Category: Business

Scores injured as police clash with villagers protesting Adani port construction in southern India

More than 80 people were wounded in southern India as villagers halting the construction of a $900 million port clashed with police, the latest escalation of a months-old protest waged by a mostly Christian fishing community against Asia’s richest man. The protests are a major headache for Gautam Adani’s $23 billion ports-and-logistics company which has… Read More Scores injured as police clash with villagers protesting Adani port construction in southern India

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UK to impose fines on tech companies that fail to remove self-harm content

Britain’s government intends to make it illegal to encourage others to harm themselves online and will fine social media companies that fail to remove such material, as part of a revamp of legislation governing online behaviour. Promoting suicide is already illegal, but Britain’s digital, culture, media and sport ministry said in a statement that it… Read More UK to impose fines on tech companies that fail to remove self-harm content

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African artists, creators and exhibitionists to converge in Abuja for Beeta Arts Festival 2022

Nigeria’s front-line arts festival for telling African stories — The BEETA Arts Festival, is returning this year to connect communities and creators through a three-day convergence of theatre, exhibitions, film, music, dance, food and lifestyle events. Birthed out of the inspiration from the ‘Great African Stories’ and a mission to be the largest art incubator… Read More African artists, creators and exhibitionists to converge in Abuja for Beeta Arts Festival 2022

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Ford recalls 634,000 vehicles worldwide over fire risks

Ford Motor Co is recalling 634,000 sport utility vehicles (SUVs) worldwide over fire risks from possible cracked fuel injectors and will urge owners to have their cars inspected, it said on Thursday. America’s No.2 automaker by sales said the recall covers 2020-2023 model year Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs with 3 cylinder, 1.5 liter engines,… Read More Ford recalls 634,000 vehicles worldwide over fire risks

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Business strategist Fure Eviosekwofa redefines brand technology, digital influencing; unveils Josh2funny, Isoko Boy as brand ambassadors

Shortly after being awarded ‘The leading Financial Trading brand of the year 2022’ by African Brands — a TV show that promotes African brands and it’s visibility, Entrepreneur and Business Strategist, Fure (Emmanuel) Eviosekwofa is pushing the envelope in finance, trading and digital influencing in Nigeria. A graduate of Chemistry from Adekunle Ajasin University in… Read More Business strategist Fure Eviosekwofa redefines brand technology, digital influencing; unveils Josh2funny, Isoko Boy as brand ambassadors

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Venezuelan government, opposition to resume talks on November 26

Venezuela’s government and opposition are getting ready to resume political talks after more than a year. The talks will resume on November 26 in Mexico, Norway’s foreign ministry said on Thursday. Norway, which is mediating the talks, said the parties would sign a “partial agreement” on social issues. This could pave the way for easing… Read More Venezuelan government, opposition to resume talks on November 26

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