Russian court fines Austrian bank Raiffeisen $400m
A Russian court has ordered Austria's Raiffeisen Bank to pay nearly $400 million in compensation to a company linked to sanctioned oligarch Oleg Deripaska. The bank says it will appeal.
A Russian court has ordered Austria's Raiffeisen Bank to pay nearly $400 million in compensation to a company linked to sanctioned oligarch Oleg Deripaska. The bank says it will appeal.
US consumer inflation slowed to 2.7% in November, below forecasts. The data, delayed by a government shutdown, shows easing price pressures despite earlier tariff impacts. Read the full analysis.
India leads the world in doping violations for a third consecutive year, with 260 positive tests in 2024. This poses a major challenge as the country prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Air India located a Boeing 737 it lost track of in 2012, parked at Kolkata Airport. The airline paid a massive parking fine of nearly 10 million rupees. Read the full story of this aviation oversight.
Fidelity Bank will restrict transactions for accounts not linked to a Tax ID or National Identity Number from January 1, 2026. Learn how to update your details to avoid service disruptions.
US unemployment rose to 4.6% in November, its highest level since 2021, as the economy lost 105,000 jobs in October. Read the full analysis of the cooling labour market and its global implications.
Asian markets extended losses Tuesday ahead of key US jobs data, with tech sector jitters and Fed rate cut uncertainty weighing on investor sentiment. Key indexes in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai all fell over 1%. Read the full analysis.
Asian equities drifted lower as investors await a likely US interest rate cut. Debate intensifies on whether the Federal Reserve can sustain easing into 2026 amid stubborn inflation.
Vice President Kashim Shettima announces new BOI and DBN funding windows for Imo SMEs at the 2025 Economic Summit, aiming to boost production and job creation.
The US Federal Reserve's final 2025 meeting is marked by internal conflict over a potential third interest rate cut, with a key data shortage complicating the decision. Read the full analysis.
Former US President Donald Trump has been named the first recipient of FIFA's new Peace Prize. The award recognises his disputed role in global peace efforts. Read the full story.
Fresh US inflation data reveals a 2.8% rise in September, putting pressure on consumers as the festive season peaks. The Fed faces a key rate decision amid mixed economic signals. Read the full analysis.
A Nigerian man received an unexpected birthday celebration from UBA staff while withdrawing money. Watch the viral video and see how the bankers' gesture shocked him.
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Asian markets closed the week with mixed results as investors await key US inflation data and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision next week. Get the latest market analysis and figures.
A woman in India admits to drowning her 6-year-old niece at a wedding, claiming the child looked prettier. She also confessed to murdering three other relatives. Read the shocking details.
Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, aged 3 years, 7 months, and 20 days, breaks the world record as the youngest player to earn an official FIDE chess rating. Discover his incredible journey.
Asian markets lost early gains despite strong Fed rate cut bets. Tokyo rose, but Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Seoul fell. Get the latest on global market volatility.
Surprise US job losses in November, led by small businesses, signal economic weakness and raise expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Get the full analysis.
The Central Bank of Nigeria issues strict new rules forcing banks to refund fraud victims within 16 days. Learn how this impacts you and the fight against financial crime.
India's rupee falls to a historic low beyond 90 against the US dollar, driven by foreign outflows and stalled US trade talks. Analysts see a new market-aligned approach from the central bank. Read more for the full analysis.
Most Asian markets gained Wednesday, tracking Wall Street, as investors await crucial US jobs and inflation data that will shape the Federal Reserve's rate decision next week. Read more.
President Donald Trump suggests Kevin Hassett could be his pick for Federal Reserve Chairman. Get the full details on this potential nomination and its implications.
Ten Nigerian banks recorded over N33.24 trillion in savings deposits by September 2025, a 6.8% annual increase. See which Tier-2 banks led the growth and the latest CBN savings rates.
NDIC MD Thompson Sunday urges NIESV to deepen collaboration for accurate asset valuation in bank liquidation, crucial for protecting depositors' funds. Read more.
Asian stocks climbed Tuesday as weak US data fueled Fed rate cut optimism, offsetting concerns over rising Japanese bond yields. Samsung Electronics surged over 2% on its new triple-fold phone launch.
Vice President Kashim Shettima supports a partnership with Indian firms to deploy KYAN smart class solutions in Nigerian schools, aiming to digitally transform education. Read more.
Nigeria has completed the headquarters of the $5 billion Africa Energy Bank in Abuja. Minister Heineken Lokpobiri confirms all host obligations are met, paving the way for operations to begin. Read more.
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Asian markets showed mixed performance as investors await crucial US economic data that could influence the Federal Reserve's expected interest rate cut next week. Oil prices surged on OPEC+ output decision.