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NGX and CSCS leaders meet FTSE Russell to address market status concerns

NGX and CSCS leaders meet FTSE Russell to address market status concerns

Leadership from the Nigerian Exchange Group and the Central Securities Clearing System are in London to discuss index status concerns with FTSE Russell. The talks aim to address operational challenges international investors face following Nigeria's transition to a T+1 settlement cycle.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 19:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Elon Musk sides with Apple in trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI

Elon Musk sides with Apple in trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI

Elon Musk has supported Apple in its trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI, which alleges the theft of proprietary hardware secrets and designs. The legal action adds further uncertainty to OpenAI's corporate governance and strategic plans.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 18:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
UK households face continued financial strain from high rents and taxes

UK households face continued financial strain from high rents and taxes

Despite cooling inflation, UK households are struggling with a permanent shift in price levels for housing and essentials. Rising tax burdens and stagnant income growth continue to erode financial stability.

Cost of Living ·12 Jul 2026, 17:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Solar experts debate benefits and hurdles of car park energy projects

Solar experts debate benefits and hurdles of car park energy projects

Solar canopies over parking infrastructure are being explored as a method to generate renewable energy near high-demand areas. This approach faces various economic and logistical hurdles, alongside ongoing discussions regarding policy and grid integration.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 15:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Mark Lanier wins landmark lawsuit against Meta and Google over addiction

Mark Lanier wins landmark lawsuit against Meta and Google over addiction

A jury found Meta and Google liable for engineering platforms as addictive products, rejecting defenses that focused on the plaintiff's personal background. This ruling establishes a legal precedent focusing on design-based liability rather than content moderation.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 14:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Kaitlin Palmieri discovers late fiancé led double life after wedding death

Kaitlin Palmieri discovers late fiancé led double life after wedding death

Following the sudden death of her fiancé, Kaitlin Palmieri discovered evidence of a secret, long-term relationship he maintained for years.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 13:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Linguists trace historical roots to determine the oldest English accent

Linguists trace historical roots to determine the oldest English accent

Linguists are moving beyond popular assumptions to explore how regional dialects preserve ancient linguistic features that predate modern standard English.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 12:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
BMW recalls nearly 11,000 cars in SA over starter-motor fault

BMW recalls nearly 11,000 cars in SA over starter-motor fault

BMW South Africa has initiated a safety recall for 10,961 vehicles across several model lines due to a starter motor defect that may cause overheating.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 10:07 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
RIL plans CBM development to boost gas output

RIL plans CBM development to boost gas output

Reliance Industries is expanding coal bed methane extraction in Madhya Pradesh with a 580-well project to bolster domestic natural gas supply. This development supports India's goals to increase the share of gas in the national energy mix.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 09:07 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Apple sues OpenAI over alleged theft of iPhone hardware designs

Apple sues OpenAI over alleged theft of iPhone hardware designs

Apple filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming the company stole trade secrets from former Apple engineers to accelerate its AI‑powered hardware plans.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 09:05 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter

How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter

How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 08:06 ·Maeve Turner 7 min read
Maybank offering up to 192,000 bonus miles for foreign currency ...

Maybank offering up to 192,000 bonus miles for foreign currency ...

Maybank has launched a limited‑time Visa promotion that lets cardholders earn up to 192,000 bonus miles on foreign‑currency spending. The offer runs from 3 July to 30 September 2026 and includes a range of cards, fees, and potential savings with the Wise card.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 07:12 ·Maeve Turner 9 min read
10 Things Home Safety Experts Always Do Before Leaving for Vacation

10 Things Home Safety Experts Always Do Before Leaving for Vacation

Ensure your home is secure and energy-efficient before traveling with these expert-recommended practices for property protection and grid coordination.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 06:08 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Calls for probe into flawed Latrobe Valley land tax bills

Calls for probe into flawed Latrobe Valley land tax bills

Morwell MP Martin Cameron is requesting a formal inquiry into the state’s property assessment regime following reports of valuation discrepancies.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 05:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Xiaomi tipped as top beneficiary of China AI home appliance market growth

Xiaomi tipped as top beneficiary of China AI home appliance market growth

As China’s traditional home appliance market contracts, manufacturers are pivoting toward AI-driven systems to target the silver economy and smart home integration.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 05:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Theparkpay secures payment service provider licence in Canada

Theparkpay secures payment service provider licence in Canada

Theparkpay has officially expanded its North American operations after receiving a Payment Service Provider licence from the Bank of Canada. This new authorization allows the fintech to offer real-time settlement capabilities to its international network of merchants.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 03:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Angola allows Chinese yuan for mandatory foreign currency reserves

Angola allows Chinese yuan for mandatory foreign currency reserves

The Bank of Angola updated its regulations to allow the yuan in mandatory reserves to align with existing trade and investment flows with China. This change reflects a growing trend among African nations to integrate the Chinese currency into domestic frameworks.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 02:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
UK inflation holds steady at 2.8 percent in May despite energy price rises

UK inflation holds steady at 2.8 percent in May despite energy price rises

UK inflation held steady at 2.8% in May 2026, as a deceleration in food price growth countered significant upward pressure from the transport sector.

Cost of Living ·12 Jul 2026, 00:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
National Lottery Lotto draw produces three £1 million winners

National Lottery Lotto draw produces three £1 million winners

The National Lottery's new two-round draw format produced three £1 million winners who matched five main numbers and the bonus ball during the July 11 draw.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 00:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Elon Musk mocks Sam Altman as Apple sues OpenAI over trade secrets

Elon Musk mocks Sam Altman as Apple sues OpenAI over trade secrets

Apple is suing OpenAI and its subsidiary io Products over allegations that the firm systematically recruited former staff to misappropriate proprietary hardware data.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 20:33 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read