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The voluntary carbon market and the business of carbon offsetting have faced increasing criticism in recent years, not only for the systematic overestimation of emission reductions, but also because projects have frequently had adverse effects on local livelihoods, particularly in the Global South, where many land-intensive projects are located...

Soccer Stanley Nwabali. Copyright: Imago Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has confirmed he is open to joining any club, either in South Africa or abroad,...

A historic and unprecedented merger in the Premiership Division One will see reigning champions Central Sports defend their league title under a new banner this season, After formally joining forces with the Barrackpore-based Yorkshire Cricket Club in a move driven by survival, sustainability, and shared ambition, the newly-formed Central Sports Yorkshire will take the field

Ontarians are experiencing prolonged wait times for essential medical services, according to a new Abacus Data poll that highlights growing concerns about the province's strained healthcare system TORONTO — A new poll suggests Ontarians are waiting too long for diagnostic tests and specialist appointments, causing unnecessary stress and putting patients’ health at risk. The poll

Nicholas Pooran is hoping to have a fit Mohammad Amir for the Trinbago Knight Riders’ final league phase match Friday in the Caribbean Premier League. Without incisive left-arm pacer Amir, who has taken 11 wickets so far in the CPL, TKR have lost their last two matches, including a close three-wicket defeat to the Guyana

New Local Business Launch: Digital Marketing Support for Lafayette's Small Businesses Xcel Digital Solutions announces the launch of affordable, AI-powered digital marketing services for small businesses in Lafayette, Louisiana. Specializing in SEO, website design, Google Ads, social media management, and online reputation services, Xcel is dedicated to helping local businesses grow online effectively and affordably.

By Seun Ibiyemi  The Federal Government through Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has waived import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) on critical raw materials essential for pharmaceutical production for a period of two years. Its Spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Maiwada explained that the waiver aligned with

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humility and concern for the poor, but alienated conservatives over climate change and critiques of capitalism, died yesterday. He was 88. Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement, which was read out by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo