Author: Angel City Editorial Team

From the drive by South-Eastern leaders for the release of Nnamdi Kanu to the discovery of 427 ghost officials in Anambra State, the past week has been eventful in South-Eastern Nigeria. Here are some highlights of the top stories making headlines in the region over the past week. NAFDAC closes 100 stores in Enugu market The past week began with the closure of 100 shops at Ogbete Main Market, Enugu, by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on July 1. NAFDAC South East Director, Martins Iluyomade, said the shops were sealed off because the owners…

Here are five important things investors should know before starting the trading day.1. Again and againThe S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both recorded record closing prices on Monday. The Composite closed up 0.1% at 5,572.85, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.28% to close at 18,403.74. This marks the S&P’s fourth positive week out of the last five and comes ahead of key inflation data due later this week, which may provide further clues about the state of the economy and a possible Federal Reserve rate cut. Unlike the S&P and Nasdaq, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 0.08% at…

Christen Press hadn’t gone a year without playing soccer since she could walk, but when a torn anterior cruciate ligament left her bedridden and requiring four surgeries and repairs for about 25 months, she decided to take advantage of the free time she never thought she’d have. As a result, the player who returned to Angel City training this month was a different man to the one who was carried off the field in the eighth game of the team’s inaugural season. “I definitely feel like this is the best version of myself I’ve ever been, and I hope I…

Get ready to dive into the ultimate shopping adventure of the year with Amazon Prime Day Sale 2024. Scheduled to unleash a plethora of irresistible deals and discounts, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before. While the main event is yet to unveil its full array of offers across various categories, we’re giving you an exclusive sneak peek into some of the most interesting deals on electronics, gadgets, and home appliances. These are deals that you can expect to find. As anticipation builds for the main event, early birds can already seize the opportunity to…

Reliance Jio has launched a new tracking device called the JioTag Air. It is the successor to last year’s JioTag and comes with a host of new features. Unlike the JioTag which only worked with the JioThings app, the JioTag Air is also compatible with Apple’s Find My feature. Here are the details:Features of JioTag AirJioTag Air is a sophisticated asset tracking tool that helps you locate and track valuable items that are easily misplaced or lost, such as keys, ID cards, wallets, handbags, luggage, pets, etc. It works on both iOS and Android devices. It is compatible with iPhones…

Nikunj Ohri and Sarita Chaganty SinghNEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s struggling Paytm has received approval from a government committee that monitors China-related investments to invest 500 crore rupees ($6 million) in a key subsidiary, according to three sources with direct knowledge of the matter.The approval, which has yet to be reviewed by the Ministry of Finance, removes the biggest obstacle to Paytm’s Payment Services unit resuming normal operations.Paytm payments services is one of the largest remaining divisions of the fintech company’s business, accounting for a quarter of its consolidated revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2023.Another unit, Paytm Payments…

The Futures and Options Working Committee has proposed several measures to curb the surge in derivatives trading volumes. According to a Moneycontrol report, the key suggestions include increasing the minimum lot size for derivatives contracts from Rs 500,000 to a range of Rs 2-3 million, restricting weekly options to one expiry date per week per stock exchange, and reducing the number of strike prices for option contracts. These changes are aimed at addressing excessive speculation in the derivatives market, sources told Moneycontrol.The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) had announced last month that it had set up the committee…

Solo founder Cat Jones decided to launch a travel business around the time the pandemic hit Europe in March 2020. Fast forward to the summer of 2024, and her curated package tour business, Byway, is announcing the closing of an oversubscribed Series A round of funding of £5.04 million (about $6.4 million at current exchange rates). Jones is a firm believer that slower, more sustainable travel — skipping planes and travelling by land (and sea) by train, bus and ferry, with the selling point being that vacationers can avoid crowds and enjoy the scenery in secluded places — is thriving.…

According to the Lviv Regional Government report, the team “Feel Touch” from Novoyavolovsk Vocational School won a bronze medal at the Gen E European Youth Entrepreneurship Festival in Italy. Competing against 40 other projects from across Europe, the team developed an innovative device that helps people with disabilities operate equipment. Designed for people with hand injuries, paralysis or upper limb amputations, the device allows them to use phones, TVs, tablets and laptops without having a hard surface underneath. Control is enabled by spatial navigation. The development marks a major advancement in assistive technology. The students, Roman Khomyuk (CEO), Oleksandr Tarasiuk…

Jyoti, a successful entrepreneur in her mid-30s, built a thriving business from the ground up. As her company grew rapidly, Jyoti’s assets increased significantly, but she faced new challenges in managing them effectively. Jyoti, a successful entrepreneur in her mid-30s, built a thriving business from the ground up. As her company grew rapidly, Jyoti’s assets increased significantly, but she faced new challenges in managing them effectively. Despite her strong business acumen, Jyoti struggled to make informed investment decisions and was often swayed by emotion and prejudice. Hello! You’re reading a premium article! Subscribe now to continue reading. Subscribe now Already…