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.

The Nigeria Police Force in its quest to sustain the tempo on the fight against violent crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and banditry, has again recorded significant successes across the country. The Police operatives attached to Delta State Command, on the 10th of April, 2025, in a sting operation on the activities of kidnappers […] The post Police Neutralizes 4 Kidnappers, Recovers Exhibits   first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LSNC) has arrested a couple for child abuse in Ikorodu area of the State. The couple were arrested today at No 4/5 Oreagba Street, Olowu CDA, Grammar School, Ikorodu by LSNC officers attached to Grammar School, Igbogbo, Ikorodu for child abuse and inflicting injuries on the victim serially for […] The post LNSC Arrests Couple For Child Abuse  first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, has  urged all residents of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to obey traffic regulations and contribute to the collective responsibility of maintaining peace, order, and public safety. According to statement from the Command Headquarters, CP Adewale emphasized that respecting traffic laws is a fundamental civic […] The post Obey Traffic Laws, Keep Our Roads Safe- CP Ajao Urges FCT Residents  first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has called for more tactical and technology-driven approaches to combat corruption as financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated. This appeal was made on Monday during a high-level engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation Team in Abuja. The IMF delegation, in Nigeria at […] The post ICPC Urges Tactical, Tech-Driven Anti-Corruption Measures Amid Evolving Threats first appeared on Business Today NG.

President Bola Tinubu expresses profound sorrow over the recent bloodshed in Plateau State, a tragedy that has claimed the lives of over 40 individuals. He strongly condemns the violence and extends his sympathies to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the state government, and the people of Plateau while urging him to summon the necessary political will to […] The post Tinubu Condemns Latest Attack In Plateau, Urges Gov. Mutfwang To Resolve Communal Issues  first appeared on Business Today NG.

Performance poet and journalist, Akeem Lasisi, has called on the Federal Government and other stakeholders to intensify the search for the remaining Chibok Girls in the captivity of Boko Haram 11 years after the abduction of the girls. The award-winning poet does this in his newly released video of ‘Ẹyẹ Ìgbò: For Chibok Girls’, a […] The post Chibok Girls’ abduction: Lasisi Makes Case For Remaining Captives In His New Poetry VIdeo first appeared on Business Today NG.

Nigeria’s foremost energy sector publication, Energy Times Newspaper, has named Seplat Energy Plc as the Fastest Growing Nigerian Independent Energy Company for the 2024 business year. The publication announced Seplat Energy as the winner of the awards at its prestigious Energy Times Awards held in Lagos at the weekend. Energy Times is a leading weekly newspaper based in Lagos, Nigeria, […] The post Seplat Name Fastest Growing Nigerian Independent Energy Company first appeared on Business Today NG.

… Meets Little Bashir Gaji, Offers House, Scholarship Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has ordered the immediate prosecution of Bukar Modu, a man shown in a disturbing viral video allegedly molesting a minor (Bashir Gaji). Following the Governor’s directive, Bukar Modu was arrested by the security operatives on Saturday night at Umarari in Maiduguri. […] The post Gov. Zulum Orders Immediate Prosecution Of A Man In Viral Video Molesting Minor first appeared on Business Today NG.

الدوحة- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أعلن بنك الدوحة، أحد أبرز البنوك التجارية في قطر. عن توقيع اتفاقية شراكة حصرية مع شركة «أوكس فيتنس لاب»، تتيح لحاملي بطاقاته الائتمانية المميزة دخولًا مجانيًا إلى مجموعة من أرقى مراكز اللياقة البدنية في الدولة. جاء ذلك من خلال تطبيق G8Ts المتخصص في ربط المستخدمين بخدمات الصحة والرياضة. وتتمثل أبرز المزايا […] The post بنك الدوحة يعقد شراكة استراتيجية مع “أوكس فيتنس لاب” appeared first on Business News Report.

The Kwara State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that following a petition received from one Mr. Okunola Saheed, popularly known as “Osupa,” against Mr. Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, also known in the entertainment industry as “Portable”. Police detectives of Kwara Command have taken lawful steps in line with due process to investigate the […] The post Police Confirms Arrest Of Portable Over Alleged Criminal Defamation first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Presidency has observed, with dismay, the increasing number of billboards in some cities promoting the 2027 campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. Worth noting is that some of these billboards with pictures of the President and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, emblazoned on them are springing up in Abuja […] The post Presidency Disclaims 2027 Campaign Billboard Nationwide first appeared on Business Today NG.

Universal Insurance Plc has paid out a total of N3 billion as claims to policyholders that suffered losses during the period under review. According to the company the payment was made between January 2024 to December 2024. Reacting, Dr Jeff Duru,  Managing Director/CEO, Universal Insurance Plc said the amount of claims paid is a reflection […] The post Universal Insurance Settles N3bn Claims In 2024 first appeared on Business Today NG.

*Arrests trans-border Drug Trafficker, Others Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a 41-year-old ex-convict and Malaysian returnee, Ndubuisi Udatu (aka Richard) with two giant music speakers used to conceal four large parcels of methamphetamine weighing 2.700kilograms for distribution in Yola and Mubi, Adamawa state, and across the border into Cameroon. […] The post NDLEA Nabs  Malaysian Returnee With Meth Consignment Concealed In Speakers  first appeared on Business Today NG.

In a landmark move to foster greater inclusion and engagement of Lagosians/residents living abroad, the General Managers, Lagos State Residents Registration Agency, Mrs. Bilikiss Adebiyi- Abiola and Lagos State Diaspora Agency (LASDA), Mr. Jermaine Sanwo-Olu have announced a strategic partnership aimed at documenting members of the diaspora who are indigenous or residents of Lagos State. […] The post LASRRA, LASDA To Launch Strategic Documentation Drive For Lagos Diaspora Database first appeared on Business Today NG.

NKECHI NAECHE- ESEZOBOR–The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), on Friday announced the end of tenure of Mrs. Folashade Joseph as Managing Director/CEO and the handing over of responsibilities to Mrs. Florence Onwuanuokwu General Manager (Underwriting) in acting capacity as Managing Director/CEO. During her tenure the corporation not only evolved in its core mandate but also […] The post Folashade Joseph Bows Out As NAIC MD, Onwuanuokwu Takes Over first appeared on Business Today NG.

مسقط- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| في ظل التوترات الاقتصادية العالمية والحرب التجارية المتصاعدة، أظهرت سلطنة عمان مرونة لافتة. حيث أعلنت وكالة ستاندرد آند بورز تثبيت التصنيف الائتماني للسلطنة عند درجة “BBB” مع نظرة مستقبلية مستقرة، ما يعكس الثقة المتزايدة بالاقتصاد العماني في وقت يشهد فيه العالم اضطرابات مالية وتجارية متزايدة. ويعزى هذا التصنيف إلى التقدم الملحوظ […] The post تصنيف ائتماني ثابت لسلطنة عمان يعاكس موجة القلق الاقتصادي العالمي appeared first on Business News Report.

الدوحة- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| سجلت الاحتياطيات الدولية والسيولة بالعملات الأجنبية لدى مصرف قطر المركزي نمواً ملحوظاً بنسبة 3.6% على أساس سنوي في مارس الماضي، لتبلغ 256.3 مليار ريال قطري، مقارنةً بـ 247.4 مليار ريال في نفس الشهر من عام 2024. ووفقاً للبيانات الرسمية الصادرة عن مصرف قطر، ارتفعت الاحتياطيات الدولية الرسمية بنسبة 4.6%، بما يعادل […] The post ارتفاع الاحتياطيات الدولية والسيولة لدى مصرف قطر في مارس appeared first on Business News Report.

واشنطن- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| شهد الدولار الأميركي أكبر انخفاض يومي له منذ عام 2022، متراجعاً بنسبة 1.5% وفقاً لمؤشر بلومبرغ، في تراجع هو الأقوى منذ ثلاث سنوات، مما يعكس حالة من القلق المتزايد في الأسواق العالمية. وواصلت العملة الأميركية مسارها الضعيف خلال التداولات الآسيوية ليوم الجمعة، فيما اتجه المستثمرون إلى الملاذات الآمنة مثل الفرنك السويسري […] The post الدولار الأميركي يتراجع بأقوى وتيرة منذ 3 سنوات appeared first on Business News Report.

The Office of the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation has noted a misleading caption by an online publication suggesting that the Honourable Minister, Mohammed Idris, (fnipr), dismissed the recent concerns raised by the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, regarding the security situation in the state. This is categorically false and […] The post Information Minister Did Not Dismiss Governor Zulum’s Security Concerns first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has made a compelling case to French investors, spotlighting Nigeria’s ambitious economic reforms, dynamic market potential, and investor-friendly environment as part of the administration’s push to attract sustained foreign direct investment. Minister Idris emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to fostering deeper economic ties with France while speaking at […] The post Information Minister Woos French Investors with Nigeria’s Pro-Business Reforms first appeared on Business Today NG.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has reinforced its commitment to ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of generic medicines in Nigeria through the mandatory implementation of Bioequivalence (BE) studies. This is contained in a statement signed by Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General/CEO posted via agency’s  official X Account that bioequivalence […] The post NAFDAC Strengthens Regulatory Framework For Bioequivalence Studies In Nigeria first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Honourable Minister of Finance and and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has called for accelerated customs reform across West and Central Africa to strengthen intra-African trade and enhance economic resilience. He made the remarks at the opening of the Fourth Conference of Development Partners of the World Customs Organization for West and […] The post Edun Calls For Customs Reform to Unlock Regional Trade Potential first appeared on Business Today NG.

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially launched the African Trade Centre (AATC) in Abuja, a major step toward unlocking the full potential of intra-African trade and regional economic integration. Speaking at the commissioning, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, described the AATC as “a milestone for […] The post Nigeria Hosts Launch of African Trade Centre, Advancing Intra-African Trade first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and major law enforcement agencies in Abia State have reiterated their collaborative commitment in tackling the fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption in the state and across the country. This resolve came out of the discussions the Ag. Zonal Director of the Uyo […] The post EFCC, ARMY, DSS, NIS, NSCDC Strengthen Collaboration against Corruption In Abia first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Fourth Prosecution Witness, PW4, Lanre Daibu, in the trial of former governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed and his Finance Commissioner, Ademola Banu on Thursday, April 10, 2025 told Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court, Ilorin that Banu directed the release of the sum of N1billion from the 2013 Matching Grant […] The post Alleged N5.78bn Fraud: Ex-Governor Ahmed did not Repay N1bn SUBEB Loan-Witness first appeared on Business Today NG.

Nigerian Rotary member and philanthropist Sir Emeka Offor has committed US$5 million through the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF) to The Rotary Foundation to expand and strengthen its initiative aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in high-need areas of Nigeria “Helping mothers and babies survive and thrive is among the greatest investments we can […] The post Sir Emeka Offor Commits US$5 million To Rotary’s Maternal and Child Health Program In Nigeria   first appeared on Business Today NG.

Cross section of students who participated at the 9th BusinessToday Annual Conference/ Exhibition with the theme: Banking on the Future: Youths, Pension and Insurance Penetration at the Exhibition center at the Ballroom of Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Cross section of students at NEM Insurance Plc stand being educated on the workings of insurance during […] The post Photo News: Cross Section of Students At the Exhibition Center at the 9th BusinessToday Annual Conference/ Exhibition first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has directed the Rivers State Administrator to appear before it and justify why an interim injunction should not be granted to halt the appointment of Sole Administrators for the state’s 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs). The order, issued by Honourable Justice Adamu Turaki Mohammed on Monday, April 7, […] The post Court Summons Rivers Administrator Over LGA Appointments first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Technical Sub-Committee on the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira initiative convened an update meeting on Tuesday to review progress and address ongoing implementation matters. The meeting was attended by the Chairman of the Implementation Committee, Hon. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun; the Chairman of the […] The post Update on the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira Initiative first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE- ESEZOBOR–Nigeria’s apex bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, on Wednesday  announced a balance of payments surplus of $6.83bn for 2024, marking a sharp turnaround from deficits in 2023 and 2022. The CBN in a statement posted via its official X account  noted that the country’s  BOP surplus in 2024 reflects the impact […] The post Nigeria Posts $6.83bn Balance Of Payments Surplus In 2024 first appeared on Business Today NG.

The National Identity Management Commission on Wednesday frowned at the activities of unauthorised individuals or organisations purportedly asking for the submission of the National Identification Number (NIN) of Anambra residents in exchange for money. According to statement released by Kayode Adegoke, Head, Corporate Communications Unit, of the agency, that this act contravenes the NIMC Act […] The post Sharing Of NIN To Unauthorized Individual Contravenes NIMC Act-Says NIMC  first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE- ESEZOBOR–The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday said it has arrested the thug who assaulted Yetunde Amole near the Oriental Hotel area in Lagos. The command in a statement released today by CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, Public Relations Office that the command condemns the act in the strongest terms and wishes to update […] The post Police Arrest Thug Who Assaulted Female Driver In Lagos first appeared on Business Today NG.

Heirs Life Assurance, a member of Heirs Insurance Group has been awarded ‘Agency Company of the Year’ by the College of Insurance and Financial Management (CIFM). The post Photo News: Heirs Insurance Group Clinches Insurance Agency Company Of The Year Award first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Nigerian pension industry has committed a total of ₦5.51 trillion to asset classes that support long-term financing for real sector growth. These investments span infrastructure, private equity vehicles, real estate, and national infrastructure initiatives, among others. The Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, made this disclosure during a meeting […] The post N5.51 Trillion Pension Investment Boosting Nigeria’s Real Sector Growth- Says DG PenCom first appeared on Business Today NG.