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  • US Navy will blockade Strait of Hormuz, Trump says, after peace talks end without a deal

    Iran war, day 44, peace talks end without a deal Live updates continue below this post – but here are the key developments from the stalled US-Iranian peace talks in Pakistan Strait of Hormuz ‘tollbooth’ could ‘threaten entire network around the world’, retired Navy commander says Speaking before Donald Trump announced the US Navy would…

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  • NO LIGHT, NO CAMPAIGNS: Ebonyi community issues threats after 20 years of darkness

    The people of Afikpo/Edda federal constituency, Ebonyi State, have warned aspirants for various positions and politicians from the zone to restore power supply to the area or forget about the 2027 election. A coalition of civil rights groups in the constituency tabled the demand to political office holders from the area, including the member representing…

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  • African helium developer to unveil AIM flotation amid market volatility

    An Africa-focused developer of helium assets will launch plans for a flotation on London’s junior stock market this week despite the volatility caused by the ongoing conflict in Iran. MEZIESBLOG understands that Rift Helium, which wants to develop production assets in Tanzania’s Rukwa Basin, is expected to unveil an AIM market flotation to raise about…

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  • London-listed Young’s toasts £30m swoop on pub group Cubitt House

    The London-listed pubs group Young’s has agreed a £30m deal to snap up a portfolio of some of the capital’s most prominent drinking holes. MEZIESBLOG understands that Young’s will announce as soon as Wednesday morning that it is buying Cubitt House, a collection of eight pubs in central London, from the private equity investors behind…

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  • Customer experience software platform Serve First scores £5m funding boost

    MEZIESBLOG understands that Serve First, which bills itself as an AI-driven service which also specialises in performance management, will announce the new capital injection later this week. The money has come from Pembroke VCT and the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II – through fund manager Mercia Ventures – both of which initially invested as part…

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  • KKR-owned sports investment fund Arctos tables bids for string of NBA Europe stakes

    A sports investment firm recently acquired by the asset management behemoth KKR has muscled its way into the launch of the NBA’s European tournament by tabling bids for stakes in a string of city-based franchises. meziesblog understands that Arctos Partners, which was sold to KKR for $1.4bn, submitted offers to become a shareholder in several…

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  • Collapsed lender MFS’s insolvency process to cost over £50m

    Administrators to Market Financial Solutions (MFS), the lender which collapsed in February amid allegations of fraud, believe it will cost more than £50m to oversee an insolvency process which could take years to conclude. MEZIESBLOG has learnt that AlixPartners, which is acting as administrator to the principal MFS entity at the centre of the group,…

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  • Co-op Group swoops with deal to take over struggling Southern Co-op

    The Co-op Group is to take over the struggling Southern Co-op network in a deal which will add about 300 grocery and funeralcare outlets and 4,500 staff to one of Britain’s biggest retail operations. MEZIESBLOG can exclusively reveal that the Co-op Group, which is based in Manchester, has agreed the outline terms of a deal…

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  • Private equity rivals exhibit interest in £1.2bn events group CloserStill Media

    The operator of popular trade exhibitions including The London Vet Show and Data Centre World is drawing interest from private equity firms amid talks about a takeover worth more than £1bn. MEZIESBLOG understands that CloserStill Media, which is owned by the buyout shop Providence Equity Partners, has attracted bids from suitors including Apax Partners and…

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  • Rolls-Royce wins crucial proxy backing for ‘Turbo Tufan’s’ multimillion pound pay hike

    Rolls-Royce Holdings has won crucial backing from proxy advisors for proposals that could see its chief executive earn more than £18m-a-year. MEZIESBLOG has seen a report circulated this week by Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) – whose voting recommendations are closely followed by institutional investors – which recommends that shareholders vote in favour of Rolls-Royce’s new…

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  • Assistant Dean for Recruiting & Admissions, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

    Type: Full-TimeSalary: Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience and qualificationsPosted: TodayCategory: Admissions and Enrollment Requisition Number: MEA00000155 Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications About SMU SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study…

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  • Business Instructor, Keiser University, Port St. Lucie, FL

       Type: Full-TimePosted: TodayCategory: Other Business Faculty Instructors are responsible for leveraging their expertise to deliver education services to students through: Position Requirements: Apply on institution’s website

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  • Manager – Student Affairs, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL

    Type: Full-TimeSalary: Pay Basis: AnnuallyPosted: TodayApplication Due: 04/18/2026Category: Student Affairs and Services We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University! Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan,…

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  • Research Proposal Development Specialist III, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

    Type: Full-TimePosted: TodayCategory: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts Job Description Assists Tulane National Biomedical Research Center (TNBRC) faculty and trainees in the preparation and submission of grant and contract proposals for biomedical research, including proposals for work to be performed by TNBRC faculty and those in collaboration with other investigators. Responsible for identifying funding opportunities, coordinating and managing…

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  • Associate Professor (Research-Focused), University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Oman

    Type: Full-TimePosted: Today (Reposted Job: Initially posted on 03/02/2026)Category: Electrical Engineering The University of Nizwa announces the availability of a position Research Center for Energy, Materials, Metallurgy & Semiconductors ———————————————————- About University of Nizwa The University of Nizwa is a non-profit academic institution, governed by its faculty. Its purpose is to broadly educate students and equip them with…

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  • UK electric vehicle group EO Charging’s workers axed as administrators called in

    A self-proclaimed “global pioneer” in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure has seen the bulk of its workforce laid off after crashing into administration. MEZIESBLOG understands that just 24 of EO Charging’s 93 employees have been retained by administrators at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), who were brought in this week amid a cash crisis at the company. EO…

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