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Eli Lilly to Acquire Psychedelic Drugmaker AtaiBeckley

Eli Lilly will acquire psychedelic drugmaker AtaiBeckley for $2.8 billion up front, the company said Thursday, as momentum grows for using versions of the drugs

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Former OpenAI Exec Ryan Beiermeister Joins Founders Fund

Former OpenAI exec Ryan Beiermeister has joined Founders Fund as a partner, she announced on Monday. Beiermeister is well-known in Silicon Valley for a number of reasons.

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That Every Child Survives, Thrives, and Fulfils Their Potential

Yes, those photos you’ve seen are real. More than 18 years ago, a baby named Lamine Yamal and his mom Sheila met Lionel Messi at a UNICEF fundraising photoshoot.

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Travel Agency Fora Raises Fresh Fund Valuing the Company at $1 Billion

Travel agency Fora announced a $60 million Series D round led by Forerunner and Tactile Ventures, valuing the company at $1 billion.

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Reason Why Corporate Affairs Commission is Striking Off 100,000 Companies

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has began the process of striking off 100,000 companies from its register over their failure to file outstanding annual returns

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Nigeria in Focus at the ECFR Berlin Roundtable By Mr Peter Obi

Yesterday, at the invitation of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), I had the honour of participating in a high-level roundtable discussion titled “Nigeria in 2027 and Beyond

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Mobile Gamers Experience New Football Adventures With Latest Launch–U4GM

The football gaming world is preparing for another major release as Madden NFL 27 comes to Apple Arcade in August.

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Latest Update Expands Forza Horizon 6 With More Adventures–U4GM

The world of Forza Horizon 6 continues to expand as the July update officially arrives for players on consoles and PC. This latest update introduces new improvements, additional activities, and adjustments designed

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5 Common Mistakes to Watch Out for When Investing in Stocks

Many investors lose money not because the stock market doesn't work, but because they make avoidable mistakes.

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From South-East Nigeria to Singapore: Young Maths Champions Set to Fly Nigeria's Flag on World Stage in 2027

In a major boost for education in Nigeria, winners of the 2027 South-East Maths Olympiad will go head-to-head with the brightest young minds from Singapore and 56 other countries in 2027

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Jewels Leading Lights Redefining What Educational Excellence Means in Africa

Jewels Leading Lights International and its sister campus, Jewels Leading Lights Academy, are redefining what educational excellence means in Africa

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Financial Technology Startup Hurupay is Exiting the Kenyan Market

Financial technology startup Hurupay is exiting the Kenyan market as local regulators intensify anti-money laundering checks and compliance audits on digital asset platforms.

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