The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) on Monday announced the official opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, providing access to financial support for students across tertiary institutions in the country. NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, who made this disclosure through a statement issued on Tuesday, said the […] The post NELFUND Announces Opening Of Student Loan Portal For 2025/2026 Academic Session first appeared on Business Today NG.

… sees strong demand AVA Capital Partners Limited has announced the successful completion of a N20 billion Mudarabah Sukuk Issuance read more AVA Capital leads N20bn sukuk issuance for TAJ bank

Nigeria received a major boost ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup Play-Off as Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka read more Maduka Okoye’s return boosts Nigeria ahead of 2026 World Cup Play-Off

In the oil and gas business, cash isn’t just king; it’s survival. The industry is one of the most capital-intensive read more Why is Aradel sitting on a pile of cash?

Nicolas Sarkozy has become the first French ex-president to go to jail, as he starts a five-year sentence for conspiring read more President Sakorzi begins time in jail after conviction for campaign finance from late Gaddafi

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, has called for a comprehensive and multifaceted strategy, hinged on broader regional cooperation, to read more ASWAN Forum: Zulum urges comprehensive strategy to tackle Sahel crisis

Adeniji Olumide, Managing Director AOJ Global Concept Limited, has been conferred with an honorary Doctorate Degree by Pebble Hills University, read more Expert Receives Honorary Doctorate Award for Sterling Leadership, Innovation

Lagos, Nigeria — The Group CEO of CWG Plc, Adewale Adeyipo, has called for a decisive shift from rhetoric to read more CWG CEO, Adewale Adeyipo Unveils Blueprint for Africa’s Digital Growth at Texcellence 2025

The President of the Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA), Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, has congratulated Morocco for winning read more Arab Football Associations applaud Morocco’s historic FIFA U-20 World Cup success

Madica, a structured investment program for pre-seed African startups, has expanded its portfolio with two new Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies: read more Madica backs two new AI startups, partners with ABAN to strengthen Africa’s early-stage ecosystem

Enko Capital, the Africa-focused alternative asset manager with US$1.3 billion in assets under management (AUM), Tuesday, announced the first close read more Enko Capital raises $100m private credit for Africa’s economic growth

We live in an age defined by digital acceleration, data-driven decisions, and the relentless pursuit of efficiency. Yet amid the read more Building trust beyond transactions: Corporate banking & the future of infrastructure financing in Nigeria

Google and the World Bank Group have partnered to accelerate digital transformation across emerging markets, using artificial intelligence (AI) to read more Google, World Bank to build AI-powered public infrastructure for emerging markets

Nigeria’s leading fintech platform, Moniepoint Inc, has raised $200 million in a Series C funding round to accelerate its expansion read more Moniepoint raises $200m Series C round led by DPI, LeapFrog to scale operations across Africa

President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured more than 7,000 convictions and recovered read more EFCC secured over 7,000 convictions, recovered N500bn in two years

Japan has elected Sanae Takaichi as its first female prime minister, a watershed moment in the country’s modern political history. read more Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister after historic parliamentary vote

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Monday, disclosed that federal government is targeting the creation of at least 20,000 jobs annually through the launch of the second phase of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) aimed at connecting high-potential graduates with real-world work experience, training, and mentorship. The NJFP, a flagship initiative of the […] The post FG To Create 20,000 Jobs Annually As Shettima Flags off NJFP 2.0, Policy Dialogue first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State, Bridget Asekhauno, on Monday disclosed at leasst 21 persons lost their lives while 144 were injured in road crashes that occurred across the state between January and October, 2025. Asekhauno, who disclosed this on Monday during a press conference to flag off the 2025 […] The post 21 Die, 144 Injure In Anambra Road Accidents In Eight Months first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Senate Committee on Army on Monday condoled with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, over the tragic death of Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Paiko and other soldiers in Borno State. The Committee’s Chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, who stated this through a statement signed and issued on Monday, described the fallen soldiers […] The post Senate Mourns Fallen Soldiers in Borno Clash, Commiserates With Army Chief first appeared on Business Today NG.

Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Limited, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has reaffirmed its support for the National Pension Commission’s (PenCom) recent reforms aimed at enhancing flexibility, inclusion, and global access within Nigeria’s pension system. The new regulatory guidelines introduce two distinct pension options, the Personal Pension Plan (PPP) and Foreign Currency (FCY) Pension […] The post Stanbic IBTC Unveils New Pension Options for Nigerians Earning In Naira and Foreign Currency first appeared on Business Today NG.

Amnesty International Nigeria on Monday condemned the reports of security forces attempting to suppress peaceful demonstrations in Abuja, where protesters are demanding the release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Recall that police officers on Monday fired tear gas canisters to disperse protesters around the Maitama area, forcing them to regroup […] The post Amnesty International Condemns Disruption Of #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow Protest first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday resolved to issue a four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government should it fail to conclude negotiations with all tertiary institutions-based unions. The union also condemned the no-work-no-pay policy introduced by the government as a form of sanction to members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities for daring […] The post NLC Gives FG Four Weeks To Conclude Negotiations With ASUU first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered assets worth over ₦500 billion and secured conviction of 700 people in the last two years Vice President Kashim Shettima made this disclosure on Monday while declaring open the 7th edition of a 3-day capacity building workshop for judges and justices organised by the EFCC and […] The post EFCC Secures 700 Convictions, Recovers Over ₦500b Worth Of Assets In Two Years — Shettima first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Kaugama Local Government Area of Jigawa State on Monday announced that it has immunized at least 250,750 children against Human Papiloma Virus, Polio, Measles rubella and other tropical diseases. The Immunisation Officer in the area, Muhammad Tasiu, who announced the development during an interview with newsmen on Monday, said the council area successfully immunised […] The post Jigawa LG Immunises 250,750 children first appeared on Business Today NG.

Operatives of Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Monday dispersed protesters demanding the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra , Nnamdi Kanu, at the Utako area of Abuja. The demonstrators, made up of civil rights activists and members of pro-democracy groups, were part of the #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow campaign aimed at pressuring […] The post Police Disperse #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow Protesters After Regrouping In Abuja first appeared on Business Today NG.

The African Democratic Congress(ADC) on Monday announced the suspension its National Vice Chairman (South-South), Dr. Usani Usani, over what it described as actions capable of undermining the unity and progress of the party. According to the ADC, the suspension, which takes immediate effect, followed deliberations at a meeting of the State Working Committee of the […] The post ADC Suspends South-South Vice Chairman Over Alleged Anti-party, Insubordination first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Nigerian Army on Monday confirmed that Boko Haram terrorists have killed the Commanding Officer of the 202 Tank Battalion, Lt. Col. Aliyu Paiko, along with several soldiers, during an attack in the Kashimri area of Bama Local Government Area, Borno State. The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Maj. Appolonia Anele, who confirmed the […] The post Terrorists kill Commanding Officer, Other Soldiers In Borno Community Clash first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Securities and Exchange Commisison has urged stockbrokers to uphold the highest level of professionalism and ethical conduct at all times in a bid to ensure a fair and transparent market. Director General of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama who stated this weekend during the 29th annual conference of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers in […] The post Professionalism, Ethical Conduct, Non Negotiable – SEC tells Stockbrokers first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, (NCAA), on Monday confirmed that Ethiopian Airlines has settled penalties related to breaches of consumer protection rules, following complaints over passenger service standards. Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection at the NCAA, disclosed this via its official  X Account formerly called twitter, that with the payment, all […] The post Ethiopian Airlines Pays Fine For Consumer Protection Breaches first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, on Sunday announced the termination of the 43-kilometre Port-Harcourt-Aba-bound road contract being handled by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation over poor performance. According to government, the termination of the contract came as a result of the failure of the contractor to improve its works despite repeated […] The post FG Terminates Port Harcourt–Aba Road Contract Handle By Chinese Construction Firm Over Poor Performance first appeared on Business Today NG.

Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have arrested 63-year-old man, Mohammed Sani, while attempting to steal a motorcycle, popularly known as Bajaj, in the state. The Niger State Police Command Public Relations Officer Wasiu Abiodun, who confirmed the arrest in a crime bulletin on Sunday, said incident occurred last Sunday at Tungan-Kawo village in […] The post 63-year-old Man In Niger Police Net For Allegedly Stealing Motorcycle first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—From frozen snails to car tyres, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA),  latest crackdown exposed creative smuggling methods as officers seized tons of drugs, arrested traffickers, and destroyed over 70,000kg of skunk across several states. According to NDLEA the drug was also concealed electrical bulbs, female clothes and heading to the United […] The post NDLEA Foils Drug Smuggling Attempts to US, UK in Frozen Snails, Electrical Bulbs first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has charged manufacturers of pharmaceutical products in the country to take the necessary investment decisions that will facilitate the production of human vaccines in Nigeria. She warned that Nigeria should not wait for another pandemic before it […] The post Nigeria Set for Vaccine Production as NAFDAC Achieves Global Benchmarking Milestone first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory(FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Saturday dismissed the rumours making the rounds that some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are mounting pressure on him to contest the 2027 presidential election, just as he also said he backed President Bola Tinubu candidature till 2031. Wike, who stated through a […] The post Wike Dismisses 2027 Presidential Ambition Rumour, Backs Tinubu Till 2031 first appeared on Business Today NG.

During coordinated operations across Kwara and Kogi States, troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 21 kidnapped victims, including four Chinese nationals. The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Polycarp Okoye, who confirmed the development through a statement issued on Saturday, said the daring rescue, was carried out on Thursday, October 17, 2025. […] The post Troops Rescue Four Chinese Nationals, 17 Others kidnap Victims first appeared on Business Today NG.

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have recovered 75 mobile gadgets and five laptops abandoned by fleeing suspects during a routine patrol conducted by the Rapid Response Squad in Ikeja. The Command said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security and combat property crimes across the state. The Lagos State Police […] The post Police Recover 75 Stolen phones, Five Laptops From Fleeing Suspects In Lagos first appeared on Business Today NG.