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The Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria plans over 500 electrification projects in its 2026 budget totaling N170 billion to enhance power supply to rural areas.

The article discusses the limited success in the financial claims against the Icelandic telecommunications company Play.

The Alberta finance minister is prompting citizens to consider the province's tax structure amid a projected $9.4 billion deficit in the 2026 budget.

The Polish parliament has approved a significant army modernization plan funded by a €44 billion loan from the European Union.

The outgoing Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ahmed Audi, reported significant achievements during his tenure, including the arrest of 4,677 suspects and revenue generation of over ₦4.4 billion.

Alina Kabaeva, Vladimir Putin's rumored partner, allegedly received £63 million from surplus funds linked to the construction of his lavish palace.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán softened his stance and proposed a potential solution to the dispute over a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, although Kyiv's response has been cautious.

The Frankfurt coalition has chosen to work with the Left party to approve the city's six billion euro budget for 2026, diverging from previous cooperation with the CDU.

OpenAI has secured a historic $110 billion funding round led by Amazon, SoftBank, and Nvidia, boosting its valuation to $730 billion.

Latvenergo's provisional turnover for the previous year was 1.566 billion euros, representing an 8.1% decline from the previous year along with a significant drop in profits.

The Finnish Ministry of Finance has indicated significant budget cuts of 8 to 11 billion euros needed by 2031, causing political debate over how to manage these cuts, with pensions at risk.

The IMF has emphasized the need for Ukraine to implement structural reforms agreed upon for an $8.1 billion loan package.

The state debt in Czechia rose significantly last year, surpassing 3.5 trillion.

OpenAI has announced a record funding round of US$ 110 billion, significantly raising its valuation to US$ 730 billion.

OpenAI secured $110 billion in investments, half of which came from Amazon.

Czechia's state debt increased by 312.3 billion crowns in the last year, highlighting significant fiscal challenges.

OpenAI has announced that it raised a total of 1.1 billion dollars (approximately 17 trillion yen) from several key investors including SoftBank Group.

OpenAI has successfully raised $110 billion in a historic funding round, valuing the company at $840 billion, with major investments from industry giants such as Amazon, SoftBank, and Nvidia.

Poland has approved a significant military modernization budget to strengthen defense capabilities against perceived threats from Russia.

The Finnish Ministry of Finance projects significant budget cuts of between 8 to 11 billion euros, impacting various sectors including education and pensions.

OpenAI sets a new record by raising $110 billion and forms a close alliance with Amazon.

A report reveals that Ghana loses over GH¢6.2 billion annually due to poor waste management and sanitation.

OpenAI has achieved a valuation of $730 billion following a record fundraising round of $110 billion involving major investments from Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank.

The US government has allocated $1.183 billion for 176 reconstruction projects in Puerto Rico to improve its critical infrastructure following recent disasters.

Germans are increasingly spending on vacations, particularly to Mediterranean destinations, with a record 92 billion euros spent on travel last year.

New York's mayor is calling on Donald Trump to invest $21 billion in affordable housing and infrastructure in Queens, New York.

Netflix has canceled its £80 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, allowing Paramount Skydance to advance with their competing offer.

Saudi financial institutions have significantly increased their investments in US stock markets, with trading jumping to around 254 billion riyals in late 2025, while domestic trading has sharply declined.

Poland's National Health Fund owes eight billion złoty to medical facilities, causing significant operational difficulties and potential treatment limitations for patients.

The Catalan government has unveiled its most extensive budgets in history, featuring a spending increase of 22.8% compared to the previous year, with significant allocations for health, education, and social services.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol rebuked a media report accusing him of profiting 2.5 billion won from a real estate transaction, arguing that it unfairly portrays him as a speculative investor.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump to request $21 billion in federal funding for affordable housing and infrastructure projects.

Ukraine has secured a new four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with the IMF worth $8.1 billion, which requires the implementation of key reforms to address macroeconomic stability and corruption.

Brazil's public accounts recorded a primary surplus of R$ 103.7 billion in January, but federal state-owned enterprises saw a significant decline with a deficit of R$ 3.33 billion.

International Airlines Group, owner of British Airways, reported a 20% increase in profits to £3.9 billion despite a decline in overall passenger numbers in 2025.

Finnish political parties have collectively agreed on a 'debt brake' that will involve reducing expenditures and increasing taxes by 8-11 billion euros to alleviate Finland's debt burden.

New York's Democratic Mayor Zohran Mamdani requested $21 billion from President Trump for affordable housing and infrastructure projects during an unannounced meeting at the White House.

The Southern Energy consortium, led by Pan American Energy, has signed an $7 billion liquefied gas contract with Germany, marking a significant milestone for Argentine exports.

Bradesco announced a corporate reorganization to consolidate its health businesses into a new entity called Bradsaúde, which will be listed on the stock exchange with projected revenues of R$ 52 billion.

The Niger-Benin oil pipeline, backed by China, is under attack from rebels, prompting warnings for Chinese nationals in the region.

Reitan AS reported a solid financial year, with revenues increasing and a stable operating result for its Rema 1000 business, despite uncertainties in its convenience segment.

Sklavenitis Group achieved a significant revenue milestone by exceeding 6 billion euros last year, indicating its dominance in the organized retail sector in Greece.

U.S. schools' investment of $30 billion in educational technology for 2024 has led to significant cognitive declines in Gen Z, contrary to the intended benefits of revolutionizing learning.

The National Bank of Greece announced after-tax profits of €1.3 billion for 2025, driven by significant credit expansion and rising revenues from financial operations.

Stellantis, one of the largest car manufacturers, reported massive losses for the latter half of 2025 and blamed overly optimistic electric vehicle sales forecasts.

President Yoon has put his apartment in Bundang on the market for a price lower than the market value, citing a preference for financial investments over real estate.

The Norwegian Oil Fund, known as the Government Pension Fund Global, achieved near-record returns in 2025, with a profit of 2362 billion NOK and an overall return of 15.1%.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has entered into a $1.2 billion health partnership with the United States, while Zambia and Zimbabwe opt out due to concerns over health data sovereignty.

A report highlights that the U.S. and Israel have incurred over a billion dollars in expenses in a six-week military readiness operation against Iran.

Capital Tankers Corp. successfully completed its public share offering, raising approximately USD 2.3 billion, setting a record for the Oslo Stock Exchange and for shipping companies worldwide.