.3 million in […] The post Linkage Assurance delivers 748% profit surge in Q1 despite tough operating environment appeared first on Business Today NG.

…Directs finance ministry to release approved funds for rehabilitation of police training institutions …Says citizens need urgent response to national read more FG strengthens National Emergency Response, okays 112 as lifeline

President Bola Tinubu has declared insecurity and poverty as national emergencies, stating that they represent major threats to jobs, productivity, read more Tinubu declares insecurity, poverty national emergencies

U.S. President Donald Trump has backed Gianni Infantino’s confirmation that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and read more Trump backs Infantino on Iran’s 2026 World Cup participation in U.S.

Underwriting firm, Linkage Assurance Plc has released its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, posting read more Linkage Assurance delivers 748% profit surge Q1 despite tough operating environment

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has begun direct aviation fuel deliveries to international carriers, including Ethiopian Airlines, as global supply disruptions read more Dangote supplies aviation fuel to Ethiopian airlines, others

Nigerian Insurers Association on Thursday in Lagos organized its 2026 Awards and Special Recognition ceremony at the Insurers House. Among those celebrated was Yetunde Ilori,former Director General  of the Association and current President of Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, (CIIN) who received triple recognition. The high-profile gathering recognised former Presidents and Council representatives of the […] The post Nigerian Insurers Association Honours Yetunde Ilori, President of CIIN appeared first on Business Today NG.