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Illinois Department of Agriculture hosts second grain tour welcoming international buyers
International buyers from six countries in the Middle East and Asia will visit Illinois as part of the Illinois Department of Agriculture's (IDOA) second grain tour of 2025. The event, scheduled for September 29 through October 2, aims to build...
Nigeria’s oil regulator has approved a $510 million deal for TotalEnergies to divest its entire 12.5 per cent stake in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 118, home to the Bonga deepwater oilfield, to Shell and Agip.
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) announced the decision on Thursday, confirming that Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPco) will acquire 10 per cent of the interest for $408 million, while Nigerian...

Former NUC boss,Okebukola launches new method to boost STEM Education
A former Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Emeritus Peter Okebukola, has launched another method for delivering quality Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. The new approach was...

Mauritius Prime Minister Requests Central Bank Governor to Step Down Amid Power Struggle
In a dramatic turn of events that has sent ripples through the financial corridors of the Indian Ocean island nation, Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has formally requested the resignation of Central Bank Governor Rama Sithanen. This...

Combined Maritime Forces Welcomes Mauritius as its 47th Member
MANAMA, Bahrain – Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) welcomed Mauritius as the 47th member of the world’s largest maritime security partnership, Aug. 12. “Your membership in CMF is a testament to Mauritius’ commitment to the rules-based international...

Bass Pro Shops and White River Marine Group acquires Hobie, bringing production back to the USA
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Bass Pro announced it is purchasing watercraft manufacturer Hobie. And it will move its operations from Mexico to Lebanon, Missouri. Hobie Alter launched his company in 1950 from his parents’ garage, handcrafting...

French vines take root in Mauritius: A taste of future vintages by 2028
Sourced from the Loire and under the supervision of a Burgundy viticulturist, the vines were planted by Agrïa in the presence of Dr Arvin Boolell, Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries. The hope is for a first white...

Solarworld Energy IPO opens today at ₹333-351 price band
The ₹490-crore initial public offering (IPO) of Solarworld Energy Solutions opens today in the price range of Rs 333 to Rs 351 a share. The IPO conclude on September 25 and the market lot is 42 shares. The IPO is a combination of fresh issuance of...

SolarWorld Energy Solutions Garners ₹ 220.5 Crore From Anchor Investors Ahead Of IPO
New Delhi: Solar energy solutions provider Solarworld Energy Solutions on Monday said it has garnered Rs 220.5 crore from anchor investors ahead of its initial share-sale opening for public subscription.Pinebridge Global Funds, Motilal Oswal...

Solarworld Energy Solutions IPO Day 1:Issue opens today; check GMP, subscription status, review, more. Should you apply?
Solarworld Energy Solutions IPO day 1: The initial public offering for Solar energy provider Solarworld Energy Solutions will start on September 23 and end on September 25. Solarworld Energy IPO price band has been set between ₹333 and ₹351 per...

Stitelmann keeps the lead as Mini Globe Race 2025 leaves for Mauritius
Catch up on the latest updates from the Mini Globe Race 2025 Leg 3, including highlights from the stopover and strategic choices from the race's top contenders. Spirits high and water-tanks freshly topped up, the last of the Mini Globe Race 2025...

A Matthew McConaughey Drama From The Creator Of Peaky Blinders Had A Controversial Production
Do you remember the movie "Serenity?" No, not the film that brought Joss Whedon's science fiction western TV series "Firefly" to a dramatic end. This "Serenity" is a much wilder beast. Written and directed by "Peaky Blinders" creator Steven Knight...

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita Welcomes Guests Back
Following an extensive seven-month enhancement project, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita emerges anew, ready to captivate guests on the lush east coast of Mauritius. With Bambou Mountain and a shimmering turquoise lagoon as its dramatic...
Mauritius PM calls on President Murmu, concludes State Visit to India
New Delhi, Sep 16: Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday, discussing the unique and deep-rooted ties between both countries which are bound by shared...

Ganesh Consumer Products IPO opens today in ₹306-322 price band
Ganesh Consumer Products’ ₹409-crore initial public offering opens today for the public in the ₹306 to ₹322 price band. The IPO will close on September 24, and the lot size is 46 equity shares. The IPO consists of a fresh issue worth up to ₹130...

Mauritius PM Offers Prayers At Tirumala Temple In Tirupati
Tirupati: Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Monday offered prayers at Tirumala Temple in Tirupati along with his wife. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday evening shared photographs of Ramgoolam’s visit to the holy...

Ganesh Consumer Products IPO Day 1: Issue opens today. Check GMP, subscription status, issue details. Apply or not?
The initial public offering for Ganesh Consumer Products Ltd, a prominent entity in the packaged food sector in eastern India, is set to take place from September 22 to 24. Ganesh Consumer IPO price band has been established at ₹306 to ₹322 per...
Bank of Baroda Launches Industry-First eRUPI P2P Gifting on bob इ Pay app
The feature brings purpose-driven digital gifting to UPI payments Bank of Baroda, one of India’s leading public sector banks, today announced the launch of a pioneering eRUPI Person-to-Person (P2P) Digital Gifting feature on its bob इ Pay UPI app....

Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam visits Bramarishi Ashram in Tirupati
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam attended an event at Bramarishi Ashram in Tirupati on Monday as part of his official visit to India. Siddhguru Sideswar Bramedswi Gurudev Swami,...

These are the best beaches in Mauritius to soak up winter sun
The Indian Ocean island’s shores are the stuff of holiday dreams, with powdery white sand, warm turquoise water and shady trees. It’s a great option for kids — the most popular beaches are always busy with Mauritian families over the weekend,...