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Firstbank empowers women entrepreneurs through maiden spark a gem challenge
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has reinforced its commitment to empowering women-owned businesses with the successful execution of the maiden edition of Spark A Gem Challenge. The initiative, a flagship Women-Preneur Pitch-a-Ton programme under the Bank’s FirstGem proposition, was designed to provide women entrepreneurs with access to
Candida auris: Deadly drug-resistant fungus spreads across 23 US states; symptoms, risks and all you need to know
Synopsis Candida auris, a deadly fungus, has spread across twenty-three states in the United States. This invasive yeast causes severe and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable patients. The fungus spreads easily in healthcare facilities and is resistant to many disinfectants. Some strains are multidrug-resistant, making treatment extremely challenging for infected individuals. Public health officials
DYCM secures funding for 1GW module assembly plant in California
Latest DYCM’s California module assembly plant is expected to begin commercial shipments of its first heterojunction modules in Q4 2026. Image: Markus Spiske via Unsplash. US module manufacturer DYCM Solar Modules has closed an investment roundto fund the growth of its business and its solar module assembly plant in California, US. The funding was secured
Can DAMs keep up as content demands outgrow workflows?
The bottleneck in content operations isn’t content creation. Research from the latest MarTech Intelligence Report on DAM platforms found that as asset volume, personalization demands, and channel complexity continue to climb, the chokepoint is likely in the systems required to manage, adapt, and distribute content at scale. Let’s start with content volume, because it’s at the root
Trump demands ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel
Kimmel made a joke about Melania Trump looking like an ‘expectant widow’ two days before the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Kimmel made a joke about Melania Trump looking like an ‘expectant widow’ two days before the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. by Jay Peters Apr 27, 2026, 6:18 PM UTC
The era of agentic AI demands a data constitution, not better prompts
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MA63 demands review status and flood risk measures by DPM Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR: Sixteen demands under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) remain under review by the Technical Committee of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63). Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof confirmed the unresolved issues cover education, healthcare, oil royalties, and state rights over the continental shelf. Fadillah stated that 13 claims have
US Demands Nigerian Visa Applicants To Provide 5-Year Social Media Activity
The United States Mission in Nigeria has directed all visa applicants to submit details of their social media activity from the past five years. The announcement, shared on the Mission’s official X handle on Monday, follows the U.S. Department of State’s renewed efforts to strengthen national security through tighter screening procedures...
Cunliffe demands ‘full evaluation’ of water infra procurement models
A key report has demanded further work on two models used to deliver major water infrastructure projects after the construction industry raised concerns. The Independent Water Commission recommends that a new single regulator should continue to “address issues” with the direct procurement for customers (DPC) and specified infrastructure projects regulations (SIPR) systems. Delivered by former
Spain demands tighter bank oversight, fuels Bitcoin appeal
Spain demands tighter bank oversight, fuels Bitcoin appeal News Desk · 2 months ago · 3 min read A viral posts claim Spaniards must beg the tax office for permission to withdraw more than €3,000 in cash, facing penalties up to €150,000. CryptoSlate reviewed the actual law, the official BOE text, and multiple fact‑checks. 3 min read
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Firstbank empowers women entrepreneurs through maiden spark a gem challenge
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has reinforced its commitment to empowering women-owned businesses with the successful execution of the maiden edition of Spark A Gem Challenge. The initiative, a flagship Women-Preneur Pitch-a-Ton programme under the Bank’s FirstGem proposition, was designed to provide women entrepreneurs with access to
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Candida auris: Deadly drug-resistant fungus spreads across 23 US states; symptoms, risks and all you need to know
Synopsis Candida auris, a deadly fungus, has spread across twenty-three states in the United States. This invasive yeast causes severe and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable patients. The fungus spreads easily in healthcare facilities and is resistant to many disinfectants. Some strains are multidrug-resistant, making treatment extremely challenging for infected individuals. Public health officials
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DYCM secures funding for 1GW module assembly plant in California
Latest DYCM’s California module assembly plant is expected to begin commercial shipments of its first heterojunction modules in Q4 2026. Image: Markus Spiske via Unsplash. US module manufacturer DYCM Solar Modules has closed an investment roundto fund the growth of its business and its solar module assembly plant in California, US. The funding was secured
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How GIG Mobility’s Next Titan Partnership Could Benefit Nigerian SMEs
GIG Mobility has joined The Next Titan as the official mobility partner for the entrepreneurial reality show’s 11th season. The partnership is designed to support Nigeria’s grassroots business ecosystem by handling transportation for contestants, production crews and event organisers throughout the programme. Filming a nationwide reality show involves moving people between boot camps, events and
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Amadeus delivers a strong H1 2026 despite a challenging operating environment
Par Bruno COURTIN Published on 5 Aug 2026 - Updated on 5 Aug 2026 2 min reading time The Group generates revenue from three complementary businesses: providing technology solutions for the airline industry, commissions on GDS sales, and providing end-to-end solutions for the travel and hospitality world. Despite still accounting for a modest share of