As part of its efforts to help boost innovation across various sectors, the administration of President Joe Biden this week selected, out of 370 applicants, 31 U.S. regional technology hubs that will be eligible for US$500 million in federal funding. To attract more private sector investments, Biden's "industrial policy" will use federal government dollars to … Continue reading US government selects 31 technology hubs for $500 million funding
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has reestablished the bonding agreement for medical students at the College of Health Sciences, Benue State University. This was revealed during the 9th Professional Induction and Admission Ceremony for the 2023 Graduating Doctors of the college, held in Makurdi on Monday. Under this renewed bonding arrangement, the state government … Continue reading Gov Alia motivates medical students with funding, approves N103,000 stipend
With the new academic session beckoning, the signs of back-to-school are everywhere, particularly as parents hit the market for last-minute purchases. Meanwhile, amid the usual back-to-school frenzy, worry clouds the air in Akure, the Ondo State capital, following the recent economic hardship, worsened by the removal of fuel subsidy and the inflation sweeping across sectors. … Continue reading BACK TO SCHOOL: Ondo parents groan as school fees, text book price soar
The fresh subsidy palliative loans may drive 36 states’ borrowing from the Federal Government to N1.34tn, according to findings by the PUNCH newspaper. The debt under the budget support facility of the Federal Government included a N614bn debt as of 2019, another debt of N656bn in 2021, and a fresh N69.12bn debt as subsidy palliative … Continue reading Palliative Loans: Debts owed by Nigerian states may reach ₦1.34 trillion
Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com The Biden and Trump administrations issued eight extensions on a forbearance program, but Congress passed a bill ensuring there will be no more pauses on student loan repayment, so borrowers should prepare to tackle the upcoming monthly payment. When Will Student Loan Payments Resume? The Department of Education (DOE) … Continue reading When Do Student Loan Payments Resume Again?
Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com EU backs extra funding for Ukraine European Union finance ministers have unanimously backed extra funds for Ukraine through a top-up of its long-term budget, although differences remain over other spending that threaten to delay the aid package for Kyiv. Spanish finance minister Nadia Calvino told a news conference that … Continue reading EU reveals plan for Ukraine
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Wednesday urged the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to work judiciously within their existing resources to fight the coronavirus pandemic and urged G20 countries to endorse a proposed debt restructuring framework. In a statement to the two institutions' steering committees, Mnuchin said they needed to continue to provide … Continue reading Mnuchin tells the IMF to reduce investment on COVID-19
Being an entrepreneur can often be stressful, and while you have managed to bring your brand into the market, you might currently be struggling from a financial point of view, and monetary support may be required to keep your business going, or to obtain growth. Regardless of the exact purpose you currently need financing for, … Continue reading How SME owners can secure funding
A heartbroken Texas woman whose son feared to sleep because he didn't want to die, is thankful that hope has been rekindled through her viral social media posts. http://ww3.hdnux.com/photos/57/30/65/12422514/3/920x920.jpg Her 10-year-old is suffering from leukemia. The woman named Jessica Medinger shared some pictures online to show her daily struggles to keep up with the heart-rending challenges … Continue reading How a mother’s emotional social media post is helping save her cancer-stricken 10-year-old son
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