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Bondi Beach hero’s assault charges dropped

Ahmed al Ahmed was accused of assaulting his father three months after disarming gunman Sajid Akram during the December 14 terror attack.

Bondi Beach hero’s assault charges dropped

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Business summit targets $100bn investment in Nigeria

The Business Summit Group has set a target of more than $100 billion in investment commitments at the International Investors Summit Nigeria 2026, scheduled to hold in Abuja in November.

  • $100 billion investment target at November 2026 summit in Abuja
  • International investors and leaders from 50+ countries attending
  • Focus sectors: oil, green energy, tech, healthcare, agriculture

Banks urged to inject N4.65trn into MSMEs to drive economic growth

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has urged banks to deploy the N4.65 trillion raised through the recently concluded recapitalisation exercise to Micro, Small and Medium-sized…

  • CIBN urges banks to inject N4.65 trillion into MSMEs for economic growth.
  • Recapitalization concluded on March 31, 2026, with 33 lenders meeting new capital requirements.
  • CIBN plans to enhance MSME access to finance through forums and SME clinics.

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