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The Punch 

EDF partners Africa Practice to tackle climate change

The Environmental Defense Fund has partnered with Africa Practice to combat climate change in Africa. According to a statement by EDF Senior Vice President of Energy Transition, Mark Brownstein, the partnership aims to address climate challenges and promote sustainable energy solutions across the continent.  “This partnership builds on the Environmental Defense Fund’s long history of

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PYMNTS.com 

Mangomint Raises $35 Million and Debuts Spa-Salon Automation Tool

 Salon/spa software provider Mangomint has raised $35 million in a Series B funding round. The company announced the new financing Friday (Sept. 6), along with a new suite of marketing automation features designed to help beauty and wellness businesses drive profitability in a difficult sector. “From rent and facility costs to product inventory, staff payroll, […]

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The Punch 

FG unveils engineering skills devt council

The National Board for Technical Education has inaugurated the Sector Skill Council for Engineering. This was announced by the Executive Secretary of NBTE, Prof. Idris Bugaje, during the 32nd Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria Assembly held in Abuja recently. Bugaje described the inauguration as a historic moment for the engineering sector in

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The Punch 

Danjuma thrilled as Falconets achieve U-20 W’Cup milestone

Head coach of the Nigeria U-20 women’s team, Christopher Danjuma, is over the moon after his team qualified for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup round of 16 by steamrolling Venezuela 4-0 in their last group match on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Goals from Amina Bello (16), Chiamaka Okwuchukwu (28), Flourish Sabastine (45+5),

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Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

India's Best Dancer 4: Kareena Kapoor once calmed sister Karisma Kapoor while hanging upside down for a stunt in Tashan; latter said, 'She was in some action sequel on that harness'

Kareena Kapoor Khan sent a heartfelt message to her sister Karisma Kapoor on India's Best Dancer, calling her an icon and best friend. Karisma recounted an emotional incident where Kareena comforted her during a tough time while filming Tashan, showcasing their strong sibling bond.

The Punch 

Atiku’s aide, LP, NNPP differ on merger talks

Major opposition parties on Sunday denied being approached by the presidential flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party in 2023, Atiku Abubakar, or any of his loyalists regarding a rumoured merger that has been making headlines since last week. A spokesman for Labour Party’s presidential campaign organisation, Tanko Yunusa, and the National Publicity Secretary of

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France24.com (en) 

Drugs test row 'still on my mind' says US Open champion Sinner

The 23-year-old Italian defeated Taylor Fritz in straight sets to win his second Grand Slam title to add to his first in Australia in January. However, his path to victory was accompanied by questions over the affair which saw him twice test positive for banned substance clostebol in March. He escaped a lengthy ban when the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) found he was not guilty of wrongdoing after he had been inadvertently contaminated by his physio. The Italian sacked physio Giacomo Naldi and trainer Umberto Ferrara... Читать дальше...

Project Syndicate 

The Future of Conservatism

Following a string of right-wing electoral victories in major European countries earlier this year, Donald Trump clinched the Republican Party’s nomination for the presidency with no contest. Has political conservatism changed for good, or is all this “just a phase”?

Project Syndicate 

The Mother of All Security Crises

US defense officials recognized early on that climate change would bring more humanitarian disasters and greater security risks, and this is exactly what has happened. The longer the issue goes unaddressed, the worse our future worst-case scenarios will become.

Project Syndicate 

A Broken Peacekeeping Paradigm

While the need for international peacekeeping today is great, the current approach is not fit for purpose, owing to a variety of geopolitical and historical factors. The situation demands reforms and new thinking at all levels of governance, from global bodies down to the boots on the ground.

Project Syndicate 

Paradise in Peril

Around the world, small island developing states are facing an escalating crisis fueled by unsustainable debt repayments, exorbitant borrowing costs, and geopolitical competition. Despite an eagerness to invest in sustainable development at home, they are at the mercy of richer countries – and a changing climate.

Project Syndicate 

Africa’s Climate-Security Agenda

Across Africa, climate change has become an acute threat to national security. The effects of adverse climate conditions are deepening gaps in access to food, water, and energy, while shrinking natural resources, social disruptions, and mass displacements are heightening the risk of conflict.