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29 Sep 2026

BRICS New Delhi Declaration 2026: Rewiring the Global South’s Economic Architecture and Implications for Nigeria/Africa

The XVIII BRICS Summit's New Delhi Declaration marks a significant step toward an alternative economic architecture for the Global South, emphasizing local-currency settlements, payment interoperability, and strategic cooperation in food and minerals. While not an immediate replacement for the current system, it offers substantial opportunities for Nigeria and Africa. The key will be converting diplomatic access into bankable projects and domestic value creation, moving beyond fragmented national efforts to a unified strategic position.
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Alternative Assets, Update

29 Sep 2026

CHAINLINK: THE ORACLE INFRASTRUCTURE CONNECTING BLOCKCHAIN TO THE REAL WORLD

Chainlink operates as a decentralized oracle infrastructure network connecting blockchains with real-world data and cross-chain services. Through utility features like its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), staking, and the Chainlink Reserve, the platform aims to tie enterprise usage directly to economic demand for its native LINK token. However, long-term token value remains subject to market volatility, competition, and overall network adoption.
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Market Review

28 Sep 2026

Nigeria’s Markets Enter a New Repricing Regime: Bonds Price Rally, Equities Gain, Naira Strengthens

Nigeria’s financial markets entered a decisive repricing phase following the Central Bank of Nigeria's 350 bps rate cut to 23.00%. Yields compressed sharply across fixed-income instruments, while the Naira strengthened slightly to $/₦1,329.51. Equities extended gains to a 62.01% year-to-date return, bolstered by FTSE Russell re-inclusion. Meanwhile, substantial upcoming liquidity inflows of over ₦10 trillion are set to drive further yield direction.
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24 Sep 2026

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

Nigerian private equity deals face regulatory, foreign exchange, corporate governance, and historic liability risks. Investors mitigate these exposures by setting regulatory approvals as conditions precedent, using political risk insurance, and securing Certificates of Capital Importation. Governance risks are controlled through reserved matters, board representation, and founder undertakings, while thorough due diligence and warranties protect against undisclosed liabilities.
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Resilience isn’t refusing to change. It’s knowing what to change and what to keep building.

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Alternative Asset Update

What connects blockchain data to the real world?

It may not be another crypto app. It may be the infrastructure underneath it.

Chainlink is built to connect smart contracts with external data, computation and other blockchains and its ecosystem is expanding across areas like data feeds, cross-chain infrastructure, automation and tokenized assets.

But the more interesting question is about LINK itself.

Chainlink’s Reserve creates a potential link between network usage, service revenue and demand for LINK but that does not automatically mean the token’s price must rise.

So beyond the chart, does growing Chainlink adoption actually translate into durable economic demand for LINK?

Read the full article on our website.

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TAKE WHAT YOU NEED. 🫴🏽

A little financial reminder for your week:

Read the fine print.
Watch the yield 
Know what you own.
Understand the risk.
Don't chase hype.
Look beyond the headline.

Pick one. You probably need it. 😂

Which one are you taking?

#marinatimes #nigeriafinance #financialliteracy101 #moneytips #personalfinancenigeria

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The naira strengthened to $/₦1,329.51 this week. 📈

But… why should you care?

A stronger naira can ease some FX pressure, especially for dollar-linked costs. But don’t expect your supermarket bill to suddenly start behaving. 😭

The bigger question is:

Can this strength last?

That’s what we’re watching.

BUT WHY? | Marina Times
Making the economy make sense.

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So… apparently the Nigerian economy wanted attention this week. 😭

From the CBN cutting the MPR, to crypto climbing back above $3T, to conversations about money, markets, regulation and why you really should read that “I Agree”button before clicking it…

We had a week.

And somehow, we still found time to talk about what your money is actually doing. 😂

That’s the thing about Marina Times: the headlines can be a lot, but we’ll keep breaking them down so they actually make sense.

What story had your attention this week?

#marinatimes #nigeriafinance #nigerianeconomy #financialnews #financenigeria

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Part 1: Identity Shifting: (Becoming the Person Your Future Requires)

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. 

Tap link to read full article: https://marinatimesng.com/deep-thought/identity-shifting-part-1becoming-the-person-your-future-requires/

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Marina Times Legal Insights

In private equity, the money is not the only thing you need to protect.

A promising company can still hide problems in its contracts, taxes, ownership records, regulatory history or even its relationships with founders and key management.

That is why due diligence is more than a checklist. In Nigerian PE deals, what it uncovers can directly influence valuation, warranties, indemnities and whether the deal proceeds at all.

And the protection does not stop there.

Shareholders’ agreements, disclosure letters, escrow arrangements, security documents and carefully drafted exit rights can determine how risks are allocated after the deal closes.

The real question is not just “Is this company worth buying?”
It is “How much risk are we actually buying with it?”

Read Part B of From Entry to Exit on our website: https://marinatimesng.com/from-entry-to-exit-a-legal-and-regulatory-framework-for-de-risking-private-equity-investments-in-nigeria-contd/

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