Semafor • Sep 24, 2025
It’s time to revamp H-1Bs
The H-1B program has been grossly abused by big consulting firms and used by tech companies and others to simply cut costs, rather than bring in top talent.
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Semafor • Sep 24, 2025
Renewable energy alliance mobilizes $4.2B for green projects in Africa
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet has already financed projects such as solar minigrids in Nigeria.
Semafor • Sep 24, 2025
DR Congo’s president defends new cobalt export quota
The country had halted exports entirely in February.
Semafor • Sep 24, 2025
Africa CDC announces $3.2B fund for domestic vaccine manufacturing
Calls for African countries to develop their own vaccines, rather than relying on imports, have increased since the pandemic.
Semafor • Sep 24, 2025
Nigeria cuts lending rate for first time in five years
The move comes following the easing of inflation that had driven repeated hikes from early 2024.
Semafor • Sep 24, 2025
Nigeria’s Seplat forecasts $6B revenue from new oil and gas projects
The oil and gas producer plans to invest up to $3 billion to drill at least 120 new wells and commission three gas projects.
Semafor • Sep 24, 2025
Global CEOs confirm for Riyadh's 'Davos in the Desert'
The Future Investment Initiative has grown in heft and expanded internationally since its launch in 2017.
Semafor • Sep 24, 2025
Kuwait royal meets top US CEOs in New York
Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Sabah asked the CEOs he met with to boost their presence in Kuwait, according to official statements.
Semafor • Sep 24, 2025
UAE firms plan to invest $100 million in AI startups worldwide
Presight, the AI and big data firm backed by G42, and Shorooq’s new fund plans to offer not just capital but also access to computing power.
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Michigan Lawsuit Calls Big Oil a “Cartel” That’s Driving High Energy Bills
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Why corporate America is mostly staying quiet as federal immigration agents show up at its doors
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Has Little Caesars Arena boosted economic activity in Detroit? We looked at hotel and short-term rental industry data to find out
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Bad Bunny, Billionaires, and the Business of Sports
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Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand
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Denmark’s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the ‘motherhood penalty’ for working moms
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Ignoring China’s Poverty Alleviation Success Is Costing Us All
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3 things to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nod for Fed chair
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Mamdani Announces New Settlement Securing Backpay for Delivery Workers
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