I Will Swear With Holy Quran, El-Rufai Denies Corruption Allegation
02 Oct
Politics

I Will Swear With Holy Quran, El-Rufai Denies Corruption Allegation

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Politics tamfitronics Posted by African ExaminerFeatured, Latest Headlines, News Across NigeriaTuesday, October 1st, 2024(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday, dismissed allegations of financial misappropriation by his administration, vowing to swear by the Quran to prove his innocence.El-Rufai explained that his sojourn into politics was driven by his desire to serve the people and not to amass wealth or embezzle public funds.He stated this in Kaduna during a Hausa programme aired on Freedom Radio in the state capital.“I did not join politics to steal money or enrich myself.  I was satisfied with what I had before becoming governor,” the former governor said.“I have always prayed for guidance in all I do, and I strive not to betray the trust of the people.  Whenever the former governors of Kaduna...
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Women of color running for Congress are attacked disproportionately on X, report finds
02 Oct
Science & Technology

Women of color running for Congress are attacked disproportionately on X, report finds

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Technology tamfitronics Women of color running for Congress in 2024 have faced a disproportionate number of attacks on X compared with other candidates, according to a new report from the nonprofit Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) and the University of Pittsburgh.The report sought to “compare the levels of offensive speech and hate speech that different groups of Congressional candidates are targeted with based on race and gender, with a particular emphasis on women of color.” To do this, the report’s authors analyzed 800,000 tweets that covered a three-month period between May 20 and August 23 of this year. That dataset represented all posts mentioning a candidate running for Congress with an account on X.The report’s authors found that more than 20 percent of posts directed at Black and Asian women candidates “contained offensive language...
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Dokainish & Company Announces Strategic Expansion Into MENA Region With New Managing Director Appointment
02 Oct
Science & Technology

Dokainish & Company Announces Strategic Expansion Into MENA Region With New Managing Director Appointment

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Technology tamfitronics Author of the article:Published Oct 02, 2024 2 minute readEsam El-Makkawy, Managing Director for the MENA Region, Dokainish & Company Business WireEsam El-Makkawy to Lead MENA Operations from UAE HeadquartersNEW YORK Dokainish & Company, a leader in project controls and technology consulting, announces the launch of its MENA operations, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. This expansion supports the firms strategy to serve government and private sector clients in capital projects across construction, infrastructure, energy, and commercial developments. To drive this initiative, Dokainish & Company has appointed Esam El-Makkawy as the Managing Director for the MENA Region.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's...
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Mondelēz International snaps up stake in ‘healthier’ doughnut brand
02 Oct
Science & Technology

Mondelēz International snaps up stake in ‘healthier’ doughnut brand

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Technology tamfitronics Urban Legend makes doughnuts and pastries for the home market with HFSS reductions of between 30% and 75%, as well as calories slimmed by 200 – including creamy, iced and frosted.The minority stake comes as the confectionery and snacking giant promised it would pump more resource into the cakes and pastries​ market and follows its buyout of Chinese frozen cakes and pastries brand Evirth last month​.“UK-based Urban Legend is well positioned to disrupt the UK’s fresh bakery category,” says global head of SnackFutures Ventures Richie Gray. “We’re excited about the brand’s growth potential, focus on ‘mindful indulgence’ and the opportunity to help Mondelēz build capability in the fast-growing ‘better-for-you’ fresh bakery space.”Growing consumer demand for healthGray outlined better-for-you and pastries as a key trend and sector SnackFutures was keen to grow its presence...
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