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Assam Girls Outshine Chhattisgarh in Sub Junior Football Championship
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Assam Girls Outshine Chhattisgarh in Sub Junior Football Championship
The Assam girls’ team registered a convincing 3-1 win over Chhattisgarh in the Sub Junior (U-15) Girl’s Football Championship at Ludhiana on Monday. The team displayed a dominant performance and scored three goals in the first half to seal the victory. Assam’s Early Lead Assam started the match on a high note and took the lead in the 10th minute through Tanushree Barua, who headed in a cross from the…
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Road Rage Shooting Leaves One Dead in Springfield
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Road Rage Shooting Leaves One Dead in Springfield
A road rage incident turned deadly on Saturday afternoon when a driver opened fire at another vehicle on Kansas Expressway and I-44 in Springfield, Missouri. The victim, a 35-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect fled the area and is still at large. What Happened? According to the Springfield Police Department, the shooting occurred around 4:15 p.m. on September 2, 2023. The victim was driving a silver…
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UK-wide drug law reforms after Commons committee backs SNP’s proposals
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Humza Yousaf calls for UK-wide drug law reforms after Commons committee backs SNP’s proposals
SNP’s drug law reforms get support from UK MPs The SNP’s proposals to reform the UK’s drug laws have received backing from a cross-party committee of MPs, who urged the UK government to devolve drug policy to Scotland or amend the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. The SNP has been calling for a public health approach to drug misuse, which would include the establishment of safe drug consumption rooms, decriminalisation…
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Global banks are worsening the climate crisis in Africa
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Global banks are worsening the climate crisis in Africa
Banks finance harmful projects A new report by ActionAid, an international non-governmental organization, has revealed how global banks are financing projects that contribute to the climate crisis in Africa. The report, titled How the Finance Flows; the banks fueling the climate crisis, shows that every year, 11 banks from Europe, the Americas and Asia pump in money to finance fossil fuel and industrial agriculture projects in the continent. These projects…
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Qatar’s banking sector assets shrink in July
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Qatar’s banking sector assets shrink in July amid public sector credit decline
Qatar’s banking sector total assets declined by 2% month-on-month (MoM) and by 1.9% year-to-date (YTD) in July to QR1.86tn ($510bn), according to a report by QNB Financial Services (QNBFS). The report attributed the drop in assets to a fall in both domestic and foreign assets, as well as a decline in both loans and deposits with banks in Qatar. Public sector loans drag down credit growth The report said that…
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NTISB warns of rising financial scams and advises caution
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NTISB warns of rising financial scams and advises caution
The National Telecommunication and Information Security Board (NTISB) has issued an advisory to the public and the banking sector amid a surge in financial and banking scams using phishing and vishing techniques. The Board has admitted that there is no technical solution that can eradicate and detect social engineering, which is the main tactic used by malicious actors to deceive and defraud unsuspecting victims. How scammers exploit bank accounts According…
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Nigerian Tribune: A Voice of the People Since 1949
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Nigerian Tribune: A Voice of the People Since 1949
The Nigerian Tribune is the oldest surviving private newspaper in Nigeria. Established by one of Africa’s foremost nationalists, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, in 1949, the newspaper has been a voice of the people for over seven decades. The Nigerian Tribune covers a wide range of topics, from politics and business to sports and entertainment, with a focus on national and regional issues. The Nigerian Tribune’s History and Mission The Nigerian Tribune…
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New Zealand Fintech Startup That Aims to Revolutionise Open Banking
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BlinkPay: A New Zealand Fintech Startup That Aims to Revolutionise Open Banking
BlinkPay is a new fintech startup that aims to emulate the success of open banking in the UK with its innovative platform that connects consumers, businesses and banks in New Zealand. The company, which was founded in 2022, has recently launched its beta version and is looking for early adopters to test its features and provide feedback. What is Open Banking and Why is it Important? Open banking is a…
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UK and Belgium Offer Savers a Way to Beat Low Interest Rates
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UK and Belgium Offer Savers a Way to Beat Low Interest Rates
The governments of the UK and Belgium have launched state-backed savings plans that offer higher interest rates than most commercial banks. The move is aimed at forcing banks to compete for savers’ money and pass on the benefits of rising official interest rates. UK’s NS&I Bonds Pay 6.2% for One Year National Savings & Investments (NS&I), the UK state-owned savings bank, is offering one-year retail savings bonds paying 6.2%, the…
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Moneythor and Paymentology Join Forces to Deliver Data-Driven Personalisation
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Moneythor and Paymentology Join Forces to Deliver Data-Driven Personalisation for Digital Banking Customers
A New Partnership to Enhance Customer Experience Moneythor, a provider of data-driven engagement solutions for financial institutions, and Paymentology, a global issuer-processor, have announced their partnership to bring actionable and event-driven experiences to digital banking customers. The partnership leverages Paymentology’s “Framework for Authorisation and Settlement Transmission” (FAST) interface, which offers a rich, fast and deep data stream for Moneythor’s real-time data-driven recommendations, insights and nudges. The partnership aims to deliver…
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