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Michael Olugbode in Abuja The maiden edition of the Africa International Christian Film Festival (AICFF) concluded on Saturday in Abuja with a strong call for Christian filmmakers and creatives across
The escalation of the war in Middle East is reshaping Africa's credit outlook, exposing vulnerabilities and accelerating differentiation across credit ratings. Zahabia Gupta, S&P Global Ratings, Managing Director & Emerging Markets Credit Research Head spoke to Bloombergâs Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East and Africa on the direct impact of the war on the continent. (Source: Bloomberg)
Kebbi State Government has approved the extension of the mandatory retirement age for medical and veterinary doctors in its civil service from 60 to 65 years in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery. The decision was taken at the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi. The Commissioner for Establishment, [âŚ]  Kebbi govt extends retirement age for doctors, veterinarians to 65 years
Stakeholders from Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State have called for the release of 42 abducted schoolchildren, who have been in captivity for about three weeks. The appeal was led by the Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Askira, during a meeting in Maiduguri on Monday. Askira said the victims, abducted [âŚ]  Borno stakeholders appeal for release of 42 abducted schoolchildren
Zepto's advertising revenue jumped 151%, outpacing the company's 104% growth in operating revenue.
The Iraqi Kurds were captured by a militia who demanded a ransom of $5,000 (ÂŁ3,700) per person.
SANYA, CHINA â Media OutReach Newswire â 9 June 2026 â As the morning sun bathed Sanya Bay in golden light, a group of international tour operators began their exploration of the city. From June 4 to 5, delegates participating in the Overseas Tour Operators Hainan Tour 2026 visited Sanya for an in-depth familiarization tour [...] Source from InfoStride News
At Berlinâs Citadel Music Festival, activist Arab Barghouti called for the release of his father.
Novan Amirudin, Group CEO of CIMB Group, says Malaysia's second-largest bank is looking at growth opportunities in Indonesia. He speaks with Haslinda Amin from the sidelines of 'Invest Malaysia' in Kuala Lumpur. (Source: Bloomberg)
Caterpillar and Hochtief among the once-staid industrial stocks lifted by the AI boom
IDC Senior Research Director Nabila Popal says Apple's Siri AI holds two key advantages over other AI models: its access to personal contacts and strong focus on privacy and security. She also says Apple has caught up on AI strategy this year and its new features will enhance user experience. (Source: Bloomberg)
Discriminatory admission cut-off marks are hurting Nigerian polytechnics, leading to talent drain and hindering industrial development. Stakeholders call f Read More: https://punchng.com/discriminatory-cut-off-marks-hurting-polytechnics-asup-others/
