BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Deutsche Bank stands to benefit from the takeover battle surrounding German lender Commerzbank, chief executive Christian Sewing said on Tuesday. Deutsche Bank is ready to take on new customers, Sewing said at a financial conference organized by US bank Morgan Stanley, when asked about developments surrounding Commerzbank. Deutsche Bank is considering…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – The German government has so far mainly used billions in new debt earmarked for investments in infrastructure and climate action to plug holes in the budget, according to an analysis by a leading economic think tank released on Tuesday. Some €24.3 billion ($27.9 billion) in loans was unlocked last year as…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revised its regulatory framework on dormant bank accounts, removing the requirement for affidavits in account reactivation, while introducing stricter controls across digital banking and identity verification systems. The changes were contained in a series of circulars dated March 12, 2026, and issued…
Former Director General of NIMASA, Dr Dakuku Peterside By Dianabasi Effiong A former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, says institutions are not defined by walls or rankings, but by the courage of their questions and the values of their graduates. Dr Peterside stated this at the…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Tricycle operators and vehicle drivers engaged in the distribution of sachet water, popularly known as pure water, in Calabar Metropolis and surrounding communities have threatened to embark on an indefinite strike over what they describe as excessive daily levies imposed by revenue agents in Cross River State. The operators,…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has assured the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) of the state government’s readiness to host the association’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Manufacturers’ Summit in Calabar. Governor Otu, represented by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, gave the assurance on…
