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Gamble on democracy: Inside suspicious election-contracts trading on prediction markets
Prediction markets' failure to call an LA primary correctly raised the possibility they can be manipulated to exaggerate the amount of support candidates have.
MOF never ordered rural road projects cancelled, only deferred new contracts, says Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The Finance Ministry (MOF) has never issued any directive to cancel rural road projects, bu...
Euro zone economy slows to 0.4% growth in Q3 as crisis-hit France contracts
The euro zone showed surprising resilience, but weak productivity, industrial competitiveness challenges and demographic pressures remain, analysts said.
SAG-AFTRA Members Ratify TV Animation Contracts, Securing 12.6% Wage Increase For Voice Actors
SAG-AFTRA members nationwide have voted to ratify the 2026 Television Animation Agreement and Basic Cable Animation Agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). On Thursday, members voted 94.95% in approval of the new four-year contracts, which provide a 12.6% wage increase over the term of the agreement, enhanced protectio
Creators to compete for contracts paying N200,000 monthly
Photographers and videographers in Delta State will pitch for contracts paying up to N200,000 monthly at an event in Asaba designed to connect them with bu Read More: https://punchng.com/creators-to-compete-for-contracts-paying-n200000-monthly/
C&C sales fall below €800m as distribution business contracts
A rise in branded sales helped lift operating profit by 4 per cent
Days after claims of irregularities in garbage contracts, Chief Minister meets with legislators in Bengaluru
Seeks co-operation from MLAs and MLCs to break ‘garbage mafia’ even as Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) is re-tendering 16 of 21 waste management packages
Kannur panchayat contracts: KSU vice-president challenges allegations, threatens legal action
The confrontation comes amid a fresh vigilance investigation into alleged irregularities in public works contracts worth more than ₹12 crore awarded to the company.
Kebbi completes 25 projects, awards 19 new contracts
The Kebbi State Government has completed 25 major infrastructure projects and awarded 19 new contracts, the Commissioner for Information has disclosed. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-completes-25-projects-awards-19-new-contracts/
Dubai awards Dh3 billion in contracts to expand stormwater drainage network
Dubai Municipality has awarded four contracts worth Dh3 billion to expand the emirate’s stormwater drainage network, as part of a wider project aimed at increasing rainwater drainage capacity by 700 per cent by 2033. The project falls under the third phase of the Dh30 billion Tasreef programme and will involve constructing and extending 100km of main drainag
Singapore expects all parties to honour commercial gas contracts, says PM Wong after Indonesia cut exports
Singapore’s gas importer will take the necessary steps to protect its rights and interests under such contracts, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
EU prosecutor probes EPP over consultant contracts
The European Parliament refused to refund some of the conservative party's pre-election spending.
Tinubu urges IOCs to give local firms more energy contracts
President Bola Tinubu has urged international oil companies to give competent Nigerian firms greater opportunities to take part in major energy projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-urges-iocs-to-give-local-firms-more-energy-contracts/
GROUNDUP: High court sets aside multibillion-rand ARV contracts over procurement irregularities
The high court has ruled that irregularities made parts of the Department of Health’s multibillion-rand ARV tender unlawful, ordering the department to reconsider the awards within 120 days. Current suppliers must continue deliveries to prevent shortages while the department investigates possible bid collusion and corrects scoring errors.
Give local firms more gas, energy contracts, Tinubu urges IOCs
President Bola Tinubu has urged international oil companies to give more gas and energy contracts to competent Nigerian firms, reinforcing his ‘Nigeria Fir Read More: https://punchng.com/give-local-firms-more-gas-energy-contracts-tinubu-urges-iocs/
FG makes leasing registration mandatory for procurement contracts
The Federal Government has made the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority certificate a mandatory requirement for contractors seeking public procurement Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-makes-leasing-registration-mandatory-for-procurement-contracts/
Google staff resign in backlash over its AI contracts with military
The BBC speaks to several current and former Google DeepMind employees about their concerns with AI use on the battlefield.
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