The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening insurance compliance within public procurement processes. Under the agreement, insurance bonds will play a central role in promoting transparency, protecting public assets, and supporting Nigeria’s broader economic transformation agenda. The partnership also […] The post Insurance Bonds to Play Key Role as NAICOM, BPP Seal Strategic MoU appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) has announced the appointment of Ms. Jumoke Olaniyan as Group Chief Strategy Officer, further strengthening its executive leadership as the Group advances its next phase of strategic growth, digital transformation, product innovation and market development. In her new role, Olaniyan will lead enterprise-wide strategy formulation and execution across NGX […] The post NGX Group Appoints Jumoke Olaniyan as Chief Strategy Officer appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government on Monday stopped the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited’s 60 per cent deductions from profit oil under Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs), in a major move to strengthen oversight of petroleum revenues and boost remittances into the Federation Account. The decision was reached at the inaugural meeting of the Implementation Committee for […] The post FG Halts NNPC’s 60% Deductions from Profit Oil Under PSCs appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Nigeria Police Council on Monday unanimously ratified the appointment of Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the Inspector-General of Police, paving the way for his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday. The ceremony will take place during the Federal Executive Council meeting, scheduled for the same day. The Council’s meeting, which took place at the […] The post Nigeria Police Council Clears Disu As IGP appeared first on Business Today NG.

Troops of Sector 1 under Operation WHIRL STROKE have neutralised two suspected terrorists and recovered an automatic firearm during a patrol in Benue State. The operation was carried out along the Katsina-Ala–Zaki Biam Road in Amafu, Iwer Local Government Area, as part of ongoing efforts to combat criminal and terrorist activities in the state. According […] The post Two Killed as Troops Foil Terror Plot in Benue Community appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Ondo State Police Command on Monday addressed the recent allegations published by Sahara reporters on 2nd of March, 2026 circulating in relation to the arrest of six suspected fraudsters over miracle scam in Idanre. The Command emphasized that the arrests were carried out in full compliance with due process and established criminal investigation procedures, […] The post Ondo Police Defend Legality of Idanre Arrest, Reaffirm Zero Tolerance for Corruption appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigeria and Cameroon have signed a landmark Technical Aeronautical Search and Rescue Agreement aimed at enhancing aviation safety, emergency response, and regional cooperation. The agreement was formalized by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and Cameroon’s Transport Minister, Jean Ernest Ngalle Bibehe, and is designed to strengthen joint operations, communication, and coordination […] The post Bilateral Deal: Nigeria, Cameroon Strengthen Aviation Safety with New Rescue Pact appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has acknowledged the traffic delays experienced at airport access gates following the commencement of its Go Cashless Programme, assuring motorists and airport users that measures have been put in place to ensure smoother and more efficient entry going forward. The authority said the temporary congestion recorded at the […] The post FAAN Acknowledges Delays, Promises Smoother Access Under New Cashless Regime appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Benin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC has secured the conviction of Ifeoma Joy Bogamhe, a business woman for property fraud. Ifeoma was arraigned on a two count amended charge of fraudulent disposition of mortgage property in June 2025 before Justice W.I. Aziegbemhin of the Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City. The post Edo Court Convicts Businesswoman Over ₦20 Million Mortgage Fraud appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has spotlighted its impact-driven reform communication strategy at the 17th Session of the Capacity Building Committee of the World Customs Organization (WCO) held in Brussels, Belgium, from February 25 to 27, 2026. Addressing delegates from member administrations, the Service outlined its transition from routine activity reporting to evidence-based storytelling designed […] The post Nigeria Customs Advocates Impact-Driven Reform Communication at WCO Meeting in Brussels appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening corporate governance and leadership capacity through deeper collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD). Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke at the weekend during a courtesy visit by the members of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria […] The post Sanwo-Olu Pledges Deeper Collaboration with Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigeria’s economy has recorded its second quarterly growth above 4 per cent in a decade, signalling renewed momentum in the country’s reform-driven recovery. According to fresh data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 4.07 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting broad-based improvements across […] The post Nigeria Records Second 4%+ Quarterly Growth in 10 Years appeared first on Business Today NG.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for a new five-year term. The reappointment took effect from Friday, February 27. Dr Audi was first appointed to the position in 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari. His initial five-year term ended […] The post Tinubu Reappoints Audi for Second Five-Year Term as NSCDC Boss appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—After 13 years in hiding, a notorious drug kingpin Reginald Peter Chidiebere has been taken into custody following the seizure of large consignments of cocaine and heroin linked to him by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos. The drug lord was […] The post Fugitive Drug Suspect Turns Himself In After 13 Years in Hiding appeared first on Business Today NG.

In compliance with the directives of the Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, on strengthening community-based policing and intensifying the fight against crime in the State, police operatives have recorded another breakthrough. On 28/02/2026 at about 1030hrs, based on credible intelligence, police operatives attached to Mararaba ‘A’ Division arrested two suspects, namely: Abdulrahaman Danjuma […] The post Police Arrest Suspects, Recover Stolen DAF Truck Cabin in Nasarawa State appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election, following adjustments introduced by the newly enacted Electoral Act, 2026. The Commission had initially scheduled the Presidential and National Assembly elections for Saturday, 20th February 2027, and the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections […] The post INEC Revises 2027 General Election Timetable, Moves Presidential Poll to January appeared first on Business Today NG.

Social Media influencer and car enthusiast Mohammed Anifowose, popularly known as Mohammed Lexus, dispensing fuel to a motorist at the event. BY NKECHI NAECGE—Consolidated Hallmark Holdings subsidiaries – Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Limited and CHI Life Assurance Limited, have launched its high-impact #IfYouLoveItInsureIt campaign with a fuel giveaway for motorists in Lagos. The initiative saw the […] The post Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Rolls Out #IfYouLoveItInsureIt with Lagos Fuel Giveaway appeared first on Business Today NG.

Lasaco Assurance Plc has announced the appointment of Ademoye Shobo as its Managing Director, effective February 06, 2026, reinforcing the company’s leadership structure and continuity. In a statement today, the company disclosed that the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has approved his appointment The appointment reflects the company’s confidence in a leadership transition supported by institutional […] The post NAICOM approves Ademoye Shobo as Managing Director/CEO of Lasaco Assurance Plc appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, February 27, 2026 arraigned Chief Mike Agbedor Abu Ozekhome, SAN,  Ponfa Useni and General Jeremiah Useni (now deceased) before Justice C.N. Oji. Of the Federal Capital Territory,  FCT,  High Court, Maitama, Abuja over alleged forgery of documents and International Passport to facilitate the ownership of a […] The post FCC Drags Ozekhome,Two Others to Court Over Alleged UK Property Document Fraud appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has approached the Supreme Court of Nigeria seeking an order to revoke the bail granted to Lagos socialite,  Fred Chijindu Ajudua, by the Court of Appeal of Nigeria sitting in Lagos. In a notice of appeal dated February 20, 2026 and filed at the apex court in Abuja, […] The post $1.043m Fraud Case: EFCC Seeks Apex Court Order to Return Ajudua to Custody appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Friday, ordered the remand of the former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe and their son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami in correctional facilities, pending the determination of their bail applications. […] The post Court Sends Malami, Wife,Son to Correctional Centres Pending Bail Ruling appeared first on Business Today NG.

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) received a delegation from the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Secretariat, led by Mrs. Aimeya Okpebholo, to discuss ongoing collaboration under the Business Environment Enhancement Program Accelerator (BEEPA), a focused 90 day initiative running from January 26 to April 26. During the visit, Mrs. Okpebholo reaffirmed PEBEC’s steadfast commitment […] The post Insurance Regulator, PEBEC Push for Faster, Transparent Public Service Processes appeared first on Business Today NG.

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الدوحة- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أعلنت أعمال القابضة القطرية تسجيل ارتفاع في صافي أرباحها خلال العام المالي المنتهي في 31 ديسمبر 2025 بنسبة 2.5%، لتصل إلى 443.332 مليون ريال قطري، مقارنة بـ432.547 مليون ريال في عام 2024. ووفقاً للبيانات المالية السنوية المنشورة على موقع بورصة قطر، ارتفع العائد على السهم إلى 0.07 ريال قطري بنهاية عام […] The post ارتفاع أرباح “أعمال القابضة” القطرية 2.5% في 2025 appeared first on Business News Report.

الرياض- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أعلنت هيئة السوق المالية السعودية عن طرح مشروع تنظيم الإدراج المباشر لأسهم الشركات التابعة للشركات المدرجة في السوق الرئيسية. ودعت العموم والمهتمين والمشاركين في السوق المالية إلى إبداء مرئياتهم وملاحظاتهم خلال مدة 30 يوماً تقويمياً، تنتهي بتاريخ 08 شوال 1447هـ الموافق 27 مارس 2026. ويهدف المشروع إلى تمكين الشركات التابعة للشركات […] The post هيئة السوق السعودية تطرح مشروع تنظيم الإدراج المباشر للشركات التابعة appeared first on Business News Report.

دبي- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أعلنت دبي لصناعات الطيران موافقتها على الاستحواذ على ماكواري إير فاينانس في صفقة تقدر قيمتها الإجمالية بنحو 7 مليارات دولار، في خطوة تعزز موقعها بين كبار شركات تأجير وتمويل الطائرات عالمياً، وترفع حجم أسطولها إلى أكثر من 1000 طائرة. وذكرت الشركة، في بيان رسمي، أنها ستموّل الصفقة عبر مزيج من الديون […] The post “دبي لصناعات الطيران” تستحوذ على ماكواري إير فاينانس appeared first on Business News Report.

The Media Office of the Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON has taken note of a video currently being circulated by Omoyele Sowore, in which he attempts to publicly confront and provoke the Minister over a matter already before the appropriate authorities. For clarity and public record, the allegations being referenced by […] The post Media Office Clarifies: Police Action Against Mrs. Ohiri Was Lawful, Not Ministerial Vendetta appeared first on Business Today NG.

From left: Director General, National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran with the  Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, at his office in Abuja. BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Finance and […] The post Photo News: PenCom DG Meets Finance Minister to Strengthen Nigeria’s Pension System appeared first on Business Today NG.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed recent allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over the reported Edo State shooting, describing the claims as “baseless” and politically motivated. In a statement, the party accused the ADC of being its “own nemesis,” highlighting internal disorganization, leadership struggles, and a pattern of self-sabotage that undermines its […] The post APC Condemns ADC’s ‘Baseless’ Claims, Calls Party Disorganized and Self-Destructive appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Presidency on Thursday dismissed allegations by opposition parties over the recently amended Electoral Act, describing their claims as politically motivated and misleading. In a statement, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, criticised opposition figures, including members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), […] The post Tinubu Administration Hits Back at Opposition Over Electoral Act Claims 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 said that the National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP 2026-2030) will strengthen Nigeria’s ongoing drug control efforts. Marwa stated this at the Agency’s national headquarters in Abuja on Thursday 26th February 2026 while receiving the final […] The post NDLEA Targets Bigger Impact with 2026–2030 National Drug Control Master Plan appeared first on Business Today NG.

Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable building solutions and manufacturer of premium cement brands, has announced a revenue milestone of N1.1 trillion in 2025, representing a 53% surge from N696.8 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. Following a review of the results, the company recorded an increase in Profit […] The post Lafarge Africa Hits ₦1.1tn Revenue as PBT Soars 170% to ₦411bn in 2025 appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has told the Federal High Court that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is legally empowered to enforce the ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets, PET bottles, and glass containers below 200 millilitres. In a counter-affidavit […] The post Health Ministry: NAFDAC Has Sole Authority to Enforce Sachet Alcohol Prohibition appeared first on Business Today NG.

In June, Lagos State will host the largest gathering of foreign investors from Commonwealth member countries. This follows the formalisation of a strategic partnership between the State Government and the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), on Thursday. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and CWEIC Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Samantha Cohen, signed Memorandum of Understanding at a […] The post Lagos to Host Largest Commonwealth Investors’ Summit in June appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Alternative Bank (AltBank) has joined the International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM), a global standard-setter for Islamic finance documentation and market guidance. This move puts AltBank on the same playbook used across key Islamic finance markets, strengthening how Shari’ah-compliant transactions are documented, executed, and trusted. AltBank will begin by aligning its interbank liquidity documentation with […] The post AltBank Joins IIFM to Align Nigeria’s Non-Interest Banking with Global Standards appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—President Bola Tinubu has  urged the leadership of the 10th Senate to initiate amendments to the Constitution to provide a legal framework for the establishment of State Police, describing the move as critical to tackling insecurity across the country. Speaking at an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the […] The post Tinubu to Senators: Amend Constitution to Establish State Police appeared first on Business Today NG.