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1. This guy is productive. Yes very productive. 2. “Mercor is building a network of experienced data scientists for potential future projects with leading AI research organizations.” And The New Statesman covers the poetry project. 3. How did the English build such beautiful villages? 4. Two Percent Podcast with Tyler Cowen, fifty-two minutes, we discuss […] The post Thursday assorted links…

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BREAKING: Tony Elumelu’s $500 million Seplat stake now worth over $1 billion

Seplat Energy Plc, Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy company, has seen its market capitalisation climb to $5.24 billion, as the equity stake held by Heirs Holdings; the investment vehicle of…

  • Heirs Holdings now owns over $1 billion stake in Seplat Energy Plc.
  • Tony Elumelu acquired 20.07% stake in December 2025 for $500 million.
  • Seplat's share price surged 6.2% in 2026, reaching 52-week high.

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