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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.

Bank of England Cuts Interest Rate to 3.75%

The Bank of England has cut its key interest rate to 3.75% after UK inflation eased faster than expected. Governor Andrew Bailey confirmed the move, marking the sixth reduction since August 2024. Read more for the full analysis.

Nigeria risks losing maritime race to Indonesia

Nigeria is falling behind Indonesia in the blue economy race, warns Maritime Innovations Hub CEO Ronke Kosoko. Urgent investment and action are needed to close the gap. Read more.

German Factory Orders Rise More Than Expected

German industrial orders surged 1.5% in October, far exceeding forecasts. The rise, driven by defence procurement, signals a potential bottom for Europe's largest economy. Read the full analysis.

Fast Ways to Block Your Union Bank Account

Learn the quickest methods to block your Union Bank account using USSD *826*6#, the UnionMobile app, or customer care. Protect your funds instantly during emergencies.

$5B Africa Energy Bank HQ Complete in Abuja

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.

CBN sells $36.60m to banks amid naira depreciation

Central Bank of Nigeria intervenes in forex market with $36.60 million sale to authorized dealers including Access, UBA, Zenith banks to stabilize naira. Experts analyze impact on currency stability.

Naira weakens to N1,456.72/$ as economy faces pressure

Naira depreciates by 0.98% to N1,456.72/$ amid dollar demand and structural challenges. Nigeria's foreign reserves rise to $44.12 billion despite oil price decline. Learn more about the economic outlook.

Naira Recovers Against Dollar as FX Reserves Soar

Naira strengthens against US dollar after recent decline, closing at N1,452.13. Nigeria's foreign reserves hit $46.7 billion, highest in 7 years. Traders expect continued volatility despite positive indicators.

Nigeria's 15% maritime GDP triggers PPP push

Nigeria's low 15% maritime GDP contribution sparks urgent PPP drive to unlock N22.12 trillion blue economy potential through fisheries, tourism and port modernization.

Zenith Bank to Acquire Paramount Bank in Kenya

Zenith Bank Plc is set to enter the Kenyan market by acquiring Paramount Bank, marking a strategic step in its pan-African expansion. The deal awaits regulatory approval from Nigerian and Kenyan authorities.

Nigerian banks post N14.7tn interest income

Nine major Nigerian banks reported a combined N14.72 trillion in interest income for the first nine months of 2025, a 27.68% increase driven by high interest rates. Discover which banks led the growth.

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