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ودائع البنوك الكويتية ترتفع إلى 51.35 مليار دينار بنمو 4.2%
الكويت- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| كشف تقرير الشال الاقتصادي أن إجمالي الودائع لدى البنوك الكويتية بلغ مع نهاية يونيو 2025 نحو 51.35 مليار دينار، ما يعادل 57.3% من إجمالي مطلوبات البنوك، ليسجل ارتفاعاً بقيمة 2.056 مليار دينار، أي بنسبة نمو بلغت 4.2% مقارنة بنهاية يونيو 2024. وأشار التقرير إلى أن ودائع عملاء القطاع الخاص شكّلت الحصة […] The post ودائع البنوك الكويتية ترتفع إلى 51.35 مليار دينار بنمو 4.2% appeared first on Business News Report.
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Serial Loser’: APC Hits Back at Atiku Over Rivers LG Election Claims
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has lashed out at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his criticism of the recently read more Serial Loser’: APC Hits Back at Atiku Over Rivers LG Election Claims
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What you need to know from the latest Chatham House report on corruption in Nigeria
Despite some successes with anti-corruption reforms, corruption has long held back Nigeria’s development, undermining the country’s democracy, governance and economic read more What you need to know from the latest Chatham House report on corruption in Nigeria
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Tinubu promises swift action on agreements with Colombia
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, promised to ensure the quick implementation of the agreements reached with Colombia. This is just read more Tinubu promises swift action on agreements with Colombia
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Naira hits six-month high of N1,526 as non-banks drive FX inflows
The naira on Monday climbed to a six-month high of N1,526.09 per dollar in the official foreign exchange (FX) market, read more Naira hits six-month high of N1,526 as non-banks drive FX inflows
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Tah Replaces Adesina As 9th AfDB President
A national of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah was on Monday, sworn in as the 9th President of the African Development Bank Group, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire capital. Tah, at exactly 12:05 GMT, took the oath of office before the Bank’s governors- Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors of member countries, […] The post Tah Replaces Adesina As 9th AfDB President first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Nigeria’s last elephants wrestle for survival in forgotten reserve
… Omo Forest suffers neglect Omo Forest Reserve At dawn, the Omo Forest comes alive with a cacophony of whispers. read more Nigeria’s last elephants wrestle for survival in forgotten reserve
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Analysts Drop Bombshell! BlockDAG Could Hit $5, Dogecoin at $0.34 & BNB’s $1,000 Target Don’t Matter Now
What drives attention more than a bold prediction, price targets that spark debate or confirmation that a coin’s path is read more Analysts Drop Bombshell! BlockDAG Could Hit $5, Dogecoin at $0.34 & BNB’s $1,000 Target Don’t Matter Now
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Kerojet Services moves to promote tech in communities
…Commissions ICT centre in Ipaja, Lagos Kerojet Services Limited, Nigeria’s leading indigenous supplier of Jet A1 aviation fuel, commissioned a read more Kerojet Services moves to promote tech in communities
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Leadway Group Graduates Young Developers To Boost Nigeria’s Tech Talent
Leadway Group, Nigeria’s leading non-banking financial services group, has announced the successful graduation of 33young developers from its tech programme, an intensive 13-month training designed to build next-generation experts in Frontend, Backend Programming, and Data Analytics. Fully sponsored by Leadway, reflects its long-standing commitment to youth empowerment and its strategic investment in nurturing Nigeria’s future […] The post Leadway Group Graduates Young Developers To Boost Nigeria’s Tech Talent first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Firms unveil initiative to transform Osun cassava farmers to agripreneurs
In a pioneering move set to redefine Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, a new initiative is transforming small-scale cassava farming in Osun read more Firms unveil initiative to transform Osun cassava farmers to agripreneurs
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Convert My Birthday Gifts, Greetings To Fund National Library –Tinubu’s Wife Tells Nigerians
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday, called on her well-wishers to convert birthday gifts and greetings into donations for the completion of the National Library project. The First Lady, who turns 65 on September 21, 2025, in a video message, said she will dedicate the day to God and a cause she described […] The post Convert My Birthday Gifts, Greetings To Fund National Library –Tinubu’s Wife Tells Nigerians first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Shea export ban sparks concern over jobs, contracts
The federal government’s recent decision to ban the export of raw shea nuts has triggered concern among industry stakeholders who read more Shea export ban sparks concern over jobs, contracts
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Wike Attacks His Critics Over Rivers LG Polls
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday, attacked his critics following the outcome of the local government elections held in Rivers State last Saturday. Wike, who made the attack while speaking during his monthly media chat in Abuja on Monday, said he only influenced the election in his local government, Obio/Akpor, […] The post Wike Attacks His Critics Over Rivers LG Polls first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Kwara boost agric productivity with mechanisation drive
The Kwara State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is intensifying efforts toward full-scale agricultural mechanisation following renewed collaboration with read more Kwara boost agric productivity with mechanisation drive
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Niger Gov Sacks Commissioners, Orders Perm Sec To Take Over
The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, on Monday, 1 September, 2025 announced the dissolution of his cabinet, ordering the Permanent Secretaries to take over affairs of the ministries pending when new commissioners will be inaugurated. Bago, however, retained the Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, and other principal officers […] The post Niger Gov Sacks Commissioners, Orders Perm Sec To Take Over first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Nwala, professor emeritus, urges Igbos to evolve strong political synergy among selves
The future of the Igbos may depend on how much they succeed in evolving a strong political synergy among the read more Nwala, professor emeritus, urges Igbos to evolve strong political synergy among selves
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Wike Vows Not To Contest Against Tinubu In 2027
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday, promised not to contest the 2027 presidential election against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Wike, a former Governor of Rivers State, who made this known  during his monthly media chat in Abuja, said despite the Peoples Democratic Party zoning its ticket to the South, he […] The post Wike Vows Not To Contest Against Tinubu In 2027 first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Nigeria’s housing deficit: It’s not just about building more homes
Every few months, headlines ring out a familiar statistic: Nigeria faces a housing deficit of over 20 million units. It read more Nigeria’s housing deficit: It’s not just about building more homes
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Nollywood Wins Big! Circuits’ top-grossing producers earn more after initial licensing fees
Circuits, Africa’s leading virtual cinema and digital entertainment platform, which has rapidly grown to become Nigeria’s largest Virtual Cinema and read more Nollywood Wins Big! Circuits’ top-grossing producers earn more after initial licensing fees
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Deadline Day: Liverpool reach £35m agreement for Marc Guehi
Premier League champions Liverpool have reportedly reached an agreement with Crystal Palace for the signing of centre-back Marc Guehi in read more Deadline Day: Liverpool reach £35m agreement for Marc Guehi
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2027: Group pledges to support Hashim’s presidential ambition
Leaders of the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement (GHSM) in the South West have declared their unwavering support for the presidential read more 2027: Group pledges to support Hashim’s presidential ambition
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Ransom Payments: Your Claim Is Baseless, Ribadu Tells El-Rufai
The Federal Government through the office of National Security Adviser (ONSA), on Monday denied allegations made by  the former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, that the ONSA coordinates a policy of payments and offers incentives to bandits. ONSA denied the allegation in a statement signed by Zakari Mijinyawa posted via its official X […] The post Ransom Payments: Your Claim Is Baseless, Ribadu Tells El-Rufai first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Over 800 Die In Afghanistan Earthquake Disaster
The Taliban authorities on Monday, 1 September, 21025 confirmed that over 800 people lost their lives after a strong earthquake and multiple aftershocks collapsed homes onto sleeping families in a remote, mountainous region of the country. The authorities , who confirmed that rescue operations have commenced on Monday, said he 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck just before […] The post Over 800 Die In Afghanistan Earthquake Disaster first appeared on Business Today NG.
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FG Commends Finland Over Jailed Sentence Of Simon Ekpa
The Federal Government on Monday, 1 September, 2025 welcomed the conviction and six-year jail sentence handed to Nigerian-born Finnish, Simon Ekpa by a Finnish court, describing it the ruling as “a major victory for the Nigerian people in the collective fight against terror.” BusinessTodayNG reported that Päijät-Häme District Court found Ekpa guilty of a string […] The post FG Commends Finland Over Jailed Sentence Of Simon Ekpa first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Simon Ekpa Bags Six Years Jail Term In Finland For Terrorism Offences
Nigerian-born Finnish, Simon Ekpa, has been sentenced to six years in prison by Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland on Monday, 1September, 2025 for terrorism-related crimes and other offences. According to official court documents, the 40-year-old former municipal politician from Lahti was convicted on multiple charges, including participation in the activities of a terrorist organisation, incitement […] The post Simon Ekpa Bags Six Years Jail Term In Finland For Terrorism Offences first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Five Die In Pakistan Army Helicopter Crash
The Pakistan Army on Monday, 1 September, 2025 confirmed one its helicopters crashed in northern Pakistan on Monday, killing all five people on board. “The helicopter was on routine training flying when it developed a technical fault and crashed,” the army said in a statement, just as it also added that two pilots, two crew, […] The post Five Die In Pakistan Army Helicopter Crash first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Kerojet Services Accelerates National Growth, Commissions ICT Center To Power Nigeria’s Digital Future
In a landmark event underscoring its commitment to national development and grassroots empowerment, Kerojet Services Limited, Nigeria’s leading indigenous supplier of Jet A1 aviation fuel, has commissioned a state-of-the-art ICT Center for the Ipaja community, officially named the NASFAT Youth Information Tech Center (NASYITEC). Executed through the company’s philanthropic arm, The Pillar’s Dream Living Foundation, […] The post Kerojet Services Accelerates National Growth, Commissions ICT Center To Power Nigeria’s Digital Future first appeared on Business Today NG.
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“آيكتك السعودية” تتحول للخسائر بـ 2.9 مليون ريال يالنصف الأول
الرياض- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| سجلت شركة تقدم العالمية للاتصالات وتقنية المعلومات (آيكتك السعودية) خسائر صافية بلغت 2.9 مليون ريال خلال النصف الأول من العام الجاري، مقابل أرباح بلغت 5.15 مليون ريال في الفترة المماثلة من العام الماضي، بحسب بيان الشركة المنشور على موقع “تداول السعودية”. وقالت “آيكتك السعودية” إن إيراداتها تراجعت بنسبة 35.15% لتبلغ 16.58 […] The post “آيكتك السعودية” تتحول للخسائر بـ 2.9 مليون ريال يالنصف الأول appeared first on Business News Report.
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Nigerian Plead Guilty Of $405,000 Romance Scam In United States
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that DANIEL CHIMA INWEREGBU(“INWEREGBU”), age 40, a citizen of Lagos, Nigeria, pled guilty on August 21, 2025 before United States District Judge Nanette Jolivette Brown to two of the counts pending against him, including conspiracy to commit mail fraud, wire fraud, and using an assumed name to commit a mail […] The post Nigerian Plead Guilty Of $405,000 Romance Scam In United States first appeared on Business Today NG.
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SERAP Frowns At Passport Fees Hike, Says Is Discriminatory Against Poor Nigerians
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called for the urgent reversal of new passport fees announced by the Federal government through the Nigeria Immigration Service. According to statement released today by SERAP, Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, described the new fee as arbitrary, unlawful, and discriminatory against poor Nigerians. The statement added […] The post SERAP Frowns At Passport Fees Hike, Says Is Discriminatory Against Poor Nigerians first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Mob Set Food Seller Ablaze In Niger Over Alleged Blasphemous Utterance
Before security reinforcement could arrive, a lady named Ammaye, was burnt to death by a mob in Niger State over an alleged blasphemous utterance against the Islamic faith. Ammaye, a food seller, was lynched and set ablaze in Mariga Local Government Area of the state by suspected angry youths over alleged blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad, […] The post Mob Set Food Seller Ablaze In Niger Over Alleged Blasphemous Utterance first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Just In: Dangote Group Commiserate With Otabor Family Over Death Of Ruth, Phyna Sister
The Dangote Group has commiserated with Phyna and her family over the death of Ruth Otabor, who died as a result of injuries sustained in a recent road accident involving one of the company’s trucks in Auchi, Edo State. The company disclosed this in a statement today via its official X account signed by the […] The post Just In: Dangote Group Commiserate With Otabor Family Over Death Of Ruth, Phyna Sister first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Lagos Police Restricts. Masquerades From Street Procession
The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday has placed an order the restricting all activities of the annual Egungun Masquerade Festival to only designated outing points. The Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who announced the ban through a statement issued on Sunday, 31 August, 2025, said the directive is necessary […] The post Lagos Police Restricts. Masquerades From Street Procession first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Minister Denies Claims of Marginalisation, Just In Distribution Of Projects, Appointments
Amid growing criticism and allegations of regional bias, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, On Sunday, 31 August, 2025 dismissed claims of marginalisation, insisting that all six geopolitical zones have received equitable attention from the Tinubu-led administration. Idris, who stated this through a statement issued on Sunday, reaffirmed government commitment to fairness, […] The post Minister Denies Claims of Marginalisation, Just In Distribution Of Projects, Appointments first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Atiku Condemns Rivers LG Polls, Tells Oppositions To Reject It Out Rightly
Former Vice-President and Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has described the local government elections conducted in Rivers State on Saturday, 30 August, 2025 as “an awful absurdity and a travesty to the very notion of elective democracy.” Recall that BusinessTodayNG reported that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won 20 of the 23 local […] The post Atiku Condemns Rivers LG Polls, Tells Oppositions To Reject It Out Rightly first appeared on Business Today NG.
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