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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.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

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.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

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...

WH News Feb 25, 2026

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.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

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.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

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.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Economy

New home sales outpace forecasts, signaling strength in housing market By Investing.com

New single-family home sales in the US jumped to a 745,000 annualized rate last month, topping economist forecasts of 732,000. The surge from June's 656,000 rate points to renewed buyer demand in the housing sector.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Discovery

UB to host 850 high schoolers for Science Exploration Day on March 18

Nearly 850 high school students from Western New York head to the University at Buffalo's North Campus on March 18 for the 33rd annual Science Exploration Day. The event packs workshops, lab tours and demonstrations from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. across campus sites.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Corporate

AbbVie Stock Is Quietly Exploding on New Drug Hype – Are You Late?

AbbVie Inc. shares have jumped 12% in the past month amid investor excitement over its obesity treatments, cancer therapies and immunology drugs. Wall Street analysts point to strong cash flow and new drug approvals as key drivers behind the rally.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Crypto

Coinbase Expands Its Strategic Footprint Across Multiple Fronts

Coinbase launched an expanded lending program on February 18, allowing U.S. customers outside New York to borrow up to $100,000 in USDC using XRP, Dogecoin, Cardano or Litecoin as collateral. The move lets users access funds without selling their crypto holdings.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Energy & Commodities

Mont Agoma Geological Interpretation | Company Announcement | Investegate

Rome Resources plc identified new high-priority drill targets for tin and copper at its Mont Agoma prospect in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Geological analysis by Chemostrat pinpointed undrilled zones southeast and northwest of the existing deposit.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Corporate

Alkermes Completes Acquisition to Avadel

Alkermes plc finalized its $2.3 billion all-cash acquisition of Avadel Pharmaceuticals on Thursday. The deal brings Avadel's FDA-approved narcolepsy drug Lumryz into Alkermes' portfolio and speeds entry into the sleep medicine market.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Energy & Commodities

Inox Green to acquire Wind World’s 600 MW IPP capacity and 4.5 GW O&M biz

Inox Green Energy Services will acquire Wind World India's 600 MW independent power producer portfolio and 4.5 GW operations and maintenance business after creditor approval. The deal, greenlit by Wind World's Committee of Creditors on February 19, 2026, involves a consortium led by Inox Neo Energies.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Markets

Voda Idea, DLF, RBL Bank among 18 F&O stocks to attract 15% higher margin

India's National Stock Exchange will impose a 15% higher exposure margin on 18 futures and options stocks starting with the March series. The move targets securities where the top 10 clients hold more than 20% of the market-wide position limit.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Startups

Expert Asks FG To Establish Bank For Art, Creative Industry – Daily Trust

Aminat Olajide, CEO of Artitude 2.0, called on Nigeria's Federal Government to create a dedicated bank for the creative sector. She made the pitch during the unveiling of her new art hub in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

WH News Feb 24, 2026