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BAN Urges Organizations to Boost Profitability Through Enhanced Viability
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On Friday, May 9th, the Booksellers Association of Nigeria (BAN) conducted their BAN training session during the 24th Nigeria International Book Fair scheduled for 2025. Themed ‘Assessing Organizational Strengths for Enhanced Financial Performance,’ this gathering occurred at the Balmoral Convention Center within the Sheraton Hotel located in Ikeja, Lagos. Attendees included numerous publishers, writers,…
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UK-US Trade Deal Could Save Jobs, JLR Asserts
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A leading automobile company has expressed approval for the recently agreed upon trade agreement between the UK and US, stating that it will aid in safeguarding employment positions. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a new deal that reduces tariffs on most UK car exports to 10% from the previous rate of 27.5%, which…
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Fire-Damaged Beni Makada Market Slow to Rebuild, Traders Remain Uncertain
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Almost three months following the destructive blaze that swept through the Beni Makada model market in Tangier, officials have finished restoring approximately 200 stores with slight damages. However, rebuilding the area most heavily impacted, which includes over 80 shops, has only recently commenced. A high-ranking municipal officer, requesting confidentiality, informed AR that “rehabilitating the…
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CATL Paves the Way for Mainland Firms to Tap into HK Share Sales
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According to exchange data, 30 A-share companies have filed for HK share sales this year, exceeding last year’s total of 16 applications. Chinese companies listed on mainland exchanges are increasingly turning to Hong Kong for additional stock listings, motivated by appealing valuations, robust liquidity, and favorable policies. Contemporary Amperex Technology is set to secure…
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Lured by Cheap Durian, I Fell Victim to a Scam – An International Caution
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I bought two durians from a roadside stall for VND50,000 (US$1.93) per kilogram, just half the market price, only to realize I was cheated out of VND100,000 (US$3.85) as the fruits were shortweighted. About one or two weeks back, when I was returning home from work outside the city, I noticed a stall beside…
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Traders Suffer Losses as Fire Engulfs POWA Mall in Ibadan – Intl. Ed.
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Merchants at the Police Officers’ Wives (POWA) Mall continue to grieve over the catastrophic blaze that resulted in substantial losses amounting to millions of naira worth of merchandise and property in Yemetu, within the Ibadan North Local Government Area. As per trustworthy information, the distressing event commenced in one of the stores around 2:09…
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EU Readies Trade Countermeasures as US Negotiations Hang in the Balance
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The European Commission stated on Thursday that a range of American goods could face possible EU tariffs if talks between the EU and the U.S. government reach an impasse. This includes leading U.S. company Boeing in the aerospace sector. We think there are excellent opportunities to create beneficial arrangements for consumers and enterprises across…
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LASG Partners with BOI and Sterling Bank to Boost SME Financing
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The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, is set to officially sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bank of Industry (BOI) and Sterling Bank as part of efforts to boost access to finance for small and medium-scale entrepreneurs across the state. The signing event scheduled for tomorrow…
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Poetry Corner: Kwesi B. Explores the Shadows of Kleptocracy
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If you’re passionate about amassing riches Drills holes in sacred groves If you are unwell enough to wish for eternal rest, Pass it all to your nearest relative now and always. Everything which you did not work to accumulate None of which came from your own harvest What will lead to your demise is…
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Creative sector charts path forward at World IP Day Forum
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The first-ever Create for Pay symposium in Accra, which took place on April 26, 2025, ended with strong demands to enhance intellectual property rights and business prospects for Ghanaian creators. Hosted by Liando Africa Legal in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Ghana, Jambo Spaces, and supported by corporate sponsor Black Oak Developers, this gathering…