Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) and its partners are advancing cross-border investment collaboration among African capital markets, with engagements in Cairo, Egypt, and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, exploring how market infrastructure and institutional partnerships can improve investment access across the continent. Using the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE offer as a practical context, the […] The post NGX Group Promotes Dangote Refinery Offer to Investors in Egypt, Ethiopia appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—(BANGKOK,THAILAND)—The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it will press for practical arrangements to ease cross-border payments with China when its delegation travels to Beijing. Governor Olayemi Cardoso disclosed this during Nigeria’s engagements at the 2026 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Bangkok, Thailand. He said […] The post CBN to Push for Stronger Cross-Border Payment Arrangements with China appeared first on Business Today NG.

OUR REPORTERS—The Enugu State Government has approved the payment of about ₦32 billion in outstanding legacy gratuities owed to retirees, with the first tranche of ₦10 billion scheduled for release from next week. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, disclosed this on Friday while briefing journalists at the Government House, Enugu, […] The post Enugu Govt Approves ₦32bn Legacy Gratuity Payment, Begins Disbursement Next Week appeared first on Business Today NG.

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Nigeria’s telecoms regulator, has created a permanent forum meant to ensure that conversations about how the internet is run do not end when conferences do. The Internet Governance Working Group was unveiled on Thursday, October 15, 2026, during the first Internet Governance Symposium organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Lagos. It […] The post NCC Launches Internet Governance Working Group to Sustain Stakeholder Dialogue appeared first on Business Today NG.

From L-R: Sunkanmi Adekeye, Executive Director Operations, Priya Heal, Non-Executive Director, Yabawa Lawan Wabi mmi, Non-Executive Director, Babatunde AyoKunle Irukera, Chairman, Adaobi Nwakuche, Managing Director/CEO, Saratu Umar Garba, Company Secretary, Oluwatunsho Obasanjo, Non-Executive Director and Paul Oki, Independent Non-Executive Director, all of Veritas Kapital Assurance at the 49th AGM of the insurance company held on […] The post Veritas Kapital Assurance Profit Jumps 286% to N3.05bn in 2025 appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) at the weekend expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion that occurred on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Oluku, Ovia North-East Local Government Area, along the Benin–Lagos Road in Edo State, resulting in the loss of lives, injuries and destruction of properties, including shops, vehicles and other valuable assets. […] The post NIA Sympathises with Edo, Tanker Blast Victims, Assures Policyholders of Claims appeared first on Business Today NG.

Dangote Industries Limited and the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) have commended Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) for bringing African exchanges together to expand cross-border investment opportunities through the ongoing roadshow for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE offer. The commendation came on Wednesday at an investor engagement in Gaborone, following an earlier engagement in […] The post Dangote Group, Botswana Exchange Laud NGX Group for Driving Cross-Border Collaboration appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has launched the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) Women Entrepreneurship Project. The project, a strategic initiative designed to strengthen women-led businesses and promote inclusive economic growth, was formally launched at a signing […] The post LASG, AfDB Launch AFAWA Project to Empower 610 Women-Led Businesses appeared first on Business Today NG.

BANGKOK,THAILAND—Mongolia has become a donor to the World Bank Group’s International Development Association (IDA), with its parliament approving a contribution of MNT 4.8 billion (approximately US$1.3 million), marking a milestone in the country’s development journey. Since joining the World Bank Group in 1991, Mongolia has received more than US$1.62 billion in development financing, including IDA […] The post Mongolia Joins World Bank’s IDA as Donor appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a change of venue for the 2026 National Capital Market Conference, moving the event from the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to the Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC), in the Central Business District, Abuja. The conference, scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2026, will begin at […] The post SEC moves 2026 National Capital Market Conference to Afreximbank Trade Centre appeared first on Business Today NG.