The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the death of Hajiya Rafatu Salami, the Assistant Director of Digital Media of the Voice of Nigeria (VON) and Treasurer of the International Press Institute, Nigeria, as a great loss to the media industry. “Hajiya Rafatu, a seasoned and consummate journalist, and former Secretary […] The post Minister Of Information Condoles VON, IPI Over Death Of Rafatu Salami first appeared on Business Today NG.

An Italy-based businesswoman Cynthia Akaeen was arrested by NDLEA officers while trying to board a Royal Air Maroc flight to Italy via Addis Ababa. The suspect was intercepted at the departure point of terminal 2 of the Lagos airport during an outward clearance of passengers going to Italy. A total of 9,190 tablets of various […] The post How Italy-based Businesswoman Cynthia Akaeen Was Arrested By NDLEA first appeared on Business Today NG.

I’mOlisaka Chibuzo Calistus a businessman was arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. as he tried to smuggle 256 wraps of cocaine weighing 6 kilograms into the country through the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA, Kano. The seizure, which is the single largest interception of cocaine at the Kano airport since the […] The post How Olisaka Chibuzo Tried To Smuggle 256 Wraps Of Cocaine Into Nigeria first appeared on Business Today NG.

Heirs Insurance Group, has released its new web drama titled “The Underwriters” on its YouTube channel—the first insurance-themed web series in Africa. Unveiled in time for the holidays, the web series is part of the Group’s “Unwrapping Smiles” campaign aimed at elevating the holiday experience for many. In addition, the project aligns with the Group’s […] The post Heirs Insurance Releases Web Drama “The Underwriters” first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, deeply sympathizes with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the tragic stampedes that occurred during food distribution exercises in Ibadan, Abuja, and Okija. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and all those affected by these unfortunate […] The post FG Condoles With Families Of Stampede Victims, Issues Advisory On Public Events During Yuletide first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY GABRIEL ESEZOBOR— Poised to address the country’s diverse energy needs, Ardova Plc said the the Company is  committed to energy transition. Moshood Olajide, Managing Director/CEO of the company disclosed this at the company’s 60th anniversary media parley in Lagos, acknowledging the growing global shift towards cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. He noted that while […] The post Ardova Plc @60: We’re Committed To Energy Transition first appeared on Business Today NG.

تشهد العديد من الدول النامية أزمة ديون متفاقمة تُلقي بظلالها على اقتصادها واستقرارها المالي. هذه الأزمة ليست وليدة اليوم، بل هي نتاج تضافر عوامل اقتصادية وسياسية وجيوسياسية على مدى عقود. ومع تصاعد التحديات الاقتصادية العالمية، زادت حدة تأثير الديون على الدول النامية، مما يثير تساؤلات حول الآثار المحتملة وآفاق الحلول. أسباب تصاعد أزمة الديون تتعدد […] The post أزمة الديون العالمية: كيف تؤثر على اقتصادات الدول النامية؟ appeared first on Business News Report.

أعلنت شركة “إكس.آر.جي“، الذراع الاستثمارية الجديدة لشركة بترول أبوظبي الوطنية (أدنوك)، عن استحواذها على 91.32% من أسهم شركة “كوفيسترو” الألمانية، في صفقة وُصفت بأنها الأكبر في أوروبا خلال عام 2024. هذه الصفقة، التي تبلغ قيمتها 14.7 مليار يورو (15.28 مليار دولار) بما في ذلك الديون، تمثل نقطة تحول بارزة في استراتيجية أدنوك للتوسع الدولي وتعزيز […] The post الإمارات تحقق أكبر صفقة استحواذ أوروبية في 2024 عبر أدنوك appeared first on Business News Report.

أثبتت اقتصادات دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي مرونةً ملحوظة في مواجهة الصدمات الخارجية، بما في ذلك الصراعات الإقليمية وتقلبات سوق النفط، وفقاً لتقرير صادر عن صندوق النقد الدولي. التقرير، الذي أعده أمين ماتي وكين مياجيما، أشار إلى أداء إيجابي متوقع للمنطقة في المستقبل القريب، حيث تظل المخاطر متوازنة بين العوامل الإيجابية والسلبية. ورغم التوترات الجيوسياسية، بما […] The post صندوق النقد: اقتصادات الخليج أظهرت مرونة وسط التحديات وحافظت على آفاق إيجابية appeared first on Business News Report.

أعلن تحالف استثماري يقوده الملياردير المصري سميح ساويرس، إلى جانب الإماراتي حسين النويس والمصري حسام الشاعر، عن تسليم مشروع سياحي كبير في مدينة الصويرة بالمغرب. المشروع، الذي تبلغ استثماراته الإجمالية المتوقعة نحو 1.5 مليار دولار، يُعتبر خطوة جديدة لتعزيز القطاع السياحي في المملكة المغربية. وقد تمت مراسيم تسليم المشروع في حفل رسمي ترأسه رئيس الحكومة […] The post تحالف إماراتي مصري ينعش مشروعاً سياحياً واعداً في المغرب appeared first on Business News Report.

BY NKECHI NAECHE–ESEZOBOR--The National Pension Commission, (PenCom) and the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp), have engaged Four PSSPs providers starting April 1, 2025, to facilitate pension remittances and ensure all platforms meet industry specifications. The PSSPs includes PayPen by Netline Ltd; Paythru by Pethahiah by Rehoboth International Ltd; Pension Central by Chams and […] The post PenCom, PenOp Engage Four Tech Solution Providers For Pension Remittances first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Honourable Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy Mr. Wale Edun, presided over the 61st meeting of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Board, where he praised the agency for generating approximately ₦15 trillion in revenue by September 2024. This achievement underscores Nigeria’s fiscal recovery and strengthens the government’s capacity to fund critical […] The post Customs Generates ₦15 Trillion, As Wale Edun Approves Recruitment Of 3,927 New Personnel first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY GABRIEL ESEZOBOR–The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), on Friday reassured that enrollment for the National Identification Number (NIN) is free. According to statement by Dr. Kayode Adegoke, Head, Corporate Communications, NIMC, that the  Commission does not charge nor authorise any Staff or its Front End Partners (FEP) to charge applicants for the NIN enrolment. […] The post Enrollment For National Identification Number  Is Free- Says NIMC  first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), is set to partner with Bloomberg in a two-year initiative aimed at rebranding the nation’s global image and attracting foreign investment. At a meeting with the Honourable Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, Bloomberg’s Global Director, Nicole Keefe, emphasized the company’s commitment to […] The post Bloomberg Partners With Nigeria To Boost Global Investment Appeal first appeared on Business Today NG.

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to ensuring fair practices in the state’s mining sector, stating that he has no witch hunting agenda against any individual or businesses. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum held today, the governor represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye, highlighted the […] The post No Witch Hunting in our Mining Reforms – Osun Governor first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a directive requiring all publicly-listed companies to publish their financial statements on their websites effective from January 2025. The Commission while issuing the directive in a Circular Thursday, warned that failure to comply with this directive would attract sanctions. According to the SEC, “The Securities and Exchange […] The post SEC Directs Listed Companies To Publish Periodic Returns On Their website  first appeared on Business Today NG.

Access bank last week welcomed the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, during his first official visit to Nigeria, underscoring the growing importance of German-Nigerian economic ties. Accompanied by a delegation of German business leaders and representatives, President Steinmeier’s visit highlights the Bank’s pivotal role in strengthening bilateral trade relations and supporting […] The post Access Bank Hosts President Steinmeier, Commits To Strengthening German-Nigerian Trade Relations first appeared on Business Today NG.

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo on Thursday revealed plans to give out interest-free loans to traders across the three Senatorial Districts to help boost their businesses. He disclosed this at the New Festival Hall of Government House, Benin City were he addressed members of the Edo State Association of Commodity Market Women and Men […] The post Edo Plans Interest-free Loans For Traders  first appeared on Business Today NG.

A  former governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello has pleaded with Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to spare him the possession of a landed property in the Maitama district of Abuja as one of the conditions for bail. Details later… The post Breaking: Alleged N110.4bn Money Laundering: Yahaya Bello Begs Court To Spare Him Landed Property In Maitama For Bail first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE- ESEZOBOR–The Director General of National Pension Commission, PenCom, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, on Thursday highlighted some of the achievements of the commission since she took over the mantle of leadership of the commission. She disclosed this at a one-day workshop with Pension journalists in lagos, that the commission achieved a major milestone with […] The post PenCom DG Gives Scorecard Four Months In Office first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE- ESEZOBOR–The National Pension Commission, PenCom, on Thursday total pension asset under the Contributory Pension Scheme have risen to N21.92tn as of October and is expected to hit N22 trillion by the end of December this year. The Director General Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed this at a one-day workshop with Pension journalists in […] The post Pension Fund Assets To Hit N22 trillion By End Of 2024- PenCom first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE- ESEZOBOR–The National Pension Commission, PenCom, on Thursday said it has banned African Alliance Insurance Plc from selling annuity business to retirees. The Director General Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed this at a one-day workshop with Pension journalists in lagos, stating that the decision would remain until the Commission is sure the underwriter is […] The post PenCom Bans African Alliance Insurance From Underwriting Annuity Business first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Lagos State Police Command wishes to debunk claims making the rounds that Monalisa Osayi, who was arrested for assaulting officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps on December 7, 2024, is a police officer. On the contrary, the suspect was arrested and prosecuted by the Ajah Division of the Lagos State Police Command for […] The post Assault On FRSC Official- Monalisa Osayi, Not A Police Officer- Police  first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY: AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM –The true quality of a leader reflects on the standard they set for themselves and their followers – Ray Kroc “An Adage from my village says ”Asesile nla bowaba” meaning “good deeds begot favour” and probably that is what we are all enjoying today in the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers […] The post Mr. Magic: Dotun Oladipo @ 55 first appeared on Business Today NG.

Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria, has taken a significant step toward enhancing global partnerships within the Nigerian capital market. This was achieved through high-level engagements with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India and key players in India’s financial ecosystem. The two-day visit, held on […] The post GX Group, SEC Deepen Global Partnerships Through Strategic Visit India first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stressed the need for a vibrant capital market in achieving the Federal Government’s $1 trillion economy target. The Director-General of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, said this at the 2024 SEC Journalists Academy  held in Lagos, Tuesday.Agama spoke on the theme: “The Role of the Capital Market in Driving […] The post Vibrant Capital Market Key To $1trn Economy- Agama first appeared on Business Today NG.

شهدت معظم البورصات العالمية، الأوروبية والآسيوية، تراجعاً في مؤشرات الأسهم خلال تداولات اليوم الثلاثاء، وسط حالة من الترقب الحذر لقرارات أسعار الفائدة المرتقبة من مجلس الاحتياطي الفيدرالي الأمريكي والبنوك المركزية الأخرى. وفي أوروبا، تراجع مؤشر “داكس” الألماني بشكل طفيف بأقل من 0.1% مسجلاً 20306.22 نقطة، بينما شهد مؤشر “كاك 40” الفرنسي ارتفاعاً طفيفاً بنفس النسبة. […] The post هبوط معظم البورصات العالمية مع ترقب قرارات الفائدة وتأثيرها على الأسواق appeared first on Business News Report.

كد وزير الخزانة والمالية التركي، محمد شيمشك، أن دولة قطر تعد “شريكاً لا غنى عنه” لتركيا على المستويات الاقتصادية والدبلوماسية والأمنية. جاء هذا التصريح خلال مشاركته في احتفالات اليوم الوطني القطري التي نظمتها السفارة القطرية في العاصمة التركية أنقرة. يصادف اليوم الوطني القطري ذكرى تولي الشيخ جاسم بن محمد بن ثاني الحكم عام 1878. وأعرب […] The post وزير المالية التركي: قطر شريك اقتصادي ودبلوماسي لا غنى عنه appeared first on Business News Report.

استحوذ جهاز الاستثمار العُماني، اليوم الأربعاء، على حصة في شركة “إكس أيه آي” الأمريكية المتخصصة في تقنيات الذكاء الاصطناعي، في خطوة تعكس توجه سلطنة عُمان نحو الاستثمار في التقنيات المتقدمة ضمن استراتيجيتها لتنويع القطاعات الاستثمارية. وذكرت وكالة الأنباء العُمانية أن هذا الاستثمار يندرج ضمن جهود تعزيز الابتكار واكتساب الخبرات العالمية في مجالات التكنولوجيا الحديثة. وتعد […] The post عُمان تستحوذ على حصة من شركة ماسك للذكاء الاصطناعي appeared first on Business News Report.

FULL SPEECH: Tinubu presents 2025 budget PROTOCOLS: — The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima — Senate President, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio — Right Honourable Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas — National Chairman of our great party, Excellency, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje — State Governors here present — Distinguished Leaders and Members of the National Assembly — Senior Government […] The post Tinubu Presents 2025 Proposal Budget To National Assembly first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Wednesday directed banks has to peg N100,000 per day as a withdrawal limit for customers on point-of-sale terminals nationwide. This is contained in a circular to alldeposit money banks (DMBs), microfinance Banks, mobile money operators and super-agents, titled ‘Cash-out limits for agent banking transactions,’ which outlines other measures. According […] The post Cash Scarcity: CBN Pegs N100,000 Daily Withdrawal Limit On PoS Transaction first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday said is aware of a viral video of one Vincent Makinde in leg restraint claiming he is an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) detained without cause, and a subsequent demand of his release by the renowned legal luminary and Human Rights Activist, Mr Femi Falana, Senior Advocate of Nigeria […] The post Police Debunks Allegation Of Inhumane Treatment, Justifies Use Of Leg Restraints On Dismissed Officer first appeared on Business Today NG.

Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed immediate investigation and pardoning action on the case of a young man reportedly sentenced to death by hanging in Osun state for stealing fowl. In a statement on Tuesday evening, the Governor ordered the Attorney General to intervene in the matter and ensure the youngman is listed for prerogative of […] The post Death by Hanging for Stealing Fowl: Governor Adeleke Intervenes, Orders Action for Prerogative of Mercy first appeared on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE- ESEZOBOR–The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), has appluded the passage of the new Insurance Consolidated Bill by the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly. The commission in a statement said is optimistic that the legislation will unlock the growth, prosperity, and potentials of the insurance sector. According to statement released by the commission […] The post Nigeria: New Insurance Bill To Unlock Industry Growth- NAICOM first appeared on Business Today NG.

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, said his administration will not rely on the use of consultants in running the affairs of the State. Governor Okpebholo gave the revelation on Tuesday when he supervised the oath taking of members of Edo State Internal Revenue Service, Local Government Service Commission, Edo State Sports Commission and Permanent […] The post Edo State Will Not Be Run By Consultants- Okpebholo first appeared on Business Today NG.

The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2024 Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill. This followed the adoption of the report of the Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions at plenary on Tuesday. The report was presented by the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Abiru Adetokunbo (APC-Lagos). Senator Adetokunbo, while presenting the report, said the […] The post Nigerian Senate Passes 2024 Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill first appeared on Business Today NG.