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The Bank of Industry has set a target to create three million jobs and increase its annual lending to N1.85 trillion by 2027 under a new corporate strategy Read More: https://punchng.com/boi-targets-3m-jobs-n1-85tn-lending-by-2027/

Yemen 's government on Thursday warned residents of Houthi -controlled areas against attending gatherings organised by the Iran-aligned militia, saying they were being used to recruit children and young people as fighters. “Any gatherings of this kind will be considered legitimate military targets,” the Defence Ministry said. The ministry said the Houthis us

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US financial services platform Robinhood is expanding to the Middle East, with the Dubai International Financial Centre becoming its regional headquarters. The company said on Thursday it had been approved by the Dubai Financial Services Authority to offer trading and custody services across all 10 asset classes approved by the regulator, including equities,

China is levying a new 20% tax on dividends and interest from offshore trusts, targeting the country’s super-rich to help fill a growing fiscal hole. Read More: https://punchng.com/cash-strapped-china-targets-offshore-wealth-with-new-tax/

The Pistis Foundation has begun a five-day free medical and surgical outreach in Lagos, targeting 5,000 residents for various health conditions. Read More: https://punchng.com/foundation-targets-5000-lagos-residents-in-free-medical-outreach/

The Lagos State Government has identified high transport costs, poor storage, and market inefficiencies as key challenges in its food supply chain. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-targets-food-supply-chain-inefficiencies/

Alexander Volkanovski has promised the best version of himself for Saturday's headline bout at UFC 333 – and to deliver a belated wedding-anniversary present to his wife. The Australian puts his UFC featherweight title on the line against top-ranked Russian challenger Movsar Evloev in Abu Dhabi. Plenty wondered if Volkanovski, who many believe is the greates

The NBA are surging ahead with their plans for a new basketball league in Europe, which is set to roll out in 12 months’ time, despite the failed negotiations for a possible partnership with the EuroLeague, the continent’s current premier competition. NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum said on Tuesday that the European venture, in collaboration with FIBA (ba

Analysts weigh Ted Sarandos' and Greg Peters' turnaround efforts as the CEOs insist that all that's needed is better execution. But, says one finance expert, "The risk is not the near-term fundamentals, but perception."

CHON BURI - Police raided 12 properties worth a combined 800 million baht in Bang Lamung district on Wednesday morning, suspecting them of being illegally owned by foreigners.

Sixers center Joel Embiid shined in a season-opening win over the Knicks on Tuesday, posting 13 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and three blocks.

<p>ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for Pakistan’s fiscal policy to go beyond achieving primary balance targets and protecting debt sustainability by reinforcing policy credibility, fostering economic recovery and creating space for public investment and social spending to support stronger long-term growth. </p> <p>Speaking at a wo

The EPP is taking aim at a new carbon price on driving and heating, and rules on methane emissions.

Egypt has reached an EGP 11trn agreement with the Talaat Moustafa Group to develop four major multi-use projects, announced as President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi directed the construction of hundreds of thousands of new rental units during the second day of the Egypt Forum 2026 on Tuesday. The mega-agreement, announced on the sidelines of the […]

Egypt has successfully settled $6.1 bn in outstanding arrears owed to foreign oil and gas partners, Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi announced during the opening of the Mediterranean Offshore Conference (MOC 2026) in Alexandria, marking a move to restore investor trust and accelerate regional energy production. Badawi stated at the confe

Dublin-based Englishman missed a glorious chance of a maximum 147 in his quarter-final win over Neil Robertson but is keeping his eye on the main prize