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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
Trade bodies urge changes over new procurement reforms to boost standards
Subcontractors should be forced to meet the same competence and training standards as tier one firms on public contracts to tackle low-pricing culture, a coalition of trade groups and unions have told the government. The 11-strong coalition wrote to business minister Chris McDonald calling for the government’s latest procurement reforms to be co-designed with the
Bond market: Trade volume shot up 76% to GH₵174bn in 2024
The Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) recorded an annual trade volume of GH₵174 billion in 2024. This represented a 76.8% growth from total trade volumes of GH₵98.4 billion recorded in 2023. According to the 2024 Financial Stability Review, the GFIM demonstrated remarkable recovery in 2024 with the first quarter trade volumes surging to GH₵40.7 billion...
Week 3 Fantasy WR Trade Targets Include Travis Hunter, Jaylen Waddle, and Courtland Sutton
After two weeks, your fantasy football team is likely showing its strengths and weaknesses. Now is the time to capitalize on the market by making some calculated trades. Some star players have started slow, while others have overperformed based on unsustainable usage. Here are some key players you should target or look to move this
Week 3 Fantasy RB Trade Targets Include Rhamondre Stevenson, Travis Etienne, and TreVeyon Henderson
The first few weeks of fantasy football season create unique trading opportunities as initial performances often don’t reflect a player’s true season-long value. Smart managers know that early struggles or hot starts can lead to players being significantly undervalued or overvalued in trade discussions. Whether it’s a proven veteran facing temporary setbacks or a rising
UK Trade Groups Push for Blockchain Inclusion in Tech Deal With U.S.
2025-09-12T18:09:14.737+02:00 F r i d a y , 1 2 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 5 | 1 6 : 0 9 G M T by Jared Kirui The groups warned that excluding blockchain would risk sidelining Britain in global financial innovation. A UK government spokesperson reportedly confirmed ongoing cooperation with the US
India & UK all set to sign free trade pact
NEW DELHI: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepared to depart for London, India and the UK seemed all set to sign a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with foreign secretary Vikram Misri saying the deal was undergoing "last-minute work", including legal scrubbing. With discussions likely between Modi and his counterpart Keir Starmer on the Russia-Ukraine
‘Reimagined’ trade summit to advance Philippines’ digitalization
Homepage > News > Business > ‘Reimagined’ trade summit to advance Philippines’ digitalization The Philippine business sector is aiming to accelerate its digital transformation through the upcoming edition of the country’s largest annual trade conference. The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) announced the 51st Philippine Business Conference & Expo (PBC&E) on August 18
MLB Trade Deadline 2025: Who’s in and Who’s out for all 30 teams
Synopsis The 2025 MLB trade deadline saw a flurry of activity as teams positioned themselves for playoff contention or future rebuilds. Blockbuster trades and under-the-radar moves reshaped rosters across the league, with contenders like the Phillies, Dodgers, and Mariners making significant additions. The Orioles, Red Sox, Blue Jays, and Yankees were also among the teams
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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