How Nigeria Secured $30bn Paris Club Debt Relief — Okonjo-Iw

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Wednesday recounted how a deliberate communication strategy helped Nigeria secure the landmark $30 billion Paris Club debt relief during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Okonjo-Iweala spoke in Abuja at the public presentation of The Pain and the Promise, a new book by communications…

German Battery Maker Varta Files for Insolvency After Losing Apple Contract

Varta files for insolvency after losing Apple’s AirPods battery contract. The German battery manufacturer faces restructuring after losing its biggest customer and shutting down part of its production capacity. Credit: Jhoan Baron / ColombiaOne (AI-generated picture). For editorial use only. German battery manufacturer Varta filed for insolvency on July 24, 2026, ending more than 130…

New audio, featured on new 30 for 30 podcast, sheds light on Shohei Ohtani ex-interpreter’s gambling scandal

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter initially told a reporter that the Dodgers star had agreed to cover his massive gambling debt, according to a newly released audio recording. But the interpreter reversed course less than 24 hours later, admitting that he had lied. The interview, which federal authorities later said “created an…

New audio, featured on new 30 for 30 podcast, sheds light on Shohei Ohtani ex-interpreter’s gambling scandal

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter initially told a reporter that the Dodgers star had agreed to cover his massive gambling debt, according to a newly released audio recording. But the interpreter reversed course less than 24 hours later, admitting that he had lied. The interview, which federal authorities later said “created an…

Insolvency, Restructuring And The Power Of Early Intervention

As economic uncertainty continues to challenge businesses across Ireland, the companies best placed to weather disruption are not necessarily those with the deepest pockets, but those willing to recognise problems early and seek advice before financial pressure becomes a crisis. That’s the view of Barry Cahir, partner in the Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency team at…

Reliance Infrastructure Wins ₹157.64 Crore Arbitration Award From MMRDA as Insolvency Ends

Market snapshot: Reliance Infrastructure Limited has achieved a dual legal and financial breakthrough. The company won a ₹157.64 crore arbitration award against the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority in a dispute over subordinated debt. Simultaneously, the National Company Law Tribunal has officially approved the withdrawal of the insolvency petition against its joint venture, Mumbai Metro…