English

News at businessday.ng

Sunday, Mar 15

23

Skills-based education drives 96% graduate employability at Nile university – VC

businessday.ng

Nile University of Nigeria says its emphasis on skills-based education and stronger collaboration with industry partners is driving graduate employability,

22

Bandits invade Akure airport runway, four arrested

businessday.ng

Four suspects have been arrested after bandits on Sunday invaded Akure airport. The bandits were said to have pursued farmers

18

Missile attack on UAE injures Nigerians as Iran escalates Gulf hostilities

businessday.ng

Nigerians were among over 140 residents injured after Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles at the United

17

Production Sharing Contracts profits hit increase by 665% as Executive Order 9 ends NNPC retention

businessday.ng

The implementation of Executive Order 9 has signaled a boost for Nigeria’s revenue generation drive, as the Federation Account recorded

Top 10 countries with the highest solar power capacity in the world

businessday.ng

The global solar power market is entering a new phase of expansion as countries accelerate investments in renewable energy. Valued

16

Oyedepo urges young ministers to embrace life of service in Christendom

businessday.ng

…Says ministry is about meeting needs David Oyedepo, presiding bishop, Winners Chapels, has urged young ministers in Christendom to embrace

Global peace: Pope urges Christians to self examine for global peace

businessday.ng

Pope Leo XIV has urged Christian faithful to self-examine themselves towards deepening global peace amid ongoing wars. “Only a reconciled

15

US slashes fee for Americans to give up citizenship by 80%

businessday.ng

The cost for Americans to formally give up their US citizenship has been reduced from $2,350 to $450, following the

12

Celebrating the women who redefine power in the digital age

businessday.ng

Honouring Gen Z Women and African Women as Builders of Nations and Carriers of Positive Change on International Women’s Day

Motorists, residents applaud FG, as FERMA embarks on road rehabilitation in Oyo

businessday.ng

There is respite on the way for motorists and other road users as the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), has

11

Governor Hope Uzodinma to city boy movement: ‘I will support you to succeed’

businessday.ng

The Governor of Imo state, Senator Hope Uzodinma on Thursday, assured members of the City Boy Movement that he would

10

Experts call for 35% female representation in NSE’s top 30, publish gender pay gap reports

businessday.ng

….recommends formalisation of the “care economy” Findings from the Reykjavik 2025-2026 Index for Leadership report has outlined several urgent

PLASIEC extends party primaries, adjusts timetable for 2026 Plateau LG polls

businessday.ng

The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has adjusted the timetable for the 2026 Local Government Elections in Plateau State,

CSW70: UN DSG Mohammed joins Nigeria’s Women Affairs Minister as ministry hosts Nigerian Women’s Day in New York

businessday.ng

The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development of the Federal Republic of Nigeria convened the second edition of

09

The Electoral Act 2026: progress, gaps, and the legal landscape for 2027

businessday.ng

Introduction On 18 February 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Electoral Act 2026 into law. The Act repeals and

Flood: Researchers advocate for ‘Health First’ climate strategy in Nigeria

businessday.ng

International environmental and public health researchers have advocated for a ‘Health First’ Climate Strategy in Nigeria as the best way

Climate change: Abia tops Nigerian sustainability financing programme

businessday.ng

…Moves to access climate finance, attract green investments to state Abia State has emerged top at the Nigerian Sustainability Financing

07

20 soldiers, vigilantes killed in Plateau as military denies beheading claim

businessday.ng

No fewer than 20 security personnel and local vigilantes were killed when heavily armed terrorists ambushed a patrol team in

2027 election: APC stakeholders urge office seekers to declare aspirations at ward level

businessday.ng

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State, have urged political office seekers

06

Abia is open for business, Otti declares at business roundtable

businessday.ng

Alex OttI, governor of Abia State, has declared that the state is open for business for serious-minded entrepreneurs and investors.

Police nab two suspected kidnappers over abduction of four-year-old in Adamawa

businessday.ng

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers in connection with the abduction of a four-year-old boy in

Mother, two children kidnapped in Kwara

businessday.ng

Armed bandits have reportedly kidnapped a woman and her two children in AhunMother, two children kidnapped in Kwara, Ifelodun Local

05

Global mobility: How Africans can navigate the new era of citizenship, access and opportunity – Nechi

businessday.ng

As the global landscape of migration and citizenship undergoes a profound reset, Africans are increasingly confronted with a critical question: read more Global mobility: How Africans can navigate the new era of citizenship, access and…

Saturday, Mar 14

20

No passenger was abandoned on Abuja-London flight air return – Air Peace

businessday.ng

Air Peace has clarified that on it’s recent Abuja-London (Heathrow) flight air return incident, no passenger was abandoned or left

17

NCAA summons Air Peace over flight disruptions, delayed refunds, others

businessday.ng

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest carrier over a number of unexplained disruptions, including

16

Lagos prepares for above-normal rainfall, alerts residents of possible flooding

businessday.ng

The Lagos State Government has urged residents to prepare for possible flooding and strong winds this year, warning that there

15

Tinubu charges media to hold states and local governments accountable

businessday.ng

…Promises to address tarrifs on newspaper, broadcast President Bola Tinubu on Friday, challenged the media to hold states and local

10

Court nullifies two-year tenure for Plateau LG chairmen, orders four-year term

businessday.ng

A Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos on Friday nullified the two-year tenure currently being served by elected local

06

Lagos High Court rules in favour of IRS airlines in aircraft insurance case

businessday.ng

IRS Airlines Limited on Thursday welcomed the judgment of the High Court of Lagos State (Commercial Division) delivered by Justice

Friday, Mar 13

20

Nigeria’s diplomatic strategy tilts toward Africa, global south

businessday.ng

Nigeria’s diplomatic strategy is increasingly oriented toward Africa and the Global South, with a significant concentration of ambassadorial postings on