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Bank of Israel, opposition heads pan PM’s proposal to use crypto to evade sanctions

Central bank says digital currency can't be used for such purposes, stresses need to preserve economic ties; Eisenkot tears into Netanyahu for 'dismantling Israeli economy'

Bank of Israel, opposition heads pan PM’s proposal to use crypto to evade sanctions

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Syria's Energy Comeback Could Reshape Middle East Oil and Gas

Syria is undergoing countrywide reconstruction after more than a decade of conflict, which caused extensive infrastructure damage and led to millions of people being displaced.

  • Syria's transitional government aims to restructure energy sector post-conflict.
  • Strategic location near Iran's Persian Gulf oil and gas fields.
  • $7 billion deal with international firms for renewable energy projects.

NGX Group’s pre-tax profit rises 83% to N20.58 billion in 9M 2026

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) has reported an 83.29% year-on-year increase in group profit before tax to N20.58 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared with N11.23…

  • NGX Group's pre-tax profit rose 83.29% to N20.58 billion in 9M 2026
  • Transaction fees surged 112.39% to N20.68 billion, driving profit increase
  • Total assets grew 11.35% to N79.11 billion, with investment securities up 28.38%

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