Nigerian learners can access approved educational platforms on free data from today, October 1, 2026, as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) launch the Zero Rated Data Access to Approved Educational Platforms and Content Initiative. Under the Operator-Sponsored Model, eligible users will receive up to 100 […] The post Free Data for Learning: NCC, Telcos Launch Zero-Rated Access appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), on Wednesday declared its support for National Insurance Commission, (NAICOM), and the ongoing transformation of Nigeria’s insurance industry, while condemning what it described as attempts to derail the sector’s recapitalisation exercise. According to statement signed by its President, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, said  the association said […] The post NANS Endorses Insurance Industry Reforms, Condemns moves to Derail Recapitalisation appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Seme Area Command, on Wednesday said that it has  commenced the full operationalisation of the Simplified Declaration for Passenger Baggage Import. This is contained in a statement released today by John Tunde Ayagbalo, Superintendent of Customs, Public Relations Officer, Seme Area Command, that the deployment is in line […] The post Seme Customs cuts passenger baggage clearance to under five minutes appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), through its Special Wildlife Office (SWO) under the Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU), repatriated Bili, a rescued female baby gorilla, from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, to the Republic of Congo, in an exercise that took place from 22nd to 28th September 2026. A statement released today by […] The post Customs Repatriates Rescued Baby Gorilla Bili to Republic of Congo appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has called for sustained investment in telecom infrastructure, as data consumption in Nigeria rose by almost 47 per cent year-on-year, The Executive Vice Chairman of the commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, disclosed this  at the opening ceremony of the first  Nigeria Digital Connectivity Investment Forum held recently, in Abuja. According to […] The post NCC calls for sustained telecom investment as data consumption jumps 47% appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Leadway Group has commenced the second edition of Leadway Cares Week, its flagship annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and community engagement week, with a reinforced focus on health, environmental sustainability, employee volunteering, and community partnerships. Building on the inaugural edition, which brought employees and communities together through activities including blood donation, environmental sanitation, […] The post Leadway Cares Expands to More Nigerian, Ivorian Communities appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will hold the 2026 National Capital Market Conference on October 19 in Abuja, with key stakeholders from the public and private sectors expected to deliberate on measures to deepen Nigeria’s capital market. The conference, scheduled for the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, will feature the launch of […] The post SEC to hold 2026 National Capital Market Conference October 19 appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR —The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) has extended its partnership with Insurance Meets Tech (IMT), lending its professional support to the fifth edition of the annual insurance and technology conference, scheduled to be held on Friday, November 20, 2026, at the Balmoral Event Centre, Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. This, partnership reflects […] The post CIIN Cements Institutional Partnership with Insurance Meets Tech for 5th Edition appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) and the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) have advanced efforts to deepen cross-border collaboration, as Nigerian and Kenyan market stakeholders met in Nairobi on Tuesday to explore opportunities to strengthen connections between the two markets and across Africa.     Speaking at Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO High-Level Investor Engagement hosted by […] The post NGX Group, Nairobi Securities Exchange Deepen Ties on Dangote Refinery IPO Push appeared first on Business Today NG.

AXA Mansard Investment Limited has highlighted the critical role of financial security in helping individuals, families, and communities build resilience, calling for greater focus on long-term financial wellbeing as a key component of sustainable economic development. Speaking at the unveiling of AXA’s Culture of Care campaign, Chief Executive Officer of AXA Mansard Investment Limited, Deji […] The post AXA Mansard Investment: Financial Security Key to Long-Term National Prosperity appeared first on Business Today NG.

AXA Mansard Health has reiterated the critical link between healthcare access, workforce productivity, and economic development, positioning quality healthcare as one of the most important investments Nigeria can make in its people and future prosperity. Speaking at the launch of AXA’s Culture of Care campaign, Chief Executive Officer of AXA Mansard Health, Tope Adeniyi, said […] The post AXA Mansard Health Links Quality Care to Economic Growth, Launches Culture of Care Campaign appeared first on Business Today NG.

AIICO Insurance Plc on Tuesday said it has commissioned a newly upgraded Learning and Conference Centre at its Head Office in Victoria Island, Lagos, as part of efforts to deepen employee development while offering a modern venue for conferences, exhibitions, seminars, symposiums and other professional gatherings. The Centre has been designed to provide a conducive […] The post AIICO Insurance Unveils Learning and Conference Centre in Victoria Island appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government has approved the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports. A statement by the Special Adviser to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Bolaji Akinola indicates that the approval is in addition to the earlier approval for the modernisation and upgrade of Apapa and Tin Can Island […] The post FG Approves Ports Upgrade In Three States appeared first on Business Today NG.

Fire on Monday gutted the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Western Marine Command office in Apapa, Lagos, destroying property worth millions of naira. The fire, which reportedly started at about 10:23am following an electrical surge in the conference room, spread to other sections of the building. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that officers on duty […] The post Fire Guts Customs Western Marine Office At Apapa appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—-The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB), on Monday announced to inform candidates, institutions and other stakeholders that the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) has been fully restored and is now operational, following the temporary disruption. A statement posted via its official X account  today added that with CAPS back online, institutions are […] The post JAMB Restores CAPS, Sets Admission Deadlines for 2026/2027 Exercise appeared first on Business Today NG.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has assured Nigerians that its presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, will provide a physically present and responsive presidency when elected sworn into office on May 29, 2027. According to statement released by Kola Ologbondiyan, Director, Media and Publicity, of ADC Presidential Campaign Council, via […] The post 2027: Atiku Will Not Be an Absentee President, ADC Assures Nigerians, appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) expresses profound disappointment and grave concern over the absence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. This is the third consecutive time since his assuming office in 2023 that President Tinubu has failed to show up at the […] The post NDC Condemns Tinubu’s Third Consecutive Absence from UNGA, Demands Disclosure of Whereabouts appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has commended Governor Peter Mbah’s transformation agenda in Enugu State, saying his administration’s projects are laying a solid foundation for accelerated economic growth. The commendation followed the Guild’s tour of major projects across the state and an interactive session with Governor Mbah at the Government House, on the sidelines […] The post Mbah Targets $30bn Economy as Editors Applaud Enugu’s Infrastructure Drive appeared first on Business Today NG.

Nigerians in Canada have commended the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, NiDCOM and the Nigeria Immigration Service for the successful completion of the NiDEC Passport Intervention Programme, which captured 2,233 applicants across five Canadian provinces. The intervention, held as part of the Nigeria Diaspora Economic Conference (NiDEC) in Toronto, ran from August 12 to […] The post Nigerians in Canada Commend Tunji-Ojo, NiDCOM, NIS over Passport Intervention Programme appeared first on Business Today NG.

Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has unveiled a 25-year development plan to institutionalise the state’s ongoing transformation and ensure its gains endure beyond individual administrations. Mbah, who spoke through the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, at the 2026 Enugu State Global Goals Week Symposium at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, said […] The post Enugu Unveils 25-Year Development Plan to Sustain Transformation Beyond Administrations appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a 38-year-old man, Nathaniel Peter, at Layeri Village, via Ikoyi-Ile, Oyo State, following a swift response to a report received in connection with the incident. The incident was reported on 24 September 2026 at about 1750hrs by a resident of […] The post Oyo Police Arrest Two Over Kidnap of 38-Year-Old Man in Ikoyi-Ile appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Lagos State G⁠o‌vernment has‍ unveiled the Lagos State Gende‌r-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention Policy, wi⁠th support fr‍om the Ford Founda‍tion, rei‌nforcing its commitment to preventing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence‌ (SGBV) and strengthening coordinated interve‍ntions ac‌ro‍s⁠s the State. ‍ The policy provides a co‌mprehensive framework for addressing the changing nat‍ure of SGBV i‍n Lagos, incl⁠udi⁠ng vio‍lence […] The post Lagos Unveils GBV Prevention Policy with Ford Foundation Support appeared first on Business Today NG.

يتجه بنك اليابان إلى رفع أسعار الفائدة يوم الجمعة إلى أعلى مستوى في 31 عاماً، في خطوة جديدة للابتعاد عن عقود من السياسة النقدية شديدة التيسير وسط مخاطر تضخم متصاعدة. The post بنك اليابان يتجه لرفع الفائدة إلى أعلى مستوى في 31 عاماً appeared first on Business News Report.

اشترت شركة إنديان أويل كورب مليون برميل من مزيج خام السرير الليبي عبر ميركوريا بعلاوة 23 دولاراً، في خطوة لتعزيز أمن الإمدادات الهندي. The post ليبيا تبيع مليون برميل نفط بعلاوة قياسية.. الهند تشتري appeared first on Business News Report.

انخفضت أسعار النفط نحو 1% اليوم الأربعاء متخلية عن جزء من مكاسبها السابقة، عقب زيادة غير متوقعة في المخزونات الأميركية ووقف السعودية عمليات التحميل في ينبع. The post أسعار النفط تنخفض وسط ارتفاع مخزونات أميركا ومخاوف إمدادات appeared first on Business News Report.

الاحتياطي الفيدرالي يواجه اختباراً مزدوجاً يوم الأربعاء بترقب رفع الفائدة مع تجاوز التضخم المستهدف وضغط الرئيس دونالد ترمب لخفض تكاليف الاقتراض. The post الفيدرالي الأميركي يتجه لرفع الفائدة لأول مرة منذ 3 سنوات appeared first on Business News Report.

تدرس شركة بي تي تي التايلاندية الحصول على إمدادات جديدة من الغاز المسال من سلطنة عمان لتعزيز أمن الطاقة وتنويع الموردين. The post تايلاند تدرس ضخ استثمارات في الغاز العماني لتجنب مخاطر مضيق هرمز appeared first on Business News Report.

محافظ ساما يكشف عن ارتفاع عدد شركات التقنية المالية إلى 371 شركة وتجاوز الاستثمارات التراكمية 30 مليار ريال بنهاية النصف الأول من العام الحالي. The post محافظ ساما: استثمارات التقنية المالية في السعودية تتجاوز 30 مليار ريال ووصول عدد الشركات إلى 371 appeared first on Business News Report.

حافظ معدل التضخم في المملكة على استقراره عند 1.8% سنوياً في أغسطس، مدعوماً بكبح أسعار الغذاء والسكن، بينما تسارعت تكاليف النقل. The post التضخم السعودي يستقر عند 1.8% للشهر الرابع رغم الضغوط الجيوسياسية appeared first on Business News Report.

أكد وزير الطاقة السعودي الأمير عبدالعزيز بن سلمان، خلال كلمته في فيينا، سعي المملكة لاستكشاف اليورانيوم وإدخال الطاقة النووية كمكون أساسي في المزيج الوطني للطاقة. The post وزير الطاقة السعودي: نسعى لاستكشاف اليورانيوم وبناء مزيج طاقة نووي appeared first on Business News Report.

تراجعت أسعار الذهب نحو 40 دولارًا خلال تعاملات اليوم الإثنين 14 سبتمبر/أيلول 2026، لتواصل نزيف الخسائر الممتدة من الأسبوع الماضي، مع ارتفاع مؤشر العملة الأميركية. The post تراجع أسعار الذهب 40 دولاراً مع صعود مؤشر الدولار الأميركي appeared first on Business News Report.

ارتفعت أسعار النفط بأكثر من 2% اليوم الإثنين، معوضة خسائر الجلسة الأخيرة ومواصلة المكاسب منذ الأسبوع الماضي في ظل تصاعد المخاوف من انقطاع الإمدادات. The post أسعار النفط ترتفع 2% مع إغلاق خط أنابيب سعودي وهجمات في الخليج appeared first on Business News Report.

مجموعة DIG للتطوير العقاري تعلن عن وصول قيمة محفظة استثماراتها في العاصمة الجديدة إلى أكثر من 30 مليار جنيه، موزعة على ثمانية مشروعات متنوعة. The post «دي جي آي» تعلن بلوغ محفظة استثماراتها في العاصمة الإدارية الجديدة 30 مليار جنيه appeared first on Business News Report.

ارتفعت الإيرادات النفطية في السعودية وعُمان وليبيا خلال الربع الثاني من 2026 مستفيدةً من ارتفاع الأسعار، بينما تراجعت إيرادات قطر بنسبة حادة. The post ارتفاع إيرادات النفط في السعودية وعمان وليبيا.. وانهيار قطر appeared first on Business News Report.

أعلن وزير الاستثمار الأردني عن ارتفاع الاستثمار الأجنبي المباشر بنسبة 25.1% ليصل إلى 2.025 مليار دولار في 2025، متجاوزاً أعلى مستوياته منذ 2017. The post وزير الاستثمار الأردني: تدفقات رأس المال الأجنبي قفزت 25% appeared first on Business News Report.