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Laju Iren, Nollywood filmmaker and author, taps Women’s Day celebrations to debut her film ‘Onobiren: A Woman’s Story’, which... read more Laju Iren taps Women’s Day as ‘Onobiren’ film opens at N30.1m
In 2026, a photo ID is not just paperwork - it essentially grants you permission to exist in society. Last month, Kansas legislature passed a law categorically invalidating trans people's driver's licenses and IDs overnight, requiring them to obtain new IDs with incorrect gender markers. Now, with a slew of online "Age Verification" laws requiring online platforms to perform digital identity checks, tech policy experts warn that the inherent dangers are being expanded onto the internet, where biased automated systems threaten to expose and lock trans people out of websites, public services, and apps. As of March 2026, over half of US states … Read the full story at The Verge.
Blackstone Inc. and Blue Owl Capital Inc. are teaming up to acquire a minority stake in Atlas Holdings, a US private equity firm that manages more than $16 billion in assets.
Regulators say strong judicial interpretation of competition and consumer protection laws will help shape market conduct, boost investor confidence and protect Nigerian consumers. The post Courts key to shaping fair markets, boosting investor confidence — FCCPC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Legora, an AI platform for lawyers, is now valued at $5.55 billion following a $550 million Series D led by Accel to fuel its growth in the U.S.
Blackstone President and Chief Operating Officer Jon Gray says the UK government’s attempts to balance the books through higher taxes are pushing entrepreneurs to move abroad. In an interview for the upcoming podcast series, Leaders with Francine Lacqua which launches March 16, Gray also says that recent ructions in the world of private credit aren't indicative of systemic issues. He also expects dealmaking to pick up sooner than people expect despite a pause in transactions because of the Middle East conflict. (Source: Bloomberg)
Qantas is hiking international fares about 5% as jet fuel prices spike on Middle East tensions. Savanthi Syth, Airlines Managing Director at Raymond James joined Bloomberg Open Interest to discuss the stress points in the airline industry as the war upends travel. (Source: Bloomberg)
Lakers star Luka Doncic has been fined $50,000 for directing an inappropriate "money" gesture toward a game official during Sunday's win over the Knicks.
Tribunal kicks off hearing of hedge fund founder’s appeal against UK financial watchdog
“Look at me, I am okay, I am good. Did you see any marks on my face or anything like that? Nothing of such ever happened…” The post ‘Maybe it’s AI’ – Wife of suspended Cross River lawmaker dismisses assault video appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman says years of ignored warnings about unchecked escalation have led to regional war.
The judge gave his reason for throwing out the Bauchi State finance commissioner's request for permission to embark on Hajj pilgrimage. The post N4.65bn Money Laundering Trial: Court rejects Bauchi finance commissioner’s request to travel for Hajj appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
