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BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 8, 2026

A day with the ‘tiny priests’ of the Priesthood Orphanage

The Mayor of Housing is a very busy man, hard to track down, as he is meeting with the busiest men and women and on call with industry leaders in most state capitals and countries. On this Easter Sunday, however, My-ACE China, the Mayor of Housing, was traced to Plot 11 Miracle Estate, Girl School [...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 8, 2026

Rivers State University targets N110bn in 5-year strategic development plan

…Deep study reveals how to take RSU to top 10 Nigerian universities …Focus to be on research, innovation, and entrepreneurship The Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, formerly the University of Science and Technology (UST), has unveiled a new vision that may require ...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 8, 2026

FTSE frontier upgrade ignites Seplat, GTCO, Zenith rally

The Nigerian equities market has entered a new era of expansion, propelled by a return of global institutional confidence. Leading the charge are heavyweights such as Seplat, GTCO, and Zenith Bank, whose recent rallies have pushed the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) to historic heights. The catalyst for the...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 8, 2026

Lower petrol prices imminent as global oil prices plunge 15%

…Dangote reduces petrol to N1,200 Nigerian motorists bracing for another round of fuel price hikes may finally catch a break as Brent, the benchmark for Nigerian crude, plunged more than 15 percent to below $95 per barrel on Wednesday. This development followed President Donald Trump’s a...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 8, 2026

Experts link N135bn litigation to weak electoral integrity

…raises doubts about credibility despite increased INEC funding The federal government’s decision to set aside N135.22bn in the 2026 budget for post-election litigation has triggered sharp reactions from political stakeholders and analysts, who warn that the provision not only places an addi...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

Gov. Sule unveils Nasarawa Investment Summit 2026

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has unveiled the 2026 Nasarawa Investment Summit, announcing plans for a “Lafia Declaration” aimed at institutionalising reforms and providing a clear development pathway for the state capital, which he noted lacks a comprehensive master plan. Speaking a...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

Ediri Oyibo to unveil Journalism NeXt at Abuja book launch event

…book explores the future of journalism in the digital age Ediri Oyibo, Editor of TheNewsGuru (TNG), is set to unveil a new book titled Journalism NeXt: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Journalism at a landmark event in Abuja aimed at advancing discourse on the future of media practice. According t...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

Radda inaugurates Amana Microfinance Bank board

Dikko Umaru Radda, Governor of Katsina State, has inaugurated the governing board of Amana Microfinance Bank as part of efforts to expand and streamline the operations of the state-owned financial institution. The inauguration, held at the Government House in Katsina on Tuesday, aligns with the poli...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

Dangote Refinery’s crude supply doubles amid high import costs

The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s biggest, received 10 Nigerian crude cargoes in March, double from what it received in February, as Africa’s most populous nation aims to secure enough fuel supply amid the global crude and refined product crunch as a result of the war in the Middle East. Dangot...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

UNILAG’s AI innovation hub a crucible for interdisciplinary research—VC

At a time when Artificial Intelligence (AI), is reshaping disciplines across the globe, the University of Lagos is positioning itself.... read more UNILAG’s AI innovation hub a crucible for interdisciplinary research—VC ...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

Court sentences terrorism convicts to 20 years, life imprisonment

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday sentenced a group of suspected terrorists to varying jail terms, including 20 years imprisonment on each count and life imprisonment for one of the convicts. Several defendants were handed 20-year sentences on each count, to run concurrently, while a key su...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

FG directs MDAs to halt new policies pending compliance with regulatory impact analysis framework

The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to immediately suspend the introduction and rollout... read more FG directs MDAs to halt new policies pending compliance with regulatory impact analysis framework ...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

Mass defections hit Jigawa as APC, NNPP, PDP lose key figures, supporters to ADC

A wave of mass defections has hit the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa state, as prominent politicians alongside their supporters have defected to the main opposition party in the country, Afr...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

2027: Nigerians speak against militarised elections, warn against voter intimidation

Ahead of the general election in 2027, Nigerians have urged the Federal Government to consider reducing the presence of combat-ready security personnel near polling units and streets to enable citizens go out and vote without fear of intimidation. It has been observed over the years that heavy prese...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 6, 2026

Russia, Lagos collaborate to improve research, vocational education

Ekaterina Alexeevna Shuvalova, the deputy vice-rector for Youth Policy, Social Work, and International Relations at MGIMO University, in Russia has revealed that Russia is actively offering scholarships to Nigerian students, foster research, innovation and vocational studies. She noted this during a...
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