Monica Cash has reached an important milestone, completing three continuous years of operations while processing more than N500 billion in read more Monica Cash surpasses N500bn in transaction

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel and associated equipment at Bauchi read more DHQ confirms arrival of 100 US military personnel for counterterrorism support

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2025 computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) results for read more WAEC releases 2025 private WASSCE results, over half of candidates secure credit pass

Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, was on Monday night detained at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial read more EFCC detains El-Rufai over alleged N432bn fraud probe

…court of appeal ruling limited to Abuja The Lagos State Government has cleared the air on the recent judgment of read more VIO can impound vehicles, fine motorists in Lagos – Commissioner

From January 1, 2026, Nigeria’s new tax rules changed how electricity bills are issued. Power companies like Ikeja Electric can read more Here are 3 IDs to keep your power on in 2026

Supporters and protesters converged on the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Abuja on Monday as former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was interrogated over alleged corruption during his tenure from 2015 to 2023. The former governor, who honoured the commission’s invitation days after a failed arrest attempt at the airport, was […] The post Supporters, Protesters Storm EFCC Headquarters as Nasir El-Rufai Is Grilled appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Lasaco Assurance Plc is reinforcing its strategic direction with a renewed focus on execution, financial discipline, and operational resilience as it positions for sustainable growth in an increasingly regulated and competitive insurance market. This new direction marks a shift in strategic direction. According to the company’s management, this approach balances growth initiatives with […] The post Lasaco Assurance Plc Sharpens Execution Strategy to Drive Sustainable Growth appeared first on Business Today NG.

The global mood is shifting rapidly. Across major capitals today, security is once again being defined primarily through the lens read more Why partnership, not polarisation, must guide the next global shift

My takeaway from a webinar I participated in in July 2025, as an observer, was that civil servants use state read more Civil service and reforms: The unspoken hurdle to Nigeria’s progress

When I started off as a strategy consultant about 20 years ago, clients would often request that their strategy retreat read more When systems trump strategy

Starting a business is an exciting yet challenging endeavour, and navigating the financial landscape can often feel overwhelming. One of read more Choosing the right financial expert for your business journey

When the federal government admits that rising input costs are now the greatest threat to affordable food production, it is read more Why rising farm costs demand more than excuses

Every economy is honest — not in its speeches, but in its outcomes. Strip away policy documents, reform slogans, and read more What Nigeria’s economy optimises for — Without admitting it

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday interrogated the former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai, over allegations read more EFCC quizzes El-Rufai, defends use of tear gas on protesters

Lagos does not wake up smelling foul. It is made to. On a recent drive past a popular bus stop, read more We are the reason Lagos stinks

Foreign reserves occupy a privileged place in the symbolic language of economic governance. When they rise, governments speak of renewed read more Beyond the CBN vault: What foreign reserves truly reveal about Nigeria’s economy

A joint committee of the National Assembly on the Army has approved a N1.5 trillion budget for the Nigerian Army read more National Assembly approves N1.5trn Nigerian army budget

…Prices hover at N1000/kg Nigeria households are finally catching a break at the stove. According to new data from the read more Cooking gas prices cool on import boom

Headline inflation cools as economic pressures ease; Wike stakes ground in FCT polls; Nigeria attracts strongest foreign inflows in five read more Nigeria News Brief

A storm of controversy erupted on Sunday after Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, reportedly admitted to procuring read more El-Rufai’s phone-tapping admission triggers national security controversy

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that insecurity will be defeated, praising Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser (NSA), for read more ‘We’ll defeat bandits and terrorists’ — Tinubu praises Ribadu

Portuguese tactician Jose Mourinho on Monday dismissed speculation linking him with a return to Real Madrid, insisting his focus remains read more Mourinho plays down Real Madrid return speculation

BY NECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has welcomed the approval by the African Union (AU) granting Nigeria a permanent seat on the Board of the African Monetary Institute (AMI), describing it as a historic milestone in Africa’s journey toward deeper financial integration. The decision, endorsed at the AU’s 39th […] The post Cardoso Hails AU Approval of Nigeria’s Permanent Seat on African Monetary Institute Board appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has strongly condemned the killing of 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlet, in Pretoria, South Africa, calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of all those involved. In a statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols at NiDCOM, Dabiri-Erewa […] The post Nigeria Demands Justice After E-Hailing Driver Is Hijacked, Killed in Pretoria appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, arraigned Osabohein Alex Ologbose and his wife, Hope Onome Oghelemu, before Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged N740 million investment fraud. The couple, alongside their companies — Onome Global Market Resources Limited and Lexicon Multi-concept Media Limited — are […] The post Couple Docked in Abuja Court Over N740m Investment Scam appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigerian striker Gift Orban has claimed that Black players are “treated differently” in Italy after he was shown a red read more Orban: Black players ‘treated differently’ in Italy

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel and associated equipment at the read more DHQ confirms arrival of 100 US Military troops for Counterterrorism support

…N’Assembly approves N1.5trn Army budget Protesters returned to the gates of the National Assembly on Monday, mounting pressure on Lawmakers read more Lawmakers under pressure as protest continues at NASS over e-transmission

Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigation into the activities of  a 31- year old trader,  Oduburu Lucy Oluchi  also  known as Eze Chiamaka Lucy  caught with fake currency to the tune of N192, 000. 00 (One Hundred and Ninety-two Thousand Naira). Oluchi was arrested […] The post FCC Quizzes Trader for Alleged Dealing in  Currency Counterfeiting  in Enugu appeared first on Business Today NG.

Samsung has officially launched its latest affordable 5G smartphone, the Galaxy A07 5G, which brings advanced AI capabilities and strong read more Samsung introduces Galaxy A07 5G with AI features for budget buyers

The trial of former Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and his Commissioner for Finance, Ademola Banu, over the alleged misappropriation of ₦5.78 billion in Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) funds, resumed on Monday, February 16, 2026, before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin. Testifying as the sixth prosecution witness, EFCC […] The post How Alleged ₦5.78bn UBEC Funds Were Spent on Salaries, Loans — EFCC Witness appeared first on Business Today NG.

Women groups on Monday staged a protest at the National Assembly, pushing for the passage of the Reserved Seats Bill, read more 2027 elections: Women protest at N’assembly over stalling reserved seat bill

The Department of State Services (DSS) has reopened investigations into the 2019 disappearance of Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, read more DSS reopens Dadiyata case

The narrative of Northern Nigeria has long been dominated by the twin shadows of insecurity and economic stagnation. But at read more How market-based sovereignty can rewrite the narrative of Northern Nigeria

One of Nigeria’s leading business conglomerates – Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group has signed a Joint Venture agreement with Reliance read more TGI and RCPL form joint venture to offer FMCG products at affordable prices