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NEW YORK, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ADD) ("Color Star" or the "Company"), an entertainment technology company with a global network that focuses on the application of technology and artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry, announces today that His Highness Shaikh Humaid Abdulla Rashed Ahmed Almualla, a prominent member of the United Arab Emirates royal family, has officially joined the company as an independent director of the Company’s board of directors. This appointment not only introduces strong leadership to Color Star but also strengthens the company's ties with the Middle East, particularly the UAE. His Highness Shaikh Humaid Abdulla Rashed Ahmed Almualla is a distinguished figure in UAE politics, wielding considerable influence in the Al Mualla region. As a core member of the ruling family of the Umm Al-Quwain Emirate, he plays a vital role on the UAE's political stage. Born in Ajman, the nation's capital, His Highness Shaikh Humaid is also the nephew of the current UAE President, a connection that underscores his esteemed reputation both domestically and internationally. The Al Mualla family, one of the oldest royal lineages in the Middle East, has historically governed the Umm Al-Quwain Emirate. In June 2023, His Highness Shaikh Humaid spearheaded the launch of the UAE Royal HH Investment Fund, a venture that garnered enthusiastic support from royal families and government officials in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar. Beyond his financial achievements, His Highness Shaikh Humaid’s appointment as an independent director on Color Star’s board of directors brings fresh perspectives and strategic insights to the company. Having a member of the UAE royal family join Color Star is expected to unlock new investment opportunities and project support, accelerating Color Star's continuous planned investment and innovation in AI entertainment and related technologies. Leveraging these resources, Color Star aims to develop cutting-edge technologies and deliver richer, more innovative entertainment experiences to global audiences. His Highness Shaikh Humaid ’s extensive network will undoubtedly energize Color Star's globalization strategy, paving the way for even greater success on the international stage. About Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ADD) is an entertainment and education company that provides online entertainment performances and online music education services. Its business operations are conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Color Metaverse Pte. Ltd. and CACM Group NY, Inc. The Company ’s online education is provided through its Color World music and entertainment education platform. More information about the Company can be found at www.colorstarinternational.com and www.colorstar.investorroom.com . Forward-Looking Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantee of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development, including the development of the metaverse project; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; the growth of the educational and training services market internationally where ADD conducts its business; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the terms of the LOI nothereafter being memorialized in a definitive agreement; the outcome of any legal proceedings that have been, or will be, instituted against Color Star or other parties to the LOI following announcement of the LOI and transactions contemplated therein; the ability of Color Star to meet NASDAQ listing standards in connection with the consummation of the transaction contemplated therein; the inability to complete the transactions contemplated by the LOI due to the failure to meet certain closing conditions; risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations and the potential difficulties in employee retention as a result of the announcement of the LOI and consummation of the transaction described therein; costs related to the proposed acquisition; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the ability of the combined company to meet its financial and strategic goals, due to, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitability, maintain relationships with customers and retain its key employees; the possibility that the combined company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties described herein, as well as those risks and uncertainties discussed from time to time in other reports and other public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Color Star. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov . The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof unless required by applicable laws, regulations or rules. For more information, please contact: Color Star Investor Relations Office Number No. 1003, 9th Floor, 7 World Trade Center, Suite 4621 New York NY 10007 Office: (212) 410-5186 Email ir@colorstarint ernational.comThe move could usher in an end to a protracted political crisis in the European Union country following the annulment of a presidential election by a top court. Parliament approved the new administration in a 240-143 vote in Romania’s 466-seat legislature. The new coalition is made up of the leftist Social Democratic Party (PSD) the centre-right National Liberal Party (PNL), the small ethnic Hungarian UDMR party and national minorities. It caps a month-long period of turmoil in which far-right nationalists made significant gains in a parliamentary election on December 1 a week after a first-round presidential race saw the far-right outsider Calin Georgescu emerge as the front-runner. “It will not be an easy mandate for the future government,” Mr Ciolacu, whose PSD party topped the polls in the parliamentary election, said in a statement. “We are aware that we are in the midst of a deep political crisis,” he said. “It is also a crisis of trust, and this coalition aims to regain the trust of citizens, the trust of the people.” Romania’s 16 ministerial positions will be shared among the parties, which will hold a slim majority in the legislature. It is widely seen as a tactical partnership to shut out far-right nationalists whose voices found fertile ground amid high living costs and a sluggish economy. Mr Ciolacu, who came third in the first-round presidential ballot despite polls indicating he would win the most votes, has served as prime minister since June 2023. After parliament’s approval, President Klaus Iohannis swore in the new government and warned the new Cabinet that it is entering a “difficult new period” in which “for many Romanians, there are major concerns”. Romania was plunged into turmoil after Mr Georgescu’s surprise success in the presidential race, after allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference emerged. Days before the December 8 run-off, the Constitutional Court made the unprecedented move to annul the presidential race. “We go through complicated times, but I think we all learned from mistakes of the past,” Mr Ciolacu said. “I hope that together with my colleagues in the coalition, we’ll find the best solutions to get past the challenges we have in front of us.” Mr Ciolacu said that the new government would aim to quickly organise the rerun of the presidential election in which the new coalition has agreed to put forward an agreed common pro-European candidate. Cristian Andrei, a political consultant based in Bucharest, said that the new government made up of the same political parties will likely embrace “soft populist” rhetoric such as economic patriotism, anti-austerity, and a peace solution in neighbouring Ukraine to counter the rise of far-right populism. “This will be a way to answer the concerns of many Romanians who voted for populists... but will not solve the fundamental problem of trust,” he said. “The only decisive factor now will be who and how convincing the pro-European candidates will be against this popular revolt.” George Simion, the leader of the far-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians, which came second in the parliamentary election, said that all politicians from his party on Monday would vote against the Ciolacu government. In 2021, the PSD and the PNL also formed an unlikely but increasingly strained coalition together with UDMR, which exited the Cabinet last year after a power-sharing dispute.
It's time for the holidays, which means robust family conversations and seemingly never-ending courses of food. But for the more tech-savvy among us, the journey home could also mean we'll be called on to provide a backlog of tech support to parents, grandparents and other family members. And with generative AI being used to supercharge some major cyber scams this year, it's also a good time to teach and not just fix. Here are some tips on how to manage your tech encounters this holiday season: Whether it's Windows, macOS, iOS or Android, simply keeping your operating system and apps up-to-date will help protect your family's computers and devices against a surprising number of security threats, such as malware, viruses and exploits. People are also reading... Most operating systems, especially those for mobile devices and their app stores, typically have auto-updates turned on by default. Be sure to double-check the device to make sure it has enough storage space to carry out the update. (More on this below.) Keeping apps updated may also reduce the number of "Why isn't this app working?" type of questions from your relatives. Chances are someone in your family is going to have a completely full mobile device. So full, in fact, that they can no longer update their phone or tablet without having to purge something first. There are many approaches to freeing up space. Here are a few you can easily take without having to triage data or apps. According to some admittedly unscientific studies, the average person has hundreds of passwords. That's a lot to remember. So as you help your relatives reset some of theirs, you may be tempted to recycle some to keep things simple for them. But that's one of the bad password habits that cybersecurity experts warn against. Instead, try introducing your forgetful family member to a password manager. They're useful tools for simplifying and keeping track of logins. And if you want to impress a more tech-savvy cousin or auntie, you could suggest switching to a more secure digital authentication method: passkeys. Stay safe: Here's how to avoid third party online seller scams | PennyWise podcast As scammers find new ways to steal money and personal information, you and your family should be more vigilant about who to trust. Artificial intelligence and other technologies are giving bad actors craftier tools to work with online. A quick way to remember what to do when you think you're getting scammed is to think about the three S's, said Alissa Abdullah, also known as Dr. Jay, Mastercard's deputy chief security officer "Stay suspicious, stop for a second (and think about it) and stay protected," she said. Simply being aware of typical scams can help, experts say. Robocalls frequently target vulnerable individuals like seniors, people with disabilities, and people with debt. So-called romance scams target lonely and isolated individuals. Quiz scams target those who spend a lot of time on social media. Check our AP guide on the latest scams and what to do when you're victimized. Home internet speeds are getting faster, so you want to make sure your family members are getting a high-speed connection if they've paid for one. Run a broadband speed test on your home network if they're still rocking an aging modem and router. How to protect your Social Security number as hacks surge Fake online reviews and testimonials are a headache for small businesses. They hope the FTC can help Don't fall for fake dentists offering veneers and other dental work on social media Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!
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Earlier in the year, the CBN gave Nigerian banks across various tiers directives to meet new capital base The bank capitalisation plan is seen by analysts as a timely economic growth stimulus for the industry Fidelity Bank, Access Holdings, GTCo and other banks have started making moves to increase their capital base CHECK OUT: Education is Your Right! Don’t Let Social Norms Hold You Back. Learn Online with LEGIT. Enroll Now! Legit.ng journalist Zainab Iwayemi has 5-year-experience covering the Economy, Technology, and Capital Market. Since March 29, 2024, when the banking recapitalisation exercise was announced, some banks have raised money by going to the stock market. Analysts view the bank capitalisation initiative as a timely catalyst for economic growth, noting that capitalisation requires banks to hold sufficient funds as a buffer against financial downturns. Legit.ng has highlighted the banks that made moves to recapitalise in 2024 : PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! Fidelity Bank Fidelity Bank surpassed the N127.1 billion target set in its combined offer programme, as the bank concludes the programme. Read also Naira scarcity: House of Reps take action as CBN, banks set cash withdrawal limit In an email to investors, the Managing Director of the Bank, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe expressed appreciation, noting that the bank had surpassed the target set. The email read, “With the conclusion of the Combined Offer, I am delighted to announce that we have met and surpassed the capital-raise target we set for ourselves in the first phase of our capital-raise exercise. It is both gratifying and humbling to note this level of investor confidence in the bank.” Access Holdings Access Holdings Plc announced the commencement of its N351 billion capital raising through a rights issue, otherwise known as an offer for subscription. For the right issue, Access Holdings offered 17.772 billion ordinary shares of 50 kobo each to existing shareholders at N19.75 per share. The offer opened on Monday, July 8, 2024. GTCo Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), recently revealed planned to raise nine billion ordinary shares of 50 kobo at an offer price of N44.50 per ordinary shares via public offer on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). Read also BDCs finally react as CBN allows members to buy $25,000 weekly from NAFEM This translated into N400 billion ordinary shares the Group planned to raise from investing public through public offer. Zenith Bank With the goal of raising over N290 billion, Zenith Bank Plc proposed a hybrid rights issue and subscription offer. This action represents a big step toward fulfilling the CBN's new N500 billion minimum capital requirement. In order to achieve this criterion, Zenith Bank needs roughly N229.225 billion, which includes N255.047 billion for the share premium and N15.698 billion in issued and fully paid share capital. FCMB In April, Mr. Ladi Balogun, the group’s CEO, disclosed plans to raise N150 billion between April and September 2024 as part of its recapitalization efforts. Mr. Balogun, on September 9th, expressed gratitude to the CBN , SEC, and NGX for their contributions to the capital raise, stating that these regulatory bodies played crucial roles in facilitating the process. Jaiz Bank Read also CBN takes another step to crash dollar, permits BDCs to buy forex from NAFEM After receiving regulatory clearances from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), Jaiz Bank announced that it had successfully listed N10.04 billion from its private placement on the NGX. According to a statement from the bank, this achievement puts it in the minority of banks that have already fulfilled the CBN's updated capital requirements before the June 2026 deadline. According to the bank, its balance sheet is resilient, diverse, and well-structured, indicating that its financial position is still strong. First Bank In an attempt to raise an additional N150 billion, FBN Holdings Plc launched a rights issue, issuing 5.983 billion ordinary shares at 50k each to current shareholders at N25 per share. A one-for-six ratio—one new ordinary share for every six shares held—was the basis for the offering. Sterling Bank Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc announced the commencement of its N153 billion capital raising through a Rights Issue. This strategic initiative marks a significant milestone in its growth strategy, aimed at fortifying our financial foundation, enhancing capital adequacy, and fueling organic growth within its banking subsidiaries. Read also FG speaks on next step after MRS, TotalEnergies, others emerged winners of oil well The Company has obtained the approval the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘the Commission’) to execute a Rights Issue of Rights Issue of 7,197,604,531 Ordinary Shares of 50 kobo each at N4.00 per share, On the basis of One (1) new ordinary share for every Four (4) ordinary shares held as of 6th August 2024. CBN extends recapitalisation deadline for BDC operators Legit.ng reported that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the deadline for the recapitalisation of Bureau of De Change (BDC) operators from December 3, 2024, to June 3, 2025. The president of the Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), Aminu Gwadabe, stated this at a virtual emergency meeting by ABCON members. Gwadabe explained that the apex bank extended the deadline by six months due to operators' low compliance with the recapitalisation requirements. PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! Source: Legit.ng