The Director of the Centre for Climate Change and Development, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ebonyi State, Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, has urged world leaders to ensure that COP29 becomes a decisive moment for advancing global climate action and increasing climate finance.…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.French far-right leader Marine Le Pen goes on trial on Monday for allegedly embezzling EU funds, in a politically charged case that…

Taiwan’s FSC opens investment channels for professional investors, allowing access to high-risk foreign digital asset ETFs while maintaining a cautious stance on market risks. Read the full article here

Stakeholders in the construction industry have identified the poor adoption of modern technologies by professionals as one of the factors contributing to stifling the sector’s growth. According to them, about 75 per cent of professionals in the industry are behind…

Unlock the US Election Countdown newsletter for freeThe stories that matter on money and politics in the race for the White HouseKamala Harris’s hopes of limiting the political fallout from the conflict in the Middle East have been dashed by…

After a $3.8 million hack on a long-known security vulnerability, Onyx plans to relaunch its governance-focused financial network with full community support. Read the full article here

The 78.4 per cent leap in the size of trade conducted on Nigerian stocks last week and the considerable rise in the value of those deals affirm faith the market continues to win itself from investors. Equity trading at the…

The stakeholders in the housing sector have warned that the high interest rate in the country is hampering mortgage adoption and limiting access to affordable housing. According to them, the elevated interest rates are exerting pressure on the supply and…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Chinese equities on Monday posted their single best day since the 2008 global financial crisis as investors raised their bets on increased…

Matrixport has completed its all-cash acquisition of Switzerland-based Crypto Finance Asset Management. Read the full article here

A Lagos-based property management firm, Silverstone Managers, has pledged to deploy affordable property management solutions. The firm highlighted significant progress made at Eastland Golf Estate and Fairfield Apartments, which it noted demonstrated its innovative and transformative approach to property developments.…

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the EU energy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.The EU’s flagship joint gas-buying platform has handled only a tiny fraction of the bloc’s demand, according to data that raises doubts…

Bitcoin traders’ BTC price bets stay firmly bullish as volatility slides back into the September monthly close. Read the full article here

The World Bank has approved three new loan requests totalling $1.57bn in financing for Nigeria. According to a statement released on Monday, the approval is to support the Federal Government in strengthening human capital through better health for women, children…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Founders Fund, the venture capital firm co-founded by billionaire investor Peter Thiel, is backing a nuclear start-up aiming to produce the fuel…