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Blackstone Leads Debt Package to Take Gooch & Housego Private

Blackstone Inc. led a $300 million debt package backing US buyout firm Arlington Capital Partners’ take-private of Gooch & Housego Plc, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Mining M&A wave set to lift juniors, investor predicts

Michael Gentile sees major mining companies increasing their interest in buying juniors, as they look for more growth.

  • Major mining firms have strong balance sheets to pursue growth opportunities.
  • Anticipated M&A surge will boost junior mining sector valuations.
  • Gentile advises juniors to raise capital before exploration budgets run dry.

FGN bonds attract N1.75 trillion in bids, as DMO allots N1.21 trillion

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bond auction attracted N1.75 trillion in subscriptions in October 2026, while the Debt Management Office (DMO) allotted N1.21 trillion across three reopened…

  • N1.75 trillion in bids attracted for FGN bonds in October 2026 auction
  • DMO allocated N1.21 trillion towards three reopened bonds
  • September 2036 bond received highest subscription of N925.35 billion

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