Bank of Ireland customers scramble for free money after social media reports of ATM glitches
Among other issues, a glitch with the bank’s online app had allowed customers with low balances or no money in their account to transfer up to 1,000 euros ($1,090) into a linked account with a digital banking app, such as Revolut, that could be withdrawn via an ATM, local media reported on Tuesday
Tyranny of a family: Ugandans belong to Uganda, but politically live under the thumb of Gen Museveni
During his political tours of Uganda, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba is attracting large crowds, sometimes overshooting those his father used to attract soon after dislodging Tito Okello from power on January 25, 1986. The politics of crowds is often exhibited during political electoral contests. However, it does not always follow that the bigger the crowds the bigger the popularity of those involved.
Nigerian accountants’ body prescribe rethink of ‘governance architecture’ to rein in brain-drain
Dr Okwuosa, who described the situation as a sad narrative considering Nigeria’s vast human and natural resource endowments advised the government to tackle the four components of the governance framework.
National Basketball Association Africa, MAVEN Developments unveil multiyear partnership in Egypt
The collaboration builds on the league’s previous initiatives in Cairo, including the last two Basketball Africa League Nile Conference group phases, Jr NBA clinics for local youth, the 18th edition of the Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa camp, and the launch of the NBA Egypt office earlier this year. MAVEN Developments also served as the title sponsor of the BWB Africa 2022 camp awards.
Tennis veteran Venus Williams bounces back from injuries to knock out 16-ranked Veronika Kudermetova at the Cincinnati
The seven-time Grand Slam champion improved her match record this year to 3-5. She came in ranked 533rd. She trailed 4-1 in each set but fought back each time, converting six of nine break points in the match. She also endured two rain delays.
Inter Miami’s talisman Lionel Messi scores a stunner against Philadelphia in $1,000 per ticket match
Union principal owner Jay Sugarman said there was no real consideration given to moving the game from Subaru Park to Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Eagles. While the football stadium would have packed in another 40,000-plus fans, Sugarman told him the game would stay put
