Heightened trade tensions and policy uncertainty are expected to drive global growth down this year to its slowest pace since 2008 outside of outright global recessions, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. The turmoil has resulted in growth forecasts being cut in nearly 70% of all economies—across all regions and income groups.  Global […]

The Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS) has extended warm congratulations to its founding chairman and fellow of the institute, Mr. Basil Ahiable, on his appointment as the board chairman of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA). According to the institute, Mr. Ahiable’s appointment to the state procurement regulatory body signals a new era of […]

Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr secured a landmark victory at the 2025 BET Awards, clinching her first-ever award for Best International Act.

Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem Sai says Ghana is witnessing a surge in corruption cases as more citizens and former officials come forward with evidence and complaints.

Grammy-winning Nigerian music sensation, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has expressed excitement ahead of her performance at the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup final halftime show.

The Deputy Attorney General has revealed that former appointees of the Akufo-Addo administration are now stepping forward with information against their own colleagues.

The Deputy Attorney General has confirmed that former Energy and Education Minister Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, widely known as NAPO, is under investigation by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB).

The Deputy Attorney General has revealed that the public spotlight on a few high-profile criminal investigations has created a misleading impression of selective justice, even as many former government officials quietly face legal scrutiny without fanfare.

South African business confidence edged up in May after a steep drop in the previous month, helped by a stronger rand, rallying stocks on the Johannesburg bourse and high gold and platinum prices, data showed on Wednesday.

Deputy Attorney General, Dr. Justice Srem Sai, says plea bargaining is the state’s biggest weapon yet in the fight to recover stolen assets.

Deputy Attorney General, Dr. Justice Srem Sai, says the country’s long-running failure to recover stolen state funds is coming to an end—because the legal landscape has changed.

Barrick Mining has removed its Mali gold complex from its overall output forecast for 2025, four sources told Reuters.

Talks aimed at cooling tensions between the US and China have ended in a "deal", according to US President Donald Trump.

Nigerian singer Tems is set to headline the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup final halftime show, taking place at MetLife Stadium in New York on July 13.

The management of Air Peace has condemned the allegedly disruptive behaviour exhibited by Sen. Adams Oshiomhole, which hindered flight operations at Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Wednesda. According to statement issued by the airline management, that Sen. Oshiomhole arrived at the terminal 1 axis (Zulu Hall) of the airport about 20 minutes […] The post Air Peace Condemns Adams Oshiomhole For Unruly Conduct first appeared on Business Today NG.

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has confirmed the death of Godwin Akpakpan, a 300-level student of Computer Science, who was allegedly killed by unidentified security personnel. Akpakpan was reportedly apprehended by security operatives during a stop-and-search operation in Port Harcourt. The incident occurred late on April 16, as the deceased was returning from his […] The post Undergraduate allegedly shot dead by security operatives first appeared on Business Today NG.

President Bola Tinubu said on Wednesday that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is ready to welcome the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, whenever he decides to join. The President stated this at the commissioning of Arterial Road N16 (Shehu Shagari Way), connecting Ring Road 1 (Nnamdi Azikiwe Way) to Arterial […] The post APC Will Be Happy To Receive Wike-Tinubu first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government said  is aware of recent media reports concerning a potential forward sale of crude oil involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). This is contained in a statement signed by Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations, that “while  market speculation is not uncommon in the context of ongoing […] The post FG Clarifies Report On Forward Crude Oil Sale first appeared on Business Today NG.

  Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters in the state. They were arrested in Mahuta and Barnawa areas of the state capital following credible information that linked them to fraudulent internet activities. Items recovered from them include a black-coloured Mercedes Benz […] The post EFCC Arrests 11 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Kaduna first appeared on Business Today NG.

*As revenue from DStv Internet grew by 85% Amid an exceptionally challenging macroeconomic environment, MultiChoice Group continued to navigate external pressures through focused strategic interventions. The Group delivered ZAR3.7bn in cost savings, well ahead of the revised ZAR2.5bn target set at the interim stage and almost double the ZAR1.9bn saved in FY24. A disciplined approach […] The post MultiChoice Group Delivered ZAR3.7b In Cost Savings In 2024 first appeared on Business Today NG.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said Nigeria’s total merchandise trade went up by 6.19  per cent to N36.024.66 trillion in the first quarter of 2025 from  N33.926 trillion  recorded in Q1 2024. This is according to NBS Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics Report for Q1 2025 released  on Wednesday, indicating  a drop  of 1.58  […] The post Nigeria: Total Trade Hits N36.02trn In Q1 2025-NBS first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—In a bid to enshrine best practices in the management of annuity portfolios by life insurance companies and also protect annuitants, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), has concluded plans to introduce a supplementary guidelines for annuity business. This was disclosed by Moruf Apampa, a member of the Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Sub-Committee, Insurers […] The post NAICOM To Release Supplementary Guidelines On Annuity Business first appeared on Business Today NG.

  A new administrative building, purpose built legislative council chamber and a standard interlocking road are all the projects inaugurated by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at Ibeju Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, on Wednesday.. The multi-storey administrative building, named after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was rebuilt and delivered by the council chairman, Hon. Abdullahi […] The post Sanyo-Olu Inaugurates Newly Completed Council Secretariat, Road Projects In Lekki first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has debunked a news story in circulation suggesting that the Bank has extended the deadline for the recapitalisation of Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to December 31, 2025. The CBN, through its Acting Director of the Corporate Communications Department, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, described the information as false, misleading, and […] The post NO Extension On BDC Recapitalization-CBN first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) has presented the Procurement Excellence Standard Certificate to Seplat Energy Plc, the foremost Nigerian independent energy company. The Global Chief Executive Officer, CIPS, Ben Farrell, made the presentation to Seplat Energy at the company’s office in Ikoyi – Lagos State on June 5th 2025. Farrell led a […] The post Seplat Energy is First to Receive CIPS Procurement Excellence Standard Certificate in Nigeria first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has collaborated with the Association for Progressive Communications and other institutional stakeholders towards addressing challenges confronting rural network connectivity in Nigeria. The collaboration resulted in a two-day workshop hosted in Abuja from June 3-4, 2025, to explore policy framework for enabling community networks towards bridging the digital divide and accelerating […] The post NCC, Stakeholders Tackle Rural Connectivity Challenges first appeared on Business Today NG.

Fitch also acknowledges the Bank’s strong capitalization including its “strong equity to assets and guarantees ratio” and “excellent internal capital generation” June 10, 2025/Afreximbank Afreximbank operates under very high standards of financial transparency. The Bank’s financial reporting strictly adheres to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), including IFRS 9. This standard governs the classification and staging of […] The post Statement by Afreximbank on Recent Fitch Ratings Report first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun command, has warned the general public against fake recruitment scam circulating on social media, stating that no recruitment exercise was currently ongoing. This is contained in a statement issued  in Abeokuta on Tuesday by the command’s Spokesperson, Mr Dyke Ogbonnaya. According to Ogbonnaya, some  scammers are […] The post NSCDC raises alarm against fake recruitment first appeared on Business Today NG.

Baware of Fake NNPC Agents- NNPC Warnes Nigerians, Investors The general public is advised to beware of individuals and companies falsely claiming to represent NNPC Limited. Their tactics include soliciting fees for meetings with NNPC board of directors, executives and management staff. These actions are unauthorised and illegal. Foreign investors and international business entities are […] The post Baware of Fake NNPC Agents- NNPC Warnes Nigerians, Investors first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth through a landmark $50 million investment in the Nigeria Wholesale Impact Investment Fund (WIIF), anchoring the fund’s first close at $100 million. This strategic initiative supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of achieving 7% annual economic growth, with a focus on […] The post FG Strengthens Partnership with Impact Investors to Drive Nigeria’s Economic Transformation first appeared on Business Today NG.

Justice D. E. Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos has convicted and sentenced nine Chinese to one year imprisonment each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The convicts are: LI Dong, Deng Wei Qiang, Huang Bo, Xiong Zhen, Lai Rui Feng , Zhao Xiao Hui, Lui Hai Rong, Lui Gang and Du […] The post Court Jails Nine Chinese for Cyber-terrorism, Internet Fraud in Lagos first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned one Samson Davies alongside his firm, Signature Advisory Limited, before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on a one-count charge bordering on stealing the sum of N190,791,494 (One Hundred and Ninety Million, Seven Hundred […] The post EFCC Arraigns Man, Firm For Alleged N190 Million Theft In Lagos first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—South African diversified financial services provider Sanlam and German Multinational financial services provider Allianz have have announced a significant milestone in their Pan-African expansion strategy with the successful merger of their operations in Nigeria. This follows the regulatory approvals the Sanlam and Allianz businesses in Nigeria obtained  to merge and rebrand. The merger, […] The post Nigeria: Sanlam, Allianz Announce Merger, Brand Unveiling first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Domestic Airports Cargo Agents Association (DACAA) on Monday hailed the opening of a cargo  terminal at the General Aviation Terminal operated by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in Ikeja. The Acting Chairman, Board of Trustees, DACAA, Mr John Ekeanya, said that the new cargo hub would improve the contributions of domestic cargo […] The post FAAN’s Establishment of cargo hub at Lagos airport praised by agents first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGR), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has explained the reason behind discontinue of  criminal charge against Dr Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe the Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Plc, reflects a commitment to upholding justice and fairness. According to statement issued by Mr Kamarudeen Ogundele, the AGF’s Special Assistant on Communication and Publicity on Monday […] The post AGF Confirms discontinuation of criminal case against Fidelity Bank MD, Gives Reason first appeared on Business Today NG.

Ericsson, a multinational telecommunications company says that it has signed a multi-year contract with Bharti Airtel for its Network Operations Centre (NOC) Managed Services. In a statement on Monday, Ericsson said that the contract would further solidify its long-term partnership with Bharti Airtel. It added that the strategic agreement highlighted Ericsson’s leadership in managed services […] The post Ericsson sings deal to manage Bharti Airtel’s network operations centre first appeared on Business Today NG.