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Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam tennis champion, joined General Atlantic as the private equity firm dives deeper into sports investing. āThis is the first partnership of this kind for me,ā Djokovic told Bloomberg. (Source: Bloomberg)
Fears over āhuge, huge community transmissionā as modelling predicts thousands of cases and deaths by September The whereabouts of almost 300 people who have tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently unknown, according to Africaās top public health official. The humanitarian crisis amid the conflict in the affected areas means more than 1 million people are living in camps to which health workers have no access, Dr Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said on Thursday. Continue reading...
International experts able to work in ocean midwater off Brazil at near-record speeds thanks to cutting-edge tech A marine biology expedition in international waters off the coast of Brazil has discovered 31 new species in just two weeks. The researchers believe the speed at which the species were found and identified may be a record, in part because of the cutting-edge tech designed and built by the science and engineering team. For the first time on board a ship, the researchers were able to observe the living 3D cellular structure of microbial life thanks to a new technological breakthrough nicknamed the Squid. Continue reading...
Ayodeji Ake Leading indigenous safety footwear producer, Yikodeen Company Limited, has celebrated its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of remarkable growth, innovation, and impact within Nigeriaās industrial manufacturing sector. The
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, UNICAL, Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, has said that drastic measures should be taken to address the heightened insecurity in Nigeria. He described insecurity as a key national challenge that demands drastic and sustained measures if Nigeria is to achieve meaningful development. Offiong spoke during the 2nd International [ā¦] Drastic action needed to contain insecurity in Nigeria ā VC, UNICAL
Metinvest Holding is looking for a new investor to provide equity financing for a ā¬3 billion ($3.4 billion) steel plant in Italy as the Ukrainian group tries to downsize its commitment.
Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening primary healthcare through quality private sector participation, with the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosing that the state requires about
Ayodeji Ake Marketing research professionals and business leaders have called on organisations to deepen investments in consumer and social intelligence to remain competitive and profitable amid Nigeriaās challenging economic environment.
A nation used to cold, rainy weather is starting to discuss the value of overhauling its systems.
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has identified cannabis, tramadol, codeine-based cough syrups, and methamphetamine as the most The post Cannabis, three others top list of abused drugs in Cross River appeared first on Tribune Online.
Johannesburg halted some essential services because it canāt pay for fuel. The crisis adds to the financial woes of a metropolis of 4.8 million people, with the municipality mired in corruption scandals and unable to provide basic services. Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja reports from Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has outlined the categories and eligibility requirements for candidates seeking employment in its 2026 recruitment exercise. The corps, in a recruitment notice made available on Thursday by Pauline Olaye Fispon, the Head of the Department of Administration and Human Resources, said applications are open to qualified Nigerians for positions [ā¦] The post Categories, requirements for FRSC 2026 recruitment exercise appeared first on Tribune Online.
