The United States Embassy in Nigeria has paused routine updates on its X account due to a partial government shutdown in Washington The suspension, triggered by a lapse in appropriations, affects non-essential communications but not consular services US Embassies worldwide have issued similar notices, limiting posts to urgent safety and …
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Fortnite maker Epic Games said that Apple’s new installation workflow, implemented in iOS 18.6, has had a positive impact on its user growth, with a 60% decrease in drop-offs. Apple started allowing EU users to install alternative marketplaces earlier this year under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). At that time, …
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A groom-to-be walked away from his marriage plans after paying ₦3.5m bride price, leaving many shocked when his in-laws still demanded ₦1.5m for food The man had already covered all ceremony expenses but cancelled the wedding after his bride’s family refused to compromise on a fresh food money request Despite …
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Toyota is looking for the next new thing in mobility, climate, AI, and industrial automation. Its answer is $1.5 billion in new capital that will focus on, and invest in, the life cycle of startups — from the first seeds of an invention through its growth stage and eventually to …
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The Oluwo of Iwo has accused the Ooni of Ife of having sexual relations with his ex-wife while they were still married The monarch expressed intense doubt over the paternity of their child together, in a video that has gone viral Oluwo claimed that his ex-wife, whom he met in …
Read More »Iconic Aussie chocolate biscuit to return to supermarket shelves permanently this week
BISCUIT fans, rejoice – the Tim Tam Sweet & Salty is back for good after sparking a shopping frenzy across the UK. The Aussie choccie treat hit Tesco shelves in July as a limited edition and vanished almost instantly, with desperate snackers even hunting them down on eBay. 4 The …
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Home Transaction Banking Standard Chartered: Corporates Focus On Resilience In Global Trade And Supply Chains Survey of 1,200 corporate leaders shows resilience, digitalization, and supply chain shifts driving trade strategy. Standard Chartered’s “Future of Trade” report highlights the complex and uncertain future of global trade and supply chain resilience, according …
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The U.S. Department of Energy has taken equity stakes in Canadian company Lithium Americas and its Nevada mining joint venture with General Motors as part of a renegotiation of a federal loan. Under the new terms, the U.S. government will take a 5% equity ownership in Lithium Americas and a …
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India has this year given the green light to 10 semiconductor projects worth about $18 billion in total. Photo: Sam PANTHAKY / AFPSource: AFP When Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared India’s “late entry” into the global semiconductor race, he pinned hopes on pioneers such as Vellayan Subbiah to create a …
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