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Donald Trump announced hedge fund billionaire Scott Bessent as his pick for U.S. Treasury Secretary

President elect elect Donald Trump on Friday announced hedge fund billionaire Scott Bessent as his pick for U.S. Treasury secretary, choosing a former executive with Soros Fund Management who in recent years has been a vocal supporter of the former president’s policies, from tariffs to spending cuts. Investor Scott Bessent has spent his career in…

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Ogun State : 14-year-old girl allegedly gang-raped and recorded

The Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has detailed how eight youths allegedly gang-raped and recorded a 14-year-old girl in the Ijebu-Mushin region of the state. The account was contained in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Dyke Ogbonnaya, on Thursday. Ogbonnaya described how the suspects, including…

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Nigeria to experience ‘currency shocks’ due to Tinubu’s loan spree: LCCI

  The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has expressed concerns over the Federal Government’s plan to borrow $2.2 billion, warning of potential debt sustainability issues and impacts on infrastructure. In a statement on Friday, the chamber said there was a need to diversify funding sources beyond debt financing. Its director-general, Chinyere Almona, said the…

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Australia’s Parliament Introduces Bill To Ban Under 16- year-olds From Social Media

Australia’s communications minister introduced a world-first law into Parliament on Thursday that would ban children under 16 from social media, saying online safety was one of parents’ toughest challenges. Michelle Rowland said TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram were among the platforms that would face fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33…

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TotalEnergies launches young graduate program to develop careers

  TotalEnergies has introduced its Young Graduate Program, offering recent graduates an opportunity to gain hands-on professional experience and international exposure. This program allows participants to explore various roles within the company while developing the skills needed to build a successful career in the energy sector. According to MSME Africa, the TotalEnergies Young Talent Trainee…

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