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The UNDP and Bank of Agriculture have collaborated to enhance agricultural financing in Nigeria through a new agreement.

In Buenos Aires, the number of property deeds has significantly decreased, indicating a retreat from mortgage financing amidst a depressed demand due to falling real wages.

The article reports on various governmental resolutions and announcements from the Polish Council of Ministers, including a strategy to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism, and an investment program for modernizing oncology infrastructure.

The Argentine government is working on a reform to eliminate primary elections and discontinue state funding for political parties, focusing on enhancing private financing.

Maduro's lawyer reported that U.S. sanctions have prevented the Venezuelan government from financing his legal defense in a New York drug trafficking and corruption case.

The Nigerian Federal Government is enhancing research financing to boost commercialization and enterprise development, according to Minister Dr. Kingsley Udeh.

BNDES has approved R$ 3.7 billion in financing for new and used trucks as part of its fleet renewal program, aimed at boosting Brazil's economy.

The Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIFF) was launched by African leaders to enhance financial sovereignty and facilitate investment in cross-border infrastructure projects.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has indefinitely adjourned the trial of Yakubu Adamu, Bauchi State's Commissioner for Finance, who is facing allegations of terrorism financing.

The Athens Stock Exchange welcomed the management of Capital Clean Energy Carriers for the commencement of trading of their new bond loan.

The article discusses the increasing importance of leasing in the healthcare sector due to rising health needs, advancing medical technologies, and budget constraints.

BRB (Banco de Brasília) is considering selling minority stakes in its subsidiaries to raise funds due to financial issues following losses with Banco Master.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has distributed catalog gifts valued at 10 million yen to 315 elected members of her party, raising concerns about the implications for the separation of powers in democracy.

African leaders have established the Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility to mobilize $2.5 trillion for cross-border infrastructure projects aligned with Agenda 2063.

The South Korean stock market has seen a rapid surge past 6000 points, prompting rising concerns as more investors turn to debt financing for purchasing stocks and predicting an impending decline in the market.

Illinois is implementing a new law in 2026 aimed at regulating student loan and educational financing agreements to protect consumers from predatory lending practices.

UK ministers are considering options to alleviate the financial strain of plan 2 student loans due to increased repayment pressures, with discussions about changing repayment thresholds and inflation rates.

Two businessmen suspected of running fraudulent vehicle financing schemes have been arrested in Piauí and Pernambuco, Brazil.

UniCredit Bank has issued bonds totaling 18 billion, which will be allocated to mortgage financing.

Lithuania's electoral commission, along with anti-corruption and prosecutorial bodies, has received and registered a request concerning the financing of the political party 'Nemuno Aušra'.

Top Ships and Rubico have finalized the construction of 10 new medium-range tankers with support from Chinese financing.

The Madrid university is on the verge of finalizing its funding strategy with the conservative People's Party (PP) after a significant governmental reshuffle.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi revealed the distribution of catalog gifts worth approximately 30,000 yen each to all party-affiliated lawmakers who won the recent House of Representatives election, emphasizing that it is legally compliant as a political donation.

Over 40 European transport organizations have jointly urged EU member states and the European Commission to allocate at least 100 billion euros for the next funding round of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) under the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).

The Danish government states it has nearly exhausted its financial resources and is calling on all parties in parliament to propose financing for election campaign proposals.

Turkey has reached a preliminary agreement with international lending institutions for a $6.75 billion financing for a major railway project linking Europe and Asia.

The Argentine government is hastening a new university financing law, supported by university rectors, to address judicial conflicts stemming from non-compliance with the previous law.

The Latvian government has decided to allow the second phase of the A2 building project at Paula Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital to exceed 90% of its funding through advance and interim payments.

The article discusses the proposed reform of the autonomous financing model in Spain, focusing on its implications for education and equity within the Madrid region.

Ioannis Bratakos emphasizes the critical need for improved financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Greece to foster a resilient economy.

A court ruling upheld the decision that certain reports by politicians were effectively hidden political advertising and involved undisclosed campaign financing.

The Lithuanian Electoral Commission has received a report from Karolis Žukauskas regarding the investigation into the financing of 'Nemuno aušra'.

K. Žukauskas has submitted significant new evidence regarding alleged illegal financing of the political party 'Nemuno aušra' to various Lithuanian authorities.

The article discusses the implementation of the SAFE financing instrument in Poland and the challenges posed by legislative amendments and VAT regulations.

Helsinki opposes proposed changes to the financing law for welfare areas, citing concerns over significant new savings directed towards the city.

A top US official, Jonathan Burke, is visiting Nigeria to strengthen security cooperation and counter terrorism financing.

In 2026, the consortium system in Brazil emerged as a popular alternative to traditional credit, with significant growth in both memberships and financial volume.

The US Supreme Court declared many of Donald Trump's imposed import tariffs illegal, stating Congress should make such decisions, impacting around $130 billion in tariffs and the financing of Trump's tax cuts for the wealthy.

The University of Latvia will implement a new financing model for studies starting from the 2026/2027 academic year, allowing students to co-finance tuition fees with the university.

This article investigates the mysterious financial backing of Sarah Ferguson's luxurious travels post-controversy.

The automotive sector in Brazil saw significant growth in financing activities in 2025, with new car prices dropping and financing volume reaching historical highs.

The French judiciary is reviewing a request from former president Nicolas Sarkozy to merge two sentences related to corruption and illegal campaign financing.

A Paris court is set to review Nicolas Sarkozy's request to combine sentences from separate graft and illegal campaign financing convictions.

The Brazilian elections of 2026 are already shaping public debate, focusing on the distribution of funding and party dynamics.

BNDES has approved financing of R$ 122.55 million for research, development, and innovation projects at Klabin, a major paper and cellulose exporter in Brazil.

The Italian banking sector is solid and vital for stability, with a call from the Bank of Italy's governor for continued support for entrepreneurial initiatives despite caution in risk management.

Political parties in Nigeria have strongly criticized the newly passed Electoral Act 2026, claiming it favors the ruling party by imposing new restrictions on primaries and campaign financing.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria continue to struggle with financing despite economic reforms, according to the Alternative Bank.

Sterling One Foundation emphasizes its dedication to inclusive financing in Africa at a high-level meeting during the African Union Heads of State Summit.

President Zelensky announced new sanctions on Russian oil transport vessels as part of Ukraine's ongoing efforts to hinder Russia's war financing.