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Business
NBTI announces a $600 million investment pipeline through international partnerships, targeting renewable energy, startup financing, and innovation hubs to drive Nigeria's economic growth.
Others
NGX shed N516 billion in market capitalisation Wednesday, reversing earlier gains as bearish pressure dominated trading. Key indices declined across banking and insurance sectors, reflecting broader investor caution.
Others
The naira depreciated to N1,334.99 per dollar on Tuesday, extending recent losses as global dollar demand softened. Analysts point to reduced Treasury yields and stable oil diplomacy as key market drivers.
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Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele has denied reports that the Federal Government plans to introduce a fuel tax, calling the claims misleading and insensitive given Nigeria's current economic climate
Business
The U.S. Small Business Administration streams its Million Dollar Pitch Competition on Prime Video and YouTube, featuring five finalists competing for a $1 million prize pool.
Business
Cisco unveils AI-driven Webex enhancements at WebexOne 2026, adding agentic collaboration and intelligent workspace design to boost small business productivity.
Business
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced $7 million in funding for nine new Regional Innovation Clusters, targeting biotechnology, defense, and advanced manufacturing to support small business growth nationwide.
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Business
Constant Contact launches Teams, a unified command center that gives small businesses, franchises, and nonprofits centralized oversight with local team autonomy for effortless multi-location marketing.
Business
Visa introduces new AI-powered analytics and fraud protection tools designed to secure small business payments, streamline supplier workflows, and unlock $600 billion in potential spending opportunities.
Others
LIV Golf faces an uphill battle as only four players commit before an October 25 deadline, amid the league's bankruptcy reboot and uncertain future.
Others
A TikToker was stunned to find an 8-pack of Krispy Kreme mini doughnuts priced at nearly $11 at Walmart self-checkout, sparking outrage over grocery inflation and prompting viewers to seek cheaper bakery alternatives.
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Business
Business
NBTI announces a $600 million investment pipeline through international partnerships, targeting renewable energy, startup financing, and innovation hubs to drive Nigeria's economic growth.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Samantha Irby breaks down why monster romance resonates so deeply, from the freedom of projection in 'Wicker' to why joyful smut matters in hard times.
News
News
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele has denied reports that the Federal Government plans to introduce a fuel tax, calling the claims misleading and insensitive given Nigeria's current economic climate
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Business
More than 50 protesters were arrested outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool while demonstrating support for the banned Palestine Action group, sparking criticism from rights organizations and raising questions about protest legis...
Politics
President Trump hosts Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at the White House for a private dinner, where the AI executive pushes for slower model development amid growing concerns over technology risks and faces a Pentagon supply-chain ruling.
Politics
Rep. Kat Cammack alleges Iranian involvement in a thwarted attack on a key US-UK air base, as British authorities arrest five suspects and former President Trump weighs in on the operation.
Others
Major League Baseball and the Trump administration are reportedly exploring a game at Grand Teton National Park, sparking debate over sports in protected federal lands.
News
A taxpayer-funded White House ad aired during NFL games, featuring President Trump declaring 'this is the final battle' and vowing to confront opponents. It has sparked bipartisan criticism and raises questions about government messaging in...
News
U.S. Ambassador David Perdue disclosed that former President Donald Trump once proposed selling weapons to Chinese President Xi Jinping, sparking fresh debate over defense ties and diplomatic engagement.
