Black And Minority Businesses Slammed By Government Shutdown, With Projected Losses Up To $450M

Contract and payment delays are among the largest setbacks hitting Black and other minority businesses amid the federal government shutdown. Black- and other minority-owned businesses are being slammed by the federal government shutdown, severely...

South-East Group Seeks Over N200 Billion To Resuscitate Region’s Economy

The South-East region is seeking over N200 billion to resuscitate its economy, accelerate development, and incentivise Ndi-Igbo across the world to “think home” in their investment choices. The South East Business and Investment Summit Group, in...

Al Batinah North to launch business hub for entrepreneurs

SUHAR: The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) branch in Al Batinah North Governorate is set to launch a new Business Centre, a strategic initiative aimed at empowering entrepreneurs, supporting investors and strengthening the private...

Govt committed to easing investment approvals: minister

Published on: October 19, 2025 12:33 AM Federal Minister for Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh has reaffirmed the government’s resolve to simplify investment procedures and stimulate industrial growth in Pakistan. He expressed these views during an...

I received, paid $3 million into Aisha Achimugu’s company’s account, EFCC witness tells court 

Trinity Usman, an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) witness, on Friday, told the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, that he received and transferred three million dollars into Aisha Achimugu’s company account. Mr Usman, the 2nd...

Nigel Farage’s partner embroiled in Brussels fraud investigation

Nigel Farage’s partner is embroiled in a criminal investigation involving allegations of fraud at a Eurosceptic group that she ran when they were both working in Brussels. Laure Ferrari served as executive director of the Institute for Direct...

Ghana Pushes Beyond Trade, Seeks Strategic Co-Investment Partnership with Türkiye

Ghana is advocating for a fundamental shift in its economic relationship with Türkiye, moving from conventional trade arrangements toward joint industrial ventures, technology sharing, and strategic co-investment. The call came at the 5th...

Quant Investors Skeptical of AI Hype at London Finance Conference

In the world of quantitative investing, where algorithms and data-driven models have long reigned supreme, the arrival of artificial intelligence has sparked both excitement and skepticism. At a recent conference in London, leading quant investors...

ASICS opens first company-owned store in India

Japanese sportswear major ASICS has opened its first company-owned and company-operated store in India, the company said on Saturday. The store is located at DLF Mall of India, Noida. “The new store offers an immersive, new-age retail experience...

Ahmedabad Property Scam: Businessman Rakesh Lahoti Files FIR Against Builder

Ahmedabad-based businessman Rakesh Lahoti has filed a formal FIR ‘exposing a multi-crore property scam’ allegedly by builder Kamlesh Gondalia, his family members, and associated firms. The complaint, lodged at the DCP Crime Office in Gaikwad...

Oman Business Forum hosts GCC trade dialogue on Oct 21

MUSCAT: The Oman Business Forum, affiliated with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, will hold its third trade dialogue session of the year on October 21, Tuesday under the theme 'Exploring the Advantage of the Gulf...

WhatsApp Bans Chatbots from Business API—What It Means for You

In a significant move aimed at refining its platform, WhatsApp has announced a ban on the usage of general-purpose chatbots through its Business API. This decision is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to bolster user experience and address...

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed hiring ‘lifelong friend,’ fraud convict Donald Watkins, Jr. as new small business development director

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed is appointing Donald Watkins, Jr. as the city’s new small business development director. According to the Montgomery Personnel Board, Reed is requesting the board approve his appointment of Watkins at a salary of...

AI Transforming Business Strategy with IoT, Blockchain, and 5G

The Rise of AI in Strategic Business Operations In the ever-evolving world of technology, artificial intelligence continues to dominate discussions among industry leaders. Recent reports highlight how AI is shifting from mere operational tools to...

Dividend stocks: IRFC, Tech Mahindra, Waaree Energies among companies to trade ex-dividend next week. Check full list

Dividend stocks: Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd (IRFC), Waaree Energies, Tech Mahindra, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company and others are scheduled to trade ex-dividend next week, according to BSE. What is ex-dividend date? The day...

Police investigate swastika reportedly found in GOP lawmaker's office

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Capitol Police are investigating "a vile and deeply inappropriate symbol" found in GOP Rep. Dave Taylor's office, the congressman said in a statement. The congressman's office has not confirmed to CNN what the symbol was, but...

Stellantis Announces Record US$13 Billion US Manufacturing Investment

Stellantis declared its largest single investment in company history on Tuesday, pledging $13 billion toward expanding American manufacturing operations over the next four years. The Italian-American automaker, which owns Jeep, Dodge, Ram and...

38% of informal businesses in Nigeria make profit of less than ₦10,000 daily – report

79% of informal businesses have experienced increased costs of doing business over the past year. This is according to the 2025 Informal Economy Report by Moniepoint. It also indicates that 38% of informal businesses make a profit of less than...

RCMP investigating break, enter and theft from liquor store, public assistance sought

Bay St. George RCMP is investigating a break, enter and theft that occurred at the Newfoundland Liquor Corporation (NLC) liquor store in Stephenville during the early morning hours of Oct. 11. On Saturday morning at approximately 2:00 a.m., the...

FSSAI directs business operators to stop use of 'ORS' along with brand names

More News 18 Oct 2025 | 10:31 PMHyderabad Oct 18 (UNI) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Saturday issued a directive mandating all food business operators- including those dealing with fruit-based, non-carbonated, and...