Banking

US-Politik

ALTA begrüßt Fokus auf Wohnungsaffordbarkeit, betont Schutz von Käufern

Die American Land Title Association (ALTA) unterstützt den Fokus von Präsident Trump auf Wohnungsaffordbarkeit und Eigentumsvermittlung und ruft zu weiterer Unterstützung für Käufer auf, um sie vor Betrug und finanziellen Schäden zu schützen.

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Corporate

Nigeria’s 20 Banks Meet Stricter Capital Requirements, CBN Reports

The Central Bank of Nigeria has confirmed that 20 commercial banks have fully met its new minimum capital requirements, with 13 others nearing compliance.

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US Politics

Ex-NRC MD Fidet Okhiria Arraigned Over $385,000, N165m Fraud Allegations

Former Nigerian Railway Corporation Managing Director Fidet Okhiria has been arraigned before a Lagos court on eight-count charges of money laundering and alleged fraud involving $385,000 and N165.4 million.

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Personal Finance

Mortgage Rates Drop to One-Year Low on February 24, 2026

Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loans have reached a one-year low, falling to 5.97% as of February 24, 2026, according to the Mortgage Research Center.

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US Politics

ALTA Supports Housing Affordability Efforts, Urges Protection of Homebuyers

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) has endorsed President Trump's emphasis on housing affordability and homeownership, calling for continued support to protect homebuyers from fraud and financial harm.

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Crypto

Nigeria’s CBN Tightens Crypto Rules, Shifting to Regulated Digital Currency

Nigeria's Central Bank has introduced stricter measures on cryptocurrency transactions, forcing businesses and individuals to seek alternatives like P2P platforms as banks are barred from processing crypto payments.

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Film

Alaska Air storniert Dutzende Flüge nach Mexiko aufgrund wachsender Bandenkriege

Alaska Airlines hat 24 Flüge zu zentralen mexikanischen Zielen wie Puerto Vallarta und Guadalajara abgesagt, nachdem die Gewalt zwischen Drogenkartellen und der mexikanischen Armee in Jalisco zunahm.

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US Politics

ED Files Chargesheet Against Former SP MLA, Wife in Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against former Samajwadi Party MLA Arif Anwar Hashmi and his wife in a money laundering case linked to alleged illegal encroachment and cheating.

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Middle East

Israeli Settlers Attack West Bank Mosque Amid Rising Tensions

Israeli settlers attempted to set fire to a mosque in the West Bank village of Tell on Monday, according to the Palestinian Authority's ministry of religious affairs, marking the latest in a series of attacks on holy sites.

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Personal Finance

NCC Bank Cardholders Get Exclusive Perks at Sayeman Resorts in Cox’s Bazar

NCC Bank has partnered with Sayeman Beach Resort and Sayeman Heritage in Cox's Bazar, offering exclusive benefits to its credit cardholders.

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Policy & Law

Utah Joins Growing Chorus of States Rejecting Government-Run ‘Transactional Gold’ Schemes

Utah senators scrapped House Bill 195 on Tuesday, rejecting a plan for the state treasurer to partner with private vendors on a gold-backed electronic payment system. The move marks the second time in two years lawmakers have blocked such a proposal.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Hedge funds maintain momentum in January

LONDON — Hedge funds started 2026 on a strong note. They delivered an average return of 0.9% in January, extending a streak of 10 consecutive positive months, the global hedge...

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Diplomacy & Trade

Magna Terra Outlines Stream Sediment Anomalies on the Humber Copper-Cobalt Project, Newfoundland

Magna Terra Minerals Inc. reported elevated copper, cobalt, lead and zinc levels in 189 stream sediment samples from its 49,925-hectare Humber Copper-Cobalt Project in western Newfoundland. The anomalies cluster over 5,588 hectares, aligning with airborne geophysical conductors and historical lake sediment data.

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Policy & Law

Alleged fraud: Court orders final forfeiture of N70m Abuja property to FG

A Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the final forfeiture of a N70 million property to the Federal Government on Tuesday. Justice James Omotosho ruled the bungalow, linked to alleged kickbacks from Kogi State revenue funds, proceeds from unlawful activity.

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Economy

Cross-border payments backbone of international monetary, financial systems – Cardoso

Cross-border payments have become the backbone of the international monetary and financial system, Nigeria's Central Bank Governor Yemi Cardoso declared Thursday. He called for digital reforms to slash costs and boost inclusion in developing economies.

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