Former SGF Babachir Lawal accused Tinubu’s administration of neglecting insecurity in Nigeria Lawal said soldiers are dying due to poor equipment and a failed support system He questioned NSA Nuhu Ribadu’s performance and praised Buhari’s security policies Ex-Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, has led …

These brands are running Veterans Day sales, and they offer year-round discounts for service members, too. (iStock) In recognition of our service members, veterans and their families, many brands are hosting Veteran’s Day sales, or offer military discounts year-round. Whether you’re shopping for cold-weather gear or getting a jump on …

Home Private Credit Why Regulators Are Watching Banks’ Growing Exposure To Private Credit? What is the current state or regulation of the sector worldwide? Why are bank regulators worried about banks’ increasing involvement in private credit? As connections between regulated banks and lightly regulated private credit funds grow, regulators become …

January Ventures co-founder Jennifer Neundorfer stopped by the Equity podcast during TechCrunch Disrupt to chat about fundraising in this very AI-driven market.   Founders and investors alike are obsessed with AI, and even Neundorfer said her firm is looking at ways to use AI to make their work more efficient, such …

With its new Burger King China venture, the fast-food chain aims to double its number of stores in the country within five years. Photo: WANG Zhao / AFP/FileSource: AFP US fast-food chain Burger King will rapidly expand its China operations in coming years, its parent company said, selling its controlling …

Home Private Credit Why Banks And Private Equity Firms Are Both Competing And Collaborating In Private Credit? Why are banks both increasingly cooperating and competing with PE firms in providing private credit? As banks have pulled back from lending to less creditworthy companies in recent decades, a trend that accelerated …

SoftBank and OpenAI announced a new 50-50 joint venture this week to sell enterprise AI tools in Japan under the brand “Crystal Intelligence.” On paper, it’s a straightforward international expansion deal. But SoftBank’s role as a major investor in OpenAI is raising questions about whether AI’s biggest deals are creating real economic value or …

The most expensive Labubu figures, including the Mint Green ($150,000), Giant Brown ($114,000), and Three Wise Set (over $80,000), show that these toys have reached luxury status. Once viewed as playful art collectables, Labubu figures now attract serious investors worldwide. Their value stems from rarity, pristine condition, and designer Kasing …

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Which investors supply the majority of the capital for private credit? The main sources of capital for private credit funds are institutional investors with long-term investment horizons and low liquidity needs. They include public and private pension funds, insurance companies, and sovereign wealth funds. Insurance companies, in particular, have increased …