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The Delta State Government has approved a N4bn empowerment programme to provide N250,000 grants each to 15,000 residents to support small businesses. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-plans-n4bn-business-grants-for-15000-residents/

As one of the world's most prestigious schools opens a branch in Abu Dhabi, its principal is banking on attracting families from the UAE and Gulf region that would normally send their children overseas to study. Harrow Abu Dhabi is expected to begin operating in August 2027, after the opening was delayed earlier this year. Families can expect to pay fees bet

Their comments followed warnings by Iranian officials that undersea cables in the region could become targets in any renewed conflict if diplomacy with Washington collapses.

"We have the mandate, we have the resources, and the support from our stakeholders."

Two of the largest private insurers are discontinuing some Medicare Advantage plans amid higher costs and a spike in utilization.

Rogers says it will begin charging most customers across Canada a 1.6 per cent processing fee next year for bill payments made using a credit card.

Iran has prepared detailed plans to strike undersea communications cables in the Gulf in retaliation for any renewed U.S. or Israeli military attack, two senior Iranian security of...

The Osun State Government has resolved to expand public sensitisation on Ebola Virus Disease to prevent the disease from spreading into the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-osun-to-expand-sensitisation-plans-awareness-jingles/

If you share Spotify sub with family, you may need to scan QR code to prove it.

The celebrity couple intended to renovate the eastern beaches residence but have now lodged plans for a brand-new build with a pool.

The Notebook, the Ingrid Michaelson-Bekah Brunstetter stage musical adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel that ran on Broadway in 2024, will makes its West End debut this spring. The musical – no cast has been announced – will begin performances at the newly renamed Judi Dench Theatre (formerly the Shaftesbury Theatre) on March 10, 2027, […]

Government officials are trying to avoid a repeat of last weekend’s unrest across the country, which injured police officers and damaged stores.

Ukraine to team up with Finnish firms as Starshield problems, started amid Trump-Zelenskyy jibes, continue.

Daughters of the late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, have announced their decision to pursue acting and filmmaking to continue his legacy. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogogos-daughters-announce-plans-to-enter-nollywood/

The Welsh government says it is consulting on an "undergrounding-first approach" to electricity lines.

Jensen Huang's first Kazakhstan visit highlights the country's growing AI ambitions and global business appeal.

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Vonovia vulnerable to compulsory purchase of 120,000 flats under proposals from winners of state election

US federal agents raided the congresswoman’s home last week as part of an investigation into alleged immigration fraud.

Kangaroos prop Keaon Koloamatangi hasn’t started work for St George Illawarra yet, but he’s already giving them a return on their $5 million investment.

SK Hynix shares closed 4% higher after an initial drop in early trading as the chipmaker halted review of Solidigm IPO plans in the U.S.

On today's show: Rowland Smith, Steve Abel, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe and Chris Brandolino.

The Lagos State Government is considering digital school monitoring and annual self-evaluation to address a shortage of evaluators and data management gaps Read More: https://punchng.com/lasg-plans-digital-school-monitoring-amid-evaluator-shortage/

ABC Transport Plc plans to raise N6.5bn in additional capital through a rights issue and bond issuance, subject to shareholders’ approval at its next AGM. Read More: https://punchng.com/abc-transport-plans-n6-5bn-capital-raise/

With the midterm elections less than two weeks away, a new legal battle is raising questions about the federal government's role in policing who is eligible to vote. A federal judge in California has blocked a Department of Homeland Security effort to identify noncitizens on voter rolls. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.

Singaporeans in Paris last weekend recounted scenes of damaged storefronts, tear gas and transport disruptions, even as daily life carried on largely as normal away from protest areas.

Canva is diving even deeper into AI with the launch of an image generation model that competes directly with those from OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google. The model, called Canva Craft, uses a two-stage architecture that allows it to plan a design before generating an image, allowing for "greater precision, consistency and control," according to an […]

After wrapping production on Season 3 of Wednesday last month, Jenna Ortega is looking forward to exploring new roles in the future. The Emmy nominee explained that she will “probably be off the TV for a while” after completing the Tim Burton-directed Netflix series from creators/showrunners/EPs Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, noting that she wants […]

Jenna Ortega opened up to Vogue magazine as part of a new cover story about her nonexistent relationship to how the public receives her movies. In other words, the “Wednesday” star does not watch her own movies or read reviews (because “that would send me into a psychosis of some sort’) or check the box […]

The NFL will host its first game in Paris on Sunday between the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers despite widespread protests across France.

Disney’s ABC might be on the lookout for an incursion Fox Nation. Promos for the new “The Vow,” an original dating series led by Chris Harrison, former host of the ABC mainstay “The Bachelor,” are slated to air in local ad inventory on several ABC stations in roughly a dozen markets, according to a person […]

The White House said Thursday that the U.S. will not resume attacks on Iran before the midterm elections on Nov. 3.

Tesla says it increased its cash flow in the third quarter after investing far less in its AI and robotics ambitions than Wall Street had expected.

Ministers are set to gain powers over telecoms companies during national security emergencies.

FIFA is formally auctioning its U.S. media rights and wants bids by Nov. 19.

Comcast is gearing up for significant job cuts in its cable and telecom business in the coming weeks, as the media conglomerate restructures ahead the expected spin-off of NBCUniversal in 2027. On the company’s third-quarter 2026 earning call, CFO Jason Armstrong said Comcast expects to take a restructuring charge of more than $1 billion in […]

It's the fourth major U.S. carrier to cut its 2026 forecast this month because of a spike in fuel costs.

David's Bridal told CNBC exclusively that it's planning to spin off its AI platform, Pearl, into a stand-alone publicly traded company.

575 surgeries performed in 2025-26 under ‘Aalisu Kanda’ programme; first phase of 75 additional implants to be completed in the next two months

Plus, America’s newest national park.

Donald Trump has repeatedly cancelled plans for a return to major combat

Tesla wants to sell Cybercabs to other transport companies before the year ends.

Luke Herdegen’s 20-minute maiden speech brimmed with platitudes about patriotism, the Australian spirit and culture alongside criticism of gender-identity politics and mass immigration.

North Korea says it plans to resume propaganda broadcasts targeting South Korea within days along the heavily-armed border between the two countries.

It comes as wastewater flowing into the Mahurangi Harbour near Warkworth has been plaguing oyster farmers' ability to harvest.

Insurers have been net buyers of superlong government bonds for four months, a trend strategists say could provide an anchor in upcoming auctions.

At lunchtime on March 16, 1965, Chief Inspector Jock Wilson of London’s Special Branch followed his suspect through the streets surrounding London’s Charing Cross Underground station. Under the railway arches nearby, he witnessed Peter Sydney Allen exchange envelopes with another man. It was time to move in. He arrested Allen, a soldier and desk sergeant wor

The $100 million plan has approval from the NT government and local traditional owners, and comes as financial challenges mount at the mine.

Renewed hostilities might not be any more successful than the war’s first phase, and President Trump has repeatedly canceled plans for a return to major combat.

Fijians are being reassured by the country's prime minister and his senior government ministers that they will head to the polls before the 6 February 2027 deadline.

The long-running art show will post up in Los Angeles Convention Center's West Hall for its 32nd run from Jan. 6-10, with works from more than 90 exhibitors, and a new charity partner and ticket platform.

While Ben Carroll said Labor’s proposal is about “being a disruptor” to the exclusive housing market, Jess Wilson told Melbourne Assembly she is sceptical.

Egypt is preparing to launch a major housing programme covering rental apartments, social housing and projects targeting middle-income households, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said, adding that President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi will announce the initiative as part of efforts to expand access to affordable housing. Speaking during a session titled “Market Reg

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the administration was "committed to doing everything in our power to lower energy costs."