BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Oyo State Police Command has debunked widespread rumors of a bandit attack in Ogbomoso and Ajaawa, revealing that the panic was actually triggered by a misunderstanding involving an off-duty security officer celebrating a birthday. The police confirmed that normalcy has been fully restored to the affected communities and issued a stern warning […] The post Oyo Police Restore Calm in Ogbomoso, Debunk Rumors of School Bandit Attack appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State Council, has declared a full-scale crackdown on defaulting government agencies and private businesses failing to remit their workers’ pension contributions. The union warned that there will be “no hiding place” for non-compliant employers, threatening both legal prosecution and public shaming for those violating the Pension Reform […] The post No Hiding Place for Pension Defaulters as NLC Begins Lagos Crackdown June 1 appeared first on Business Today NG.

Cross section of Mutual Benefits Team at the Insurance Walk organised CIIN  in Lagos. The company has remained in the forefront of driving insurance awareness and penetration in Nigeria Cross section of staff of the company at the event he’s at the weekend. The post Insurance Week 2:0: Mutual Benefits Champions Insurance Awareness at CIIN Lagos Walk appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has announced the transition to a T+1 settlement cycle for equities and commodities transactions with effect form Monday June 1, 2926. This notice published by the by SEC on May 18, 2026, outlines a comprehensive framework that all capital market operators and relevant stakeholders are encouraged to adopt in […] The post T+1 Setlement Cycle Begins June 1- SEC appeared first on Business Today NG.

L-R: Chief Technical Officer, emPLE Life Assurance Limited, Ezekiel Labesa; Head, Marketing and Customer Experience, emPLE Nigeria Limited, Rachel Owolabi; President and Chairman of Council, Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, Mrs. Yetunde Olubunmi Ilori; Executive Director, Business Development, emPLE Life Assurance Limited, Tubi; Convener , Insurance Meets Tech, Odion Aleobua, at the insurance industry awareness […] The post Insurance Week 2:0: emPLE Nigeria Limited at the 2026 CIIN Awareness Walk appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Governing Council, Management, and members of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) have expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Barrister Rotimi Edu, a prominent figure in the nation’s insurance sector and the Past President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB). In an official statement, the CIIN paid […] The post CIIN Mourns Passing of Past NCRIB President, Barrister Rotimi Edu appeared first on Business Today NG.

Cross section of Rex Insurance Staff at the CIIN Insurance Walk 2026 Other staff The post Insurance Week 2.0: Rex Insurance Staff Hit the Streets for Landmark CIIN 2026 Wellness and Awareness Walk appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Unitrust Insurance Company Limited has achieved a major milestone in operational excellence, securing two internationally recognized certifications: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 for Information Security Management Systems and ISO 22301:2019 for Business Continuity Management Systems. The certifications, issued by MSECB, affirm that Unitrust’s management systems meet global best practices for safeguarding client data and ensuring uninterrupted […] The post Unitrust Insurance Secures Dual ISO Certifications to Boost Data Security and Business Resilience appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—An Abuja federal tribunal has permitted the temporary release of the immediate past administrator of Kaduna, following a nine-figure financial bond combined with a single guarantor pledging an identical amount regarding Department of State Services accusations of compromising state secrets. The prominent political figure—who previously admitted via a broadcasted interview to intercepting electronic […] The post National Security Breach: Court Grants Nasir El-Rufai ₦100m Bail Over Ribadu Wiretap Charges appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, has begun investigation of two male suspects: Jamilu Shuaibu Waya and Usman Namadi for a total sum of $461,600 (Four Hundred Sixty One Thousand, Six Hundred United States Dollars) undeclared to men and officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command […] The post EFCC Probes Two Suspects Intercepted with Undeclared $461,600 at Kano Airport appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—President Bola Tinubu on Monday condemned as barbaric the reported killing of one of the abducted teachers from the Esiele community in Oyo State, while the rescue operation is underway. Bandits invaded the Esiele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State last Friday. They abducted staff, students, and pupils of Community […] The post Oyo School Abduction: President Tinubu Condemns ‘Barbaric’ Killing of Teacher, Vows Rescue appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, May 18, 2026, secured a final forfeiture order of a Hawker private Jet 125 before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja over its link to fraud, corruption and money laundering regarding the Maiduguri Emergency Power Project, MEPP. The aircraft, with […] The post Maiduguri Power Project Fraud: EFCC Secures Final Forfeiture of Private Jet Linked to NNPCL Contract Scam appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, on Monday, May 18, 2026 officially handed over recovered monetary exhibits totaling ₦837,485,389.00 to the Katsina State Government. The handover followed separate investigations into two major cases involving stolen public funds belonging to the state. In the first case, the Commission recovered ₦547,015,389.00 […] The post Anti-Graft War: EFCC Returns Recovered ₦837m Loot to Katsina Government appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially issued an apology to the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and the management of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) following a recent altercation involving its personnel. The directive was issued by EFCC Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, after receiving and reviewing a preliminary […] The post EFCC Apologizes to NMA, UUTH Professor Over May 12 Incident; Launches Full Investigation appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has challenged Nigerian insurance operators to radically overhaul their business models by transitioning from product-centric marketing to a customer-centric approach. The regulator warned that the long-standing industry habit of “selling what has been produced, rather than producing what can be sold” must change if the sector hopes to […] The post Insurance Week 2.0: Stop Selling Obsolete Products, NAICOM Warns Operators appeared first on Business Today NG.

Cross section of staff of Sovereign Trust Insurance  Plc at the event held over the weekend in Lagos. The post Insurance Week 2.0: Sovereign Trust Insurance’s Team Leads the Charge at CIIN 2026 Awareness Walk appeared first on Business Today NG.

Cross section of Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc team at the event held over the weekend in Lagos. Cross section of participants at the event The post Insurance Week 2.0: Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Team at CIIN Awareness Walk in Lagos appeared first on Business Today NG.

Cross section of Staffs of Sovereign Trust PLC  at the event held over the weekend in Lagos.         The post Insurance Week 2026: Sovereign Trust at the 2026 CIIN Awareness Walk appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), Barrister Rotimi Edu, mni, FCIB, describing him as a visionary leader and one of the insurance industry’s most influential figures. In a condolence message signed by the Commissioner for […] The post NAICOM, Insurers Mourn Former NCRIB President Rotimi Edu appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), Barrister Rotimi Edu, mni, FCIB, describing him as a visionary leader and one of the insurance industry’s most influential figures. In a condolence message signed by the Commissioner for […] The post NAICOM, Insurers Mourn Former NCRIB President Rotimi Edu appeared first on Business Today NG.

L -R: Hon Justice Habeeb A.O Abiru, Justice of the Supreme Court; Hon. Justice Babatunde A. Adejumo, Administrator, National Judicial Institute; Barr. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC; Chief Idris Olorunnimbe, Chairman Governing Board NCC; Hon. Justice Ibrahim M.M Saulawa, Justice of the Supreme Court, representing the Chief Justice of Nigeria; […] The post Photo News: Judges, NCC Officials Meet in Lagos for 2026 Telecommunications Law Workshop appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has said that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 15.69% in April 2026, when compared to 15.38% recorded in March. This was contained its Consumer Price Index (CPI) Report April 2026. According to NBS report Consumer costs continued to increase across key sectors of the economy, even […] The post Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Rises to 15.69% in April 2026 – NBS appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-RSEZOBOR—The Nigeria Police Force has removed five officers from service and taken additional personnel into custody over allegations linked to abduction, armed theft, unlawful demands, and other serious violations in Rivers State. According to an official release by Force spokesperson Anthony Okon Placid, the action is part of a wider internal cleanup aimed […] The post How Internal Probe Exposed Alleged Abduction and Extortion Network Within Police Ranks appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is currently undergoing a major phase of expansion and modernization as service providers increase spending to address ongoing issues of weak network performance and rising customer complaints nationwide. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) reported that Mobile Network Operators spent over N2.13 trillion in capital investment in 2025 alone on […] The post Operators Invest Over N2.13tn To Upgrade Networks Across Nigeria – NCC appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday,brought a social media personality, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, before the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, over alleged fraud involving N36 million. She was arraigned before Justice D. I. Dipeolu on a two-count charge bordering […] The post EFCC Arraigns Social Media Influencer Blessing CEO Over Alleged N36m Property Fraud in Lagos appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Two security personnel, James Sule (30) and Adamu Yau (25), have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the prolonged sexual abuse of a minor over several years in Abuja. The judgment was delivered by Justice S. M. Mayana of the Federal Capital Territory High Court 46, Apo, following prosecution by the National Agency […] The post How Two Security Guards Were Convicted for Long-Term Child Abuse in Abuja appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced the fourth edition of its Foreign Exchange Handbook as part of efforts aimed at improving openness, reinforcing regulatory discipline, and boosting trust in the country’s currency exchange system. At the official presentation, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, announced that the updated guide will […] The post CBN Introduces Revised Foreign Exchange Guide for Improved Market Efficiency appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Kano/Jigawa Customs Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its crackdown on illicit cross-border cash movement following the interception of 461,600 United States dollars from two inbound passengers at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The development was contained in a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent […] The post Kano/Jigawa Hands Over $461,600, Suspects to EFCC appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government has begun enforcement of a 30-day visa waiver arrangement for citizens of Rwanda, following a directive issued by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The policy, unveiled at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, forms part of a mutual travel agreement between Nigeria and Rwanda, under which both countries now enjoy simplified entry privileges […] The post FG Begins 30-Day Visa Waiver for Rwandan Citizens in New Travel Deal appeared first on Business Today NG.

الكويت- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أعلنت شركة شركة مشاريع الكويت القابضة (كيبكو الكويتية) تحقيق صافي ربح بلغ 3.5 ملايين دينار خلال الربع الأول من عام 2026، بربحية سهم وصلت إلى 0.3 فلس، مقارنة بصافي ربح قدره 5.1 ملايين دينار خلال الفترة نفسها من العام الماضي. وقالت الشركة إن تراجع الأرباح يعود بشكل رئيسي إلى انخفاض أداء […] The post كيبكو الكويتية تسجل 3.5 ملايين دينار أرباحا في الربع الأول appeared first on Business News Report.

أبوظبي- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| عززت الإمارات حضورها الاقتصادي في السوق الهندية عبر حزمة استثمارات واتفاقيات استراتيجية جديدة بقيمة 18.36 مليار درهم (5 مليارات دولار)، في خطوة تعكس تنامي الشراكة الاقتصادية بين البلدين وتوسّع التعاون في قطاعات حيوية تشمل الخدمات المالية والطاقة والبنية التحتية والدفاع والذكاء الاصطناعي. وشهدت الحزمة استحواذ بنك الإمارات دبي الوطني على حصة […] The post الإمارات توسّع استثماراتها في الهند بـ5 مليارات دولار عبر صفقات استراتيجية appeared first on Business News Report.

الدوحة- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أطلقت وزارة التجارة والصناعة ميزة رقمية جديدة تتيح للشركات والمتاجر والموردين رفع بيانات السلع دفعة واحدة ضمن خدمة “إضافة سلع بدون بيان جمركي”، وذلك في خطوة تهدف إلى تسريع الإجراءات وتطوير الخدمات الإلكترونية المقدمة لقطاع الأعمال. وأكدت الوزارة أن الخدمة الجديدة تأتي ضمن خطتها للتحول الرقمي ورفع كفاءة الخدمات الحكومية، حيث […] The post وزارة التجارة والصناعة القطرية تدشن خدمة رقمية جديدة appeared first on Business News Report.

The Western Regional branch of the Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS) has organised a health walk in Takoradi to mark this year’s World Red Cross Day, which will climax in Accra on May 8. The event was held on the theme: ‘United in humanity’. It also honoured the founder of the International Red Cross Society, … The post Red Cross marks World Day with health walk in Takoradi appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has called for an immediate investigation into the controversial Karnival Kingdom Festival held in Accra last month, citing concerns over public nudity and the role of state institutions in the event. In a statement issued on Monday in Accra, and signed by its President, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, the … The post Catholic Bishops demand probe into ‘Karnival Kingdom’ Festival over public nudity appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) and the United Party have extended goodwill messages to candidates writing the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), urging them to approach the papers with confidence, discipline and integrity. In separate statements issued ahead of the nationwide examination, the two organisations also called on teachers and invigilators to … The post GNAT, United Party urge integrity as BECE begins appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

The Member of Parliament for Sagnarigu, Mr Atta Issah, on Monday handed over a newly constructed two-unit kindergarten block with ancillary facilities to the Kpalsi A.E.M Zion School in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region. The project, funded from the MP’s share of the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF), is aimed at improving teaching … The post Sagnarigu MP hands over kindergarten block to Kpalsi school appeared first on Ghanaian Times.