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Protego Ventures, the first and largest dedicated defense tech VC in Israel, just completed its final $125 million closing, TechCrunch learned exclusively.
Piggyvest, Africa’s pioneer online savings and investment platform, has partnered with Mikano Motors, to use structured savings to tackle the read more Piggyvest, Mikano Motors tackle upfront cost of car ownership with new savings plan
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has said Nigeria possesses about 26 of the 60 critical minerals the United States is seeking to secure globally. Oduwole disclosed this while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Tuesday. “The U.S. have a list of 60 minerals that they’re trying to secure globally. […] $700bn deal: Nigeria has 26 out of 60 minerals US needs – Minister
Folalumi Alaran in Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Secondary Education Board (FCT-SEB) has urged students to develop the habit of reading deeply, thinking critically and verifying information before sharing it,
Shares in metallurgical engineering firm Vesuvius Plc surged by the most since 1990 after it announced a cash-and-shares offer from RHI Magnesita.
SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 – From October 12 to 15, 2026, the 2026 International Brew & Beverage Processing Technology and Equipment Exhibition for China (CBB 2026) — the benchmark full-industry-chain exhibition for the liquid food sector in the Asia-Pacific region — will open at the Shanghai New International Expo [...] Source from InfoStride News
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has tackled South-East governors over their utilisation of public funds accruing to the various states. This is contained in the State of the Igbo Nation Address, as part of the activities marking the 2026 Igbo Day celebration. In the address signed by Chief Richard Ozobu for Imeobi […] lgbo Day 2026: Ohanaeze demands accountability, LG autonomy from S’East govs
Brookfield closed its $2 billion Mideast fund in August and Jad Ellawn, their Managing Partner and Regional Head of Middle East says they're seeing multiple opportunities in the Middle East. He spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East & Africa and explained why they think there is a growth in the regional population based on the data received from their investments in the likes of payment platforms and school enrollments (Source: Bloomberg)
SGX Group Head of Derivatives Janice Kan believes investors are abandoning siloed trading, and are now demanding a single venue where they can trade global equities, sectors and currencies together. She speaks with Haslinda Amin on "Insight with Haslinda Amin." (Source: Bloomberg)
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the management of Kebbi State’s finances has emerged as a major political issue, with the African Democratic Congress, ADC, demanding an account of funds it said accrued to the state between May 2023 and October 2025. The dispute centres on N627.14 billion, which the Kebbi ADC says the state […] N627bn revenue: Kebbi govt, Malami camp lock horns over alleged financial mismanagement
September is living up to its reputation for typically being the worst month for Treasuries, and history suggests October will offer little relief.
Printed circuit board maker Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing Co. aims to raise $2 billion to $3 billion in its planned Hong Kong listing, according to people familiar with the matter.
