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Minister Denies Claims of Marginalisation, Just In Distribution Of Projects, Appointments
Amid growing criticism and allegations of regional bias, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, On Sunday, 31 August, 2025 dismissed claims of marginalisation, insisting that all six geopolitical zones have received equitable attention from the Tinubu-led administration. Idris, who stated this through a statement issued on Sunday, reaffirmed government commitment to fairness, […] The post Minister Denies Claims of Marginalisation, Just In Distribution Of Projects, Appointments first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Atiku Condemns Rivers LG Polls, Tells Oppositions To Reject It Out Rightly
Former Vice-President and Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has described the local government elections conducted in Rivers State on Saturday, 30 August, 2025 as “an awful absurdity and a travesty to the very notion of elective democracy.” Recall that BusinessTodayNG reported that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won 20 of the 23 local […] The post Atiku Condemns Rivers LG Polls, Tells Oppositions To Reject It Out Rightly first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Kaduna Doctors To Commence Indefinite Strike On Monday Over Unmet Demands
The Association of Resident Doctors, Kaduna State chapter, has announced plans to embark on indefinite strike beginning 12:00 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 1.over unmet demands put forward to the state government The doctors vowed their commitment to dialogue and fair negotiations if government decided to held talks with them over their demands. The doctors, which […] The post Kaduna Doctors To Commence Indefinite Strike On Monday Over Unmet Demands first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Observers Commend Security Agents, Voters Over Peaceful Conduct Of Rivers LG Poll
Security agencies and the voters have been commended for the peaceful conduct of the Rivers State local governments poll held across the state on Saturday, 30 August, 2025. The Head of Mission for the Rivers Local Government Polls Observation, Dr Gabriel Nwambu, made the commendation through a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday, 31 August, […] The post Observers Commend Security Agents, Voters Over Peaceful Conduct Of Rivers LG Poll first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Three In Eboyi Police Net Over Alleged Robbery, Cult Activities
Operatives of the Abia State Police Command have arrested three suspects over armed robbery and cult-related activities, while exhibits were recovered. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chinaka, who made this disclosure through a statement issued on Sunday, 31 August, 2025 to newsmen on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, listed the […] The post Three In Eboyi Police Net Over Alleged Robbery, Cult Activities first appeared on Business Today NG.
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NAFDAC Seals Lagos Cosmetics Skincare Facility Over illegal Bleaching Products
Following the discovery of unregistered and hazardous bleaching products being manufactured under substandard conditions, officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control(NAFDAC) have sealed an illegal cosmetic production facility, Shine Shine Skincare, located in Agege, Lagos State. Shine Shine Skincare, which has 100,000 followers on Instagram under the handle of its […] The post NAFDAC Seals Lagos Cosmetics Skincare Facility Over illegal Bleaching Products first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Tinubu Mourns ex-IG Arase
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday condoled with the Nigeria Police Force headed by Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over the death of former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Ehigiator Arase. Arase died earlier today at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja after a brief illness at the age of 69. Tinubu, who sated this through a statement signed […] The post Tinubu Mourns ex-IG Arase first appeared on Business Today NG.
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FG Announces Comprehensive Review Of curricula For Basic, Secondary, Technical Education
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education has announced the completion of a comprehensive review of curricula across basic, senior secondary, and technical education. Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, the Minister of State for Education, made the announcement on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa. The Director Press and Public Relations, Federal […] The post FG Announces Comprehensive Review Of curricula For Basic, Secondary, Technical Education first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Rivers LG Polls: APC Wins 20 LGAs, PDP Claims 3
The Chairman of Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, RSIEC Chairman, Dr. Michael Odey, on Sunday, declared that the All Progressives Congress, (APC), has won 20 of the 23 local government areas in Saturday’s local government elections in Rivers State. The candidates of the APC for the chairmanship and councillorship elections are loyalists of the […] The post Rivers LG Polls: APC Wins 20 LGAs, PDP Claims 3 first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Lagos Police Nab Car Theft Syndicate, Recover Stolen Vehicle
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command, Tactical Team Isheri, have successfully dismantled a car theft syndicate with the arrest of four suspects and the recovery of a stolen Toyota Hiace Bus. On 1 August 2025, a report was received on a suspected case of car theft involving one Salisu Ibrahim Abdullahi ‘m’ aged 31. […] The post Lagos Police Nab Car Theft Syndicate, Recover Stolen Vehicle first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Former IGP, Solomon Arase, Dies At 69
Former Inspector of Police Ehigiator Arase, has passed away at an Abuja hospital at the age of 69. The late Arase was a seasoned police officer and lawyer whose career spanned over three decades of service to Nigeria. Born on 21 June 1956, Arase graduated with a degree in Political Science from Ahmadu Bello University, […] The post Former IGP, Solomon Arase, Dies At 69 first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Ebonyi Police Confirm Beheading Of Man Over Land Dispute
The Ebonyi State Police Command on Sunday, confirmed the beheading of a middle-aged man, Dick Nnachi, in Oso-Edda, located in Edda Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. It was gathered that Oso-Edda and Amasiri communities in Afikpo LGA have been engaged in a long-standing communal conflict over land ownership. The Ebonyi State Police Command […] The post Ebonyi Police Confirm Beheading Of Man Over Land Dispute first appeared on Business Today NG.
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FG Tells States To Stop Use Of Wooden Boats To Reduce Accidents On Waterways
Following incessant boast disasters in the country, the Federal Government has called state governments to stop the use wooden boats and adopt those of fiber and aluminium to enhance safety, promote modern water transport and reduce accidents. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, who made the appeal in a statement to […] The post FG Tells States To Stop Use Of Wooden Boats To Reduce Accidents On Waterways first appeared on Business Today NG.
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I Will Remain In Galatasaray For Long-Osimhen, Says Club Now His New Home
Mercurial Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Victor Osimhen has promised that he is going to stay for many years at Galatasaray, Turkish Super Lig champions, saying the club is now his home. The 26-year-old was on target in Okan Buruk’s side 3-1 victory over Caykur Rizezpor at the RAMS Park on the night of Saturday, […] The post I Will Remain In Galatasaray For Long-Osimhen, Says Club Now His New Home first appeared on Business Today NG.
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2 Die, 20 Rescue In Zamfara Canoe Disaster While Fleeing Bandits
The Zamfara Police Command has confirmed the death of 12 persons in a canoe mishap in Gummi Local Government Area of the state. A security analyst, Zagazola Makama, who made this disclosure on Sunday, 31 August, 2025 quoting sources, said that the incident occurred on the evening of Friday, 29 august, 2025 at Danmaga village […] The post 2 Die, 20 Rescue In Zamfara Canoe Disaster While Fleeing Bandits first appeared on Business Today NG.
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75-year-old Grandpa Arrested As NDLEA Destroys 178,000kg Skunk In Taraba Forest
A 75-year-old grandpa Uchelue Ikechukwu was among six suspects arrested with illicit substances in raids by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in parts of Anambra state just as 30-year-old Alfa Andrew was taken into custody following the destruction of 178, 750 kilograms of skunk on his 71.5 hectares of cannabis farm […] The post 75-year-old Grandpa Arrested As NDLEA Destroys 178,000kg Skunk In Taraba Forest first appeared on Business Today NG.
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284,000 People Missing Worldwide – Red Cross
The International Committee of the Red Cross on Saturday disclosed that at least 284,000 persons were declared missing by their families worldwide Out of this figure, according to Red Cross, no fewer than 24, 000 Nigerians were declared missing since 2024 Diana Japaridza, head of sub delegation, ICRC Maiduguri Field Office, made this disclosure at […] The post 284,000 People Missing Worldwide – Red Cross first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Nigerian Entertainment Industry To Hit $13.6bn By 2028-Report
A latest report by the Rome Business School Nigeria has projected that the country entertainment industry will grow to $13.6bn by 2028. According to the report, the Nigerian entertainment industry is not just a creative force, but a “global model for export.” The report titled “The Entertainment Business in Nigeria: A Model for Export,” paints […] The post Nigerian Entertainment Industry To Hit $13.6bn By 2028-Report first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Iyabo Ojo Celebrates Grandson’s Birth Arrival With N3m Giveaway Gifts To 60 Expectant Mothers
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has announced a giveaway cash gift N3million to celebrate the arrival of her newborn grandson, Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala. The actress said as a token of her appreciation for women experiencing the joys and challenges of motherhood, she will be gifting out N50,000 each to 60 expectant and nursing mothers with babies […] The post Iyabo Ojo Celebrates Grandson’s Birth Arrival With N3m Giveaway Gifts To 60 Expectant Mothers first appeared on Business Today NG.
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PenCom DG Visits NLC President To Strengthen Partnership, Calls For Continuous Engagement
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom),(Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, has paid a courtesy  visit  to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, at the NLC Headquarters in Abuja. In her remarks, Ms. Oloworaran said that the meeting was to strengthen collaboration between PenCom and the leadership of organised […] The post PenCom DG Visits NLC President To Strengthen Partnership, Calls For Continuous Engagement first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Morayo Afolabi-Brown Opens Up Her Struggle With Depression, Suicide Attempt
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Man Electrocuted While Erecting A Pole In Ebonyi Community
Residents of Nkwoagu in Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State are presently in a mourning mood after 35-year-old man named Peter Ugochukwu Odom, was reportedly electrocuted while erecting a pole. It was gathered the deceased, a native of Oyinkwa village in Amachi Community, who worked with Ibortic Concrete Investment Ltd, was part of a […] The post Man Electrocuted While Erecting A Pole In Ebonyi Community first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Anambra, Enugu Experience Two-day Power Outage – Says Enugu Discos
Enugu Electricity Distribution Company(EEDC) on Saturday, announced that Anambra and Enugu states will have a two-day  power outage on Sunday and Monday. The Group Head, Corporate Communications at EEDC, Emeka Ezeh, who made this disclosure through a press statement issued on Saturday, said the outage is to allow the Transmission Company of Nigeria maintenance crew […] The post Anambra, Enugu Experience Two-day Power Outage – Says Enugu Discos first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Nigeria, Brazil Central Banks Explore FinTech Opportunities, Deepen Cooperation
Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has held talks with his Brazilian counterpart, Gabriel Muricca Galípolo, to strengthen economic and financial cooperation between the two countries. The engagement, which took place during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil, formed part of a broader working visit by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) team […] The post Nigeria, Brazil Central Banks Explore FinTech Opportunities, Deepen Cooperation first appeared on Business Today NG.
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SanlamAllianz, Leadway, emPLE, Three Others Throw Weight Behind IMT 4.0
The fourth edition of Insurance Meets Tech (IMT 4.0) has garnered strong support from industry leaders, further solidifying the event’s position as the premier platform for exploring the intersection of insurance, technology, and culture. Leadway Assurance, Enterprise Life, Cube Cover, and emPLE have signed on as Gold Sponsors, while SanlamAllianzserves as the Official Insurer. Cornerstone […] The post SanlamAllianz, Leadway, emPLE, Three Others Throw Weight Behind IMT 4.0 first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Fenerbahce Part Ways With Mourinho After One Season
After just one season in charge of the team, Turkish football giants, Fenerbahce Sports Club on Friday, confirmed the departure of Portuguese manager, Jose Mourinho, a  former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss, who took over at the beginning of the 2024/2025 season. ‎The club confirmed the sacking of the controversial Portuguese tactician through a statement […] The post Fenerbahce Part Ways With Mourinho After One Season first appeared on Business Today NG.
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IATA Says African Airlines Record 2.8% Passenger Demand Growth In July 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA)  has disclosed in its latest data that African airlines recorded 2.8% increase in passenger demand in July 2025, with their load factor rising to 74.9%, up 0.4 percentage points compared to July 2024. The data for July 2025 global passenger demand highlighted this growth, just as it also provided […] The post IATA Says African Airlines Record 2.8% Passenger Demand Growth In July 2025 first appeared on Business Today NG.
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سوريا تطلق خطة إصلاح مصرفي شاملة عملة جديدة وحذف صفرين
دمشق- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أعلن حاكم مصرف سوريا المركزي، عبد القادر حصرية، عن إطلاق خطة إصلاح مصرفي واسعة تهدف إلى إعادة هيكلة البنوك المحلية ومنح تراخيص جديدة لعشرات المصارف المحلية والأجنبية، في خطوة تسعى إلى استعادة الثقة بالقطاع المالي وجذب الاستثمارات إلى السوق السورية. وأكد حصرية أن المصرف المركزي يعمل على الانضمام إلى نظام “سويفت” […] The post سوريا تطلق خطة إصلاح مصرفي شاملة عملة جديدة وحذف صفرين appeared first on Business News Report.
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“الفالح التعليمية” القطرية توصي برفع نسبة التملك الأجنبي إلى 100%
الدوحة- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أعلنت شركة الفالح التعليمية القابضة القطرية أن مجلس إدارتها أوصى للجمعية العامة غير العادية بتعديل المادة (21) من النظام الأساسي للشركة، بما يسمح برفع الحد الأقصى لنسبة التملك الأجنبي من 49% إلى 100% من رأس المال. وأوضحت الشركة في بيان لها على موقع بورصة قطر أن الخطوة تأتي انسجامًا مع أحكام […] The post “الفالح التعليمية” القطرية توصي برفع نسبة التملك الأجنبي إلى 100% appeared first on Business News Report.
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“المصرية الكويتية” تحقق 101 مليون دولار أرباحا نصف سنوية
الكويت- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أعلنت الشركة القابضة المصرية الكويتية عن نتائجها المالية المجمعة للنصف الأول من عام 2025. حيث سجلت إيرادات بقيمة 397 مليون دولار بزيادة سنوية قدرها 32%، مدفوعة بنمو مختلف القطاعات التشغيلية، ما يعكس قوة الأداء وفاعلية الاستراتيجية المتبعة. وحافظت المجموعة على هوامش ربحية قوية، إذ بلغ هامش مجمل الربح 43%، فيما سجل […] The post “المصرية الكويتية” تحقق 101 مليون دولار أرباحا نصف سنوية appeared first on Business News Report.
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“الخليج للتأمين” الكويتية تحقق 12.6 مليون دينار أرباحاً نصف سنوية
الكويت- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أعلنت مجموعة الخليج للتأمين الكويتية عن تحقيقها صافي ربح قدره 12.6 مليون دينار كويتي خلال النصف الأول من عام 2025، بربحية بلغت 38.68 فلساً للسهم الواحد، مقارنة مع 16.8 مليون دينار وربحية 59.03 فلساً للسهم للفترة ذاتها من العام الماضي. وسجلت المجموعة صافي نتيجة مالية للتأمين بقيمة 15.6 مليون دينار مقابل […] The post “الخليج للتأمين” الكويتية تحقق 12.6 مليون دينار أرباحاً نصف سنوية appeared first on Business News Report.
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خسائر “كيمانول السعودية” تقفز إلى 427 مليون ريال بالربع الثاني
الرياض- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| شهد سهم شركة كيمائيات الميثانول “كيمانول السعودية” تراجعاً يقارب 10% في بداية تداولات الثلاثاء، بالسوق السعودية بعد إعلان الشركة عن ارتفاع خسائرها الفصلية إلى 427.26 مليون ريال في الربع الثاني من عام 2025. وذلك مقارنة بخسائر بلغت 28.28 مليون ريال في الفترة نفسها من العام الماضي وعلى أساس ربعي ارتفعت الخسائر […] The post خسائر “كيمانول السعودية” تقفز إلى 427 مليون ريال بالربع الثاني appeared first on Business News Report.
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“التجارية العقارية” الكويتية تعلن عن أرباحها بالنصف الأول من 2025
الكويت- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أعلن رئيس مجلس إدارة الشركة التجارية العقارية الكويتية، عبد الفتاح معرفي، عن تحقيق صافي أرباح بلغ 9.06 ملايين دينار كويتي خلال النصف الأول من العام 2025، وفق النتائج المالية للفترة المنتهية في 30 يونيو. وأوضح معرفي أن النصف الأول شهد استقراراً في الإيرادات التشغيلية وأداء الشركات الزميلة، مقابل انخفاض في تقييم […] The post “التجارية العقارية” الكويتية تعلن عن أرباحها بالنصف الأول من 2025 appeared first on Business News Report.
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“المطاحن الأولى” السعودية تكمل الاستحواذ على “المنار للأعلاف”
الرياض- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أعلنت شركة المطاحن الأولى السعودية، عن إتمام صفقة الاستحواذ بنسبة 100% على شركة المنار للأعلاف المحدودة (شركة شخص واحد)، وذلك بعد استيفاء جميع الشروط والمتطلبات، بما في ذلك نجاح اختبارات التشغيل وضمان الكفاءة الإنتاجية وجودة المنتجات. وتقع “المنار للأعلاف” في المدينة الصناعية الثالثة بجدة، وتعمل بطاقة إنتاجية يومية تبلغ 450 طناً […] The post “المطاحن الأولى” السعودية تكمل الاستحواذ على “المنار للأعلاف” appeared first on Business News Report.
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“قامكو القطرية” تسجّل صافي أرباح 342 مليون ريال بالنصف الأول
الدوحة- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أعلنت شركة قطر لصناعة الألمنيوم “قامكو القطرية” عن نتائجها المالية للنصف الأول من عام 2025، محققة صافي أرباح بلغ 342 مليون ريال قطري، مقارنة بـ 237 مليون ريال للفترة ذاتها من عام 2024، ما يمثل نموًا سنويًا بنسبة 44%، مدعومًا بارتفاع الأسعار وقوة الإيرادات وتحسّن الأداء التشغيلي. كما بلغت ربحية السهم […] The post “قامكو القطرية” تسجّل صافي أرباح 342 مليون ريال بالنصف الأول appeared first on Business News Report.
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76% نمو في صافي أرباح “أرزان المالية” للنصف الأول من 2025
الكويت- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أعلنت مجموعة أرزان المالية عن نتائجها المالية للنصف الأول من عام 2025، محققة قفزة كبيرة بصافي أرباح المساهمين بلغت 9.38 ملايين دينار، مقارنة بـ 5.32 ملايين دينار خلال الفترة نفسها من عام 2024، بنسبة نمو بلغت 76%. كما ارتفعت ربحية السهم إلى 10.35 فلوس، بنمو قدره 73%، في حين بلغ إجمالي […] The post 76% نمو في صافي أرباح “أرزان المالية” للنصف الأول من 2025 appeared first on Business News Report.
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