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Bill Gates Pledges KSh 13.8 Trillion to Foundation, Eyeing Full Exit in Two Decades
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Bill Gates is set to turn 70 this year and is implementing significant alterations regarding his wealth and foundation. The wealthy tycoon stated that he plans to close his Gates Foundation two decades from now after giving away 99 percent of his fortune. He acknowledged that his charitable efforts have saved lives but expressed…
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Trump Renames Another Ocean to Strengthen Ties with Arab Nations
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President Donald Trump Is anticipated to reveal that he plans to rename an additional body of water during his rapid journey to the Middle East scheduled for next week. On Tuesday evening, The Associated Press reported that Trump plans to assert that the United States will henceforth designate the body of water currently known…
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UK Inflation Spike: See How Fast Prices Are Soaring!
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In the year leading up to March, prices in the UK increased by 2.6%, which is lower than the prior month’s rise yet remains above the Bank of England’s targeted figure. The Bank of England adjusts interest rates to aim for an inflation rate of 2%, and in 2025, it reduced them twice, bringing…
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Grab Targets Q2 Deal for Indonesia’s GoTo Acquisition
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The U.S.-based company Grab, which operates in ride-sharing and food delivery sectors, plans to acquire its smaller competitor GoTo from Indonesia in the second quarter, according to two sources familiar with the situation. The Singapore-based company Grab has enlisted advisers for the potential transaction, according to two sources who also mentioned that the agreement…
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Mark-Odigie’s $Money2_0: Empowering 2,500 Nigerians in a Game-Changing Financial Summit
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Dr. Tope Mark-Odigie, a prominent figure in financial education and the creator of REB360, plans to gather more than 2,500 Nigerians for the highly anticipated Game of Money 2.0 Conference scheduled for May 10, 2025. The event is scheduled to occur by 8 am at the Kingsway International Christian Centre in Maryland, Lagos, offering…
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Policy Shift or Political Distraction? Examining the Procurement Statement
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LAGOS – Dr Pearse Adetokunbo Pearse, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and member board of Governors of Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI) has said that President Bola Tinubu’s first procurement policy is a political statement designed to divert attention from the burning issues in the country today. Recall that the President has…
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Bill Gates Accelerates Fortune Donation, Criticizes Musk in International Edition
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Bill Gates, Microsoft’s cofounder, declared on Thursday that he plans to accelerate the distribution of his wealth. He also highlighted how artificial intelligence could be transformative in enhancing global public health and saving lives worldwide. According to a revised schedule, the Gates Foundation intends to allocate over $200 billion over the coming two decades,…
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Book Review: Turn Leaves into Gold – Secrets to Making Money Grow on Trees
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Tendai M. Shaba’s “How to Make Money Grow on Trees” serves as a personal finance and investment handbook, specifically designed for the economic landscape of Malawi but also tackling wider African issues. Shaba, a writer from Malawi who has studied business administration, applies his education to explain financial ideas in a straightforward and understandable…
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As Oyebanji Shatters 18-Year Curse: Ado-Ifaki Highway Project Triumphs
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The Ado-Ifaki Highway (as shown in the inset) – Governor Oyebanji Numerous inhabitants of Ekiti State are overflowing with unparalleled delight following the completion of a significant highway they believed would take an eternity to rebuild and open for public use. Previously, this highway was responsible for numerous fatalities, countless vehicle damages, spoiled cargo,…
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Nightingale Hospital Sends Vital Medical Supplies to Volta Regional Hospital: An International Aid Story
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By Edward Williams (Hohoe, V/R) – On May 8th, the Nightingale Hospital from Marylebone, London made a generous donation of multiple boxes filled with medical supplies to the Volta Regional Hospital located in Hohoe. This contribution aims at improving the provision of high-quality healthcare services. They comprised seven boxes of face shields, fourteen boxes…