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A stakeholder in the blockchain and fintech ecosystem has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to implement regulations that will foster the widespread integration of the approved blockchain policy in the country. The National Blockchain Policy offers economic growth, job creation, and financial inclusion potential. The President of the Stakeholders in Blockchain Association of Nigeria (SIBAN), Obinna Iwuno, recently stated this during an interview at the National Information Technology Development Agency and Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria Stakeholders’ Policy Dialogue held in Lagos. Iwuno stressed the necessity of establishing a forward-thinking regulatory framework to accelerate the infusion of…

An international study group led by researchers of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have identified how three novel genes cause neurodevelopmental disorders. Researchers now have a better sense of the genes’ roles in human brain development and function and their ability to serve as potential therapeutic targets in the future. The findings were recently published online by the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Over the last couple of decades, researchers have identified more than 1500 genes in different signaling pathways associated with neurodevelopmental disorders. On average, about one third of patients with neurodevelopmental disorders receive a genetic diagnosis. However, little is…

Police were called to reports of a stolen vehicle in the Bognor area on November 17. Officers chased the car along the A259 before it crashed into another vehicle on Chichester Road. Drugs were found in the stolen vehicle which were then seized. A 17-year-old from Bersted was arrested and later charged with dangerous driving; driving whilst unqualified and possession with intent to supply a class A drug. READ MORE: Men jailed for trying to sell firearm to Brighton terrorist He pleaded guilty to all three offences when he appeared before Worthing Youth Court on November 23 and was handed a two-year…

Location : The A453 southbound between the junctions with the A52 and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 29 November 2023. Source link

Image Credit: Sansho Scott/BFA.com/Shutterstock Rachel Bilson, 42, revealed that Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen once “rescued” her when she was “swarmed by a mass mob” of Adam Brody fans, in Alan Sepinwall’s new book, Welcome to the O.C.: The Oral History, according to Us Weekly. The actress explained that she was making an appearance on MTV’s TRL when the incident involving her former O.C. co-star and boyfriend’s supporters happened. “The Olsen twins rescued me and threw me in their car,” she confirmed in the book. “I left Brody behind because I was so nervous and didn’t know what to do. And they…

GoMetro, a South African tech company that operates in the fleet management space, has raised £9 million (~$11.4 million) in a Series A funding round led by Zenobē Energy, a strategic investor renowned for financing and operating electric buses. Zenobē Energy also engages in large-scale battery projects for wind farms, with the U.K.’s National Grid among its valued customers (notably, the London-based company recently secured a $750 million investment from KKR, earmarked for fleet electrification financing). The fleet electrification platform, which finances large electric buses and trucks in the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand and an interest in the U.S.,…

The fintech landscape in the UK is experiencing an exciting transformation, driven by a surge of innovative paytech startups. These companies are not only redefining the way we think about financial transactions but are also shaping the future of commerce, banking, and personal finance. Let’s take a closer look at 10 of these startups, exploring how they are transforming the financial landscape in the UK and beyond. Monzo Monzo is a trailblazer in the digital banking sector, renowned for its user-centric approach and innovative features. Launched in 2015, Monzo has rapidly grown into one of the UK’s most popular challenger…

A rare Hobbit book, handwritten letters at scale with ChatGPT (of course), giving despite the cost of living crisis, new grantmaking analysis, and the return of the National Fundraising Awards in 2024. Here’s our latest selection from Twitter of ideas, data, reflections, and humour for fundraisers. Yes, we’re now on Threads too (despite its many limitations and failings) so you can find us there at @ukfundraising and me at @howardlake. Advertisement Just in case Twitter doesn’t keep going… And you can find @professionalswithpurpose there too. 1. Second breakfasts all round! My precioussss! An eagle-eyed (or should that be Great Eagle-eyed?)…

Ladies love suits too, a proven phenomenon even before Hilary Clinton’s run for president. Tailoring has only trended up for women and continues to trend for the upcoming seasons. There’s rarely a wrong place for a suited look, and Fashion Nova has all the styles to sleigh your holiday soirées. Keep scrolling to shop some of our favorite tailored looks, and act now to take advantage of the extended Cyber Monday sale, but be quick! This sale ends tonight. Bella Embellished Suit Shop the Blazer Shop the Pant Josie Embellished Denim Suit Shop the BlazerShop the Pant Nina Embellished Suit …

Escooter firm Tier will lay 140 workers just before Christmas, as the firm struggles to make profitability. Tier chief executive Lawrence Leuschner made the announcement this morning, saying it had been an “incredibly hard year” for start-ups like his, and that the layoffs were “nothing to do with their performance”. In a heartfelt statement posted on LinkedIn, Leuschner blamed inflation and the cost of living crisis for putting pressure on “reduced consumer demand” which made doing business harder, and how many firms had made a “sharp pivot” from growth to profitability. Despite making “insane progress”, cutting down its losses and…