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8 Oct 2026

UNGA 81: AFRICA MUST MOVE FROM THE MENU TO THE TABLE

The 81st UN General Assembly highlighted a widening global divide driven by conflict, climate change, and economic inequality. For Africa, bridging the $4 trillion annual SDG financing gap requires moving beyond mere representation. To shape the evolving global order, the continent must leverage its critical minerals, strengthen regional security, and unify its diplomatic front to secure true economic and institutional power.
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Alternative Assets

7 Oct 2026

Bitcoin $87K Resistance Test: Institutional Plumbing Over Speculative Hype

The crypto market entered October with Bitcoin testing $87,000 behind renewed institutional demand and infrastructure developments, including BNY Mellon-Kraken integration talks and SEC custody rule proposals. In contrast, Ethereum struggled to maintain momentum above $2,700 despite technical updates like the Glamsterdam testnet upgrade. Meanwhile, the shutdown of Layer-2 network Blast highlighted growing market pressure for economic sustainability over speculative hype.
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Alternative Assets, Update

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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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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Bitcoin is knocking on $87K. 

But the bigger story isn’t just the price.

Institutional demand is growing, banks are getting closer to crypto infrastructure, regulators are tightening the rules, and tokenisation is pulling blockchain deeper into traditional finance.

So the question is no longer just “Will Bitcoin pump"?

It’s “Is the infrastructure strong enough for what comes next?"

Because this market is starting to reward what has real utility not just what has the loudest hype.

#marinatimes #bitcóin #cryptonews #cryptomarket #digitalassets #bitcoinnews

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Conscientious Musing

Trying to fit everywhere can make you forget what makes you different.
Your perspective, experience, strengths and way of thinking are part of your edge. 

But recognising what makes you unique is only half the work.
The other half? Finding your tribe.
The people who understand your value, challenge you to grow and give your strengths room to become useful.

In business and investment, not every market is your market. Not every opportunity is your opportunity.
You don't have to fit everywhere.

#marinatimes #businessmindset #investing #personalgrowth #leadershipmatters #nigeriabusiness

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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/

 #cardano #ada #cryptocurrencies #digitalassets #blockchain #marinatimes

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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.

#fixedincome #marinatimes

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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/

#deepthoughts #growthmindset #personaldevelopment #marinatimes

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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.

#marinatimes #privateequity #nigerian #tax #mergersandacquisitions #capitalmarkets

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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!!!
The right question can change the conversation. The right insight can change the move.

- Marina Times
Making the economy make sense.

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