Employers in Canada seeking to hire highly specialised foreign workers through its Global Talent Stream (GTS) now face fewer avenues read more Canada reduces referral partners to hire foreign talent by 29%

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The board  of directors of African Alliance PLC on Wednesday got shareholders nod to raise N12 billion additional capital to shore up its baseline and meet National Insurance Commission, (NAICOM), Minimum capital requirement. According to the details made available by the company under the approved resolutions, the Board is empowered to execute the […] The post African Alliance Secures Nod to Raise N12bn, Eyes Return to Active Trading appeared first on Business Today NG.

…Oil falls below $100 as US-Iran talks lift deal hopes Oil prices fell in Asian trading on Wednesday, extending losses read more Oil falls for sixth day as US-Iran talks ease supply fears

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Nigeria’s apex bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a cut in its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 26.5% to 23%, marking a 350-basis-point reduction. The decision was arrived at its 307th September 2026 Monetary Policy Committee meeting, held in Abuja. The MPR had been held at 26.5% at the July […] The post CBN Cuts Interest Rate to 23%, First Reduction Since July Hold appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Oyo State Government has said that the Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has never released any money for the construction read more FG did not give a kobo for Ibadan airport project – Oyo govt

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Nigeria’s lead underwriter, Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc has protected a Gross Written Premium of ₦96.82 billion for the twelve months ending 31 December 2026. According to notice released on the exchange, for dealing members and investors, the company’s insurance revenue, is projected to stand at ₦89.42 billion. The company’s general business is expected […] The post General Business to Drive 72% of Mutual Benefits’ Assurance Projected ₦96.82bn GWP appeared first on Business Today NG.

SUNU Assurances Nigeria Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Michael Uchenna Chukwu as an Independent Non-Executive Director on the Board of the Company effective September 2026. This is contained in a in a notice to Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and its esteemed shareholders released recently. Chukwu is a  Chartered Accountant and a private equity […] The post SUNU Assurances Nigeria Boosts Board With Michael Chukwu, Founder of Assetswise Capital appeared first on Business Today NG.