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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed a judgment of a Federal High Court Abuja, which barred the Directorate of Road Traffic Services, also called VIO, from further stopping, impounding, or confiscating vehicles on the road and imposing fines on motorists. In a unanimous judgment, a three-member panel of the appellate court resolved the […] The post Appeal Court Affirms Judgment Barring VIO From Stopping, Impounding Vehicles first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, fixed Jan. 22, 2026, for ruling on Nestoil Limited’s request for injunctive relief against eight Nigerian banks and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The eight banks include Access Bank Plc, First Bank of Nigeria Ltd, African Export-Import Bank, ECOBANK, First City Monument Bank, Union Bank, United Bank […] The post Court fixes Jan 22 date to rule on Nestoil’s application for injunctive relief against 8 banks, other first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abuja Zonal Directorate on Wednesday December, 3, 2025, arraigned a company compliance officer, Orbby Vanessa Agwuncha, before Justice O.A. Egwuata of the Federal High Court, Abuja, for failure to appoint a compliance desk officer and develop programmes to combat money laundering and other illegal financial acts She was […] The post EFCC Arraigns Company Manager for Failure to Appoint Compliance Desk Officer first appeared on Business Today NG.

SUNDAY SAMUEL—In line with its commitment to combating economic and financial crimes and ensuring restitution for victims of fraudulent schemes, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday, December 4, 2025 handed over N96, 500, 000. 00 (Ninety-six Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira) to victims of ponzi schemes, in Enugu State. The Commission received […] The post EFCC Hands over N96.5million To Victims Of Ponzi Scheme In Enugu first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has called on public servants at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Kazaure, Jigawa State, to uphold high ethical standards and personal integrity in order to curb corruption. This appeal was made by the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner for Kano and Jigawa States, Mr. Ahmed Muhammad […] The post ICPC Inaugurates Anti-Corruption Unit at FGGC Kazaure-Jigawa State, Urges Ethical Standards first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Nigerian Senate on Thursday passed a bill establishing the Nigerian Police Force Pension Board. The bill, titled “Police Pension Board (Establishment) Bill,” sponsored by Senator Binos Yaroe (PDP, Adamawa South), seeks to exempt police personnel from the Contributory Pension Scheme under the Pension Reform Act of 2014. The proposed legislation — “A […] The post Senate Passes Bill Establishing Nigerian Police Force Pension Board first appeared on Business Today NG.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, swore in General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) as Minister of Defence at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. General Musa’s appointment follows the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday, December 1, 2025. His nomination was announced the following day and transmitted to the Senate, where it received expedited screening […] The post Tinubu Swears In Gen. Christopher Musa As New Defence Minister first appeared on Business Today NG.

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday submitted to the Senate two separate lists comprising 34 career diplomats and 31 non-career nominees for screening and confirmation as ambassadors. Among the prominent non-career nominees are Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd), Victor Ikpeazu, and former Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. Others on the […] The post Tinubu Submits 68 Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate for Confirmation first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Troops of Headquarters 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have intensified their ongoing offensive across Taraba State, recording multiple operational successes that include the destruction of bandits’ camps, neutralisation of armed elements, recovery of weapons, and the arrest of a key suspect linked to criminal activities in the region. According […] The post Troops Record Major Gains in Taraba, Neutralise Bandits and Recover Weapons first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed a Notice of Appeal against a judgment of Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja ordering the release of 27 houses to James Ikechukwu Okwete, his company Jamec West Africa Limited In a NOTICE OF APPEAL filed at the Court of Appeal, […] The post EFCC Files Notice of Appeal Against Abuja Court’s Decision On Okwete Assets first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, feels obliged to correct the distortions and misrepresentations contained in a news story published by Sahara Reporters headlined: “EFCC Invades Abuja Property Despite Court Order Restraining Agency, Awarding N20million To Jona Brothers”. The Abuja property, Plot 680-689 Cadastral Zone B06, Mabushi, Abuja, referenced in the report, is a […] The post EFCC Clarifies Abuja Property Action, Says Court Granted Interim Forfeiture Order first appeared on Business Today NG.

The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) Nigeria on Thursday commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the reappointment of Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for another term of five years, a decision the Council says will further strengthen and consolidate the ongoing effort […] The post Drug War: NCWS Commends President Tinubu, Marwa, Seeks Collaboration With NDLEA first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE -ESEZOBOR-Umuada Productions is emerging as one of the boldest new voices in African storytelling, using art, technology, and cultural preservation to reimagine how African narratives are created and shared. With its debut project—Daddy, Don’t Strike the Match, a graphic novel adaptation of Flora Nwapa’s classic work The initiative, led by Angel Okwuosa, […] The post How Umuada Productions Is Transforming African Narratives Through Art and Innovation first appeared on Business Today NG.

The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the sum of ₦100 billion, subject to a final ratification by President Bola Tinubu, for rehabilitation of training institutions for police and other security agencies in across Nigeria This followed recommendations by the adhoc committee earlier constituted to assess the state of police and security agencies’ training institution […] The post NEC Approves ₦100bn For Renovation Of Security Agencies’ Training Institutions first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the 2026-2028 medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF), outlining Nigeria’s economic outlook, revenue targets, and spending priorities for the next three years. Briefing journalists after the FEC meeting on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, said oil price was pegged at $64 per barrel, […] The post FEC Approves 2026-2028 MTEF, Projects ₦34trn Revenue first appeared on Business Today NG.

The trial of Akindele Akintoye, Platforms Capital Investment Partners Limited and Duport Midstream Company Limited continued on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, before Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court Abuja, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, presenting its fourth witness. Akintoye and the two companies are on trial on a six- count […] The post $35m NCDMB Project: No Report to Show That the Project Has Been Executed… Witness first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Commissioner of Police Nasarawa State Police Command, Shetima Mohammed-Jauro, has said that the command rescued 39 foreign nationals suspected to be victims of human trafficking. He said that the victims were rescued from Orange Market, Mararaba in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Speaking further, he said “On November 30, at about 10:40 […] The post Human Trafficking: Nasarawa CP Confirms Rescue of 39 Foreign Nationals From Orange Market first appeared on Business Today NG.

Troops of 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have successfully rescued four kidnapped victims during a well-coordinated and decisive waterborne operation in Bakassi, Cross River State, on Tuesday, 2 December 2025. According to statement released today via its official X account that “The troops, while on a routine water patrol aimed at denying criminal elements freedom of […] The post 13Brigade Troops Rescue Four Kidnapped Victims In Bakassi first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to unveil two innovative products: a USSD Service and ISA Audio, designed to democratize information dissemination and enhance investor engagement.According to the Commission, the unveiling will take place at the forthcoming Capital Market Committee Meeting scheduled for December 8 at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria […] The post SEC To Launch USSD Service and ISA Audio To Boost Investor Engagement first appeared on Business Today NG.

An economist, a policy analyst and a diaspora professional sharply disagreed on the state of Nigeria’s economy but admitted security issues must be resolved during a heated virtual session hosted by the People’s Parliament of the Initiative for Good and Informed Citizenship, which examined President Bola Tinubu’s performance two and a half years into office. […] The post Experts Clash Over Nigeria’s Economy but Agree On Urgent Need To Address Insecurity first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Senate has confirmed the former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, as the Minister of Defence. The Senate confirmed Musa on Wednesday via a voice vote after a rigorous screening session in which lawmakers asked him many questions. Musa, who retired barely 40 days ago, was nominated by President Bola Tinubu as the […] The post Senate Confirms Gen. Christopher Musa As Minister Of Defence first appeared on Business Today NG.

The United States has imposed visa restrictions on individuals believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, major violations of religious freedom in Nigeria. The restriction target those who have directed, authorized, funded, supported, or carried out such violations and may extend to their immediate family members. This move is part of ongoing U.S. efforts […] The post Nigeria: US Imposes Visa Restrictions On Individuals Linked To Religious Freedom Violations first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has announced the issuance of two FGN Savings Bonds available for subscription in December 2025 According to DMO, the first offer is a two-year FGN savings bond due on Dec. 10, 2027, at 12.838 per cent interest rate per annum while the second offer is three-year […] The post FGN Offers Two Savings Bonds for Subscription In December first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) said it recovered in excess of  N2.59 billion with the help of the Council’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in third quarter of 2025. The Council also said it had saved shippers N175.8 billion and more than $30,000 in the second quarter of 2025 through various complaint resolutions initiated by industry […] The post NSC Recovers N2.59bn, Saves Shippers N175.8bn Through ADR In 2025 first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday announced a major relaxation of its cash withdrawal and deposit regulations, effective January 1, 2026, as part of efforts to boost liquidity and ease financial pressures on businesses and individuals amid ongoing economic challenges. In a circular signed by Dr. Rita I. Sike, Director of […] The post Central Bank Relaxes Cash Limits Nationwide To Boost Liquidity first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government on Wednesday applauded Saudi authorities for releasing three Nigerians arrested in August 2025 at King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, after investigations revealed that prohibited items linked to their luggage were planted by criminal syndicates. The individuals freed are Abdulhamid Sadieq, Maryam Abdullahi, and Bahijah Abdullahi. In a statement, the Minister of Foreign […] The post Nigeria Hails Saudi Arabia For Releasing Three Citizens In Fraudulent Luggage Case first appeared on Business Today NG.

OUR REPORTERS—As part of efforts to curb the activities of criminal elements and bandits in the state, the Ekiti State Government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to non-natives allegedly occupying farmland and a border area between Isan Ekiti and Eda Oniyo in Ilejemeje Local Government Area. The government described the immediate evacuation as necessary to […] The post Insecurity: Ekiti Govt Gives Illegal Occupants Seven-Day Ultimatum To Vacate Farmlands first appeared on Business Today NG.

NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has introduced Commercial Paper (CP) listings, following approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission, marking another significant expansion of its product suite in a year defined by accelerated innovation. This development deepens Nigeria’s short-term debt market and reinforces NGX’s role as a versatile hub for capital formation. The new listing […] The post NGX Launches Commercial Paper Listings To Boost Short-Term Debt Market first appeared on Business Today NG.

L-R: Chukwuemeka Agada, Regional Sales Manager, The Alternative Bank; Akanni Owolabi, Regional Head, Edo/Delta, The Alternative Bank; Chief (Dr.) Samuel Eshenake, Secretary, Uvwie Local Government Council; High Chief Hope Akasa (JP), Unuevworo of Uvwie Kingdom, and Hon. Andrew Agagbo, Vice-Chairman,  Uvwie Local Government Council, at the launch of The Alternative Bank’s branch in Effurun, Delta […] The post Alternative Bank Unveils Flagship Effurun Branch, Sets Bold Pace For Delta’s Economic Future first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has thrown its full weight behind the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) as the body commences an indefinite strike over the Federal Government’s failure to implement the 2024 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and other long-standing agreements. Condemning what it described as years of government insincerity and deliberate delays—particularly regarding the […] The post NLC Backs JOHESU, Warns of Wider Action As FG Drags Feet on 2024 MoU first appeared on Business Today NG.

Shell U.K. Limited, a subsidiary of Shell plc and Equinor UK Limited, a subsidiary of Equinor ASA have completed a deal to combine their UK offshore oil and gas operations to form a new company. Adura, which launched today, will be the largest independent producer in the UK North Sea. Neil McCulloch, who will lead […] The post Shell and Equinor complete formation of Adura, to be the UK’s largest independent North Sea producer first appeared on Business Today NG.

The House of Representatives has called for the remittance of over N30 billion recovered from the presidential inquiry into the financial infractions on National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) fund to the Treasury Single Account (TSA). The  resolution was arrived at, following a motion of urgent national importance moved by Rep. Saidu Abdullahi (APC-Bida/Gbako/Katcha) in […] The post Reps Order Transfer Of ₦30bn Recovered From Social Investment Probe To TSA first appeared on Business Today NG.