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Wall Street could be headed for a bear market. Here’s what that means

NEW YORK — Wall Street could soon be in the claws of another bear market as the Trump administration’s tariff blitz ...

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FAAN engages customs CG, NSA to prevent strike

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria has engaged with the Controller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale...

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Gigalingua Lanka opens its doors to new opportunities for Sri Lankan nurses in Germany

Gigalingua Lanka, a premier German language institute, officially launched in Colombo with a ribbon-cutting ceremony att...

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NNPC workers threaten shutdown over management team

Workers of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have warned the new Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPC...

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Sanwo-Olu to unveil Rack Centre’s 12MW data hub

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will open Rack Centre’s 12 megawatt LGS2 data centre on April 10, boosting c...

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Founders navigate startup success to digital stardom

As these founders amass millions of followers, the lines between entrepreneurship, influencer marketing, and content cre...

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The future of Sri Lanka’s garment industry

The Narendra Modi visit and what it means for the Sri Lankan garment sector A 44% Trump tariff Could seriously impact Sr...

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JXG triumphs with Best Management Practices Company Awards 2025 by CPM Sri Lanka

JXG (Janashakthi Group) was honoured with the Best Management Practices Company (BMPC) 2025 Award for the Diversified Gr...

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CSE trading halted due to circuit-breaker in the wake of massive selling pressure

CSE trading was halted yesterday after a sensitive index dropped 5.30-pct 20 minutes after resuming its trading activiti...

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Scientists genetically engineer wolves with white hair and muscular jaws like the extinct dire wolf

Three genetically engineered wolves that may resemble extinct dire wolves are trotting, sleeping and howling in an undis...

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India considers replacing older SIMs as Chinese chips trigger security scare

India is considering a proposal to replace older mobile phone SIMs after an investigation by the nation’s top cybersec...

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Naira shed 2.6% in March despite $668m CBN intervention

The naira depreciated by 2.4 per cent and 2.6 per cent in March at both the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market ...

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US Conference Of Catholic Bishops Ends Refugee Program After USAID Funding Cut

US Conference Of Catholic Bishops Ends Refugee Program After USAID Funding Cut The days of the Catholic Church receiving...

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Paramount to begin mediation with President Trump in $20B lawsuit over ‘60 Minutes’ interview: report

Both reportedly agreed to a mediator for the case in recent days in hopes of coming to a resolution....

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USDA issues warning to Norfolk-based medical school over animal testing

The United States Department of Agriculture has sent a warning to the school that previously operated as Eastern Virgini...

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Supreme Court Rules Alien Enemies Act Deportations By Trump Administration Can Resume

The judge ordered the Trump administration to return deportation flights bound for El Salvador while a court could deter...

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Federal grants to fight child labor worldwide are axed in DOGE cuts

NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administrated has canceled millions of dollars in international grants that a Department of ...

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Epic Universe: Fans Get A Look Inside Universal Orlando Resort’s Ambitious New Park

Universal Orlando Resort recently invited a group of fans and theme park social media types for a live-action preview of...

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Loan growth slows for banks in Q4 as liquidity stays tight, deposits lag

While the 25-basis-point rate cut by RBI in February prompted repricing in loans, deposit rates stayed elevated, squeezi...

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China’s property crisis still a key signal to appetite for junk bonds, Pimco says

China’s crisis reinforces what Pimco has known for a long time, which is that property bubbles are dangerous, whether ...

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Plastic-Free Reuse is No Longer Optional on Campus

By Alison Cove, Founder and CEO, USEFULL Higher education is a proving ground for innovative ideas, from incubating thes...

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7 minutes of mayhem: Trump rumour sends $4.2 trillion shock through Wall Street

The volatility on Wall Street reached new heights on Monday in New York after a rumour sparked a stunning Wall Street su...

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Africa’s energy future: How NAPE can lead revolution

By Benard I. Odoh Guest columnist As the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) celebrates its 50th An...

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The insurance fine print that could see homeowners’ claims rejected

A Which? investigation has revealed potential loopholes in numerous policies...

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'Big Short' investor Steve Eisman on tariff turmoil: Don't be a hero

Steve Eisman warns Wall Street isn't done discounting worst-case scenarios tied to the Trump's tariffs. But he doesn't s...

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Dele Giwa’s assassination: More questions than answers

Dele Giwa and I were close friends and colleagues at Concord and Newswatch. At Concord, some colleagues called us Ray Gi...

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Natasha: ‘Anatomy of female power’

In Chinweizu’s critique of the basics of feminism in his 1990 treatise, ‘Anatomy of Female Power: A masculinist diss...

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Midterm: Tinubu goes to France to grade himself

I have said it repeatedly, and I will say it again for the umpteenth time that Nigeria’s president, Alhaji Bola Ahmed ...

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Generals also cry

The joy of Ismaila Abdullahi, a retired Brigadier General of the Nigerian Army, knew no bounds late last week. Understan...

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Trump threatens to hike China tariffs further as market plunge continues

A global trade war touched off by U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs escalated further on Monday....

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Trump gives Nippon Steel takeover of US Steel a second look

NEW YORK, United States – President Donald Trump on Monday launched a review of the proposed takeover of US Steel by J...

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Tincan Customs rakes in N347bn revenue in Q1 – CAC

The Nigeria Customs Service, Tincan Island Command, said it collected a total of N347bn in revenue in the first quarter ...

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How Lies From The Biden Administration Expanded The Ukraine War

How Lies From The Biden Administration Expanded The Ukraine War Authored by William Anderson via The Mises Institute,Mos...

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Shooting Star lands on lifeline to avoid collapse

An embattled casino operator has been saved from financial collapse by a $300 million lifeline provided by an internatio...

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A revolution is underway in India's trainer industry

India wants to boost the domestic trainer industry but will small domestic makers suffer?...

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INTERNATIONAL BATTERY METALS LTD. ANNOUNCES JOSEPH A. MILLS AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY

VANCOUVER, BC and HOUSTON, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - International Battery Metals Ltd. ("IBAT" or the "Company") (TSX...

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ACEN powers 4 more Uratex facilities

MANILA, Philippines — Foam manufacturer Uratex has boosted its renewable energy shift with four more facilities now po...

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JPMorgan Chase CEO warns tariffs will slow growth

NEW YORK, United States – JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned Monday that US President Donald Trump’s tariffs will...

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Keir Starmer: The world as we knew it has gone - nobody wins from a trade war

Telegraph: Starmer plans to champion the voice of British industry on the world stage....

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Pothole crisis: Only 3% of England's crumbling local roads received maintenance last year

Use our interactive maps to find out how many roads were fixed or treated by the council in YOUR area....

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Clean energy powered 40% of global electricity in 2024, report finds

Thinktank says solar has been fastest-growing energy source for last 20 years, but remains dwarfed by hydro powerThe wor...

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Kevin O'Leary Doesn't Believe Tariffs Will Lead To A Recession, Says 'Trump Likes To Actually Let You Watch Sausage Being Made'

Kevin O’Leary, better known as “Mr. Wonderful” from ABC's “Shark Tank,” isn't buying into recession fears fuel...

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Clem Burke, drummer and 'the heartbeat' of Blondie, dies aged 70

The musician has been remembered by his band mates for his "talent, energy and passion"....

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Stock futures rise after S&P 500 posts three-day losing streak amid tariff turmoil: Live updates

Monday marked yet another volatile trading day on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 posting its third consecutive loss....

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Oil Price Slump, Tariffs Hit Oilfield Services Sector

Oil prices dropped off a cliff last week after President Trump announced a barrage of tariffs on global trading partners...

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First-home buyers face challenges as KiwiSaver balances drop

Experts weigh in on what to do if you're affected as share markets fall....