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EUR 1 billion note programme planned for 2026 following completion of global issuance infrastructure by the end of Q3 2026.STOCKHOLM & RIGA — May 14, 2026 — Deploi, the institutional infrastructure layer for digital private credit, today announced the launch of its direct issuance framework on Polygon, following ISIN allocations from Nasdaq CSD for its inaugural UK Consumer Credit Notes.The first issuance, Series 2026/CON/001, enables regulated digital debt issuance for consumer credit assets, with individual notes of up to EUR 5 million. The issuance forms part of Deploi’s EUR 1 billion note programme for 2026, with planned expansion capacity of…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Nicole Kidman somehow always makes airport dressing look impossibly chic, even on what was likely a very long travel day. While most of Us default to leggings and oversized hoodies, Kidman leans into relaxed trousers that look polished, comfortable and quietly expensive all at once. The best part? You can steal the same vibe with this $42 lookalike. Spotted earlier this year in Sydney, the Oscar winner styled beige wide-leg trousers with a fitted black tee, flat white sneakers and…

On 16 February 2023, then President Muhammadu Buhari signed a law intended to upgrade one of Nigeria’s most strategic training institutions. The law—University of Maritime Studies, Oron (Establishment) Act 2022, gazetted on 15 May 2023, created a new university in Akwa Ibom State and repealed the Maritime Academy of Nigeria Act, CAP M3 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, which had governed the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron for decades. In legal terms, the academy ceased to exist on 16 February 2023. Three years later, that legal stamp has not translated into practice as the university exists only…

Nigeria must therefore treat cyberspace and social media as critical components of national security architecture. Winning the modern battle against terrorism, extremism and instability will require not only military strength, but also digital responsibility, media literacy, institutional credibility and collective civic discipline. The influence of digital spaces, particularly social media, in modern asymmetric warfare can no longer be ignored. In the 21st century, wars are no longer fought and won solely on conventional battlefields. Increasingly, the struggle for dominance now extends into cyberspace, where information, narratives, and public perception have become strategic weapons. Technology and digital communication platforms have introduced…

Veteran Nigerian broadcaster and television host Frank Edoho has spoken about the emotional struggles many men endure in silence, saying he does not want his death to be attributed to any woman in his life. Edoho made the remarks during an interview on the YouTube podcast Outside the Box, published on Saturday, in which he reflected on masculinity, mental health, and his personal experiences with hardship. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the broadcaster has faced heightened public attention and made headlines surrounding the breakdown of his second marriage to interior designer Sandra Onyenucheya. The former host of Who Wants to Be…

The Anambra State Government has introduced a sweeping new burial law banning giving of expensive items such as cows, goats, and other lavish gifts during condolence visits.  Observers describe the move as a major step toward curbing extravagant funeral practices that have long placed heavy financial pressure on bereaved families. Under the regulation, “No person shall give to the deceased person’s family, as a condolence gift, any item exceeding money, one jar of palm wine, one carton of beer, and one crate of soft drink.”  The law effectively outlaws the common practice of presenting cows, goats, bags of rice, and…

The Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Mrs Monisade Afuye, has urged the opposition parties to emulate the party’s style of credible competition and ideal shadow poll. Afuye said the reports across the country on the peaceful and credible outcomes of the senatorial and House of Representatives primaries conducted by the APC indicated that the APC is steely committed to the promotion of internal democracy and party politics. She made the assertions in Ikere Ekiti, after the conclusion of voting at Atiba/Aafin Ward in the APC senatorial primary held in Ekiti South Senatorial District on Monday. Prominent contenders in the senatorial race…

Residents of Oke Egan in the Ilogbo-Eremi area of Badagry, Lagos State, have been left in shock following the discovery of the body of a woman identified as Victoria Adegoke in a nearby bush. Community sources told journalists on Sunday that the deceased, believed to be in her 60s, was allegedly found unclothed, with indications suggesting she may have been assaulted and strangled before her body was dumped at the location. Photographs obtained from the scene reportedly showed marks suggesting that the victim’s hands may have been tied by her attackers. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Friday, with the…

Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has identified four signings that Xabi Alonso requires at Chelsea this summer. The Spaniard has accepted a four-year contract to take on the role of new manager at Stamford Bridge, effective July 1. Alonso succeeds Liam Rosenior, who managed Chelsea for a mere 106 days following the dismissal of Enzo Maresca in January.  The Blues, who were defeated by Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday, find themselves in a precarious position in the Premier League. Although Chelsea ended their six-match losing streak against Liverpool, they still sit 10th in the Premier League standings. With…

The House of Representatives election primary results of the All Progressives Congress, held in Owo/Ose Federal Constituency of Ondo State, have been rejected by one of the aspirants of the party, Mr Ghani Arobo. The exercise was held in Owo, the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of the state, on Saturday, while Mr Kayode Ijalana was declared the winner of the election by the APC House of Representatives Primary Election Committee, scoring 7,098, while Arobo polled 75. In a statement issued by the Director General, Ghani Rotimi Arobo Campaign Organisation, Mr Ayo Ilevare, alleged that the exercise was marred…