Àrgentil Capital Management Limited has secured international backing to advance plans for a $75 million private equity fund targeting small and medium-sized businesses in Nigeria and Ghana, in a move aimed at unlocking domestic pension capital for a segment long starved of funding. The Lagos-based firm was selected for the Blended Finance Accelerator for Fund […] read more Àrgentil Capital gets $75m backing for SME fund across Nigeria, Ghana

Business Day Nigeria•4/24/2026

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Disengaged Bauchi education workers seek permanent employment

No fewer than 200 casual workers disengaged by the Bauchi State Ministry of Education have appealed to the state governor, Bala Mohammed, to consider them for permanent employment. The affected workers, who served as fingerprint terminal operators, appealed to their chairman, Musa Alfa, in a statement issued on Friday. Alfa described the disengagement as unjust, […] Disengaged Bauchi education workers seek permanent employment

Daily Post Nigeria•4/24/2026

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AirPods, Touch Bars, and the rest of Tim Cook’s legacy

We knew at some point Tim Cook would step down from his position as Apple's CEO. Over the last year, it has become increasingly obvious that John Ternus was his likely successor. The news this week was still a surprise, though - and this year's succession could lead to some important changes at the most influential company in tech. Verge subscribers, don't forget you get exclusive access to ad-free Vergecast wherever you get your podcasts. Head here. Not a subscriber? You can sign up here. On this episode of The Vergecast, David and Nilay are joined by Daring Fireball's John Gruber to talk about their reactions to the news, the (mostly … Read the full story at The Verge.

Finma Says Immediate Mythos Access Would Pose Systemic Bank Risk

Switzerland’s top financial regulator said giving banks quick and easy access to Anthropic PBC’s artificial intelligence tool Mythos would create a severe risk for the country’s financial system.

Glovo, stakeholders push unified digital strategy to unlock SMB growth in Nigeria

Glovo and other players in Nigeria’s e-commerce sector have called for stronger public and private sector collaboration to support small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and deepen innovation across the country’s fast-growing digital commerce space. The call was made at the second edition of the Future of Commerce Summit held at the Landmark Events Centre in […] read more Glovo, stakeholders push unified digital strategy to unlock SMB growth in Nigeria

Business Day Nigeria•4/24/2026

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‘Silent suffering’: Why children in Gaza are losing their ability to speak

Estimated 1 million children in Gaza need mental health support, as growing number lose ability to speak due to trauma.

Al Jazeera•4/24/2026

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Ex-Ghana coach Chris Hughton opens up on cancer diagnosis

Former Ghana coach Chris Hughton opens up about his prostate cancer diagnosis, encouraging early testing and raising awareness for men’s health. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-ghana-coach-chris-hughton-opens-up-on-cancer-diagnosis/

Falklands is a pressure point for the UK – and the US knows it

This story will make greater waves in the UK than in the US, which for Donald Trump is an opportunity for leverage, Joe Inwood writes.

APGA, YPP Set for Anambra LG Poll as Other Parties Stay Away

The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has confirmed that only All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and Young Progressives Party (YPP) will contest the August 29 local government elections in Anambra State.

Cava’s Only Bearish Analyst Says 123% Rally Has Gone Too Far

A rally that’s more than doubled shares of Mediterranean fast-casual chain Cava Group Inc. in five months has gone too far, according to its new lone bear on Wall Street.

Bloomberg•4/24/2026

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