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6 Oct 2026

CARDANO: A Decentralized Blockchain and Network

Cardano is a research-driven, decentralized proof-of-stake blockchain designed for high scalability, smart contracts, and on-chain governance. Founded in 2015 by Charles Hoskinson and Jeremy Wood, the platform relies on its native token, ADA, to execute payments, cover network transaction fees, maintain security through staking, and drive governance. Developed through peer-reviewed academic engineering, Cardano aims to offer a secure, sustainable alternative to traditional legacy networks.
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Market Review

5 Oct 2026

Weekly Market Review: A Tale of Two Realities Across Global and Local Frontiers

In the week ended October 2, 2026, Nigeria’s financial markets maintained a delicate balance with currency gains and rising reserves offsetting sticky bond yields and equities selling following GTCO’s H1 earnings. Internationally, tech and artificial intelligence mega-caps propelled equities past historic bond yield pressure, while crude oil and gold prices eased as investors weighed geopolitical risks and changing interest rate expectations.
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Legal, Opinion

1 Oct 2026

FROM ENTRY TO EXIT: A LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR DE-RISKING PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTMENTS IN NIGERIA – Contd.

Under Nigeria’s 2025 tax reforms, private equity investors must address legal, tax, and regulatory risks across the entire investment lifecycle. De-risking requires early planning for foreign exchange repatriation, transfer pricing, corporate capital gains, and statutory indirect disposal rules. By embedding exit strategy, regulatory compliance, and tax structuring into entry due diligence, sponsors effectively protect asset value and maximize long-term investment returns.
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Alternative Assets

30 Sep 2026

CRYPTO CONSOLIDATES AS INSTITUTIONAL CAPITAL, REGULATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE RESHAPE THE MARKET

September’s final week saw crypto enter price consolidation, while structural changes accelerated. Rising Treasury yields constrained markets, but the focus shifted to institutional architecture. Strategy Inc. and Bitmine reported major Bitcoin and Ethereum acquisitions. Regulated derivatives expanded as leverage moves onshore to U.S. infrastructure. A key trend emerged: institutional absorption, regulatory clarity, and financial-grade rails are now shaping crypto, making fundamentals and infrastructure as critical as price.
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Your perspective, experience, strengths and way of thinking are part of your edge. 

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Alternative Asset Update

Cardano isn’t just another crypto project trying to catch the next hype cycle.

Built around research-driven development, Proof-of-Stake and on-chain governance, Cardano is taking a different approach to how a blockchain is designed and governed. 

And ADA does more than sit on a price chart it supports staking, transaction fees, governance, DeFi and dApps across the network.

But the real question is: does Cardano’s technology and growing ecosystem justify the value placed on ADA?

👉 Read the full analysis on our website: https://marinatimesng.com/cardano-a-decentralized-blockchain-and-network/

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Expected October 2026 Fixed-income inflows rolling in!

OMO, NTB and FGN Bond Coupon Payments hitting the books. Stable returns for smart investors.

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Part 2: Identity Shifting: (Releasing the Emotional Identity of Your Past)

This article is part of a 5-part series exploring identity shifting, the art of becoming the version of yourself who already lives the life you’re creating. Each chapter builds on the last, guiding you deeper into the truth that your identity is the engine behind your reality.

Read full article on our website:https://marinatimesng.com/deep-thought/identity-shifting-part-2-releasing-the-emotional-identity-of-your-past/

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Legal Article

The biggest tax mistake in private equity may happen before the deal is even signed.

Nigeria’s 2025 tax reforms changed the rules across the investment lifecycle from entry and holding to the eventual exit.

And there’s a detail many deals could overlook: selling an offshore holding company can, in certain circumstances, still create Nigerian tax consequences.

That is why exit planning cannot wait until it is time to sell.

Read Part C on our website.

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66 years of independence. 🇳🇬

From where we started to where we are headed, Nigeria’s story continues to evolve.

Today, we celebrate our journey, our people, and the possibilities ahead because building a stronger future requires all of us to stay informed, think critically, and keep moving forward.

Happy 66th Independence Anniversary, Nigeria. 🇳🇬

Marina Times — Making the economy make sense.

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Welcome to October!!!
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Alternative Asset

Crypto looks like it’s taking a breather. But underneath the price charts, something bigger is happening. 

Institutional money is moving in.
Regulation is getting sharper.
Banks are experimenting with stablecoins and tokenised assets.
And the infrastructure around crypto is becoming more sophisticated.

So while everyone is watching where Bitcoin goes next…

the more interesting question might be what the market is becoming.

Read the full analysis on our website: https://marinatimesng.com/crypto-consolidates-as-institutional-capital-regulation-and-infrastructure-reshape-the-market/

#marinatimes #cryptosecurity #bıtcoin #cryptomarket #digitalassets #NigeriaFinance #investing101

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