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Nollywood meets Bollywood: filmmaker fuses Indian, Nigerian culture
The greeting "namaste" associated with yoga and the Pidgin word for trouble, "wahala", widely used across the world thanks to Afrobeats, speak to Indian and Nigerian influences on the English language.
US car market expected to moderate in 2026
Auto industry experts expect US car sales to moderate in 2026 after last year's churn of trade announcements and environmental policy changes spurred increased sales.
Strasbourg face pitfalls of multi-club system as Chelsea take Rosenior
The departure of Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior to take over as Chelsea manager has exposed the harsh realities of multi-club ownership, which is gaining ground across the world but causing discord between supporters and teams.
Nvidia CEO praises robots as 'AI immigrants'
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang described robots as "AI immigrants" on Tuesday, arguing they could solve a global labor shortage that is hampering manufacturing.
Waskahigan Oil & Gas Corp. and Terra Metals Parties Announce Mutual Resolution
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Waskahigan Oil & Gas Corp. ("WOGC") and Terra Metals Inc., Terra Metals Limited, Lunda Resources Limited, Central African Renewable Energy Corporation Limited, Mumena Mushinge, and Brian Chisala (collectively, the "Terra Metals Parties") jointly announce that they have mutually agreed to terminate their previously announced proposed transaction and have fully resolved all related matters. All parties have agreed to: (a) discontinue all court proceedings, arbitration filings, and regulatory communications; (b) release each other from any and all claims relating to the transaction; and (c) move forward independently with no further obligations or liabilities to one another. This resolution was reached amicably and without any admission of fault or wrongdoing by any party. The parties confirm that prior disclosures should be read in light of this joint statement, which supersedes any earlier unilateral communications regarding the transaction. Each party wishes the other success in their respective future endeavors.
Caldwell Announces Change in Auditors
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Talent acquisition firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) today announced that it has appointed Ernst & Young LLP ("EY" or the "Successor Auditor") as the Company's new auditor, effective January 5, 2026.
RE Royalties Announces up to a USD $9.0 Million Portfolio-Level Royalty Investment with Solaris Energy Inc.
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / RE Royalties Ltd. (TSXV:RE)(OTCQX:RROYF) ("RE Royalties" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Solaris Energy Inc. ("Solaris") to invest up to USD $9.0 million to acquire a royalty interest (the "Royalty Purchase") in two portfolios of distributed generation ("DG") solar projects located throughout the United States.
Michael P. McCarthy Named Principal at Sterling Organization
Mr. McCarthy has been an integral member of the team at Sterling since joining the firm 20 years ago. He most recently served as Senior Managing Director of Fund Management and Analytics.
Valsoft Corporation Acquires Jazzware, Expanding Its Hospitality Technology Portfolio
MONTRÉAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Canadian company specializing in the acquisition and long-term development of vertical market software businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Jazzware, a U.S.-based provider of mission-critical hospitality communications and guest experience software.
Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Closes Sale of Emerald Textiles to PureStar Linen Group
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / An affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners ("Pacific Avenue") is pleased to announce the sale of Emerald Textiles ("Emerald") to Purestar Linen Group ("PureStar"), a leading North American provider of outsourced laundry services to the hospitality industry.
Aztec Drills 40 RC holes at Tombstone Project, Arizona in 2025, Continues to Expand Shallow Silver-Gold Mineralization
Final analytical results of drill hole TR25-17 report a higher silver content than preliminary results reported on November 4, 2025TR25-17 intersected 57.8m averaging 39.12 gpt Ag and 5.16 gpt Au from 9.1m depthDrillhole TR25-9 intersected three mineralized zones along its 273.6 meter length, including 164.2 meters averaging 16.74 AgEq to TDDrillhole TR25-14 intersected 86.6 meters with 23.19 gpt AgEq including 15.2 meters of 118.42 gpt AgEqThe new results show the Ag-Au mineralization has broad continuity as drill tested mineralization has been pushed to depth, to the east and west40 RC holes have now been drilled with 20 RC holes pending release as the drilling program continuesOne core hole has been completed to target depth with samples shipped to analytical laboratory
Microbix Commercializes SARS-CoV-2 (COVID) Recombinant Antigen For Usage in QAPs and Test Manufacturing
MISSISSAUGA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Microbix Biosystems Inc. (TSX:MBX)(OTCQX:MBXBF) (Microbix®), a life sciences innovator, manufacturer, and exporter, announces the commercial usage of its first recombinant antigen product, the nucleocapsid protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19), in its quality assessment products ("QAPs™") and its availability at commercial scale for test manufacturers.
iFabric Announces Footwear Program at Wholesale Club Retailer
Nationwide Canadian Launch of Roots® Brand Footwear
Equities extend record run, oil eases
Global stock markets advanced on Tuesday to fresh record highs while oil prices eased as investors tracked developments surrounding crude-rich Venezuela as well as the outlook for the global economy.
UK electric car sales hit record high in 2025: industry
All-electric vehicles accounted for nearly one quarter of new cars sold in the UK last year, a record high, industry data showed Tuesday, as Britain phases out combustion engines.
EV sales rebound in Germany as Chinese brands make inroads
Electric vehicle sales rebounded strongly in Germany in 2025, official data showed Tuesday, with Chinese manufacturers making inroads from a low base in the EU's largest economy despite tariffs.
Taylor's endorsement prompts Swift sell-out for Sancerre wine
A French wine maker has hailed the impact of his Sancerre appearing in Taylor Swift's latest documentary which looks set to deepen America's love affair with the famed Loire appellation.
Markets extend global rally amid optimistic outlook, oil dips
Most Asian markets rose Tuesday, tracking the year's first record on Wall Street as investors racked up AI-linked tech bets, while oil prices steadied after whipsawing following the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Nestle recalls infant formula in several European countries
Swiss food giant Nestle announced on Monday a recall of batches of infant formula in several European countries, notably France, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Italy and Sweden, as a precautionary measure.
Uber shows off its robotaxi heading for San Francisco
Uber on Monday unveiled a custom robotaxi it is adding to its global ride-share platform, starting on the San Francisco home turf it shares with rival Waymo, owned by Google.
TV makers tout AI upgrades at CES, as smartphone threat looms
A century after Scottish inventor John Logie Baird demonstrated the first mechanical television system, TVs face mounting competition from a much more recent invention: smartphones.
Pathfinder Ventures Inc. Announces AGM Results and Stock Option Grants
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 6, 2026 / Pathfinder Ventures Inc. (TSXV:RV) (the "Company") announces the results of its Annual General and Special Meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") held on December 22, 2025, and the granting of incentive stock options pursuant to its shareholder-approved stock option plan.
Affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, Alongside Cameron Ashley Building Products, Acquires Therm-All
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 6, 2026 / Pacific Avenue Capital Partners ("Pacific Avenue"), a leading global private equity firm focused on corporate carve-outs and other complex situations in the middle market, announced today that an affiliate of Pacific Avenue, alongside Cameron Ashley Building Products, has acquired Therm-All from Incline Equity Partners. Therm-All is a fabricator and distributor of metal building insulation and related products serving commercial and industrial end markets. Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio and with thirteen strategic locations nationwide, the Company is one of the largest metal building insulation providers in the United States. Therm-All's consultative sales approach, energy code expertise, and targeted product offering differentiate the Company and position it as a value-add partner to more than 2,000 customers.
Valsoft Corporation Acquires PenguinData, Expanding Its Workforce Management Software Portfolio for Infrastructure Contractors
MONTRÉAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / January 6, 2026 / Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Montreal-based company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of PenguinData Workforce Management, Inc. ("PenguinData"), a leading provider of workforce management software for telecom, fiber, and utility contractors.
Caldwell Releases Landmark Whitepaper "Utilities at the Eye of the Storm," Featuring Insights from North America's Most Influential Energy Leaders
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 6, 2026 / Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) today announced the release of Utilities at the Eye of the Storm: How future-ready leaders can guide the sector through physical, digital and economic convergence, a new, in-depth whitepaper authored by Les Gombik, managing partner at Caldwell. The report assembles a rare collection of perspectives from senior executives across the North American utility, energy and infrastructure landscape, offering an unparalleled view into the pressures and opportunities reshaping the grid.
Adcore Appointed by Selfie Leslie to Accelerate Digital Marketing Performance
A Leading Boutique Women's Apparel Brand
Sintana Energy Inc. Announces Grant of Restricted Share Units and Issue of Shares
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 6, 2026 / Sintana Energy Inc. (TSXV:SEI)(AIM:SEI)(OTCQX:SEUSF) ("Sintana" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has approved the grant of a total of 7,250,000 restricted share units ("RSUs") to several directors and service providers of the Company.
Eco (Atlantic) Oil and Gas Ltd. Announces Executives and Broker Appointment
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 6, 2026 / Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd. (AIM:ECO)(TSXV:EOG), the oil and gas exploration company focused on the offshore Atlantic Margins, is pleased to announce the appointment of Canaccord Genuity Limited ("Canaccord") as Joint Broker to the Company with immediate effect. The Company is also pleased to announce the non-board appointment of Keely Pearce (née Harris) as Vice President, Operations. Keely joins the executive team led by Gil Holzman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Gadi Levin as Vice President, Finance (Chief Financial Officer) and Alice Carroll who has been promoted to Vice President, Business Development and Corporate Affairs, with effect from 1 January 2026.
Toppling of Venezuela's Maduro stirs fear in Cubans
Cubans weary from years of economic crisis, shortages of basic supplies and regular power blackouts, fear the US attack on Venezuela, a leftist ideological ally and its main oil supplier, will see life get even tougher.
Lower demand for electric cars dents GM's sales
General Motors reported a dip in fourth-quarter US auto sales Monday, reflecting a sharp decline in electric vehicle transactions amid a broader slowing car market.
'Remove her clothes': Global backlash over Grok sexualized images
Elon Musk's AI tool Grok faced growing international backlash Monday for generating sexualized deepfakes of women and minors, with the European Union joining the condemnation and Britain warning of an investigation.
83 still in hospital after Swiss fire tragedy
The majority of those wounded in the devastating New Year bar blaze in Crans-Montana were still in hospital on Monday, as the bodies of five Italian teenagers were repatriated from Switzerland.