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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/

Joburg’s eastern suburbs have faced repeated water cuts this year as contractors fixing sewerage infrastructure allegedly damage drinking-water pipes, risking contamination.

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.

Taco Bell is sticking with longtime beverage supplier PepsiCo, even though sister chain KFC defected to Coca-Cola.

Darragh O’Brien says procurement issues around the Irish Rail project are now being addressed ‘very seriously’

<p>The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday forecast a sharp drop in economic output in Pakistan, the Middle East and North Africa this year due to the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/live/iran-israel-war">US-Israeli-led war against Iran</a>, followed by a rebound to 6.6 per cent growth in 2027, while warning that further energy production disruptions

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/

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/

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Gulf economies are set to shrink 4.8 per cent this year as the Iran war disrupts energy exports and weighs on non-oil activity, before rebounding 9.1 per cent in 2027 , the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday. The forecast marks a sharp reversal for the six-member Gulf bloc, with the IMF cutting its 2026 growth projection by 6.8 percentage points fr

<p>The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday forecast a sharp drop in economic output in Pakistan, the Middle East and North Africa this year due to the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/live/iran-israel-war">US-Israeli-led war against Iran</a>, followed by a rebound to 6.6 per cent growth in 2027, while warning that further energy production disruptions

The Kangaroos debutant insists he’s in no rush to put pen to paper on a new contract, while shedding light on the health battle of boxing great Jeff Fenech.

Knights gun Bradman Best is peppered with questions about his contract situation ahead of Australia's World Cup clash with Fiji.

The veteran Rabbitohs five-eighth is eager to sign off on an incentivised deal for 2027, as the Wests Tigers lock down a gun back-rower until the end of 2029.

De winter staat voor de deur en de oorlog in het Midden-Oosten zet de energieprijzen (nog altijd) onder druk: voor veel huishoudens hét moment om hun energiecontract nog eens kritisch te bekijken. Maar hoe begin je daaraan? En waar moet je allemaal rekening mee houden?

Legal and business leaders warn that investors are shunning Nigeria due to inconsistent contract enforcement, prolonged court delays, and misuse of ex-part Read More: https://punchng.com/investors-shun-nigeria-over-contract-breaches-court-delays-ex-parte-orders/

Rail operator tells Oireachtas committee that Spanish IT firm Indra has issued its own claim over shelved traffic management system

<p>Jack Ross was filmed allegedly discussing with an undercover reporter violent options to deal with enemies </p><p>A former Conservative election candidate has been suspended from the party after he was seemingly filmed discussing the cost of hiring contract killers and offering to “broker” the services of a far-right activist with alleged paramilitary lin

The BBC speaks to several current and former Google DeepMind employees about their concerns with AI use on the battlefield.

Yankees GM Brian Cashman reached a deal to stay in the post he has held since 1998, while owner Hal Steinbrenner blamed the players for their early playoff exit.

James Anderson’s legendary career could be over after Lancashire opt against offering England’s all-time leading wicket-taker a new deal.

Move aims to strengthen Army’s air defence capabilities against aerial threats, including drones

A witness says she saw a group of men with their heads down the drain pulling out ducklings one-by-one.