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Regent Unveils 2027-28 Voyage Collection Featuring 234 Sailings
Cruise Industry News
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its 2027-2028 Voyage Collection, the company announced in a press release. The new season includes 234 new sailings to a wide range of destinations, including Africa and Arabia, Alaska, Asia, Australia and...
We uncovered ‘mind-boggling’ fraud at NNPCL, says EFCC boss Olukoyede
New Mail
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July 10, 2025
Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has revealed that a preliminary probe into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has exposed “mind-boggling” corruption in the organisation....
The power of partnerships: European climate leadership with less America
European Council on Foreign Relations
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July 10, 2025
Summary Global governance arrangements are under pressure from the climate action withdrawal of the Trump administration and, in many countries, from leaders’ fears of a growing domestic “greenlash”. The EU has adjusted its topline messaging in...
Pass Unexplained Wealth Bill, EFCC Chair Begs NASS
New Telegraph
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July 9, 2025
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede on Wednesday appealed to the National Assembly to urgently pass the bill criminalising unexplained wealth. He made the appeal at the ongoing National Conference on...
Most baby foods are sweet, smooth, and poorly aligned with health advice, review finds
Medical News
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July 10, 2025
Despite their popularity and promises, commercial baby foods are often packed with sugar and lack the diversity infants need, raising concerns for parents who trust the packaging over public health advice. Commercial Baby Foods: Nutrition,...
We uncovered ‘mind-boggling’ fraud at NNPCL — Olukoyede
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 9, 2025
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that a preliminary probe into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has exposed “mind-boggling” corruption in the organisation. Speaking...
EFCC: We’ve uncovered mind-boggling corruption in oil and gas sector
Daily Trust
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July 9, 2025
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday disclosed that the agency had begun investigating the financial records of the oil and gas sector and had already uncovered “mind-boggling”...
What do England need to qualify? Women’s Euro 2025 group permutations explained
The Independent
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July 9, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Olukoyede to n’assembly: Pass unexplained wealth bill… citizens must account for their assets
The Cable
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July 9, 2025
Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says he has repeatedly appealed to lawmakers to pass the bill seeking to criminalise unexplained wealth. Olukoyede spoke in Abuja on Wednesday during the national...
EFCC Chair Urges Lawmakers To Criminalise Unexplained Wealth Or Forget Anti-Corruption Victory
Daily Independent
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July 9, 2025
1 Torkwase Nyiekaa The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday made a passionate appeal to the National Assembly to pass legislation that would criminalize the possession of unexplained...
Startups in the spotlight: Innovation Park returns to ISE 2026 – apply now to be part of it! (Sponsored)
EU Startups
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July 9, 2025
–Following its successful debut, Innovation Park is returning to ISE 2026, and now is the time for ambitious startups to secure their place. Designed as a vibrant business hub within Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), a world-renowned AV and systems...
Basin Glacial Waters will be the world’s next "natural wonder of bathing"
World Leisure Jobs & News
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A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters will open at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada, later this quarter. Basin Glacial Waters takes its name from its setting: Lake Louise is a natural basin fed by a direct glacial...
Espersen confirms plan to close UK seafood factory, affecting 115 jobs
Yahoo Finance
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Danish seafood company Espersen is to go ahead and close its UK fish-processing facility in Grimsby with the loss of 115 jobs. The final decision was confirmed yesterday (8 July) following a review and consultation process that began in May. In a...
PPDS adds technical manager for Nordic and Baltic regions
Installation
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July 9, 2025
Based in Stockholm, Fredrik Lundqvist is tasked with supporting pre- and post-sales activities in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden PPDS, the global provider of Philips Professional Displays and...
Readers sound off on American fascism, ICE agents’ masks and reckless driving
New York Daily News
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July 9, 2025
By any definition, what we’re seeing is fascism Brick, N.J.: Webster’s Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary defines fascism as “a governmental system led by a dictator having complete power; forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting...
Owners of Grimsby fish processing plant confirm closure
GrimsbyLive
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July 9, 2025
Around 115 jobs are set to be lost at a Grimsby fish processing plant after the Danish owners confirmed its closure. The former Iceland Seafood UK site was snapped up by Copenhagen operator Espersen in 2023, giving hopes of a turnaround in its...
2 Top Crypto Stocks for the Blockchain Boom
The Motley Fool Canada
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July 12, 2025
Bitcoin recently reached a new record high, making crypto stocks even more attractive right now. In this article, I have identified two crypto stocks that are well-positioned to benefit from the blockchain boom and deliver outsized gains over the...
Dutch crypto platform Bitvavo wins EU-wide licence under MiCA
Euro Weekly News
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June 28, 2025
MiCA. Credit: Formatoriginal, Shutterstock Dutch-based crypto platform Bitvavo gains approval to operate across Europe. Bitvavo, one of Europe’s largest cryptocurrency trading platforms, has just received a full licence under the new Markets in...
From Lake Como to the Savannah, these are the world’s best hotels with swimming pools
The Independent
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July 10, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Bitvavo Secures a MiCA License From the Netherlands
CoinDesk
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Bitvavo is the latest crypto exchange to receive a Markets in Crypto Assets License from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) to operate across the 30 nations in the European Economic Area. Crypto companies have been applying for...