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FG speaks on UAE, mentions plan to establish first ever Abu Dhabi Bank in Lagos

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar’s former emir, died at 74. He reshaped the nation with Al Jazeera, gas exports, and the 2022 World Cup bid.
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Vanguard News
· Jun 23, 2026
FULL LIST: US names Nigerian, companies linked to financing terrorism
The United States has designated a Nigerian national and three companies operating in Nigeria as alleged facilitators of financial activities linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The post FULL LIST: US names Nigerian, companies linked to financing terrorism appeared first on Vanguard News.
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· Jul 6, 2026
ADNOC launches integrated global LNG trading platform
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Egypt Oil & Gas
· Jun 25, 2026
bp Secures 10% Stake in UAE’s Bab Gas Project
British Petroleum (bp) has signed a concession agreement with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and other partners to develop the Bab Gas Cap project in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in which it will hold a 10 interest. The project comprises three reservoirs in the onshore Bab Field, where bp will serve as the [] The post bp Secures 10 Stake in UAE’s Bab Gas Project first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 7, 2026
UI, University of Florida Partner for Agricultural Innovation
The University of Ibadan has received a delegation from the University of Florida, United States of America, on a mission to establish a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening agricultural research, dairy production, forage science, and sustainable farming practices in Nigeria. The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale, who received the delegation on [] The post UI, University of Florida Partner for Agricultural Innovation appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 1, 2026
Why Nigeria ignored IMF on $5bn UAE Loan – Oyedele
Nigeria’s minister of finance, Taiwo Oyedele, has explained why it did not put into consideration the advice of the International Monetary Fund on the 5 billion First Abu Dhabi Bank loan. Speaking after the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday, Oyedele confirmed Nigeria’s drawdown of 1.5 billion. According to him, the federal government gets the [] Why Nigeria ignored IMF on 5bn UAE Loan – Oyedele
Bloomberg
· Jun 26, 2026
Nigeria Draws First Tranche of $5 Billion Swap With UAE Bank
Nigeria has accessed the first tranche of a 5 billion derivatives deal with United Arab Emirates’ largest lender, pressing ahead with a transaction that has been scrutinized for being opaque.
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· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
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UrduPoint
· Jul 11, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
For every ₦1 Nigerian banks lent consumers, corporates got ₦10
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· Jun 29, 2026
Groupe Nduom eyes Standard Chartered retail business, calls for local ownership
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· Jun 24, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
Raghunath Rapeen’s 30-Day Journey with Sundeep Makthala Led to KAARV’s USD 4 Million Investment
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· Jun 22, 2026
Toss Bank partners with Solana Foundation on blockchain remittances
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