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NIN–SIM Policy Removed 59.7m Phone Lines
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) 2024 Subscriber/Network Performance Report has disclosed that the country’s telecommunications industry recorded one of its sharpest corrections in recent years, with active voice subscriptions falling by 59.7 million in 2024 following the strict enforcement of the National Identification Number–Subscriber Identity Module policy. According to the report, active subscriber base dropped […] The post NIN–SIM Policy Removed 59.7m Phone Lines first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Comedian Mr Jollof Apologises After Fight With VDM
Nigerian comedian Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi, popularly addressed as Mr Jollof, on Tuesday made public his brawl with social media personality VeryDarkMan on flight of United Nigeria Airlines. Mr. Jollof while speaking on Instagram on Tuesday, revealed the circumstances surrounding the incident, explaining that he is not naturally violent and only acted to defend himself. The […] The post Comedian Mr Jollof Apologises After Fight With VDM first appeared on Business Today NG.
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US Lawmaker Condemns Abduction of Kebbi Schoolgirls, Calls For Prayers For Victims
Riley Moore, a United States lawmaker, on Tuesday reacted to the abduction of schoolgirls from Government Secondary School, Maga, in the Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Moore, through a post shared on X handle on Tuesday, condemned the incident and called for prayers for the victims. “Please join me in praying for the […] The post US Lawmaker Condemns Abduction of Kebbi Schoolgirls, Calls For Prayers For Victims first appeared on Business Today NG.
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IMF lauds CBN, urges robust policy tools ahead of inflation targeting
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for stabilising the economy while urging it read more IMF lauds CBN, urges robust policy tools ahead of inflation targeting
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PDP crisis: Bala Mohammed, Makinde, Turaki battle Wike, Anyanwu for soul of main opposition party
….we will not abandon party to outsiders – Turaki  ….as Wike group announces expulsion of Bala Mohammed, Bode George, Makinde, read more PDP crisis: Bala Mohammed, Makinde, Turaki battle Wike, Anyanwu for soul of main opposition party
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Wike-led PDP Faction Expels Makinde, Mohammed, Bode George, Others
The crisis rocking the main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), continues as the factional National Executive Committee loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday ratified the expulsion of Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State. The faction did not […] The post Wike-led PDP Faction Expels Makinde, Mohammed, Bode George, Others first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Customs Thwart Drug Trafficking, Seized ₦2.5bn Narcotics
The  Nigerian Custom Service Tin Can Island Port Command Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Onyeka on Tuesday announced that officials of the command have seized illicit drugs valued at over ₦2.5 billion. Onyeka, who made this disclosure through a statement shared by the command on X on Tuesday, disclosed that the seizure followed a routine examination […] The post Customs Thwart Drug Trafficking, Seized ₦2.5bn Narcotics first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Christian Genocide Is Real In Nigeria-CAN
The President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, on Tuesday insisted that there is a Christian genocide in the country, citing years of unspeakable tragedy, persecution, and insecurity faced by Christians in the country. Archbishop Okoh stated this on Tuesday at the ongoing Fourth Quarterly National Executive Council Meeting of the association […] The post Christian Genocide Is Real In Nigeria-CAN first appeared on Business Today NG.
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35 Months Unpaid Benefits: NITEL, MTEL Pensioners Stage Protest In Abuja
Barely a day after parents of students on a government scholarship abroad blocked the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, demanding owed benefits for their children, pensioners of the defunct NITEL-MTEL on Tuesday also staged a protest at the same ministry demanding the payment of their long-overdue entitlements. It was gathered that the protesters, mostly […] The post 35 Months Unpaid Benefits: NITEL, MTEL Pensioners Stage Protest In Abuja first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Reps advance bill to lower governor, senate age requirement to 30
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to alter the 1999 constitution to reduce read more Reps advance bill to lower governor, senate age requirement to 30
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FG renews support for local assemblers, EV infrastructure
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s automotive industry through expanded support for local vehicle assemblers and read more FG renews support for local assemblers, EV infrastructure
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Fidelity Bank’s gross earnings rises by 46% on strong interest income
Fidelity Bank Plc has reported a 46 percent rise in its gross earnings for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, read more Fidelity Bank’s gross earnings rises by 46% on strong interest income
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Giwa Trial rekindles hope for Justice as Jigida Queen urges review of Lagos Property Judgment
Nigerian entertainer Uche Ibeto, popularly known as the Jigida Queen, has expressed renewed hope in the justice system. read more Giwa Trial rekindles hope for Justice as Jigida Queen urges review of Lagos Property Judgment
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Egesimba, author of ‘Memoirs of an Otondo’ to kick-start nationwide book drive
In a fast-paced world filled with dopamine triggers and distractions, the art of reading a book is fast becoming a read more Egesimba, author of ‘Memoirs of an Otondo’ to kick-start nationwide book drive
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Brithomes, London Square unveil exclusive UK-backed property investment in Lagos
Brithomes, a London-based property wealth management firm with headquarters in Marylebone, Central London, has announced an exclusive collaboration with leading read more Brithomes, London Square unveil exclusive UK-backed property investment in Lagos
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Why banking system liquidity declined in Q2 2025
Liquidity in the Nigerian banking system declined in the second quarter of 2025, primarily due to robust auctions of Open read more Why banking system liquidity declined in Q2 2025
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NIBSS Instant Payment awarded highest recognition on African IPS
NIBSS Instant Payment has been awarded the highest recognition on the African Instant Payment System (IPS) landscape, a milestone that read more NIBSS Instant Payment awarded highest recognition on African IPS
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TotalEnergies commends Nigeria’s bid rounds, eyes 2025 licensing round for opportunities
TotalEnergies has commended the the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for delivering a transparent 2024 mini-bid round and has read more TotalEnergies commends Nigeria’s bid rounds, eyes 2025 licensing round for opportunities
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PDP: Wike faction expels Makinde, Bala Mohammed, Bode George, others
…Dissolves Oyo, Bauchi, Ekiti, Lagos, Other EXCOs The Nyesom Wike led group of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Tuesday, read more PDP: Wike faction expels Makinde, Bala Mohammed, Bode George, others
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Top investors step up funding for female-led startups as Nigeria’s gender-lens investment market expands
Nigeria’s female-led startups are attracting increased attention from impact-focused investors, as new data shows gender-lens capital is becoming a stronger read more Top investors step up funding for female-led startups as Nigeria’s gender-lens investment market expands
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Confusion as Makinde, Bala Mohammed, Turaki storm PDP secretariat
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Tuesday as Governors Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed of Oyo read more Confusion as Makinde, Bala Mohammed, Turaki storm PDP secretariat
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Stears, Ventures Platform unveil first-ever liquidity index for African private markets
Stears, Africa’s financial data provider, in partnership with Ventures Platform, one of the continent’s foremost seed-stage VC firms, has launched read more Stears, Ventures Platform unveil first-ever liquidity index for African private markets
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Zenith Bank moves to acquire kenya’s paramount bank in East African expansion push
Zenith Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s biggest banks by market value, is advancing its pan-African expansion strategy with plans to read more Zenith Bank moves to acquire kenya’s paramount bank in East African expansion push
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Hilal Takaful Insurance names Hassan Olanrewaju MD/CEO
Hilal Takaful Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Cornerstone Insurance Plc and the pioneer Takaful Insurance company in Nigeria has a read more Hilal Takaful Insurance names Hassan Olanrewaju MD/CEO
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Jays International School emerges winners at second edition of C4K Coding Competition
Jays International School emerged as winners at the second edition of the C4K Coding Competition, held on Wednesday during the National Digital Education Conference 2025. This marks the second time in a row the school has won the competition. The C4K Coding Competition was organised by the African Digital Educatin Network (afiDE) Ghana in partnership … The post Jays International School emerges winners at second edition of C4K Coding Competition appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
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Groves: Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul fight looks ‘fixed’
Former world champion George Groves has suggested that Anthony Joshua’s blockbuster showdown with Jake Paul on December 19 in Miami read more Groves: Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul fight looks ‘fixed’
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PDP crisis: Police disperse party members with teargas as Wike storms national secretariat
The ongoing crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) worsened on Tuesday as security operatives used teargas to clear Wadata read more PDP crisis: Police disperse party members with teargas as Wike storms national secretariat
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Portugal qualify for World Cup with 9-1 thrashing of Armenia
Portugal qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Sunday with a 9-1 hammering of Armenia that included hat-tricks from both Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves.The reigning Nations League champions were forced to wait to book an automatic spot after losing 2-0 to Ireland on Thursday in a game where their captain Cristiano Ronaldo was sent … The post Portugal qualify for World Cup with 9-1 thrashing of Armenia appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
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Eubank Jr urged to retire after Conor Benn loss
Chris Eubank Jr‘s future is up in the air following his defeat to Conor Benn on Saturday.Eubank Jr and Benn met in their rematch at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, seven months on from when Eubank came out on top in their first meeting by unanimous decision. That was a tight back-and-forth contest, but … The post Eubank Jr urged to retire after Conor Benn loss appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
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Norway book World Cup spot
Norway qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Sunday after a 4-1 win away to Italy in their final qualifying match, condemning the hosts, who have missed out on the last two editions of the tournament, to the playoffs. Norway ended the qualifying campaign with a perfect record of eight wins, finishing six points ahead … The post Norway book World Cup spot appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
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Sinner beats Alcaraz to retain ATP Finals title
Italy’s Jannik Sinner retained his ATP Finals title on Sunday, sending the Turin crowd wild as he battled past Spanish world number one and rival Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(4) 7-5 in the decider to the season-ending championships.Sinner, backed by a raucous Italian crowd, fell to the floor after breaking his rival’s serve in the final game … The post Sinner beats Alcaraz to retain ATP Finals title appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
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Joshua to fight Paul in December
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will fight YouTube star Jake Paul in a professional bout on 19 December.Britain’s Joshua, the 36-year-old former two-time unified heavyweight champion, will take on the YouTuber-turned-boxer at Kaseya Center in Miami.The fight, which will be streamed live on Netflix, will consist of eight three-minute rounds.The bout is a replacement … The post Joshua to fight Paul in December appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
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Experts hinge SME market success on authentic storytelling, not big budgets
Enterprise and marketing experts have said that the success of the SME market depends on the authenticity of the stories read more Experts hinge SME market success on authentic storytelling, not big budgets
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Beyond loans: How credit direct is enhancing pension, insurance for Nigeria’s informal sector
When Stella Odion, who sells foodstuffs at Bola Tinubu Modern Market, Moshalashi, Lagos, faced financial challenges and needed to access read more Beyond loans: How credit direct is enhancing pension, insurance for Nigeria’s informal sector
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Comparing HFM With Other Leading Brokers in Africa
The African trading world has grown rapidly with more investors turning to online brokers to access global markets. Among the read more Comparing HFM With Other Leading Brokers in Africa
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Technology has ended era of voter impersonation – INEC
Joash Ojo Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says Nigeria has finally broken the cycle of voter read more Technology has ended era of voter impersonation – INEC
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