Nigeria has an installed generation capacity of 13 to 14 gigawatts. Its grid delivers less than half of it. The read more Financing Africa’s power infrastructure in the AI economy: From catalytic capital to infrastructure that earns investment (Part Two of Two)

The Kaduna State Government has intensified efforts to strengthen coordination and delivery of social protection programmes across the state with read more Kaduna intensifies social protection, begins validation of Welfare Mapping report

Nigeria’s electricity sector has suffered a major setback following the joint decision by the Federal Government and the World Bank read more Why World Bank pulled $718m Nigeria power funding

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has formally granted an operational licence to CBI Partnering Insurtech Ltd, marking a significant milestone read more NAICOM grants operating licence to CBI Partnering Insurtech for innovation

Despite significant revenue increases driven by aggressive Band A tariff hikes, Distribution Companies (DisCos) remain trapped in a web of read more Why DisCos’ soaring revenue fails to improve power supply

Malabu Oil & Gas Ltd has filed a N1 trillion suit against the Federal Government over the restructuring of Oil read more Coys drags FG to court over OPL 245 split, seeks N1tn damages

Fresh cracks have emerged within major opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the rise of factional presidential, read more 2027: Factional candidates deepen opposition crisis as APC intensifies reconciliation efforts

Nigeria’s insurance industry is gaining fresh international credibility as the Nigerian High Commission in the United Kingdom endorsed the growing read more UK backs Nigeria’s global insurance expansion drive

The Nigerian political landscape has long been criticised for lacking ideological depth. Many citizens believe the average politician is driven read more Nigerian politics needs ideology beyond stomach Infrastructure

… Seeks prayers for abductees, felicitate Muslims on Eid-el-Adha Sharafadeen Alli, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo read more We need to promote vigilance, unity, mutual support to defeat criminal elements – Oyo APC Guber Candidate,  Alli

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegalese president  has appointed veteran economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as the country’s new prime minister, in read more Senegal turns to veteran economist as new prime minister amid debt crisis

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s aesthetic medicine industry have called for stronger regulation and professional standards to sanitise the sector, protect patients read more Stakeholders push regulation of Nigeria’s growing aesthetic medicine sector

Islamic cleric, Ahmad Abubakar Mahmoud Gumi, on Monday denied claims that he is in tacit support of the lingering banditry read more Gumi denies backing banditry, threatens legal actions 

Rotimi Amaechi, former Governor of Rivers State and immediate past Minister of Transportation, has been declared the winner of the read more ADC presidential primaries: Amaechi wins in Bayelsa

The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has deployed 465 officers across major roads and Eid prayer grounds in read more Eid-el-Kabir: OYRTMA deploys 465 officers to ensure smooth traffic flow across Oyo State

Seven Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have raised concerns over the preparedness of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).. read more Ekiti poll under threat as CSOs rate INEC’s Readiness at 34 per cent

With early coalition talks gathering momentum across Nigeria’s opposition landscape, political parties are exploring strategic alliances and regional power-sharing deals read more Opposition moves to unite against Tinubu ahead of 2027

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerians, especially the Muslims, to imbibe the lessons of sacrifice made by Prophet read more Eid-el-Kabir: Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerians to embrace spirit of sacrifice

Nigeria’s microfinance banking sector recorded a major regulatory and financial reporting milestone as LAPO Microfinance Bank... read more LAPO MfB leads Nigeria’s microfinance sector with early IFRS adoption

Every year, Nigeria performs the same national ritual. A budget is presented with optimism. Targets are defended passionately. Revenue assumptions read more Nigeria’s real crisis is not budgeting; It is strategy execution

Isa Ali Pantami, a former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples read more Pantami secures PDP governorship ticket in Gombe after defecting from APC

Babagana Buhari, quite unfamiliar in the Borno political terrain, has clinched the state’s gubernatorial ticket for the 2027 elections under read more Primaries: Babagana Buhari wins Borno ADC guber ticket

…says he’s Nigeria’s only true opposition leader A prominent ally of the late political patriarch, Olusola Saraki, Oba Ajara, has read more 2027: 90-year-old veteran politician endorses Gbenga Hashim for president

KCH Group has announced the appointment of Ali Vejlani, an Indian national, as managing director, effective June 1, 2026. The read more KCH appoints Ali Vejlani as managing director to lead Beta Lactam plant project

…as Lagos to deliver 14,000 units by 2026 Nigeria’s housing crisis could worsen dramatically in the coming years, with the read more Nigeria’s effective housing deficit to hit 28m

There is a particular kind of exhaustion that settles into the bones of a small business owner in Lagos or read more The five tasks Nigerian SMEs can hand to AI starting this week

Tontex Gardens, a serene floral farm, is transforming and rebranding the floral eco-system of Rivers State, through innovative approaches that read more Tontex gardens boosts Rivers floral industry with compost factory

Nigeria has become a country extraordinarily fluent in the language of tragedy. We mourn publicly, perform outrage efficiently, trend hashtags read more Beyond Rescue: The forgotten suffering of Nigeria’s returned victims

Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has described the emergence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Presidential Candidate of read more Tinubu’s candidacy will fine-tune reforms for prosperous Nigeria – Bamidele

…Mobilises over one million members A former presidential candidate and 2027 presidential hopeful, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has formally confirmed his membership read more Gbenga Hashim declares for presidency under Accord Party

Ahead of June 20, 2026 by-election, the Labour party has nominated candidates to contest in the election. Ken Eluma Asogwa, read more 2026 by-election: LP elect Maku, Eze, others as candidates for June 20

EcoSmart Club, a youth-focused environmental organisation, has unveiled plans to mobilise secondary school students across Nigeria for a week-long climate read more Sustainability club mobilises students for national climate action programme

By  JUSTICE SANYA—The family of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has announced plans for his funeral as tributes continue to pour in from fans, colleagues and loved ones following his death. In a statement issued by Mazi Alex Oji Ekubo Okwaraeke on behalf of the family, the deceased was described as a loving, cheerful and […] The post Alexx Ekubo to Be Buried June 18 in Abia appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Sovereign Trust Insurance (STI) Plc has launched a ₦5.02 billion Rights Issue aimed primarily at strengthening its capital base and positioning the company for future growth in line with evolving regulatory requirements in the Nigerian insurance industry. The company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Lucas Durojaiye, said the capital raise is […] The post Sovereign Trust Insurance Targets Growth With ₦5.02bn Offer appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), on Monday granted an operational licence to CBI Partnering Insurtech Ltd, making it the first fully licensed insurtech company in Nigeria. The approval marks a major milestone in the ongoing digital transformation of Nigeria’s insurance industry and reflects NAICOM’s growing support for technology-driven insurance solutions aimed at improving […] The post NAICOM Licenses Nigeria’s First Insurtech Firm appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed Saturday, June 13, 2026, for the conduct of the mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for candidates who missed the main examination despite successfully completing biometric clearance. This was contained in a statement issued by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin. The board explained that the […] The post JAMB Announces Date for 2026 UTME Mop-Up Test appeared first on Business Today NG.