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Verve International, Africa’s leading payment cards and digital solutions brand, is accelerating its expansion across Africa while strengthening its global acceptance footprint through strategic partnerships with leading digital platforms, reinforcing its role as a key enabler of digital payments and financial inclusion across the continent. Today, Verve has established a strong presence in more than 13 African countries, including Kenya, Uganda, The Gambia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Benin Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and several other markets across the continent. This growing reach reflects Verve’s commitment to delivering secure, convenient and innovative payment solutions that empower consumers, businesses and…

Political groups funded by top tech executives have been homing in on one local race in Colorado, as the state’s Democratic primary vote gets under way on Tuesday. Democrat Manny Rutinel, who’s running in the competitive eighth congressional district for a seat in the House, has seen his campaign boosted with at least $2m in donations from committees led by the former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and crypto billionaire Chris Larsen.Rutinel is a progressive candidate running against former state representative and centrist Democrat Shannon Bird. During his campaign, he has focused on his Latino heritage and centered his platform around…

The high court strikes down campaign spending limits, citing First Amendment protections in a 6-3 decisionPublished On 30 Jun 202630 Jun 2026On the final day of rulings for the Supreme Court’s current term, the top US court overruled a case that would limit campaign spending by rejecting restrictions on coordinated spending efforts between political parties and their candidates on free speech grounds.The court handed down the ruling on Tuesday in a 6-3 split, with the six conservative judges in the majority, citing free speech grounds, and the three liberal judges dissenting.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe Supreme Court…

Now, today, 30 June, the wheel completes another turn. The 2025/26 year closes, and Rotarian Sikiru Owonikoko steps forward as the third District Governor of Rotary International District 9127 — inheriting a District that has spent this past year in the light, and a media infrastructure better positioned to keep it there. As the 2025/26 Rotary year draws to a close today, 30 June, I find myself pausing to reflect — not just on the programmes and projects, but on the deeper meaning of what it means to serve through an institution that has, for over a century, quietly changed…

BUA Group has dismissed reports claiming its Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, submitted a bid to acquire a 70 per cent stake in Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Kano Pillars, describing the reports as false and inaccurate. In a statement made available to PREMIUM TIMES on Monday, the company confirmed that neither the organisation nor its chairman had made any proposal to acquire shares in the Kano-based club. “Our attention has been drawn to an online publication suggesting that BUA Group and its Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, have submitted a bid to acquire a 70 per cent stake in Kano…

The event started with the Crown of Scotland being escorted down the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle before the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland brass ensemble performed a fanfare in the debating chamber.The King will later hold an investiture ceremony and garden party at the palace, at the foot of the Royal Mile, alongside Queen Camilla, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal.Those receiving honours included forensic scientist Lorna Dawson, who was awarded a damehood in the New Year Honours, and New Seekers singer Eve Graham, who becomes an MBE for services to the music industry.Simon Milne, regius keeper of…

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has been commended for transforming meat preservation and marketing as well as installing modern equipment like cold-chain facilities in abattoirs, in the three senatorial districts of the state. The Sabon Gari branch of Butchers Association of Nigeria which commended the governor on Monday, also noted that his intervention has enhanced food safety and hygiene, reduced post-slaughter losses and significantly increased butchers’ earnings. The butchers also commended Governor Uba Sani for upgrading the Zango Shanu Modern Abattoir in Sabon Gari Local Government Area, during a media tour, which was facilitated by the Commissioner of Information…

As talks continue, the USMCA will remain in place for another 10 years until its set expiry date of 2036.In the meantime, the US, Canada and Mexico have three options: The US is not expected to renew the trade deal, setting the stage for annual reviews, the Globe and Mail newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing an unnamed Canadian trade official.While President Trump has made his displeasure with the USMCA known, business leaders in Canada believe an outright withdrawal is the least likely outcome.”Everyone is hopeful that won’t be the case,” Darby said, adding that there is a recognition by US…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has confirmed that Nigeria has accessed the first $1.5 billion from its $5 billion financing arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB). Mr Oyedele disclosed this while speaking to journalists after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja on Monday. He said the financing facility, which had earlier received approval from the National Assembly, is intended to refinance expensive debt, fund infrastructure projects and support budget implementation. “The approval for that loan went to the National Assembly, so everybody is aware of it. It’s for refinancing of…

Announced at CES 2026, the Moto Tag 2 has finally arrived in the US. The Bluetooth tracker with improved battery life over its predecessor, plus UWB sensing for more accurate tracking, is available through Motorola’s site at a special $19.99 launch price (originally $29.99). There are plenty of trackers for Android owners to consider, but the Tag 2 seems tough to beat at this price. It supports Google’s Find Hub network, has an IP68 rating, and runs off a replaceable CR2032 coin battery that can last up to 600 days.The Moto Tag 2 has a built-in speaker that can sound…