Saturday, June 20, 2026

SWIFT

August 27, 2025

Swift, Kelce engagement creates buzz at U.S. Open

Swiatek said, “Obviously, she had a lot of boyfriends, so we know all about that. Hopefully, this one sticks.”

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift
August 29, 2022

Taliban bans crypto in Afghanistan, arrests 13

Taliban’s ban on crypto trading mirrors the sentiment of Indonesia’s National Religious Council, which forbids cryptocurrency for Muslims.

TALIBAN; CRYPTO
May 23, 2022

Ukraine’s Zelensky urges ‘maximum sanctions’ against Russia over invasion

Mr Zelensky is calling for stricter sanctions, including an oil embargo and complete withdrawal of foreign companies.

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky
March 20, 2022

Russian banks seeking partnership with Nigerian banks amid SWIFT ban: Official

A forum was held in Moscow to discuss how the ongoing war in Ukraine has been affecting Nigerians.

Russian President, Vladimir Putin and President Muhammadu Buhari
March 7, 2022

Experts ask FG to take advantage of Russia-Ukraine war to boost Nigeria’s economy

One expert wants Nigeria to “exploit the conflict and become a major exporter of wheat.”

March 3, 2022

Japan to freeze more Russian banks’ assets

In addition, the Japanese government on Thursday froze the assets of 18 additional Russian officials and seven high-ranking Belarusian officials.

RUSSIAN BANK
February 28, 2022

Ruble crumbles as EU sanctions Russia’s central bank

The EU also plans to impose further sanctions against Russia’s ally Belarus, Russian oligarchs, business people, and politicians.

Russian Ruble
February 26, 2022

EU announces removal of Russia from SWIFT; freezes central bank’s assets

The decision will all but paralyse the Russian economy, analysts said.

Ursula and Putin composite