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Business Morning LIVE: 10/07/26

Business Morning LIVE: 10/07/26

Catch breaking news and live reports as they emerge in Nigeria and around the world. Stay updated on the latest stories from the worlds of politics, entertainment, ...sports, business, social media and so much more.

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Business Morning LIVE: 10/07/26

Business Morning LIVE: 10/07/26 Catch breaking news and live reports ...

AI, Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion: Is Nigeria Ready?

Is Nigeria actually ready for the next tech revolution, or are we just ...

Is Nigeria actually ready for the next tech revolution, or are we just following a hype cycle? Discover how artificial intelligence and digital payments are transforming financial inclusion across the ...country.

In this exclusive interview on BusinessDay Television, Senior full-stack software engineer and platform integration specialist Okeowo Aderemi joins Host Deborah Ezeh to break down the massive tech shift hitting West Africa. As major telecom giants like MTN and Airtel invest heavily in local AI infrastructure, the rules of the digital economy are changing overnight. From the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) strict data residency laws to the booming world of agency banking, this deep-dive exposes exactly where the money is moving.

We explore the brutal reality facing thousands of self-taught software developers who are struggling to find work despite the global tech boom. You will learn why certifications are no longer enough, how to build an international tech career without leaving Lagos, and what the next five years look like for open banking, cashless commerce, and automated customer service in Nigeria. If you are a business owner, tech founder, or software engineer, you cannot afford to miss these strategic insights.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Introduction

01:11 – AI Infrastructure Investments in Nigeria (MTN & Airtel)

01:51 – CBN Data Residency Regulations Explained

02:45 – Challenges in Reaching the Unbanked Communities

03:45 – The Power of Agency Banking and Identity (NIN & KYC)

05:05 – Why Millions of Nigerians Still Distrust Digital Fintech

06:23 – Affordable Ways Small Businesses (MSMEs) Can Adopt AI

07:49 – Global Tech Ecosystem Comparison: Nigeria vs. US & Europe

09:07 – The Real Reason Millions of Nigerian Developers Can't Find Jobs

10:41 – How to Build an International Tech Career from Nigeria

12:10 – The Future of Payments: Contactless, AI Agents, and Open Banking

13:46 – How Nigeria Moves From an AI Consumer to a Global Producer

15:10 – Final Verdict: Embracing the Future of Nigerian Tech

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Peter Obi Alleges Government Frustration, Says He May Not Be Alive for 2027

Peter Obi’s recent statement regarding the 2027 presidential election ...

Fake Drugs Bill: Will Tougher Punishment Save Lives?

Will a 15-year jail term finally end the counterfeit medicine epidemic ...

Will a 15-year jail term finally end the counterfeit medicine epidemic in Nigeria, or is enforcement the real broken link? Discover why experts think the new Fake Drugs Bill before ...the Senate might not save lives without radical changes.

The Nigerian Senate is advancing a major piece of legislation designed to clamp down on the production, distribution, and sale of counterfeit medicines and unsafe regulated products by proposing up to 15 years of imprisonment. While supporters argue that tougher sentences will deter counterfeit drug dealers, Host Elizabeth discusses with public affairs analyst and lawyer Damian Ajayi, who breaks down why severe punishment alone rarely reduces crime rates in criminological history. They examine whether asset forfeiture, victim compensation, and expanding the scope to online e-commerce sales will provide NAFDAC with the muscle it desperately needs.

We peel back the layers on Nigeria’s porous borders, institutional corruption, and the critical lack of manpower that allows illegal medical operations to thrive. With statistics indicating that over 10,000 people die annually from fake malaria drugs alone, this discussion explores how technology, inter-agency collaboration between the Nigerian Customs Service and NAFDAC, and a full administrative audit are more vital than writing new regulations on paper. Learn what ordinary citizens can expect and how the digital space must change to ensure public health safety.

CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introduction: The New 15-Year Fake Drugs Bill
01:12 – Do Harsher Punishments Actually Reduce Crime?
02:35 – Over 50% Counterfeits: Is 15 Years Enough Jail Time?
04:02 – Targeting Unauthorized Sellers vs. Economic Survival
05:32 – Asset Forfeiture and Victim Compensation Frameworks
07:18 – Will the Bill Clash with the Existing NAFDAC Act?
10:15 – The Real Problem: Law Enforcement vs. Strong Legislation
12:47 – Porous Borders and Using Technology to Detect Counterfeits
17:03 – Regulating E-commerce and Social Media Fake Drug Sales
18:45 – Essential NAFDAC Reforms: Funding, Manpower, and Corruption
20:50 – What Ordinary Nigerians Should Expect Next

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Leading Business Transformation in a Changing Economy

Host Deborah Ezeh sits with Chukwudebelu David who dissects the ...

Health Matters Webinar Series

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South African Tourists Chased Out of Mozambique Restaurant

Is African unity completely dead, or are neighbouring nations finally ...

Artificial Intelligence, Data Protection and the Future of Business in Nigeria

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly rewriting the rules of commerce, ...

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly rewriting the rules of commerce, but are you unknowingly risking your company’s entire future? In this exclusive interview Host Deborah Ezeh sits down Artificial Intelligence Expert ...Tosin Shobukola who breaks down how to safely deploy generative tech without triggering massive compliance fines.

They explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, data privacy, and adaptive growth within the unique framework of the Nigerian economy. Learn how small and medium enterprises can drastically cut down operational overhead by leveraging tools like ChatGPT and Claude while completely bypassing the catastrophic trap of exposing proprietary financial information or sensitive customer data to foreign LLMs. [04:23], [08:41]

Discover the critical difference between true corporate alignment and chaotic automation. Technology serves strictly as an amplifier; if your underlying organizational workflow is flawed, adding advanced platforms will only accelerate that chaos. Transition seamlessly from legacy methods to modern frameworks by learning to read shifting consumer behaviors, build a resilient team culture, and implement affordable automated workflows built to scale. [27:33], [30:59]

CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Introduction

00:01:06 – The Current State of AI Adoption in Nigeria

00:02:31 – Massive Risks of Generative AI to Data Privacy & IP

00:06:01 – How to Use LLMs Without Leaking Corporate Data

00:07:20 – NDPC Compliance: Moving Beyond a Box-Ticking Exercise

00:09:54 – Running a Profit Finders Assessment for Workflows

00:11:31 – Affordable Practical Steps for SMEs and Entrepreneurs

00:15:44 – The Truth About AI Replacing Jobs vs. Evolving Skills

00:21:41 – Leading Business Transformation in a Changing Economy

00:25:34 – Legacy Systems vs. High Adversity Quotient (AQ)

00:27:24 – Why Technology Amplifies Existing Internal Chaos

00:31:12 – Surviving Inflation and Currency Volatility in Nigeria

00:36:43 – Top Growth Industries and Investment Opportunities

00:41:06 – Practical Innovation Roadmap for Business Longevity

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Floods and Climate Action: What's Next for Lagos?

Lagos is drowning under historic flash floods, leaving businesses ...

Lagos is drowning under historic flash floods, leaving businesses disrupted, roads impassable, and families searching for urgent answers. In this exclusive interview, we breakdown the critical steps being taken to ...save Africa's largest megacity from rising sea levels.

As the rainy season peaks, the conversation surrounding Lagos drainage issues and indiscriminate waste disposal has returned to the forefront of national urgency. Elizabeth Musa sits down with Titilayo Oshodi, the Special Advisor to the Governor of Lagos State on Climate Change and Circular Economy, fresh from her delegation at the London Climate Action Week 2026. She addresses the harsh realities facing local communities and answers a question on every Lagosian's mind: why does this city keep flooding despite constant environmental infrastructure projects?

Discover how the newly unveiled State Determined Contributions (SDC) framework and the Under 2 Coalition are connecting Nigeria to international climate finance. We look closely at the historic $80 million Clean Cooks program, a circular economy initiative engineered to combat deforestation, slash household energy costs, and generate green jobs across local government areas. Watch until the end to understand how sustainable investment is rewriting the environmental policy and resilience landscape ahead of COP31.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Introduction: The Reality of Lagos Floods
01:13 – Urgent Message to Flood-Affected Residents
03:00 – Why Does Lagos Keep Flooding?
05:00 – Drainage Problems vs. Climate Change Reality
07:42 – Key Takeaways from London Climate Action Week 2026
09:28 – Explaining the State Determined Contributions (SDC) Framework
11:00 – How Lagos is Attracting International Climate Finance
13:46 – The Under 2 Coalition: Global Networks for Local Solutions
15:40 – Inside the $80M Clean Cooks Program & Deforestation
19:37 – What Lagosians Should Expect Ahead of COP31

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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Expected to Remain Unchanged at 15.9 Percent

Host Deborah Ezeh sits with Principal Trade Analyst Musa Sunusi Ahmad ...

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Tony Elumelu Completes 12 Years Maximum Tenure, Retires as UBA Chairman

A massive transition is hitting the Nigerian banking industry. ...

Marketers Signal Petrol Could Sell N800 After Deal With Dangote

Finally, the breakdown Nigerians have been waiting for regarding the ...

Finally, the breakdown Nigerians have been waiting for regarding the trending IPMAN and Dangote refinery direct purchase agreement. Discover whether the projected ₦800 per litre pump price will actually happen ...and what it means for your daily cost of living.

Host Joshua Bassey sits down with Zebulon Agomuo (Sunday Editor, BusinessDay) and Chuka Uroko (Assistant Editor, BusinessDay) break down the latest announcement by IPMAN President, Abubakar Maigandi Shettima, following their landmark direct purchase agreement with the Dangote Refinery. For over three years since the removal of the fuel subsidy, Nigerians have battled skyrocketing petrol prices that have driven up inflation, transportation, and general living conditions. This historic deal promises a possible drop in the pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS) to ₦800 per litre or even lower, offering a glimmer of hope to millions across the country.

However, the deregulation of Nigeria's oil sector brings structural challenges that could delay this relief. Our panel discusses why independent petroleum marketers might not adjust their pump prices downward immediately, as existing high-cost stock must be cleared first to avoid massive business losses. We also examine the critical warning from the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, cautioning oil marketers against profiteering during this transition period. Find out if ₦500 or ₦800 fuel is realistic and how soon you will see changes at your local filling station. [03:47]

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Introduction: The State of Nigeria's Fuel Crisis

00:33 – IPMAN and Dangote Refinery Direct Purchase Deal Explained

01:18 – Will Oil Marketers Implement the ₦800 Petrol Price Drop?

02:25 – The Impact of Historical Subsidy Removal on Living Conditions

03:47 – Oil Sector Deregulation vs. Marketer Profiteering Controls

05:03 – Why Fuel Prices Won’t Change Immediately (Old Stock Dilemma)

06:47 – The Call for a Human Face in Nigerian Fuel Pricing

07:51 – Conclusion: Can the Government Achieve ₦500 Petrol?

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The Shocking Reality of Paying Bribes to Secure Government Jobs in Nigeria

In this episode of Reflections Nigeria on BusinessDay Television, Host ...

In this episode of Reflections Nigeria on BusinessDay Television, Host Joshua Bassey sits down with Zebulon Agomuo (Sunday Editor, BusinessDay) and Chuka Uroko (Assistant Editor, BusinessDay) to dive deep into ...the culture of corruption, job racketeering, and institutional failure across government agencies. Triggered by a recent allegation where Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew claimed he was asked to pay 600 million Naira to secure a Director General position at the fake agency named the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) , They pull back the curtain on how lucrative positions in agencies like the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and NNPC are treated as investments or traded like commodities.

Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew allegedly forged a presidential appointment letter to name himself Director-General of the PFIPC

The fake agency scandal centers on the exposure of a fictitious government body named the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), which operated openly in Abuja, Nigeria, and somehow secured a ₦1.3 billion allocation in the 2026 federal budget.

The discussion aggressively addresses the massive trust deficit between everyday citizens and political leaders. From the lack of scrutiny within the National Assembly to the structural barriers preventing foreign direct investment, this video offers a brutally honest breakdown of why public confidence has completely collapsed. We also explore the socioeconomic implications for qualified Nigerian youths who lack the political connections or millions of Naira required to secure employment in their own country.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introduction
01:10 – The N600M Fake DG Scandal Broken Down
03:40 – Bribing for Jobs: From the CBN to NNPC
06:15 – Job Racketeering in Academic Institutions & JAMB
09:40 – The Chief of Staff and High-Level Political Connections
12:15 – Why Buying a Public Office is an "Investment"
15:50 – The Collapse of Foreign Investor Confidence in Nigeria
19:10 – The Role of the Judiciary and the Lack of Justice
22:50 – The Trust Deficit Killing Governance
27:10 – Evaluating the 10th National Assembly's Lack of Scrutiny
31:14 – Outro & Next Episode Teaser

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