BY NKECHI NAECHE- ESEZOBOR–The National Insurance Commission, (NAICOM), has urged directors in insurance firms to stick to principles of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) for improved corporate governance and sustainability. Speaking at the 2024 Insurance Directors’ conference organised by College Of Insurance and Financial Management, ( CIFM), held recently in Lagos, Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. […] The post NAICOM, CIIN Tell Insurance Firms Directors To Uphold GRC Principles For Industry Sustainability first appeared on Business Today NG.

Weaker naira drags FG’s budget to six-year low    Wasiu Alli Nigeria is aiming to spend a record N47.9 trillion read more Weaker naira drags FG’s budget to six-year low 

A bill to amend the constitution and allow diaspora voting passed its second reading in the House of Representatives on read more Bill for diaspora voting passes second reading in House of Reps

Gautam Adani, the billionaire chair of Indian conglomerate Adani Group and one of the world’s richest people, has been indicted read more Indian billionaire Gautam Adani charged with bribery

Little Tara was born in the popular city of Lagos, located in the southwestern part of Nigeria, to John and read more Sowing the seeds of entrepreneurship education

The spotlight, in recent times, has increasingly turned on the working conditions of employees in Nigeria, particularly examining with regards read more Humanistic management practices: Enhancing working conditions in Nigeria for foreign firms

In today’s hyper-connected digital world, where news circulates at unprecedented speeds, the lines between truth and fiction are increasingly blurred. read more Tackling fake news in the digital age: Insights from the crisis communication conference

The test of any leader’s strength is during adversity. Anyone can lead when there is positive momentum in place. Any read more The effective leadership ‘LIE’ I taught leaders to use as a decision guide (2)

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Today, getting quality education for children is affected by a number of reasons. For Bukola Aleriwa, founder of Schooled Afrika, read more Thriving education sector is key to economic growth, says Bukola Aleriwa, founder Schooled Afrika

Nigeria’s tax evaders will have a hard time when the ongoing fiscal reforms are concluded. These reforms will ensure equity read more Tax reforms leave no escape route for evaders

A new controversy has erupted in the Nigerian electricity sector as electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and consumers clash over the read more Customers tackle DisCos over meter fees

Nineteen deposit money banks are now offering an 8.18 percent interest rate to customers for their savings, aligning with the read more 19 banks pay 8.18% interest on savings after MPR hike

…Private investment appetite grows in SA, Kenya as Nigeria lags Private capital investment across Africa recorded a combined value of read more Equity tops debt as Africa’s private investments attract $2.27bn

. National oil company targets 80,000bpd by 2025 The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has officially introduced the Utapate read more NNPC’s Utapate crude grade hits global market

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) wishes to alert members of the public to the activities of fraudsters purporting to be in receipt of award letters of contracts related to construction works and special financial interventions on behalf of the Bank. We wish to clarify that this is false. These individuals are solely motivated by […] The post CBN Warns Public Against Fraudulent Contract, Project Funding Claims first appeared on Business Today NG.

ETI will use the net proceeds from the issuance of the Notes for general corporate purposes, including refinancing the US$350 million Senior Bridge-to-Bond Loan Facility entered into in March 2024 November 20, 2024/Ecobank Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), parent of the leading pan-African Ecobank Group, today opened the market at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) to […] The post Ecobank Opens Market At The London Stock Exchange To Celebrate Successful Issuance Of US$400 Million Eurobond first appeared on Business Today NG.

Justice Rosemary Dugbo-Oghoghorie of the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, has convicted and sentenced five internet fraudsters to various jail terms. The convicts: Michael Aregbesola (a.k.a Amin Deera), Adeleke Toba Richard(Alias Jason Avtandil), Mkpoikanke Emmanuel Udoh (a.k.a Tom Jones), Gideon Mishell Effiong (a.k.a Gianluca Jinoble) and Momodu John Modupe (a.k.a George […] The post Calabar Court Jails Five Internet Fraudsters first appeared on Business Today NG.

  …Disengages Mgt Staff Of Edo Specialist And Stella Obasanjo Hospitals Edo state Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the dissolution of the Governing Councils of all state-owned tertiary institutions. In the same vein, the Governor has also approved the disengagement of the Management Staff of Edo Specialist Hospital and Stella Obasanjo Hospital, Benin City […] The post Gov Okpebholo Dissolves AAU Governing Council, Other State-owned Tertiary Institutions first appeared on Business Today NG.

…Orders Police, Security Agents To Arrest Defaulters   Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has suspended all Market Unions and Associations in Edo State with immediate effect. The Governor has also ordered the Police and other security agencies in the State to arrest defaulting leaders of the various suspended Unions and Associations without any delay. […] The post Gov Okpebholo Suspends Market Unions, Associations In Edo first appeared on Business Today NG.

.Nigeria will appeal the judgement- Presidency A court in the British Virgin Islands has, again, granted Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment read more British Virgin Islands court grants Chinese firm right to seize Nigerian $25m assets

Amidst tension in Osun, Governor Ademola Adeleke has called for peace to allow the authorities to investigate and deliver justice on the attempted murder of Mr Alowonle Iyanda, the state motor transport system chairman. He particularly pleaded with transport workers statewide not to take laws into their hands and allow state and federal authorities to […] The post Osun Shooting : Governor Adeleke Calls For Peace As IGP Orders Immediate Arrest Of Moses Lohor For Attempted Murder first appeared on Business Today NG.

PRESS RELEASE-++Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has celebrated the local content achievements of his administration which he said has transformed the Osun economy and strengthened local businesses. The Governor, represented by his Deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, made this declaration at the 2024 Trade Fair of the Osun State Chamber of Commerce and Industry held […] The post Adeleke Flaunts Local Content Records, Says Osun Industrialisation Is Progressing first appeared on Business Today NG.

FCT Police Command on Wednesday said it has commenced investigation into alleged extortion of motorists by traffic officers in Kubwa are of FCT. According to statement posted on the command’s official twitter account that the command has identified the officers and have invited them for questioning. The statement added that an investigation into the matter […] The post Police Respond To Alleged Extortion By Operatives In Kubwa first appeared on Business Today NG.

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) yesterday arrested an ex-convict and his accomplice for stealing the main gate. Agbaje and Obia confessed that they were taking the gate to Agege where they intend selling it. The Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), CSP Shola Jejeloye has directed that the suspects be charged to court immediately. The post Police Arrest Ex- Convict, One Other For Removing, Stealing Erected Gate From Residential Building first appeared on Business Today NG.

The House of Representatives has directed electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to undergo a N500 billion recapitalisation to improve their financial read more Reps mandate N500bn recapitalisation for DisCos, to boost efficiency

… Nigeria ranks second in highest climate risk for children About 4.9 million children in Nigeria need urgent humanitarian assistance, read more 4.9m children in Nigeria urgently need humanitarian assistance – UNICEF report

… Removes Pro-Chancellor University Of Health Sciences In Otukpo   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, and the removal of Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, the new Vice Chancellor, and Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike, the registrar.The council, led by Ambassador Greg […] The post Tinubu Sacks Nnamdi Azikiwe University Council, VC And Registrar first appeared on Business Today NG.

…As OML 13 Asset Eyes 80,000 bpd by End of 2025   In a major boost for Nigeria’s crude oil production, revenue generation and economic growth efforts, the NNPC Ltd has officially unveiled its latest crude oil grade, the Utapate crude oil blend, before the international crude oil market. It would be recalled that in […] The post Boost For Nigeria’s Oil Production, As NNPC’s Utapate Crude Grade Hits Global Oil Market first appeared on Business Today NG.

Haldane McCall Plc on Wednesday joined the league of quoted companies on Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), with the listing by read more Haldane McCall lists 3.12 bn shares by introduction on NGX

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) recently released data on Value Added Tax (VAT) generated across Nigeria’s states and the read more Full list: VAT generated in 36 Nigerian states and FCT in August 2024

Nigeria has become a hotspot for young, dynamic entrepreneurs who are making their mark in various industries. From energy to read more Meet the 10 youngest billionaires in Nigeria

United States President- elect Donald Trump has nominated Linda McMahon, the former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) CEO to lead the read more Trump appoints WWE billionaire Linda McMahon Education Secretary

Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has ranked Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen ahead of Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, declaring the Napoli striker read more Victor Osimhen better than Haaland- Galatasaray coach

The United Kingdom Embassy in Nigeria has announced changes in the management of its visa application centres, with a new read more UK Embassy in Nigeria announces changes in visa application centres

Imagine a bustling market in the heart of Lagos, filled with blue-collar workers and traders of all scales—civil servants retiring read more Why Nigeria’s tax reform bill could be a game changer for economy