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BUSINESS21h agoMeta agrees to settle lawsuit over Instagram's effects on a young woman's mental healthMeta avoids a trial in Los Angeles after reaching an agreement with a young woman who alleged that the use of its platforms affected her mental health. Snap faces the process alone after Meta's agreement. The case is part of numerous lawsuits against social media for their impact on young people.Clarín
BUSINESS3d agoCourt acquits woman, firm of alleged N40m investment fraudBy Henry Ojelu A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has discharged and acquitted Portia Anthonia Emilia and Savannah Crest Investment Limited of alleged N40 million investment fraud, Justice O.O. Abike-Fadipe, who delivered the judgment on September 29, 2026, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, failed to call vital witnesses whose […] The post Court acquits woman, firm of alleged N40m investment fraud appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 24Oman stock market drops on US - Iran uncertainty and maritime disruptionsThe Omani stock market experienced a decline due to uncertainties surrounding US-Iran relations and disruptions in maritime activities. This indicates economic sensitivity to regional geopolitical tensions.timesofoman.com · Oman
BUSINESSOct 23Amazon MGM Secures Global Release for Romantic Comedy Sequel Starring LohanAmazon MGM Studios has secured worldwide distribution for the upcoming sequel to the 2024 romantic comedy featuring Lohan, with Becca Gleason directing and original writers returning. The film will be available on Prime Video in more than 240 countries. Production involves multiple studios, and a release date remains undisclosed.headtopics · united states of america
BUSINESSOct 23Cyprus police investigate Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich for possible tax evasion after reports implicate accounting giant DeloittePolice in Cyprus have launched an investigation into reports that Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich may have evaded taxes with help from the accounting firm Deloitte. A Cypriot Justice Ministry official told a parliamentary committee meeting on combating money laundering that the investigation was underway, the BBC reported.Meduza [en]
BUSINESSOct 23Nestlé Posts 4 . 4 % 9M Growth In RomaniaNestlé has reported a 4.4% growth in Romania over the first nine months of the year. This indicates positive business performance for the company in that specific market.zfenglish.com · Romania
BUSINESSOct 19Woman, firm sue bank for N5 billion over unauthorised disclosure to estranged husbandMrs Soyebo and her company, asked the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja, to hold the bank liable for the unauthorised disclosure and its alleged consequences. The post Woman, firm sue bank for N5 billion over unauthorised disclosure to estranged husband appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 14Eagle Hill Consulting Earns National Woman-Led Top Workplaces AwardARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle Hill Consulting has earned a 2026 Woman-Led Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award from Energage in partnership with Innovation Women. The award recognizes organizations led by women that have built exceptional workplace cultures.…poststar · united states of america
BUSINESSOct 14Soroman’s pioneering involvement in Dangote Consortium propels first loading milestoneThe cargo is destined for the Soroman Depot in Calabar, Cross River State, signaling an important step for the company's strategic initiatives in petroleum distribution and coastal logistics. The post Soroman’s pioneering involvement in Dangote Consortium propels first loading milestone appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 12Investigations implicate Deloitte, one of the world’s largest accounting firms, in alleged tax-evasion schemes involving Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s Cyprus companiesDeloitte, one of the world’s largest consulting and auditing firms, helped falsify documents to conceal Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s wealth and enable him to evade taxes, according to a joint investigation by the BBC and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ). The Guardian published a separate report on the same case.Meduza [en]
BUSINESSOct 10EFCC recovers $105,000 for US-based businesswomanThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered $104,950 for a US-based businesswoman, Mrs Adeshola Oshilaja, over a disputed deal to procure 10 dump trucks from China. The post EFCC recovers $105,000 for US-based businesswoman appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 7Coeur d'Alene woman sentenced to prison for stealing over $1 million from Spokane Valley small businessCOEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- A Coeur d'Alene woman was sentenced to almost 3 years in federal prison for stealing over $1 million from a small business in Spokane Valley.kxly · united states of america
BUSINESSOct 7Libya and Romania discuss flow of livestock & meat trade in accordance with international standardsThe Undersecretary of the Libyan Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and Acting Chairman of the National Centre for Animal Health, met last Monday (...libyaherald · libya
BUSINESSOct 7Emmanuel Roman, head of finance giant Pimco: 'Markets are sending France a serious signal. The situation is grave'In an interview with Le Monde, the chief executive of one of the world's largest asset managers warns of France's worsening budget deficit and political instability. He clarifies that while he is 'not withdrawing' his investments in French debt, he is 'not increasing' them either.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSOct 7Ballard secures 4.8 MW order for Romania’s first hydrogen train fleetBallard has secured a 4.8 MW order to provide technology for Romania's first hydrogen train fleet. This represents a significant step in the adoption of hydrogen technology in transportation in Romania.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 7Chinese woman snaps up nearly 200 parking spaces to flip to neighbours for profitA woman in central China invested 14 million yuan (US$2 million) to acquire 196 parking spaces in a residential community, later selling them at a significant mark-up, which led to furious residents suing her. The lawsuit centred around a residential block, the name of which was not disclosed, located in Changsha, Hunan province. The property project was completed and put on the market in 2018. At the time, many were sceptical about the community’s prospects due to a lack of essential public...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 6María Asunción Aramburuzabala, Mexican businesswoman and millionaire: "Culturally, women are predetermined and from there we are hindering development"She owns the brewery that makes Corona, one of the best-selling. She went from being a housewife to controlling a very large business.Clarín
BUSINESSOct 3Lulu expands presence in Oman with new hypermarket in Al HailLulu has expanded its retail footprint in Oman with the opening of a new hypermarket in Al Hail, bringing its shopping experience closermuscatdaily · oman
BUSINESSOct 2Codirlasu (CFA Romania): We should expect a slight depreciation of the leu in the coming periodThe leu could continue to depreciate slightly against the euro in the coming period, driven by the significant inflation differential between Romania and the eurozone; however, it is more likely to retain its "investment-grade" sovereign rati...stiripesurse_ro · romania
BUSINESSOct 2Oman’s OQGN to raise $1bn from global marketsOman’s state-controlled OQ Gas Networks (OQGN) hope to raise $1 billion from global capital markets to diversify its funding sources. The funding will be through the issuance of sukuk – Islamic bonds – and is planned to be listed on the London Stock Exchange, the company said in a filing on the Muscat Stock Exchange. […]agbi · united arab emirates
BUSINESSSep 27Arab News | S & P affirms Oman at BBB -, raises 2026 growth forecast to 3 . 5 % S&P has affirmed Oman's credit rating at BBB- and increased its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 3.5%. This indicates a stable economic outlook and positive projections for the country.arabnews.com · Saudi Arabia
BUSINESSSep 25Bloomberg: Romania gives blood donors better rates on government bonds. The program has raised about $600 million since the start of 2025.Since the start of 2025, Romania has raised about $604 million from thousands of individual investors through a program offering blood donors higher yields on government bonds, according to Bloomberg.Meduza [en]
BUSINESSSep 25India’s Amster Overseas CEO Arrested Over Job Fraud; Agency Has Branches in Oman, UAE, BahrainTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Sept 25: Police have taken Parvathi Maya Shaji, chief executive officer of recruitment agency Amster Overseas, into custody in connection with alleged overseas...arabtimesonline · kuwait
BUSINESSSep 24Romania factoring market reaches 5 . 08 billion euros , up 3 . 9 % in H1The factoring market in Romania grew to 5.08 billion euros in the first half of the year, marking a 3.9% increase. This reports on specific financial market performance in the region.actmedia.eu · Romania