The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that global growth will drop to 2.8 percent from 3.3 percent earlier predicted for 2025. The IMF has attributed the latest projection to current global trade tensions. According the Bretton Woods institution, the swift escalation of trade tensions and extremely high levels of policy uncertainty are expected to […]

MURDER: The Nigeria Police Force on Saturday said it has successfully completed the extradition of Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, male, widely known as “Killaboi,” from Doha, Qatar to Nigeria. The force disclosed this in a statement made available by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, through its oficial X Account today. The statement noted that the fugitive, who had […] The post Man Extradited From Qatar To Nigeria To Face Murder Charges  first appeared on Business Today NG.

الدوحة- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| شهدت الزيارة الرسمية التي أجراها حضرة صاحب السمو الشيخ تميم بن حمد آل ثاني، أمير دولة قطر، إلى العاصمة الروسية موسكو، اهتمامًا واسعًا من الإعلام الإقليمي والدولي، خاصة في ظل ما أسفرت عنه من تفاهمات استراتيجية واتفاقيات استثمارية كبرى تعكس تطور العلاقات بين قطر وروسيا. وسلطت وسائل الإعلام الروسية الضوء على […] The post قطر وروسيا تعززان الشراكة الاستراتيجية بملياري دولار appeared first on Business News Report.

الكويت- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| قرر بنك الخليج الكويتي تقليص ساعات العمل اليومية بمعدل نصف ساعة، وذلك ابتداء من 1 مايو 2025 لتكون انعكاسا مباشرا لهذا الالتزام. ويعمل البنك بهذا الاتجاه ضمن مساعيه المتواصلة لتوفير بيئة عمل مثالية تعكس التزامه العميق برفاهية موظفيه، وحرصه على تحقيق التوازن بين الحياة المهنية والشخصية، وبهذه المناسبة، قالت مدير عام […] The post بنك الخليج الكويتي يعزز رفاهية موظفيه بتقليص ساعات الدوام appeared first on Business News Report.

أبوظبي- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أعلنت شركة بترول أبوظبي الوطنية “أدنوك الإماراتية”، افتتاح مكتب تمثيلي لها بالعاصمة بكين، في خطوة تهدف إلى تعزيز العلاقات التجارية طويلة الأمد مع شركائها وعملائها في الصين، وتوسيع حضورها في أحد أكبر أسواق الطاقة العالمية. وجاء الإعلان، بالتزامن مع زيارة وزير الصناعة والتكنولوجيا المتقدمة والرئيس التنفيذي لأدنوك، سلطان أحمد الجابر، إلى […] The post أدنوك الإماراتية تعزز علاقاتها التجارية مع الصين وتوقّع اتفاقيات appeared first on Business News Report.

The Ondo State Police Command has denied news reports alleging that the convoy of the President’s wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to an auto crash that led to the death of a seven-year-old girl in Akure, the state capital yesterday. According to statement posted on the commands official X account by the spokesperson for the Command, […] The post President’s Wife Convoy Not Involved In Road Accident — Ondo Police first appeared on Business Today NG.

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has asked President Bola Tinubu to remove the Sole Administrator for Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (rtd.), for breach of presidential order. The senior advocate on Thursday argued that the retired naval chief contravened the orders contained in the Official Gazette dated March 18, 2025, and titled, ‘State […] The post Remove Ibas For Breach Of Presidential Order, Falana Tells Tinubu first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Lagos State Police Command has   debunked fake news reports asserting that hundreds of Boko Haram suspects have been arrested in Lagos. Following the publication, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, directed an immediate investigation into the report to ascertain the true position of the claim. The outcome of the investigation […] The post Police Refutes Report Of Hundreds Of Boko Haram Arrested In Lagos first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Nigeria Police Force has frowned at disturbing video making rounds in the media space, showing police officers receiving money from a Chinese national. The Force has strongly condemned the conduct exhibited by the police officers in the video, describing it as unprofessional and unethical. The actions of the officers do not represent the established […] The post Police Condemns Unprofessional Conduct Of Officers Exhibited In Viral Video, Orders Disciplinary Action first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has  commissioned the newly completed Nigeria Police Intelligence School, Share, Kwara State. Speaking at the event, the Executive Governor of Kwara State,  Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq,  represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Honourable Abubakar Abdullahi Bata, commended the IGP for this […] The post Egbetokun Commissions Nigeria Police Intelligence School first appeared on Business Today NG.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is fully engaged in Nigeria’s governance even though he is away in Europe. According to statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, (Information and Strategy), that his absence remains temporary and in line with the communicated timeframe of approximately two weeks. The President left Paris for London at […] The post Tinubu Remains fully In-charge Of Governance-Presidency  first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, April 7, 2025, arraigned the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, before Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja for fraud. Jaja was arraigned alongside a bureau de change operator, Aliyu Abubakar, and his company, Jasfad Resources Enterprise. Others […] The post EFCC Arraigns Bauchi Accountant General, Others for Alleged N8.3bn Fraud first appeared on Business Today NG.

Miss Gold Njy Imo, has emerged as the grand prize winner of a brand-new Kia Rio at the Coronation Insurance and Coronation Life Assurance Insure & Win nationwide promo. The handover ceremony which was jointly celebrated by both companies and held at Coronation Place, Ikoyi, Lagos, marked the final milestone in the 6 Months consumer […] The post Gold Njy Imo Wins Coronation Insurance Insure & Win Grand Prize first appeared on Business Today NG.

Operatives of the Alausa Division of the Lagos State Police Command have foiled an attempted robbery on a tricyclist of his tricycle on the Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Ikeja. The operatives who were on a routine surveillance patrol spotted a male tricycle operator being forcefully dragged by three assailants attempting to dispossess him of his […] The post Police Foils Robbery, Recovers Forearm, Ammunition In Lagos  first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Cornerstone Insurance Plc, Mr. Stephen Alangbo, has identified trust, knowledge gaps, and cultural beliefs as the most significant barriers preventing Nigerian youths from fully accessing insurance, digital payment systems, and investment opportunities. Alangbo, represented by Kayode Odetola, Head Retail, Cornerstone Insurance Plc, made this remark at the second edition of […] The post Cornerstone Insurance Highlights How Youths Can Access Insurance, Investment opportunities   first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR –Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has promised to to improve the State’s pension compliance rating from its current composite score of 72.44% to 95% by the next Inspection. He disclosed this when he received a delegation from the National Pension Commission (PenCom) led by the Director General, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran in […] The post OSPEC Targets 95% Compliance Rating, As PenCom Calls For Inclusion Of MPG, ISPO, PCC In State Pension Law first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Nigerian Army has named Lieutenant Colonel Anele Onyinyechi Appolonia as the acting director of Army Public Relations. Lieutenant Colonel Anele Onyechi Appolonia has made history as the Nigerian Army‘s First Female Spokesperson (Director of Army Public Relations), marking a significant milestone in gender inclusion and representation within the military. She will formally take over […] The post Nigerian Army Gets First Female Spokesperson first appeared on Business Today NG.

Stanbic IBTC Bank ignites a nationwide conversation with the launch of its latest thematic campaign, ‘There is Possible, Then There is More.’ Anchored by a compelling open letter to Nigeria’s CEOs, the initiative challenges business leaders and innovators to transcend current horizons, fostering a mindset of amplified possibility, sustained growth, and transformative partnerships, with Stanbic […] The post Stanbic IBTC Bank Unveils “There Is More” campaign: A Rallying Call For CEOs Across Nigeria first appeared on Business Today NG.

Access Holdings PLC has released  its audited financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2024. The Group delivered 88% year-on-year growth in gross earnings, rising from N2.594 trillion in 2023 to N4.878 trillion in 2024. According to statement released by the bank its strong performance was driven by diversified income streams, with interest […] The post Access Holdings Records 88% Growth In Gross Earnings To N4.878 Trillion first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its April 2025 meeting chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, shared a total sum of N1.578 Trillion to the three tiers of government as Federation Allocation for the month of March 2025 from a gross total of N2.411 Trillion. […] The post FG, States, LGCs Share N1.578trillion In March 2025 first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Rivers State Government has frowned at fraudulent news report  circulating on social media, falsely attributed to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). According to statement issued by the Office of the Governor and the Secretary to the State Government that these malicious fabrications are designed to mislead the public, create […] The post Rivers Denies Summon Of Fubara, Deputy, Warns Pubic Against Fake News first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the final forfeiture of 2,041,087,747.00 units of Livingtrust Mortgage Bank Plc, formerly known as Omoluabi Mortgage Bank Plc, valued at N6,674,356,932.69. Justice F. N. Ogazi who happens to be the judge also ordered the final forfeiture of the sums of N42,461,096.66 and $26.44. The shares […] The post Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Livingtrust Mortgage Bank’s N6.6bn Shares, N42.4m, $26.44 In Lagos first appeared on Business Today NG.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated a high-level committee on the forthcoming national population and housing census on Wednesday. The committee will submit an interim report within three weeks. The President said the census is crucial for national development, accurate planning, and effective decision-making in healthcare, education, security, and economic planning. Nigeria’s last census was in […] The post Tinubu Inaugurates National Census Committee, Gives Three Weeks Deadline To Summit Report first appeared on Business Today NG.

الكويت- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| كشفت بيانات رسمية، عن ارتفاع استثنائي في حجم ودائع الحكومات الأجنبية لدى البنوك الكويتية، في مؤشر واضح على قوة النظام المصرفي الكويتي وموثوقيته المتنامية، حيث تضاعفت هذه الودائع تقريبا بمعدل مرة ونصف خلال عام واحد فقط. وبحسب أرقام بنك الكويت المركزي، بلغت قيمة ودائع تلك الحكومات نحو 228.3 مليون دينار في […] The post قفزة كبيرة بودائع الحكومات الأجنبية في البنوك الكويتية appeared first on Business News Report.

بكين- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أظهرت بيانات، الأربعاء، أن الاقتصاد الصيني نما 5.4% على أساس سنوي في الربع الأول متجاوزا التوقعات، إلا أن تصاعد الحرب التجارية مع الولايات المتحدة أضعف التوقعات وزاد الضغوط على بكين لطرح المزيد من الحوافز. وكان محللون استطلعت “رويترز” آراءهم قد توقعوا نمو الناتج المحلي الإجمالي في الربع الأول 5.1% مقارنة بالعام […] The post نمو الاقتصاد الصيني في الربع الأول يتجاوز التوقعات appeared first on Business News Report.

Delegation from the World Bank, led by Ousmane Diagana, Vice President for Western and Central Africa, met with the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, to reaffirm support for President Bola Tinubu’s economic reform agenda and development priorities. Diagana praised Nigeria’s recent GDP growth of 3.4% — the strongest […] The post FGN Strengthens Ties with World Bank as Economic Reforms Gain Momentum first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced one Uzondu Precious Chimaobi to four years imprisonment for his refusal to accept the Naira as a legal tender. Chimaobi was arraigned before Justice Alexander Owoeye by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, […] The post Man Jailed Four Years For Refusing To Accept Naira As Legal Tender first appeared on Business Today NG.

عواصم- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| رغم الخسارة أمام بوروسيا دورتموند بنتيجة (3-1) مساء الثلاثاء على ملعب “سيجنال إيدونا بارك”، عاد برشلونة للتألق الأوروبي وتأهل إلى نصف نهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا، مستفيدًا من فوزه الكبير ذهابًا (4-0) على ملعب “لويس كومبانيس الأولمبي”. وبهذا الإنجاز، يبلغ الفريق الكتالوني نصف نهائي المسابقة القارية للمرة الأولى منذ موسم 2018-2019، حين […] The post برشلونة يعود إلى نصف نهائي الأبطال بعد غياب 5 مواسم appeared first on Business News Report.

Leadway Assurance Company Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) through a $399,900 grant initiative to implement the “Building Farmers’ Resilience through Innovative Insurance Models and Financial Instruments” project. AGRA is an African institution supporting inclusive agricultural transformation and sustainable food systems. This three-year initiative, […] The post Leadway Assurance Partners AGRA To Strengthen 21,000 Smallholder Farmers In Nigeria first appeared on Business Today NG.

Lasaco Assurance Plc, has successfully obtained the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, a globally recognized benchmark for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). This certification comes after a thorough and detailed re-certification audit, validating its commitment to upholding the highest standards in information security and cybersecurity. The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification highlights Lasaco’s ongoing efforts to protect confidential information, […] The post Lasaco Assurance Attains ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification For Information Security Management first appeared on Business Today NG.

Lagos State has begun a journey to achieve energy independence with the target of 6 gigawatts in power generation over the next three years. This ambitious energy plan was disclosed, on Tuesday, during Lagos Energy Summit, where the State Government’s representatives are meeting with regulators, investors and stakeholders to fashion out the plan. The plan […] The post Lagos Targets 6 Gigawatts In Three To Boost Power Supply first appeared on Business Today NG.

Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) celebrated the extraordinary contributions of its retired directors, whose visionary leadership played a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of Nigeria’s capital market. The ceremony, held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, followed the Group’s 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos, and brought together a distinguished gathering of regulatory leaders, […] The post NGX Group Commemorates the Legacy Of Retired Directors, Calls For Strengthened Market Collaboration first appeared on Business Today NG.

An Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Monday, granted controversial street-pop singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, bail in the sum of ₦1 million following his arraignment on multiple charges, including criminal defamation, cyberstalking, and inciting public disturbance. The bail is conditional upon the provision of two sureties in like sum. According […] The post Portable Fails To Meet Bail, Remanded In Kwara Prison first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, April 14, 2025, presented its first prosecution witness, PW1, Peter Obumuneme Okoye, against Jude Chigozie Okoye, elder brother and former Manager of Paul and Peter Okoye, before Justice A. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting […] The post Alleged N1.38bn Fraud: EFCC Presents First Witness, Peter Okoye Against Ex-P-Square Manager first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, April 14, 2025, arraigned a Chinese, Liu Beixiang, before Justice Ayokule Faji of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The defendant is standing trial on a one- count charge of giving false information to […] The post EFCC Arraigns Chinese For Giving False Information In Lagos first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Monday responded to Rivers  Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, regarding the N300 million received from the  State, noting that the payment was a gift and not payment for hosting rights for the 2025 Annual General Conference. The Association in a statement by Chairman AGC 2025 Planning Committee Chair Emeka Obegolu, SAN, […] The post NBA Replies Rivers Sole Administrator: Says N300million Non-refundable, Not Hosting Rights first appeared on Business Today NG.