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Arie and Chuko Esiri set Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway in modern Lagos, starring Sophie Okonedo, Ayo Edebiri and David Oyelowo in a story of memory, society, and hidden trauma.
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Zenith Bank's international subsidiaries generated a combined N166.09 billion pre-tax profit in H1 2026, driven by strong performance in Ghana, the UK, and new expansions across Africa.
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OPay reveals a $533 million short-term investment portfolio as it prepares for a US IPO, with yields climbing to 22% and rapid growth since 2024.
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Global multidimensional poverty climbed to 1.2 billion, rising 51.5 million, with Nigeria among countries reversing hard-won progress. New UNDP-OPHI report warns of setbacks amid population growth and economic pressures.
Business
Gusto introduces an upgraded Claude connector that lets small business owners manage payroll, timesheets, and staffing via natural language commands, with AI-driven insights and owner-approved workflows.
Business
Canva introduces ProSuite, unifying Affinity, Cavalry, Flourish, and Leonardo to streamline design workflows and empower small businesses.
Business
Apple releases Final Cut Camera 2.4 with variable aperture support for iPhone 18 Pro, giving small businesses greater control over mobile video production without extra equipment.
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Business
Small business owners can leverage AI tools without sacrificing brand identity, as AI Vision London 2026 reveals that human taste and judgment remain the true creative edge in automated branding.
Business
Gas prices have climbed to a record high this October, with the national average surpassing $4 per gallon for the first time in the month's history. Small business owners face mounting pressure as crude oil holds above $90 per barrel.
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Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels faced backlash after blaming coaches for a late-game overtime miscue that cost Washington a chance to force extra time, while head coach Dan Quinn accepted responsibility for the play call.
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The Big Ten conference acknowledged a critical officiating mistake late in Oregon's 17-15 loss to UCLA, where a misplaced ball spot on a two-point attempt may have cost the Ducks a chance to tie.
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Business
Business
OPay reveals a $533 million short-term investment portfolio as it prepares for a US IPO, with yields climbing to 22% and rapid growth since 2024.
Entertainment
Entertainment
At Mipcom 2026, Spanish audiovisual companies pivot toward multiplatform IP, rights retention, and international partnerships, reinforcing Spain's expanding global production footprint.
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Miguel Rojas is expected to rejoin the Dodgers for the NLCS after a lower-back injury during the NLDS, giving Los Angeles a key veteran presence against the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Politics
LemFi names Dr Haydar Daudu Head of Regulatory Affairs and Policy for West Africa, strengthening compliance leadership as the fintech expands cross-border services.
Business
Tanzania's competition regulator has disclosed KCB Group's 22.23% stake in payments firm Pesapal, revealing the bank's expanded push into East Africa's digital payments and merchant services ecosystem.
Business
Kenya's Central Bank draft bill would require banks and mobile money providers to share customer data with licensed fintechs, unlocking open banking and reshaping the digital payments landscape.
Business
Kenya's Central Bank proposes up to KES 250 million ($1.93 million) in minimum capital for payment firms, aiming to strengthen financial stability while potentially raising barriers for early-stage fintechs.
Others
A clear breakdown of Google's privacy consent screen, explaining what happens when you accept or reject data collection, and why it matters for your online privacy and ad experience.
Politics
Google's cookie consent interface explains how the company uses cookies and data to power services, personalize content, and deliver ads, giving users clear options to accept or reject additional tracking.
