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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
Expert Says High Inflation and Midterms Could Push Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Lower
Bitcoin dropping to $65,000 this summer is “not entirely shocking” to Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg. Neither is a rally back above $90,000 by year end. “Bitcoin back down to 65 isn’t entirely shocking to me,” he said. “And then rallying back up to north of 80, maybe even 90 by the end of the
Iran war inflation crimps profits, plans for investment, hiring: NABE
An article from Dive Brief Half of the respondents to a National Association for Business Economics survey put the odds of a U.S. recession in the next 12 months at 26% or higher. Published May 13, 2026 Smoke billows following airstrikes on oil depots on March 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. Majid Saeedi via Getty
‘Stubborn’ inflation deepens loss at JRL
JRL Group has sunk further into the red after inflation took its toll, according to the firm’s latest accounts. The contractor’s chairman John Reddington said JRL had launched a strategic review of the business amid the “stubborn and persistent effects of inflation” in the 16 months to 30 April 2025. In his strategic report with
Core inflation jumps as consumers face higher prices as Trump’s tariffs start to take effect
While the cost of food remains unchanged and energy goes down, other key items like rent and used cars see their prices go up as Trump resumes his tariff regime...
Inflation Soars, Stablecoins Become Venezuela’s Currency
Venezuela, one of the world’s most struggling economies, has seen a major decline in the use of its national currency in daily life. With inflation running at more than 200% a year, people now pay for groceries, rent, and even salaries in stablecoins like Tether’s USDT. Locally, many simply call it the “Binance dollar.” What
Inflation increase expected, but within Reserve Bank’s target band
Navigation for News Categories The survey did not change ASB's view of a 25 basis point cut to the official cash rate (OCR) later this month. Photo: RNZ Inflation expectations have ticked up on a "Trump bump" but remain within the Reserve Bank's (RBNZ) one to three percent target band. The RBNZ's survey of expectations
Inflation lower; industrial growth higher – domestic delights in an uncertain world
Home Economy News Inflation lower; industrial growth higher – domestic delights in an uncertain world India’s economy delivered a rare double boost—consumer inflation eased to 3.61% in February, while industrial output surged to 5% in January, both surpassing expectations. With cooling prices and growth picking up, hopes for more RBI rate cuts are strengthening. But
Inflation Relief as U.S. CPI Dips to Less Than Forecast 2.8% in February
Inflation Relief as U.S. CPI Dips to Less Than Forecast 2.8% in February The bitcoin price jumped above $84,000 on the welcome news. Updated Mar 12, 2025, 2:26 p.m. UTC Published Mar 12, 2025, 12:33 p.m. UTC Inflation in the U.S. softened more than expected in February, putting Federal Reserve rate cuts firmly back in the plan
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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