HATFORD RESOURCES NIG. LTD. v. SHARAF SHIPPING AGENCY LTD. FEDERAL HIGH COURT (LAGOS DIVISION) (YUNUSA, J) FACTS Hatford Resources Nigeria read more Failure to produce original bill of lading hinders cargo delivery

The Yenagoa Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (YECCIMA) has described the N200 million grant (totalling N2.4 billion annually) read more YECCIMA hails Diri’s N2.4bn grant to farmers, warns of risks 

A delegation of Urhobo indigenes in Warri has staged a peaceful protest at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral read more Warri-Urhobo protesters demand release of electoral ward delineation report 

Abia State Government has announced plans to establish a Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Village and Innovation Hub in Aba, read more Abia to establish SME village, innovation hub in Aba  

…says new investment, diaspora partnerships will drive infrastructure, industrial transformation Kashim Shettima, the Vice President, has launched a 25-year development read more Shettima launches vision 2050 blueprint for Southeast’s economic development

The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, has intensified its environmental enforcement efforts across Ibadan read more Oyo steps up environmental enforcement, arrests 19 illegal scavengers, seals polluting facility 

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has reacted to an online publication alleging serious misconduct by one of its personnel, including claims of unlawful detention and sexual assault involving a Nigerian woman. In a statement posted via its official X account, the Service described the allegations as grave and stressed that any form of […] The post NIS Orders Probe Into Alleged Misconduct by Immigration Officer appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Nasarawa State Police Command has recorded significant breakthroughs in its ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and related crimes across the state, rescuing two victims and arresting a suspected kidnapper in separate operations. On February 3, 2026, at about 3:10 p.m., operatives of the Anti-Robbery Squad, while on routine patrol, rescued one David […] The post Police Rescue Two Kidnap Victims, Arrest Suspected Kidnapper in Nasarawa State appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) has formally inducted ESV Nkeiruka Comfort Arum, FNIVS, FCA, FICA, recognizing read more NIESV Welcomes New Fellow- ESV Nkeiruka Comfort Arum, FNIVS, FCA, FICA

The Premier League remains the richest domestic league in world football, and nowhere is that financial muscle more evident than read more Man United, Arsenal and Chelsea lead £2bn Premier League spending gap

As reactions continue to trail the Senate rejection of the electronic transmission of election results, the Peoples Democratic Party PDP  read more Senate’s rejection of electronic transmission of results may increase apathy, PDP warns

Transnational Corporation Plc, the Debt Management Office (DMO), CardinalStone, Chapel Hill Denham and MTN Nigeria Communications were among the recipients read more Transcorp, DMO, CardinalStone, Chapel Hill, MTNN, others get NGX recognition for driving market performance 

Transnational Corporation Plc, the Debt Management Office (DMO), CardinalStone, Chapel Hill Denham and MTN Nigeria Communications were among the recipients read more Transcorp, DMO, CardinalStone, Chapel Hill, MTNN, others get NGX recognition for driving market performance 

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government, Kwara State, where Boko Haram read more Tinubu orders troops into Kaiama, condemns killing of innocent citizens

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) has strengthened collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigeria Police Force to enhance investor protection, curb financial crimes, and reinforce confidence in Nigeria’s capital market. This commitment was underscored on Wednesday during a Closing Gong Ceremony held in honour of the Inspector-General […] The post NGX, SEC, Police Deepen Partnership on Investor Protection, Market Integrity appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) on Wednesday, hosted a Closing Gong Ceremony in honour of the Inspector-General of Police, read more NGX Group, SEC, Police form ironclad alliance for market integrity

Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president, has has described the Senate’s rejection of real-time Electronic Transmission of Results, as a read more Nigeria not ready for free, fair, transparent elections – Atiku 

Redtech Limited, a Lagos-based payments and agency banking company supported by Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Holdings, has considered raising about $100 read more Elumelu’s Redtech weighs $100m raise to fuel Pan-African expansion

Bangladesh’s central bank has approved a one-year pilot programme by PalmPay to finance the purchase of 10,000 smartphones, marking the read more Bangladesh central bank backs PalmPay smartphone financing pilot in first-of-its-kind approval

Nigeria’s central bank said it will fast-track the implementation of open banking rules and pursue regulatory passporting agreements with other read more CBN to fast-track open banking rules, eyes passporting deals in Africa

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—In a significant move to expand financial protection and enhance customer-centric innovation, Lasaco Assurance Plc has received regulatory approval for six newly developed insurance products. This milestone marks the first phase of a broader product expansion strategy, designed to increase relevance, accessibility, and value-driven protection for individuals and businesses across Nigeria. The newly […] The post Lasaco Assurance Unveils Six New Innovative Products appeared first on Business Today NG.

Ghana’s inflation rate fell sharply in January 2026, easing to 3.8 per cent from 5.4 per cent in December, according read more Ghana’s inflation drops to 3.8% in January, lowest level in nearly 30 years

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have warned that contractors and construction read more NCC, NSCDC to prosecute contractors over fibre optic cable damage

A Moscow court has sentenced Russian stand up comedian Artemy Ostanin to more than five years in a penal colony. read more Russia sentences comedian to five years in prison over veteran joke

Matthew Tonlagha, a Nigerian businessman and vice chairman of Tantita Security Services, has hired a United States lobbying and consulting read more Tompolo’s vice hires US lobbyist for $720,000 to strengthen Nigeria–US relations

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama LGA in Kwara State, following a deadly read more Tinubu orders army battalion to Kwara after deadly Kaiama attacks

The Federal Government has said it is targeting about 50 million Nigerians to come under health insurance coverage within the read more FG targets 50 million Nigerians for health insurance by 2030

The Washington Post has laid off about one third of its workforce, shutting down its sports section and slashing foreign, read more Washington Post sacks one third of staff in sweeping newsroom overhaul

Washington Post cuts a third of staff in historic shake-up The Washington Post has laid off around one third of read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Washington Post cuts staff, Gaddafi killing, Robert Mugabe in Epstein files and other stories

The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan to enable the Federal Ministry of Works to carry out read more Lagos to close Apongbon Bridge for six weeks

Nigeria’s power sector has entered a new phase with the signing of the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill 2025 into law. read more Beyond the grid: What the new Electricity Act really changes

Nearly a decade ago, I worked on a gas infrastructure transaction that, on paper, had everything going for it. It read more Africa doesn’t lack capital – It lacks bankable projects

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Nigeria’s recent tax cooperation agreement with France, facilitated through the Federal Inland Revenue Service (now the Nigeria Revenue Service), has read more Tax, sovereignty and the risks of outsourcing state power

Betty Jocelyne Okagua-Apiafi, former senator, has recommitted to supporting women businesses, even as she has highlighted ongoing barriers. She mentioned read more Betty Apiafi, former senator, vows full support for women’s empowerment, partners PHCCIMA

In the last week, I have seen press releases and heard jingles across several media channels by a couple of read more When Tax Authorities extend PAYE deadlines without the law