[ad_1] Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a 29-year-old barrister and broadcast journalist, was tragically killed in an armed robbery in Abuja Known for her advocacy on gender-based violence and education reform, she had quickly become a respected voice at ARISE NEWS Her journey from beauty queen to newsroom powerhouse left a legacy …

[ad_1] The lack of growth capital in Europe is such a persisting issue that some early-stage firms have taken the matter into their own hands. London-headquartered firm Notion Capital is one of them. In 2017, Notion Capital was one of the first in Europe to close an opportunities fund to …

[ad_1] Lumber imports are slated to face higher tariffs after October 14. Photo: Frederic J. BROWN / AFP/FileSource: AFP US President Donald Trump on Monday set a slate of tariffs for lumber imports to go into effect October 14. In a proclamation, the White House imposed a “10 percent global …

[ad_1] Charlie Javice, founder of the financial aid startup Frank and Forbes 30 under 30 alumnus, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for fraud. The fintech startup had been acquired by JPMorgan Chase in 2021 for $175 million. The bank later accused Javice of lying about its customer …

[ad_1] The NLC has told its affiliate unions to mobilise their members across the country for a nationwide strike Joe Ajaero, the president of the union, announced the strike in a memo concerning the strike of PENGASSAN against Dangote Refinery The labour union is accusing Dangote Group of making deliberate …

[ad_1] From the bustling halls of Messe Frankfurt, Global Finance is reporting live from the opening day of Sibos 2025, where AI is dominating the conversation. Artificial intelligence takes center stage at Sibos 2025, which began on Monday, demonstrating how it has evolved from a buzzword to a key strategic …

[ad_1] California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed SB 53, a first-in-the-nation bill that sets new transparency requirements on large AI companies. SB 53, which passed the state legislature two weeks ago, requires large AI labs – including OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google DeepMind – to be transparent about safety protocols. It also ensures whistleblower protections for employees at those …

[ad_1] Kogi Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has approved the sum of N300,000 as a monthly allowance for doctors in the state’s health sector Governor Ododo explained that the move was to curb the growing brain drain in the sector, popularly referred to as Japa Governor Ododo announced the development while …

[ad_1] Can banks stem the exodus of clients? The new World Payments Report 2026, published by Capgemini Research Institute, offers a sobering insight for banks attending this year’s Sibos. It uncovers a looming crisis for traditional banks, with 40% of small and mid-sized merchant businesses planning to shift their payment …

[ad_1] A Faraday Future electric SUV caught fire at the startup’s Los Angeles headquarters early Sunday morning, leading to an explosion that blew out part of a wall, the fire department told TechCrunch. The fire was extinguished in 40 minutes, and no injuries were reported. Damage to the building — …