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Oil Prices Retreat, Apple Results on Deck

A report that says President Donald Trump wants to give diplomacy with Iran more time helped ease pressure on oil prices, with Brent falling more than 3% to below $110 a barrel. Apple reclaimed the title of world’s most valuable company on Friday, taking the mantle from Nvidia as investors seek the perceived safety of the iPhone maker amid concerns about artificial intelligence spending. The…

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Linkage Assurance Grows Profit by 31% in Nine Months

Deborah Ndinorouba Linkage Assurance Plc grew its profit after tax(PA) by 31 per cent to N4.09 billion in the nine months ended September 2026, while its total assets climbed to

  • Linkage Assurance Plc's profits grew by 31% to N4.09 billion in nine months
  • Investment and other income increased by 27% to N7.71 billion
  • Total assets expanded by 31% to N100.8 billion despite challenging environment

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