Harry Kane netted his 32nd goal of the season as Bayern Munich cruised to a 4-2 home victory over VfB Stuttgart to secure a record-extending 35th Bundesliga title. Raphael Guerreiro, Nicolas Jackson and Alphonso Davies were also on target for Bayern, while Chris Fuehrich and Chema Andres replied for Stuttgart. Defeat for Borussia Dortmund at […] read more Bayern Munich clinch record 35th Bundesliga title

Manchester City reignited their Premier League title hopes with a 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium, moving within three points of the leaders with a game in hand. Pep Guardiola’s side now have momentum firmly in their favour, while Arsenal’s bid to end a 22-year wait for the title is beginning to unravel […] read more Man City boost title hopes with 2-1 win over Arsenal

As part of its corporate social responsibility, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), a surveillance firm, has awarded scholarships to 600 students across its host communities on the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) in Bayelsa State. The surveillance firm disclosed the awards at its April stakeholders’ meeting on Thursday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, while expressing delight at […] read more PINL awards 600 scholarships to Bayelsa students

Tunji Alausa, minister of Education, has commended Ahmed Usman Ododo, Kogi State governor, for allocating over 30 percent annual budget to education, surpassing the UNESCO recommendation of 26 percent. Alausa gave the commendation on Monday at the inauguration of two newly constructed GYB Model Science Secondary Schools in Nagazi, Adavi, and in Okebukun, Kabba-Bunu local […] read more Education Minister inaugurates model science schools in Kogi, commends Ododo

Sundry Markets Limited has said that its recently held MSME Fair-Retail Ready 1.0 was aimed at empowering entrepreneurs with funding and industry insights. The Fair, it said, brought together key stakeholders across Nigeria’s business ecosystem to support and empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) operating within the retail value chain. The one‑day fair served […] read more Sundry Markets’ MSME fair aims to empower entrepreneurs with funding, industry insights

Umuahia, the Abia State capital, was a behive of activity, as the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) held its 56th Annual Conference in the city. About 2000 members of NIESV from the 36 states of the country and Abuja, the federal capital, and 302 new members (inductees) converged on Umuahia from April […] read more Abia seeks stronger partnership with NIESV to deepen real estate sector

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly moved from the fringes of research labs into the centre of global economic and policy conversations. In Nigeria, as across much of Africa, the discourse around AI is increasingly defined by two competing forces: fear and hype. On one hand, there is anxiety about job losses, loss of control, and […] read more Artificial Intelligence: Separating fear from hype and misconception

Air conditioners (ACs) account for over 40 percent of household electricity in use, much of which is wasted due to outdated technology. Given Nigeria’s tropical climate, there is a strong relationship between the country’s climate conditions and the demand for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems. These conditions position Nigeria as the largest […] read more Expert’s perspective on climate change, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems

…Says Ezeilo has shown that human rights/women’s rights are not just a theory; but promise of safety and dignity for those most vulnerable. Jane Ansah, the vice president of Malawi, has described Ngozi Ezeilo, a professor and United Nation’s Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, as a tireless champion of human rights and dignity and […] read more Malawi Vice President extols Ezeilo at 60

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 12 large parcels of cocaine concealed in false bottom of food flasks heading to the United Kingdom via a Virgin Atlantic Airline flight from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos. The cocaine consignment with a gross weight of 2.80 kilograms was intercepted […] The post NDLEA intercepts Cocaine, Loud in food flasks, Snacks, Arrests Fashion Designer, Others appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has made public the scores of 632,788 applicants who participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) held on Thursday, April 16, 2026. According to a statement from the Board’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the results are now accessible for candidates to check. However, the […] The post JAMB Publishes Results of first batch of 632,788 UTME candidates; three individuals detained appeared first on Business Today NG.

Officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Delta State have achieved a significant success after disrupting drug trafficking operations and preventing a planned abduction through a series of well-coordinated raids across the state. Personnel from the Otorokpe Division carried out an operation in Ugholo community, where they uncovered a drug base and arrested a 33-year-old […] The post Delta Command Police Raid Drug Hideouts, Nab Multiple Suspects appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law the 2026 Appropriation Bill, setting Nigeria’s total federal expenditure at ₦68.32 trillion. Alongside this, he approved an extension of the 2025 budget implementation period from March 31, 2026, to June 30, 2026, to allow for the completion of ongoing projects. The 2026 budget outlines key […] The post What Tinubu’s ₦68.32 Trillion 2026 Budget Means for Nigeria’s Economy appeared first on Business Today NG.

President Tinubu congratulates ex-IGP Musiliu Smith on his 80th birthday President Bola Tinubu rejoices with Alhaji Musiliu Adeola Kunmi Smith, former Inspector General of Police, on his 80th birthday on April 17, 2026. The President joins family, friends and associates to celebrate the remarkable police officer for his integrity, humility, professionalism and outstanding contributions to […] The post President Tinubu congratulates ex-IGP Musiliu Smith on his 80th birthday appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR —-The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for stronger collaboration with the nation’s security institutions to combat criminal activities threatening the telecommunications sector. The appeal was made by the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, as part of efforts to safeguard critical telecom infrastructure and sustain industry growth. […] The post NCC Seeks Stronger Security Collaboration to Tackle Telecom Sector Threats appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR —-Nigeria is taking a decisive step toward modernising its sports sector, as the National Sports Commission (NSC) moves to strengthen digital infrastructure through a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). In a move that underscores this commitment, the Director General of NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, with his top delegation recently […] The post Nigeria Moves to Strengthen Digital Sports Infrastructure with NCC Support appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) announces the expansion of its trading hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (WAT), effective Monday, 27 April 2026, in a move designed to deepen market liquidity, enhance price discovery, and broaden investor access. Approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria, the expansion shifts the market opening […] The post NGX Expands Trading Window from 9:00 A.M. To 4:00 P.M appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major enforcement milestone, securing 974 convictions for drug-related offences across Nigeria within the first quarter of 2026. The convictions, achieved between January and March, reflect an intensified nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking networks and their collaborators. No fewer than 974 offenders have been […] The post NDLEA Secures 974 Drug Convictions in Three Months as 11 Drug Kingpins Receive 254 Years’ Jail Term appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Lagos State Police Command has recorded significant breakthroughs through coordinated and simultaneous operations targeting cultism and illegal arms proliferation across Ikorodu, Lagos Island, Okoko, Ilasan, Ogba, and Iju areas of the State. The operations resulted in the arrest of twenty-three suspected cultists, recovery of five (5) firearms and other incriminating exhibits. During the operation […] The post Lagos Police Arrest 23 Suspected Cultists, Recover Firearms in Statewide Raids appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Financial Markets Dealers Association (FMDA), has introduced the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate (NOFR), a new benchmark designed to improve transparency and efficiency in Nigeria’s financial markets. In a statement released on Friday, the apex bank said the NOFR will serve as a standardized […] The post Breaking: CBN Launches Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate to Deepen Money Market appeared first on Business Today NG.

الدوحة- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أقرت الجمعية العامة العادية لشركة المحار القابضة القطرية جميع بنود جدول أعمالها خلال اجتماعها، بما في ذلك الموافقة على توزيع أرباح نقدية بنسبة 15% من القيمة الاسمية للسهم عن العام المالي، في خطوة تعكس استمرار الأداء المالي القوي للشركة. وأظهرت النتائج المالية للشركة تحقيق نمو ملحوظ خلال العام، حيث ارتفعت الإيرادات […] The post المحار القابضة القطرية تقر توزيعات نقدية 15% appeared first on Business News Report.

الكويت- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أظهر مؤشر ثقة المستهلك في الكويت استقرارا ملحوظا خلال شهر مارس 2026، رغم استمرار التوترات والحرب خلال معظم أيام الشهر، في دلالة على متانة المزاج الاستهلاكي وثقة الأفراد بالوضع الاقتصادي. ووفقا لبيانات شركة «آراء للبحوث والاستشارات»، التي تصدر المؤشر شهريا، استقر المؤشر العام عند 112 نقطة، محافظا على نفس مستواه المسجل […] The post ثقة المستهلك بالكويت تتماسك رغم التوترات والحرب appeared first on Business News Report.

أبوظبي- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أعلنت شركة أكسايت، ومقرها أبوظبي، عن استحواذها على حصة أقلية مؤثرة في شركة لا تروب فاينانشال الأسترالية، ضمن صفقة مع شركة بروكفيلد العالمية، في خطوة تعكس استمرار نشاط الصفقات الاستثمارية الخليجية رغم التوترات في المنطقة. وبحسب تفاصيل الصفقة، التي يتوقع إتمامها خلال الربع الثالث من العام الجاري، تقدر قيمة شركة “لا […] The post شركة أكسايت تستحوذ على حصة في “لا تروب” الأسترالية appeared first on Business News Report.

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, reaffirmed his commitment to building a stable, peaceful, and prosperous nation, assuring that the well-being of Nigerians remains his top priority. He stated that the political and economic structures that have long undermined Nigerians’ prosperity are being steadily replaced through the realignment of the economy to enable full […] The post Tinubu urges grassroots mobilisation to support government reforms appeared first on Business Today NG.

The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has officially commenced today across Nigeria, with more than 2.2 million candidates taking part in the nationwide assessment exercise. The examination, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), began on Thursday April 16, at accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide, as candidates sat for their scheduled […] The post UTME 2026 Begins Nationwide as Over 2.2 Million Candidates Participate appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY MADUEKE OBIWANNE-(ABUJA)—The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding digital connectivity across the country, stressing that stronger fibre optic infrastructure remains critical to improving broadband penetration and bridging the digital divide. The Commission said the renewed push forms part of broader efforts to accelerate digital transformation, drive economic growth, and ensure […] The post Nigeria to Expand Digital Access With New Fibre Infrastructure Push — NCC appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Nigerian Defence Academy,(NDA), on Thursday issued a strong public warning over the activities of fraudsters impersonating its Commandant, Major General Oluyemi Thomas Olatoye, across multiple social media platforms.   In a disclaimer released signed by Reuben Kovangiya Major, Academy Public Relations Officer posted via its official X account today, , the NDA said its […] The post NDA Warns Public Against Fake Social Media Accounts Impersonating Commandant appeared first on Business Today NG.

L-R Mr Ikenns Orji, Mr Ekerete Ola Gam-Ikon (Deputy Commissioner finance and administration; National Insurance Commission), Mr Henry Akwitti (Leader of the delegation), Mr Olusegun Ayo Omosehin (Commissioner for Insurance National Insurance Commission), Mr David Rueller, (member of the delegation), Dr Usman Jankata (Deputy Commissioner technical National Insurance Commission)and Mr Joseph Eta. BY NKECHINAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National […] The post NAICOM Targets Market Stability, Recapitalization and ESG Growth Through UNDP Partnership appeared first on Business Today NG.

From left: Dr Julius Odede, Head of Lagos Operations at National Insurance Commission, (NAICOM), presenting appreciation award plaque to Chief  Strategist of MelvinAfrica, Chiamaka Ugo-Obidike, at the just concluded 2026 BusinessToday Annual Conference and Exhibition on Insurance and Pensions held in Lagos , with the Convener of the conference, Mrs. Nkechi Naeche-Esezobor.     BY […] The post Experts Push For Customer-Centric Reforms at BusinessToday Conference appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, Nigeria’s top five companies has projected a profit after tax of N1.524 billion for the second quarter of 2026. According to notice filed by the insurer to The Exchange, the profit was supported by strong insurance revenue and steady investment income. The insurer said it expects insurance revenue to […] The post Strong Revenue Outlook Lifts Sovereign Trust Insurance’s Q2 Profit Forecast to N1.52bn appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has warned Nigerian students that drug abuse can permanently destroy their future even before their careers begin. He gave the caution while delivering a convocation lecture at the University of Abuja, stressing that the growing trend of […] The post NDLEA Boss Cautions Graduates on Rising Drug Abuse on Campuses appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Department of State Services (DSS) has brought former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over an updated charge involving alleged terrorism-related preparation and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. At Tuesday’s sitting, DSS counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), informed the […] The post DSS Re-Arraigns Malami, Son Over Alleged Terrorism Charges appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government has reiterated its resolve to defeat terrorism and banditry in Nigeria, stating that it will not allow the exploitation of tragic incidents to weaken national resolve or undermine the mission of the Armed Forces. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said in a statement that the government is working […] The post FG Defends Counter-Terror Operations, Orders Full Investigation appeared first on Business Today NG.

Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc has  hosted the 13th Annual Essay Competition Awards Ceremony, a landmark gathering that united industry leaders, seasoned professionals, and emerging young talents to honour intellectual excellence and forward-thinking leadership in Nigeria’s insurance sector. L-R: Eddie Efekoha, Group Chief Executive Officer, Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc; Pastor Ike Udobi, President, Institute of Loss […] The post Consolidated Hallmark Marks 13 Years of Shaping Insurance Talent and Excellence appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three suspected armed robbers in connection with incidents of conspiracy and armed robbery at an estate, Sangotedo, which occurred on April 11 and April 13, 2026. The suspects, identified as Balogun Teslim ‘m’, Suleman Balogun ‘m’, and Peter Oluwagbemi ‘m’, were apprehended following […] The post Lagos Police Nab Three Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Weapons appeared first on Business Today NG.

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected vandal who was caught removing reflective road safety studs from the Third Mainland Bridge. The suspect was apprehended in the act during a routine patrol, and twenty (20) vandalised road studs were recovered from his possession at the […] The post Suspected Vandal Caught Removing Road Safety Studs on Third Mainland Bridge appeared first on Business Today NG.