Zenith Bank Plc has announced the opening of a new branch in Manchester, United Kingdom, marking another significant milestone in the bank’s international growth and its commitment to strengthening financial connections between Africa and global markets.

The Supreme Court has delivered judgment in favour of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) following the protracted legal battle between Polaris Bank Limited, AMCON, 11 Hospitality Plc, and Milan Industries Limited over the sale of Lagos Continental Hotel.

The headline inflation rate is projected to settle at 13.48% year on year for February 2026, on account of the consumer price index (CPI) easing further amid the energy crisis. The market anticipates that the statistics office will release the February inflation figures this week.