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Students Call on Tinubu to Protect Dangote Refinery from Saboteurs
Students under the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) have urged President Bola Tinubu to safeguard the Dangote Refinery from acts of sabotage, describing the facility as a national strategic asset rather than just a business venture. The students staged a protest march through the streets of Benin City, emphasizing that the refinery represents Nigeria’s…
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Sterling Holds Near Multi-Month Lows as Markets Await Bank of England Rate Decision
The British pound hovered near a seven-month low on Thursday as investors braced for the Bank of England’s (BoE) closely watched interest rate decision. With markets pricing in roughly a one-in-three chance of a rate cut, sentiment remains cautious. Sterling edged up 0.1% to $1.3066 ahead of the BoE’s 1200 GMT announcement, after falling to…
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ECB to Join Eurex’s Centralized Repo Market by Early 2026, Deutsche Boerse Confirms
The European Central Bank (ECB) will begin participating in Deutsche Boerse’s Eurex centrally-cleared repo market starting in the first quarter of 2026, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of European financial infrastructure. The announcement, made on Thursday by Eurex — the derivatives exchange operated by Deutsche Boerse — signals a major shift in how…
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Turkey’s Finance Minister Simsek Predicts Stable Growth and Continued Disinflation in 2025
Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek announced on Thursday that Turkey is on track to maintain a moderate economic growth trajectory in 2025, comparable to the performance seen in 2024. Simsek also emphasized that the country’s disinflation trend is expected to continue, driven by tight monetary policies and supportive fiscal measures. Speaking before the Turkish parliament’s…
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SP Group’s Goswami Infratech Targets January Completion for $2.84 Billion Bond Issue
Goswami Infratech, a key subsidiary of India’s Shapoorji Pallonji Group (SP Group), is on track to finalize a massive bond issuance valued at approximately 250 billion rupees ($2.84 billion) by the end of January 2026, according to sources familiar with the deal. The planned two-year zero-coupon bond will be used primarily to refinance Goswami Infratech’s…
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Regina Daniels’ Parents Reunite to Secure Brother’s Release
Actress Regina Daniels has publicly expressed gratitude to her parents for coming together to help secure the release of her brother, Sammy West, following his alleged arrest. In an Instagram post, Regina commended her parents for putting aside their differences and working collaboratively for the sake of their children’s happiness and well-being. She revealed that…
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ECB’s Schnabel: Fresh Bond Purchases Still a Long Way Off
European Central Bank (ECB) board member Isabel Schnabel has indicated that the ECB remains distant from restarting large-scale bond purchases aimed at boosting liquidity in the banking system. Speaking on Thursday, Schnabel emphasized that the central bank must first reduce the substantial portfolio of bonds accumulated during years of ultra-loose monetary policy. Between 2015 and…
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Norway Central Bank Holds Interest Rates at 4.0%, Signals Possible Cuts in 2026
Key Points OSLO, Nov 6 (Reuters) — Norway’s central bank, Norges Bank, held its benchmark interest rate at 4.0% on Thursday, in line with analysts’ expectations, as it continued efforts to rein in inflation. The bank also reiterated its outlook for a potential rate cut sometime in 2026. “The job of tackling inflation has not…
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Indian Rupee to Trade in Tight Range as RBI Intervenes to Curb Volatility – Reuters Poll
Key Highlights: BENGALURU, Nov 6 (Reuters) — The Indian rupee is expected to remain tightly range-bound against the U.S. dollar in the coming months as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) resumes its familiar strategy of currency market intervention to prevent excessive volatility, according to a Reuters poll of FX analysts. Despite brief speculation earlier…
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Mercy Aigbe Sends Supportive Message to Regina Daniels Amid Marital Challenges
Actress Mercy Aigbe has publicly extended support to her colleague Regina Daniels amid ongoing speculation surrounding her marital issues with estranged husband Ned Nwoko. On Instagram, Mercy shared a heartfelt message of love, strength, and prayers, encouraging Regina to remain positive and focused on her personal growth. In her post, Mercy reminded Regina of her…
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