I read with utter dismay the news of the avoidable death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, the Arise TV anchor in Abuja, killed as a result of negligence by health workers after her near-death scare with armed robbers yesterday. This is one too many. Her death once again shows that Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory, is

If you are a leader in a Nigerian organisation, you have possibly felt the pressure to stay relevant and to succeed. The race for efficiency, the demand for innovation, and the relentless pace of global competition all add pressure to the way and manner in which businesses thrive in Nigeria. Certainly, you have also heard

Business Day, established in 2001, is a daily business newspaper based in Lagos. It is the only Nigerian newspaper with a bureau in Accra, Ghana. It has both daily and Sunday titles. It circulates in Nigeria and Ghana... Read More...

President Bola Tinubu has secured a powerful endorsement from Nigerian-American billionaire and global infrastructure titan, Adebayo Ogunlesi, a development that could mark a turning point for Nigeria’s investment story. Renowned for overseeing the acquisition and management of landmark assets including London’s Gatwick and City airports, Ogunlesi— the founder and chairman of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP)

Legal and insolvency experts have urged Nigeria and other African countries to strengthen their insolvency frameworks by integrating alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms, fast-tracking judicial processes, and adopting cross-border cooperation strategies to attract investment and enhance economic resilience. Speaking at a session organised by the Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN), judges

Learning another language is no longer just a hobby, it has become a real advantage in education, business, and even everyday life especially for Nigerians. With more students looking to study abroad, entrepreneurs seeking cross-border deals, and professionals chasing global opportunities, being bilingual or multilingual is now a valuable skill. But let’s face it, most

In Nigeria, costs can jump without warning from diesel prices, rent reviews, FX swings, new levies, and power bills, all move quickly.  Build an emergency fund that covers at least three months of payroll, rent, and essential expenses. Keep most of the buffer in naira for daily costs and, if your inputs are dollar-linked, hold

IHS Nigeria, the telecom infrastructure giant led by U.S.-Nigerian businessman Sam Darwish, has invested more than $750 million in solar and hybrid power projects across the country.  The move highlights the company’s push to support Nigeria’s energy transition and reduce environmental damage caused by fossil fuels. With more than 16,000 sites in Nigeria, IHS is

Nigerian comedian and reality TV star Aderombi Adedayo Martin, popularly known as Deeone, has officially begun his 40-hour stand-up comedy marathon in Lagos in a bid to set a new Guinness World Record. The comedy challenge kicked off in the early hours of Thursday, October 2, 2025, at exactly 12 am. The event is taking

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a case challenging President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Justice James Omotosho held that the five plaintiffs, led by Belema Briggs, lacked the legal standing to sue and that the issues raised were not properly before the High Court. The suit

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc. (Sterling Holdco), the parent company of The Alternative Bank, Sterling Bank, SterlingFI, and a number of other novel business solutions, has witnessed a very positive response to its public offer, as investors rally for a stake in the company’s future. The public offer, launched on September 17, 2025, has quickly

Wale Tinubu CON, group chief executive, Oando PLC, has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2025, in recognition of his unwavering commitment to building Oando into one of Africa’s foremost integrated energy companies. The award, one of the most coveted accolades at AEW, is presented annually to industry leaders