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Government’s 10.5% offer blows a hole in last month’s budget arithmetic but trade unions still wary

The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has promised to expand the state’s transportation infrastructure and introduce long-term mortgage arrangements to make housing more affordable for residents. Read More: https://punchng.com/hamzat-pledges-affordable-housing-better-transport/

Democrats have a chance to rewrite the rules of the economy. Here’s how.

Wines for the Weekend: Try the red with autumnal dishes, while the white will work for sipping on its own

Advances in oncology have improved treatment options, but their benefits remain out of reach for many patients who cannot afford to complete the prescribed course. This is despite the recent decision to cap trade margins on 137 identified non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines, providing some relief, writes Afshan Yasmeen...

High costs, limited financing and rising demand keep homes out of reach.

Across the courtyard from the Good Food Guide New Restaurant of the Year, Sergio’s channels the spirit of ’90s Melbourne, open from 3pm to 3am.

A real estate expert, Ayodeji Fasehun, says Nigeria should explore locally produced clay for affordable housing amid the rising cost of building materials. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-should-explore-clay-for-affordable-housing-real-estate-expert/

McDonald's CEO Christopher Kempczinski said the company is testing new value pairings at select U.S. locations.

People signing up for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act for 2027 should expect higher premiums and fewer options. The enrollment period starts Sunday and ends in mid-January.

Home owners are struggling to obtain or afford insurance as they recover from north Queensland floods almost two years on.

For years, Cape Town’s most celebrated promise on spatial justice has been that the old Tafelberg school site in Sea Point would finally deliver social and affordable housing at scale in a good city location. That promise now rests on a quiet decision that few people knew about until it had already been made.

Elie Saab, the luxury fashion house behind some of Hollywood’s most memorable red carpet looks, is bringing its signature glamour to H&M at a fraction of its usual price. The Lebanese designer, whose creations have been worn by Beyoncé, Zendaya, Angelina Jolie, Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez, has teamed up with the Swedish retailer on […]

Internal documents show how the company behind a three-year global cruise ran out of money, stranding customers in Cambodia. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.

Wines for the Weekend: Both of these bottles will allow you to stay within a €10 budget

During Intel's latest earnings call, CEO Lip-Bu Tan said that demand for its budget-focused Wildcat Lake chips "is outstripping supply." According to CFO David Zinsner, the chips are now sold out. Zinsner said Intel has "seen significant growth in Wildcat Lake. It's coming exactly at the right time because it's cost-optimized and we're seeing a […]

Many are illegal, untested and potentially dangerous, yet a growing number of New Zealanders are accessing unapproved peptides through social media.

See the full list of the top 10 most affordable countries for international students, including Malaysia, Poland, and Hungary, with tuition and living cost Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-top-10-affordable-countries-for-international-students/

CSIR-CFTRI celebrates 77th Foundation Day; director stresses research with tangible societal benefits

Telangana government cleared the decks for allotting 6 acres 15 guntas in ward 154 of Zamistanpur village in Musheerabad to Telangana Housing Board, as per an order of the Revenue Department

The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.

John Wilson: I just don’t think this grape was meant to be turned into lower-alcohol wine

Wines for the Weekend: This French white would be great as an aperitif, while the Argentinian red would match perfectly with steak

Buyers of properties in this Canberra suburb say they have been left stranded as they grapple with incomplete works while locked in contractual disputes with the builder.