The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory(FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Saturday dismissed the rumours making the rounds that some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are mounting pressure on him to contest the 2027 presidential election, just as he also said he backed President Bola Tinubu candidature till 2031. Wike, who stated through a […] The post Wike Dismisses 2027 Presidential Ambition Rumour, Backs Tinubu Till 2031 first appeared on Business Today NG.

During coordinated operations across Kwara and Kogi States, troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 21 kidnapped victims, including four Chinese nationals. The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Polycarp Okoye, who confirmed the development through a statement issued on Saturday, said the daring rescue, was carried out on Thursday, October 17, 2025. […] The post Troops Rescue Four Chinese Nationals, 17 Others kidnap Victims first appeared on Business Today NG.

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have recovered 75 mobile gadgets and five laptops abandoned by fleeing suspects during a routine patrol conducted by the Rapid Response Squad in Ikeja. The Command said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security and combat property crimes across the state. The Lagos State Police […] The post Police Recover 75 Stolen phones, Five Laptops From Fleeing Suspects In Lagos first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Police Command in Kaduna State on Saturday confirmed the killing of two of its officers by suspected bandits in Zonkwa, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of the state. The Kaduna Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, who confirmed the sad development during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday, […] The post Police Confirm Killing Of Two Officers By Bandits In Kaduna, Commence Probe first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Nigerian Army on Saturday disclosed that over 257 terrorists were neutralised in coordinated ground and air offensives between July and September, with many others surrendering alongside their families. The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force, North-East Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar who made this disclosure during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria […] The post We Eliminated 257 Terrorists North-East zone Between July, September; Zone More Secure Now — Army first appeared on Business Today NG.

The latest FIFA men’s world rankings released on Friday showed that Nigeria’s Super Eagles have jumped four places to 41st position, thus breaking back into Africa’s top five. The new FIFA rankings mark a major improvement for Nigeria, who have climbed from 45th to 41st. The three-time African champions also moved ahead of Ivory Coast, […] The post New FIFA Rankings: Nigeria Move Up Four Spots To 41st Position, Morocco Remains Africa’s Best first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of allegedly attempting to encroach on a portion of the University of Abuja’s 10,000-hectare land. In a statement issued on Friday, ASUU expressed concern that rather than supporting the growth of tertiary education, the FCT minister […] The post ASUU Raises Alarm Over Alleged Attempt by Wike to Seize Abuja University Land first appeared on Business Today NG.

Lagos State’s long-anticipated inland waterways transportation project being developed in partnership with the European Union has transited from the blueprint to a reality. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, formally launched the EUR 410 million waterways infrastructure project aimed at developing rapid transportation options that will address Lagosians’ mobility needs. The project, divided into two components, […] The post Lagos Launches €410M EU-Funded Omi-Eko Project To Drive Water Transport first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, on Friday stated that Nigeria requires 1.2 billion dollars over the next five years to meet its gender equality and social inclusion targets for sustainable development. Sulaiman-Ibrahi, who stated this during the Annual General Meeting and Founder’s Day of the League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV), […] The post Nigeria Needs $1.2bn In Next Five Years To Achieve Gender Equality – Minister first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N2.103 trillion among the federal, state, and local governments as allocation for September 2025, from a gross total of N3.054 trillion. The communiqué issued at the end of the FAAC meeting, chaired by the Accountant General of the Federation, Shamsudeen B. Ogunjimi, showed […] The post FG, States, LGs Shared N2.2tn Sept Revenue – FAAC first appeared on Business Today NG.

Gunmen on Thursday invaded Ruwan Kaiwa village, Kekun Waje District of Bungudu Local Government Area, Zamfara State and abducted 11 children who were working on a family farm. Security expert, Zagazola Makama, disclosed the development through his x- handle on Friday. According to Makama, the attack occurred at about 11 a.m. on Thursday when the […] The post Gunmen Invade Zamfara Village, Abduct 11 Children Working In Family Farm first appeared on Business Today NG.

Gunmen in the early hours of Thursday invaded Maradawa village in Rijiya District, Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State and abducted five worshippers and injured one person Security expert, Zagazola Makama , who made this disclosure on his x handle on Friday, said the attack occurred at about 5:45 a.m. on Thursday while residents […] The post Gunmen Abduct Five Worshippers, Injure One In Zamfara Village first appeared on Business Today NG.

Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested a 35-year-old man, Shafiu Dahiru, for allegedly killing his three-day-old baby at Unguwan Lasa in Soba Local Government Area. Zagazola Makama, who confirmed the development through his X handle on Friday, quoting sources said that the suspect allegedly strangled and choked the infant, born to his […] The post Man In Kaduna Police Net For Allegedly killing His Newborn Baby first appeared on Business Today NG.

Gunmen on Thursday attacked Layin Danauta in Kuyello village, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State and killed nine people and injured several others. A traditional ruler in Birnin Gwari, who confirmed the incident Friday, said the attack occurred on Thursday evening when the gunmen invaded the community in large numbers. Zagozola Makama, who […] The post Gunmen kill Nine, Injure Several Others In Kaduna Community first appeared on Business Today NG.

This is indeed good news for inmates in Nigerian correctional facilities across the country as the Nigerian Bar Association has made a pledge to collaborate with the Nigerian Correctional Service(NCS) to identify and provide legal representation to inmates without access to counsel. The NBA President, Mr Afam Osigwe (SAN), who delivered the good news on […] The post Good News For Indigent Inmates, Ex-convicts As NBA Promises Legal Aid, Grants For Them first appeared on Business Today NG.

In what is seen as parts of efforts to stabilise supply in the domestic market and ease the recent surge in pump prices, Independent Petroleum Marketers of Nigeria (IPMN) on Thursday confirmed that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has set a target to release up to 600 million litres of petrol monthly. According to the marketers, […] The post Marketers Confirm 600m Dangote Petrol Monthly Lifting Target first appeared on Business Today NG.

A 30-year-old man was on Friday allegedly beaten to death by a husband for attempting to entice his wife in Lumbu community, Ningi Local Government Area. Security expert, Zagazola Makama, who confirmed the development through his x handle on Friday, disclosed that the sad incident occurred at about 2:09 a.m. on Friday when the deceased, […] The post Man Beaten To Death In Bauchi Community Over Alleged Affair With Married Woman first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Kebbi State Government on Friday categorically denied media reports alleging that it hired a Chinese security company, G-Safety, to assist in combating banditry and other criminal activities in the state. Recall that some media platforms reported on Wednesday that Governor Nasir Idris welcomed the global security consortium to the state as part of renewed […] The post We Didn’t Hire Chinese Security Firm To Fight Banditry-Kebbi Govt first appeared on Business Today NG.

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Thursday warned Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, and other All Progressive Congress(APC) members should prepare to die over their clandestine plans to manipulate the 2027 governorship election in the state. Otti added they should bury the thought, saying the will of God and the people […] The post Prepare To Die, Gov Otti Tells Benjamin Kalu, Over Alleged Plot To Rig 2027 Election first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Group Chief Executive Officer of Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc and Chairman of CHI Life Assurance Limited, Mr. Eddie Efekoha, has described the launch of CHI Life Assurance Limited as the fulfillment of a long-term vision to offer Nigerians a full spectrum of financial protection — spanning general insurance, health services, finance, and now […] The post CHI Life Is A Long-Awaited Dream Realised — Efekoha first appeared on Business Today NG.

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الكويت- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أعلن بنك الكويت المركزي عن إصدارٍ جديد من أدوات الدين العام ضمن قانون التمويل والسيولة، هو الإصدار الثاني عشر منذ إطلاق البرنامج في يونيو الماضي، بقيمة 50 مليون دينار كويتي، وبعائد سنوي يبلغ 5.125%، لأجل 10 سنوات تنتهي في 15 أكتوبر 2035. وشهد الإصدار إقبالا قويا من المستثمرين، حيث بلغت قيمة […] The post “الكويت المركزي” يواصل إصدارات أدوات الدين ضمن برنامج التمويل والسيولة appeared first on Business News Report.

الكويت- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أعلنت شركة “ميغا للهندسة والبنية التحتية” الهندية، عن فوزها بعقد جديد تبلغ قيمته 225.5 مليون دولار أميركي من شركة نفط الكويت، لتنفيذ مشروع استراتيجي في قطاع الطاقة. ويشمل العقد تصميم وبناء وتشغيل وإدارة منشأة جديدة لتحلية الغاز وإزالة الكبريت في عدد من حقول النفط الكويتية، مع منح شركة نفط الكويت خيار […] The post “ميغا للهندسة” الهندية تفوز بعقد بقيمة 225.5 مليون دولار من نفط الكويت appeared first on Business News Report.

عواصم- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أعلنت شركة باكسوس الأميركية للتكنولوجيا المالية، ومقرها نيويورك، عن وقوع خلل تقني نادر تسبب مؤقتا في إصدار عملات رقمية مستقرة من فئة PYUSD بقيمة 300 تريليون دولار، قبل أن يتم اكتشاف الخطأ وتصحيحه على الفور. وقالت الشركة في بيان عبر منصة «إكس»: “”قامت باكسوس عن طريق الخطأ بسك كمية زائدة من […] The post خلل تقني يصدر عملات رقمية بقيمة 300 تريليون دولار خلال لحظات appeared first on Business News Report.

In a strategic move to advance Nigeria’s shift toward sustainable transportation, Stanbic IBTC Bank has announced a partnership with LOXEA Nigeria, the exclusive distributor of BYD electric and hybrid vehicles in Nigeria and a subsidiary of CFAO Mobility. This collaboration is aimed at making eco-friendly mobility more attractive accessible to Nigerians through innovative and flexible […] The post Stanbic IBTC Bank, LOXEA BYD forge alliance for Electric Vehicle Financing first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-RSEZOBOR (WASHINGTON D.C.)—Nigeria’s health sector is witnessing a major turnaround, following the Federal Government’s ongoing macroeconomic reforms, according to Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, Minister of State for Finance. Speaking at the Health Works Leaders Coalition Roundtable on the sidelines of the 2025 IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., Dr. Uzoka-Anite said the Federal […] The post Health Funding Up 60% As Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Gain Momentum first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESZOBO ( WASHINGTON D.C)—In an effort to enhance bilateral cooperation and technical exchange, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bank of Angola, has  signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for bilateral technical cooperation on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The agreement, which was signed by the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, and his […] The post CBN, Bank Of Angola Sign MoU On Technical Cooperation first appeared on Business Today NG.

الكويت- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| رفع البنك الدولي توقعاته لنمو الاقتصاد الكويتي خلال عام 2025 إلى 2.3%، بزيادة طفيفة قدرها 0.1 نقطة مئوية مقارنة بتقديراته السابقة الصادرة في يونيو الماضي. ويأتي وذلك ضمن مراجعة شملت اقتصادات منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا، التي يُنتظر أن تحقق نمواً يبلغ 2.8% خلال العام المقبل. وأشار البنك الدولي في تقريره […] The post البنك الدولي يرفع توقعاته لنمو الاقتصاد الكويتي إلى 2.3% في 2025 appeared first on Business News Report.

الدوحة– بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أعلنت مجموعة QNB القطرية، أكبر مؤسسة مالية في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وإفريقيا، عن نتائجها المالية للتسعة أشهر المنتهية في 30 سبتمبر 2025، محققة أداءً قوياً يعكس متانة مركزها المالي واستراتيجيتها الناجحة في تحقيق نمو مستدام. وسجّلت QNB القطرية صافي أرباح بقيمة 12.8 مليار ريال قطري (ما يعادل 3.5 مليار دولار أمريكي) […] The post مجموعة QNB القطرية تحقق صافي أرباح بقيمة 13 مليار ريال appeared first on Business News Report.

الرياض- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| يستعد صندوق الاستثمارات السعودي (PIF) لإصدار سندات خضراء جديدة على شريحتين، تمتدان لآجال 3 و7 سنوات، بحسب ما نقلته وكالة IFR التابعة لرويترز. ويأتي الإصدار المرتقب ضمن استراتيجية الصندوق لتنويع مصادر التمويل وتعزيز استثماراته المستدامة المتوافقة مع مستهدفات رؤية السعودية 2030، خصوصًا في مجالات الطاقة المتجددة والمشروعات منخفضة الانبعاثات الكربونية. صندوق […] The post الاستثمارات السعودي يعتزم إصدار سندات خضراء لأجل 3 و7 سنوات appeared first on Business News Report.

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Mr Kofi Adams, has inaugurated an 11‑member Interim Management Committee (IMC) to run the affairs of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA). Chaired by former GBA president, Mr Samir Captan, the IMC includes Azumah Nelson as special technical adviser. Other members are Brigadier Gen (Rtd) I. B. Quartey (veteran boxing administrator), … The post Sports Minister inaugurates IMC to manage Ghana Boxing appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Two first-half strikes from skipper Agyei Duah were enough for the Ashanti Region as they clinched their second KGL U-17 Inter-Regional Championship title with a 2–1 win over defending champions, Western Region, in the grand finale played at the McDan Teshie Sports Complex on Saturday. The 2023 champions, who finished behind Central Region in Group … The post Ashanti lifts 2025 KGL U-17 Inter-Regional Championship title appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Ghana’s Black Starlets will renew one of the fiercest age old rivalries in African youth football today when they clash with the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria in the second semi-finals of the ongoing WAFU-B U-17 Championship at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. At stake will be qualification for next year’s Africa … The post WAFU B U-17: Black Starlets face Golden Eaglets in Semis appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Mr Edudzi Kudzo Tameklo, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has called on Corporate Ghana and State Institutions to support the development and promotion of the least financed sports to gain more recognition, leveraging on government’s responsibility and policy-making to drive positive change for Ghana. Edudzi Tameklo expressed his admiration for … The post Least finance sports deserves better – NPA Boss appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Jobberman Ghana, the leading online recruitment, career-enabled platform and human resource company in Ghana, is celebrating 13 years of “Building Businesses & Shaping Careers” with a renewed commitment to transforming the world of work in Ghana, on the theme ‘Building Businesses & Shaping Careers, Year on Year’.Commenting on the anniversary, Hilda Nimo-Tieku, Managing Director of … The post Jobberman celebrates 13 years of building businesses, shaping careers in Ghana appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Some consumers in the Eastern Region have expressed their frustration following the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC)’s approval of a tariff increment for both electricity and water.  They argued that the new charges would heavily affect household budgets and business operations, further compounding the already high cost of living in the country. During a public … The post Address systemic inefficiencies, financial leakages before requesting adjustment …consumers tell utility service providers appeared first on Ghanaian Times.