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Susan Cutter, director of the Hazards Vulnerability and Resilience Institute at the University of South Carolina, has been elected to the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Cutter is a leading expert on hazards, risks and disasters. She has led field teams to study long-term recovery from Hurricane Katrina (Gulf Coast, 2005), Hurricane Sandy (Mid-Atlantic, 2012), the South Carolina floods in October 2015.
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2 years ago Read more at University of South Carolina

NFF President, FCT Director of Sports To Attend FCT SWAN Election By Niyi Busari Minister of Sports, Senator John Owan Enoh, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau and FCT Sports Director, Luka Istifanus will be special guests to monitor the 2024 election. The election will be secret ballot while the pictures and name of the contestants would be displayed on the ballot papers.
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2 years ago Read more at BSN Sports

Man City are the -260 favourites in the latest Brighton vs. Manchester City odds, with the Seagulls the +600 underdogs. A draw is priced at +420, and the over/under for total goals scored is 3.5. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks and predictions. The CBS Sports Golazo Network has you covered with soccer news, highlights, analysis, and exclusive games.
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2 years ago Read more at CBS Sports

Suzanne Young’s In Nightfall was sought after by a number of production companies, sources tell Deadline. Paul Kim and VP of Television Kendyll Boucher will serve as exec producers of the small-screen adaptation. The book takes place in the quaint town of Nightfall, Oregon, where it isn’t the dark you should be afraid of.
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2 years ago Read more at Yahoo News UK

Resideo recently announced its acquisition of Snap One, a distributor of smart-living technology, in a deal valued at approximately $1.4 billion. The acquisition will combine Snap One’s capabilities for smart living integrators with [Resideo’s] complementary position in adjacent security products distribution. It comes at a time when consumers are increasingly embracing smart home technologies. In response, the tech industry has mobilized efforts to safeguard consumer privacy and mitigate potential cyber threats.
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2 years ago Read more at PYMNTS.com

In 2023, with $3.5 billion raised from 547 deals, African venture capital (VC) experienced a significant downturn. Year-on-year, total funding and deal count declined by 46 percent and 28 percent respectively. Due diligence represents a critical phase in the investment process, where investors examine various aspects of a startup to ascertain its investment readiness. Doing it correctly means startups are well on their way to a crucial cash injection for the venture.
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2 years ago Read more at Business Daily

Meta's growth is due in particular to its advertising tools and the success of "Reels'. The company founded by Mark Zuckerberg said that net profit in the January to March period rose to $12.4 billion with total revenue, mainly from selling ads, up an impressive 27 percent, at $36.5 billion. By the end of the year, Meta could also start selling advertising on Threads, its text message platform similar to X (formerly Twitter)
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2 years ago Read more at Legit.ng

SEC is finalising special rules and regulations for banks seeking to raise funds under the new recapitalisation programme. The apex bank had last month released its circular on review of minimum capital requirement for commercial, merchant and non-interest banks. CBN increased the new minimum capital for commercial banks with international affiliations, otherwise known as mega banks, to N500 billion.
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2 years ago Read more at The Nation Newspaper

Aggital Works, Oghoghozino Otefia said the move would help solve diverse problems and high costs associated with building an e-commerce business. The traditional process of launching an online store can be daunting and expensive, involving hiring developers, setting up servers, and navigating technical complexities. Ushoppen simplifies this entire process by offering a user-friendly, all-in-one platform that handles everything seamlessly.
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2 years ago Read more at The Nation Newspaper

Everton beat Liverpool in Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. Jarrad Branthwaite's first-half goal and a header from Dominic Calvert-Lewin gave Evertton their first win at home since October 2010. Liverpool knew a win over the rivals they have dominated so often would put them level on points with leaders Arsenal but Liverpool knew they would never recover from an opening period.
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2 years ago Read more at The Nation Newspaper