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Plateau among biggest beneficiaries of FG’s $750m renewable energy programme – Mutfwang
Flags off 1.5MW solar mini-grid, says state’ll become power exporter in two years. By Golok Nanmwa JOS – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Tuesday declared that Plateau had emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s 750-million-dollar renewable energy programme, disclosing that about 10 interconnected solar mini-grid projects would be implemented
Egypt to launch sovereign industrial, African investment funds to drive economic growth
Egypt will launch a sovereign-led industrial investment fund to enhance manufacturing capabilities and boost exports, alongside a separate fund targeting private sector investments in Africa, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid announced on Tuesday. During a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Farid outlined the proposed investment structure for the industrial fund, which
Power minister courts local, foreign investors to boost industrial growth
The federal government has called on local and international investors to deepen their investments in Nigeria’s power sector to support economic and industrial growth. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, made the call in a keynote address delivered at the Project Hoover Series II Investor Forum in Abuja on Tuesday. Mr Tegbe said reliable electricity
India A vs Sri Lanka A Unofficial Test 2026: Full schedule, match timings, squads and all you need to know
NEW DELHI: India A's tour of Sri Lanka enters its multi-day phase with the start of a two-match unofficial Test series, offering several emerging stars a golden opportunity to strengthen their claims for higher honours in red-ball cricket. Led by wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, India A will take on Sri Lanka A in a pair of
‘India will not accept hollow rhetoric while Pakistan sponsors terrorism’: India delivers sharp rebuke at UNSC
May 28, 2026 NEW DELHI – India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, delivered a sharp rebuttal during a UN Security Council open debate, directly responding to “baseless and unwarranted” remarks made by Pakistan. Harish said India was “compelled to respond” and sought to “set the facts straight” during
Bangladesh, India pledge closer border cooperation amid migration row
Dhaka has accused Indian authorities of attempting to force migrants across the border without due process Published: 3:33pm, 12 Jun 2026 Bangladesh and India have agreed to deepen cooperation along their shared border with improved intelligence sharing and coordinated patrols, according to a joint statement released on Friday, amid strained relations over alleged undocumented migration.
Condom ad during India vs England T20 match sparks debate: World Cup winner says, ‘Children are watching’
A condom advertisement during the India vs England T20 match at Old Trafford has sparked significant debate online. Former cricketer Kirti Azad has posted about it. His post, directed at the BCCI, has gone viral, rapidly garnering over 2.71 lakh views. He questioned whether adult advertisements were appropriate during family viewing of cricket. "Children are
India Markets Regulator Reinstates Open Market Buybacks, Tightens Rules for Officials
Updated 19 June 2026 at 18:15 IST The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the re-introduction of share buybacks directly through stock exchanges starting August 1, limiting the window to 66 working days with strict promoter lock-in safeguards. SEBI | Image: Reuters India's markets regulator on Friday approved the re-introduction of share
RBI Urges India to Restrict Crypto Banking Access in New Digital Asset Policy
You are here: Home / Cryptocurrency News / RBI Urges India to Restrict Crypto Banking Access in New Digital Asset Policy Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reportedly urged policymakers to ensure that the use of cryptocurrencies and privately owned stablecoins is not allowed in the Indian banking sector. As reported by The Economic Times
USDT Premium in India Jumps Past 8.5% as Stablecoin Supply Tightens
A sudden squeeze in Tether’s USDT supply in India has pushed the stablecoin’s local premium above 8.5%, more than double its usual level, with the dollar-pegged token trading well above the official exchange rate. Key Takeaways USDT in India traded at INR 102.88, an 8.5%+ premium over the official 94.65 dollar rate, per Economic Times.
India, Nordic nations upgrade ties with green tech, def focus
PM Modi with Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store, Finnish PM Petteri Orpo, Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson, Icelandic PM Kristurn Frostadottir and Danish PM Mette Frederiksen at the India-Nordic Summit in Oslo. NEW DELHI: The third India-Nordic summit saw the two sides upgrade their relationship to a green technology and inn-ovation strategic partnership and sign an
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Plateau among biggest beneficiaries of FG’s $750m renewable energy programme – Mutfwang
Flags off 1.5MW solar mini-grid, says state’ll become power exporter in two years. By Golok Nanmwa JOS – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Tuesday declared that Plateau had emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s 750-million-dollar renewable energy programme, disclosing that about 10 interconnected solar mini-grid projects would be implemented
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Egypt to launch sovereign industrial, African investment funds to drive economic growth
Egypt will launch a sovereign-led industrial investment fund to enhance manufacturing capabilities and boost exports, alongside a separate fund targeting private sector investments in Africa, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid announced on Tuesday. During a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Farid outlined the proposed investment structure for the industrial fund, which
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Power minister courts local, foreign investors to boost industrial growth
The federal government has called on local and international investors to deepen their investments in Nigeria’s power sector to support economic and industrial growth. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, made the call in a keynote address delivered at the Project Hoover Series II Investor Forum in Abuja on Tuesday. Mr Tegbe said reliable electricity
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Hyperscale Data Buys More Bitcoin, Bridging Holdings to Over $72 million
Hyperscale Data, Inc. has announced that it’s upped its Bitcoin holdings to over 1,000 digital coins. The New York Stock Exchange-listed company said Tuesday that it had over 1,087.4527 BTC as of Sunday — or $72.4 million based on today’s prices. The holdings are split across the company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Sentinum, Inc. and Ault
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Deals in brief: Ant International raises Series A funding, Granite-Integral backs Berlin-based Omio, 13 China investments, and more
News Written by Sudo Lim Published on 21 Jul 2026 8 mins read Ant International raises USD 1.2 billion in Series A funding Ant International, an independent subsidiary of Chinese financial technology company Ant Group, has raised about USD 1.2 billion in Series A equity financing. Ant Group, Alibaba Group, and other unnamed international investors backed the round.