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World population to hit 8bn on Nov. 15 — UN
The United Nations (UN) has announced that the world’s population is projected to reach eight billion on Nov. 15. The…
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Financial Market
VFD Microfinance Bank wins ‘Banking App of the Year’
V Bank, Nigeria’s foremost fully digital bank powered by VFD Microfinance Bank has won the Banking App of the Year…
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Optimistic business expectations along with rapid vaccination aids US economic recovery in Q1 2021, says GlobalData
Following the release of US GDP Q1 2021 growth rate of 6.4% at an annual rate (advance estimate) in the…
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WHO says keep using AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine as it investigates reports of blood clots
The World Health Organization has urged countries to keep inoculating citizens with AstraZeneca and Oxford University’s COVID-19 vaccine as it…
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China, US, and Japan to hit $98bn in gaming revenues in 2021
The COVID-19 continues driving an impressive growth of the entire gaming market, with millions of people who turn to console…
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Huawei Partners with Merriam-Webster to bring world-class dictionary app to AppGallery users
Merriam-Webster’s most trusted and useful dictionary app has arrived on AppGallery. As the dictionary publisher helping millions to understand and…
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Costero Brokers Ltd acquires London-based Prospect Insurance Brokers
Costero Brokers Ltd., a privately held London-based brokerage, has acquired Prospect Insurance Brokers effective August 1, 2020. Executives Nick Murrell…
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Industrial activity in China is climbing to pre-virus levels
China’s factory deflation eased in July, driven by a rise in global oil prices and as industrial activity climbed back…
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