A massive manhunt in India for Sikh separatist leader Amritpal Singh has seen authorities enforce a statewide internet blackout in Punjab.
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“2027 election campaign has officially kicked off” – Isaac Fayose backs Peter Obi
Isaac Fayose has declared that the 2027 election campaign has begun and called on Nigerians to support Peter Obi, while describing the APC-led government as a “failed government.” His comments have generated mixed reactions online, with some Nigerians backing Obi and others urging voters to simply support their preferred candidates. Nigerian businessman and social commentator
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Nigeria’s N11.9 Trillion Debt: FG Cites Subsidy Removal as Fiscal Stabiliser
The Federal Government has disclosed that it borrowed N11.9 trillion between June 2023 and December 2025, asserting that recent economic reforms prevented the nation’s debt profile from escalating significantly higher. According to data released in a recent report, the N11.9 trillion figure reflects the government’s efforts to finance budgetary deficits and critical infrastructure projects during
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MeTL Group to invest $250 million in Mozambique expansion
Tanzania’s MeTL Group has announced a $250 million investment plan to expand its operations into Mozambique, a move expected to create approximately 20,000 jobs across the country. The capital injection, led by the conglomerate’s founder and billionaire Mohammed Dewji, marks a significant strategic push to deepen the group’s footprint within the Southern African Development Community
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Kebbi Releases N172m to Avert University Staff Strike
The Kebbi State government has released N172.15 million to settle outstanding staff allowances at Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, in a move intended to prevent an imminent industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The disbursement follows a period of escalating tension between the university’s academic staff and the state
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“2027 election campaign has officially kicked off” – Isaac Fayose backs Peter Obi
Isaac Fayose has declared that the 2027 election campaign has begun and called on Nigerians to support Peter Obi, while describing the APC-led government as a “failed government.” His comments have generated mixed reactions online, with some Nigerians backing Obi and others urging voters to simply support their preferred candidates. Nigerian businessman and social commentator
Nigeria's
Nigeria’s N11.9 Trillion Debt: FG Cites Subsidy Removal as Fiscal Stabiliser
The Federal Government has disclosed that it borrowed N11.9 trillion between June 2023 and December 2025, asserting that recent economic reforms prevented the nation’s debt profile from escalating significantly higher. According to data released in a recent report, the N11.9 trillion figure reflects the government’s efforts to finance budgetary deficits and critical infrastructure projects during
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MeTL Group to invest $250 million in Mozambique expansion
Tanzania’s MeTL Group has announced a $250 million investment plan to expand its operations into Mozambique, a move expected to create approximately 20,000 jobs across the country. The capital injection, led by the conglomerate’s founder and billionaire Mohammed Dewji, marks a significant strategic push to deepen the group’s footprint within the Southern African Development Community
Kebbi
Kebbi Releases N172m to Avert University Staff Strike
The Kebbi State government has released N172.15 million to settle outstanding staff allowances at Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, in a move intended to prevent an imminent industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The disbursement follows a period of escalating tension between the university’s academic staff and the state
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Hospitality Ventures Management Group Announces Appointment of Pete Sams as President
Photo Credit: Hospitality Ventures Management Group ATLANTA, Georgia—Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) announced that Pete Sams has joined the company as president. In this role, Sams will oversee the day-to-day business and be responsible for company performance. “After a thoughtful and diligent search process and spending significant time getting to know Pete both personally and
What small business owners say they’d do differently, in hindsight
Working 60+ hours a week makes owners twelve times more likely to say their business is hurting their personal life. Australian small business owners are working through illness, skipping holidays and struggling to step away from their businesses, according to new research from insurer BizCover. The survey of 1,500 BizCover small business customers found more
Bright young business brains bring ideas to life
Friday 17 July, 2026 Young Cumbrian entrepreneurs showed off their innovative business ideas, from AI virtual assistants to African food, at two celebration events this week. Fifteen young people from Furness and West Cumbria aged 14 to 25 were selected to take part in the Positive Enterprise programme back in January...
No, no, no — business travel is not dead. It’s still moving, and rather well at that
Par Bruno COURTIN Published on 7 Aug 2026 - Updated on 7 Aug 2026 3 min reading time According to forecasts from GBTA, the world's leading organisation representing business travel stakeholders, global business travel spending is set to hit a record $1.71 trillion in 2026, while the number of trips is expected to reach 1.84
