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WAPCo Hits Historic 217,000 mmbtu Daily Peak Gas Delivery
The West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo), says it has achieved record-breaking operational performance for 2025, with gas delivery reaching all-time high of 217,000 mmbtu per day in November, the highest in the company’s history. The company’s Managing Director, Mr Abiodun Bodunrin, made this known during a media interactive session in Lagos on Tuesday. He […] The post WAPCo Hits Historic 217,000 mmbtu Daily Peak Gas Delivery first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Abuja owns the mines, bandits run them
A few years ago, a relative called me from my village in Kogi State. He was excited: he had found read more Abuja owns the mines, bandits run them
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Nigerian Army Denies Reports Of Shooting Women Protesters In Adamawa
23 Brigade of Nigerian Army on Tuesday denied media reports alleging that women protesters were shot by the Brigade Commander’s escorts during communal clashes in Lamurde Local Government Area, Adamawa State, on Monday, 8 December 2025. According to statement posted via Army  official X account, it described the report as baseless and  unfounded and false […] The post Nigerian Army Denies Reports Of Shooting Women Protesters In Adamawa first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Fubara announces defection to APC, cites ‘support for Mr President’
… says ‘we have the numbers’ Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers State, has announced his defection to the All Progressives read more Fubara announces defection to APC, cites ‘support for Mr President’
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What to know as Nigeria pushes forward on military deployment to Benin Republic
Amid limited manpower and ongoing internal security challenges, Nigeria is moving ahead with plans to deploy troops to Benin Republic read more What to know as Nigeria pushes forward on military deployment to Benin Republic
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Nigerian Air Force says safety concerns forced crew to land in Burkina Faso
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said on Monday that one of its transport aircraft entered Burkina Faso’s airspace and landed read more Nigerian Air Force says safety concerns forced crew to land in Burkina Faso
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Nigerian Army Strengthens Ties With National Assembly To Boost Border Security
The Nigerian Army has reiterated its commitment to strengthening partnerships with the National Assembly to enhance national security, particularly in border areas. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, made this known during a visit by the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Border Security, led by Honourable Mohammed Isa Anka. The […] The post Nigerian Army Strengthens Ties With National Assembly To Boost Border Security first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Ebonyi Cement Plant and Nigeria’s industrialisation
As an important large-scale manufacturing sub-sector within the manufacturing sector, the cement industry contributes a growing portion to Nigeria’s gross read more Ebonyi Cement Plant and Nigeria’s industrialisation
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FG to end subsidies on non-profitable airports in new aviation reform drive
…boost local airlines capacity for international routes The Federal Government says it is set to end decades of financial subsidies read more FG to end subsidies on non-profitable airports in new aviation reform drive
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Mining finance reforms seen as catalyst for Nigeria’s diversification drive
Fatima Umaru Shinkafi, executive secretary, Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) has said Nigeria’s ability to unlock its estimated $700 billion read more Mining finance reforms seen as catalyst for Nigeria’s diversification drive
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FG flags off shippers council digital workflow system, targets faster port operations
The Federal Government has launched the Nigerian Shippers’ Council’s Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) to entrench digital governance and enhance read more FG flags off shippers council digital workflow system, targets faster port operations
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FMDQ Urges Stakeholders to Use Celebrities To Drive Investment Reforms
BY NECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at FMDQ Group, Emmanuel Etaderhi, has urged regulators and market operators to deploy pop culture influencers — including musicians, actors, and football stars — to drive youth engagement with the newly enacted Investment Securities Act (ISA) 2025. Etaderhi made the call at the annual conference of […] The post FMDQ Urges Stakeholders to Use Celebrities To Drive Investment Reforms first appeared on Business Today NG.
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State police debate: Will rising insecurity tip the scales?
Although discussions about decentralised policing date back decades, Nigeria’s worsening insecurity has thrust the issue back to the centre of read more State police debate: Will rising insecurity tip the scales?
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How AI can help Nigeria rethink security
Nigeria’s insecurity crisis has reached a breaking point. Citizens are unsettled, businesses are nervous, and the financial system is strained. read more How AI can help Nigeria rethink security
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Technical Issue Forces NAF C-130 to Land in Burkina Faso, Mission To Resume Soon
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL-The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on Tuesday confirmed that one of its C-130 transport aircraft made a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, after the crew detected a technical issue while en route to Portugal on December 8, 2025. A statement issued by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, […] The post Technical Issue Forces NAF C-130 to Land in Burkina Faso, Mission To Resume Soon first appeared on Business Today NG.
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GetBundi takes digital learning to youths on Lagos streets
In a move that turned out to be truly remarkable and innovative, a team of GetBundi Education Technology staff has read more GetBundi takes digital learning to youths on Lagos streets
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Otu visits chief of air staff, seeks stronger security ties
Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River Staten, on Monday, paid a courtesy visit to Sunday Kelvin Aneke, chief of read more Otu visits chief of air staff, seeks stronger security ties
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ECOWAS Announces State of Emergency Over Rising Coup Attempts
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced a regional state of emergency in response to the growing wave of military coups and attempted power seizures destabilising several member states. The decision, announced by ECOWAS Commission President Omar Alieu Touray during the 55th ordinary session of the Mediation and Security Council in Abuja, […] The post ECOWAS Announces State of Emergency Over Rising Coup Attempts first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Nigeria Receives Major U.S. Wheat Consignment As Bilateral Agro Trade Set To Hit $700m
Nigeria has received a significant boost to its food supply chain with the arrival of a U.S. vessel carrying 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat valued at $15 million. The shipment, which berthed at Apapa Port in Lagos, reinforces Nigeria’s position as the third-largest export market for American wheat and highlights the rapidly expanding agricultural partnership […] The post Nigeria Receives Major U.S. Wheat Consignment As Bilateral Agro Trade Set To Hit $700m first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Cornerstone Insurance Wins Big, Takes Home Two Top Tech Awards
Cornerstone Insurance Plc, has won two major recognitions award at the Nigeria Technology Award 2025 held recently at Virginrose Resorts, Victoria Island, Lagos. The company won Most Innovative Digital Insurance Company of the Year and Excellence in Technology Deployment – Insurance Service Company of the Year, solidifying its position as a pioneer in digital transformation […] The post Cornerstone Insurance Wins Big, Takes Home Two Top Tech Awards first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Academy to drive innovation, foster sustainability across Africa
To drive innovation, promote inclusivity and foster sustainability across Africa, GMYT Fashion Academy is set to host its 13th Global read more Academy to drive innovation, foster sustainability across Africa
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ECOWAS declares state of emergency as coups, terrorism surge across West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a state of emergency across the region, warning that West read more ECOWAS declares state of emergency as coups, terrorism surge across West Africa
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Union bank unveils new era of growth and innovation
This is a pivotal moment in our 108-year history, launching greater value for customers; we remain steadfast in being Nigeria’s read more Union bank unveils new era of growth and innovation
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Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation for new NERC commissioners
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to confirm two nominees for appointment as commissioners of the Nigerian Electricity read more Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation for new NERC commissioners
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Over 200,000 Nigerian children receive new malaria vaccine – NPHCDA
No fewer than 202,860 Nigerian children have so far received doses of the new malaria vaccine, the National Primary Health read more Over 200,000 Nigerian children receive new malaria vaccine – NPHCDA
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NNPC E&P Limited Hits Record 355,000 bpd Production
BY NKECHI-NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—NNPC E&P Limited (NEPL), on Tuesday said it has  achieved a record production level of 355,000 barrels of oil per day, its highest daily output since 1989. The milestone marks a significant step forward for Nigeria’s upstream sector and reflects the company’s ongoing transformation anchored on efficiency and discipline. According to statement released by […] The post NNPC E&P Limited Hits Record 355,000 bpd Production first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Lagos eyes N350bn holiday spend with new health insurance plans for ‘Detty December’ travellers
Lagos state is moving to tap into the surge of holiday arrivals and the billions spent during Nigeria’s peak festive read more Lagos eyes N350bn holiday spend with new health insurance plans for ‘Detty December’ travellers
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FG targets large-scale youth agribusiness expansion through LIFE-ND programme
The Federal Government has announced plans to scale up youth agripreneurship as a core economic strategy to drive food systems read more FG targets large-scale youth agribusiness expansion through LIFE-ND programme
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How FX reforms finally brought Naira back from the brink
The naira now trades within a narrow, stable range as the Central Bank of Nigeria’s sweeping foreign exchange (FX) reforms read more How FX reforms finally brought Naira back from the brink
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Kidnapping schoolchildren a ‘lesser evil’ than killing soldiers – Gumi
Ahmad Gumi, a Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, says the kidnapping of schoolchildren is a “lesser evil” when compared to the killing read more Kidnapping schoolchildren a ‘lesser evil’ than killing soldiers – Gumi
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Police disperse contractors protesting alleged N5.2bn FCTA debt
The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday dispersed a protest by the Coalition of Indigenous FCT Contractors after officers launched teargas read more Police disperse contractors protesting alleged N5.2bn FCTA debt
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Why companies must prioritise workers’ fulfillment to boost productivity in 2026
Businesses heading into 2026 will face a growing challenge that money and technology alone can’t solve: how to keep employees read more Why companies must prioritise workers’ fulfillment to boost productivity in 2026
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Fomer Mayors form support group for Otti, laud developmental efforts
Former Transition Committee Chairmen (TCC), known as ‘Mayors,’ appointed by Governor Alex Otti at the beginning of his administration in read more Fomer Mayors form support group for Otti, laud developmental efforts
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Cardoso launches new era for agric financing, inaugurates ACGSF board
…flags sub-5% lending to farmers Olayemi Cardoso, governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday launched what he described as read more Cardoso launches new era for agric financing, inaugurates ACGSF board
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Oyo agency gifts foodstuffs, cash to 10,000 widows, others
The Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency (OYCSDA) has distributed foodstuffs and cash gifts to over 10,000 widows, the read more Oyo agency gifts foodstuffs, cash to 10,000 widows, others
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UNICEF raises alarm as child stunting hits 32% in Ebonyi
…hands over 2,832 cartons of nutrition supplements THE United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has described malnutrition as one of the read more UNICEF raises alarm as child stunting hits 32% in Ebonyi
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