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‘The bargain of the century’: An economist’s vision for expanding clean energy access in Africa

The recent U.N. climate conference (COP30) in Brazil resulted in the Belém Action Mechanism (BAM) to bring about a just energy transition that embraces renewable energy and expands access to power. But details on how the transition will be accomplished remain elusive. Economist Fadhel Kaboub contends that the transition should not reinforce existing inequalities in

New tax law will ease burden on SMEs, spur growth if revenues fund infrastructure – NACCIMA

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture Youth Entrepreneurs has urged the Federal Government to channel proceeds from the newly enacted tax laws into critical infrastructure, saying such investments would unlock growth for small and medium-sized businesses across the country. The appeal comes as the Federal Government insists on implementing the

How to not get kidnapped for your bitcoin

David Yaffe-Bellany and Maurizio Fiorino New York Times · 26 Dec, 2025 07:00 PM 8 mins to read Kevin Harris, a security consultant, pushing a metal tool into a ziptie during a training workshop in Switzerland. Photo / Maurizio Fiorino, The New York Times Kevin Harris, a security consultant, pushing a metal tool into a

FACT CHECK: Did Nancy Pelosi’s Vineyard Receive $14 Million In USAID Funding?

A viral video shared on TikTok claims Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s vineyard purportedly received $14 million from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). @real.estate.agent If you are in government, you have no business collecting government money for private ventures #usa #fyp ♬ BioTekal Folsom Prison Blues Wrath of man – Gatsby Verdict: False

Canadians: Check your emails for Nintendo Switch 2 preview invites

Nintendo has started notifying people if they’ve been chosen to attend a special Nintendo Switch 2 preview event. As announced alongside the unveiling of the Switch 2 earlier this month, select cities around the world are hosting free ‘Nintendo Switch 2 Experience’ events at which you can go hands-on with the console-handheld hybrid...

Will.i.am, D-Nice & DJ Hed Join ‘L.A. Check In’ Virtual Benefit For Wildfire Relief

As Southern California attempts to recover from last week’s wildfires, the Annenberg Foundation and I Am Angel are hosting a virtual benefit.Will.i.am, DJ Derrick...

How To Check If Your Dream Home Is In a Fire Zone

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Check CDC’s medical warnings ahead of international travel

Everyone planning international travel early in 2025 should review the travel health notices issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Travel health notices often follow international outbreaks. Two such outbreak notices are for Marburg virus disease in Rwanda and for pox in Central and Eastern Africa. The Republic of Rwanda has confirmed

FULL LIST: Check out dormant companies recently delisted by CAC

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), on Wednesday, delisted the names of companies that have not filed their annual reports in 10 years from its register. It would be recalled that on July 25 the commission announced plans to delist names of companies that have been dormant for a decade, giving a grace period of 90

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Welcome to Startups Weekly, a nuanced take on this week’s startup news and trends by Senior Reporter and Equity co-host Natasha Mascarenhas. To get this in your inbox, subscribe here. Tech’s guiding principles these days aren’t too difficult to find: discipline, focus and cash conservation. But I’ve always found those same focuses to be especially in conflict with

Elon’s blue check disaster is getting worse

Elon Musk’s decision to strip certain users of their legacy verification check marks — one of the biggest changes he’s made as the new owner and CEO of Twitter — is off to a chaotic start. Twitter’s iconic blue check marks were once status symbols of internet clout. Now, they’ve turned into a mark of

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‘The bargain of the century’: An economist’s vision for expanding clean energy access in Africa

The recent U.N. climate conference (COP30) in Brazil resulted in the Belém Action Mechanism (BAM) to bring about a just energy transition that embraces renewable energy and expands access to power. But details on how the transition will be accomplished remain elusive. Economist Fadhel Kaboub contends that the transition should not reinforce existing inequalities in

New tax law will ease burden on SMEs, spur growth if revenues fund infrastructure – NACCIMA

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture Youth Entrepreneurs has urged the Federal Government to channel proceeds from the newly enacted tax laws into critical infrastructure, saying such investments would unlock growth for small and medium-sized businesses across the country. The appeal comes as the Federal Government insists on implementing the

How to not get kidnapped for your bitcoin

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Salman Khan net worth: A look at Bhaijaan’s Rs 2900 crore empire with lavish properties, car collection, investments, and more

BOLLYWOOD Salman Khan boasts an estimated net worth of Rs 2900 crore, built through blockbuster films, Bigg Boss earnings, brand endorsements, luxury properties, high-end cars, and smart investments including Being Human and Salman Khan Films, making him one of India's richest stars. Aman Wadhwa Updated : Dec 27, 2025, 11:17 AM IST | Edited by

Bitcoin sinks below $87,000 as crypto assets slide, metals soar post-Xmas

Bitcoins Bitcoin price news: BTC stumbles as gold, silver...