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Former MTN Chairman Pascal Dozie Dies At 85.

The founder of the now-defunct Diamond Bank Plc and former chairman of MTN Nigeria, Pascal Dozie has passed away at the age of 85. According to sources close to the  family , Pascal Gabriel Dozie passed away in the wee hours of Tuesday, April 8, 2025, just a day before his 86th birthday, after a […]

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Federal Tertiary Institutions Directed To Publish Financial Information on Their Websites

The FG has instructed the administration of all federal higher education institutions in Nigeria to publish comprehensive financial and academic information on their websites by May 31, 2025. This was communicated by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, in a release signed by Boriowo Folasade, the ministry’s spokesperson.

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Vivian Cheung Selected as Incoming CEO Hong-Kong Airport Authority

The Board of the Hong Kong Airport Authority has formally sanctioned the selection of Vivian Cheung Kar-fay as the forthcoming Chief Executive Officer, commencing from April 7th, 2025. This three-year tenure has been validated by the Chief Executive.

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Bloodbath as Hang Seng Index Decreases By 2,800 points.

The stock market in Hong Kong is facing a notable decline, as the Hang Seng Index has plummeted by over 2,800 points, a figure not witnessed since January 24 of this year. As of 2:14 PM today, the index recorded stood at 19,970.86, indicating a decrease of 2,878.95 points or 12.60%.

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Government C of O is Not a Guarantee The Property is Yours – Nyesom Wike

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), recently clarified misunderstandings regarding land ownership in Abuja, particularly concerning the Golf Course. He asserted that the Golf Course remains publicly owned and has not been privatized.

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Ripple and RLUSD Integration: What You Need To Know.

Ripple has unveiled the incorporation of its stablecoin, RLUSD, into its international payments platform, Ripple Payments. This strategic initiative comes as stablecoins are increasingly making waves in the financial realm. Ripple made its entry into this fierce market in December after obtaining regulatory approval from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).

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6 member Of a Single Family Wiped Out As Israeli Airstrike Kills Dozens in Gaza.

Overnight Israeli airstrikes resulted in the deaths of numerous Palestinians in Gaza, including six members from a single household, as hostilities persist in escalating. The bombardments struck a displacement camp that Israel has classified as a ‘humanitarian’ area, as well as makeshift tents housing displaced persons in Khan Younis, leading rescue teams to swiftly respond […]

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9GAG Finalizes The Purchease of Howkingtech International

Ray Chan, one of the founders of the Hong Kong-based web platform 9GAG, has successfully finalized the purchase of the publicly traded entity Howkingtech International, with plans to rebrand it as MemeStrategy. This strategy is designed to promote investments in cryptocurrencies and investigate developments in artificial intelligence (AI).

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The Bank of Finland ends its 2024 financial year with no Profit

The Bank of Finland concluded its 2024 fiscal year without generating any profit, mirroring the outcome from the prior year, as escalated interest costs on central bank deposits continued to impact earnings. The institution recorded an operational deficit of €1.03 billion, which was entirely balanced by diminishing existing financial reserves.

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Could Amazon Save TikTok From Being Banned?

According to the New York Times, Amazon.com has allegedly presented a last-minute bid to acquire TikTok, citing three insiders acquainted with the proposal. This action comes just days before TikTok’s deadline to obtain a non-Chinese purchaser or face the possibility of a ban in the United States.