Zero-tariff: Nigeria gains access to Chinese market
China has announced a major trade policy that will grant Nigeria and 52 other African nations zero-tariff access to its massive consumer market, opening new doors for exports and economic growth.
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Nigeria to Benefit from AASGON’s 10,000 India-Africa Scholarship Awards
Abuja, Nigeria – In a landmark initiative set to bolster educational ties between India and Africa, the Africa Asia Scholars Global Network (AASGON) has announced the launch of 10,000 scholarships for African students. This programme, unveiled ahead of the Global South Universities Association (GSUA) Summit Awards 2025, is expected to significantly benefit Nigerian students across…
VIDEO: Jakarta Shopping Mall Fire Leaves 4 Dead, Several Missing
JAKARTA – A devastating fire at Glodok Plaza, a prominent shopping mall in Jakarta, Indonesia, has claimed the lives of at least four people, with several others still unaccounted for, according to local reports. The fire broke out on Wednesday evening in a discotheque located on the mall’s seventh floor and quickly spread to the…
World’s Oldest Person Tomiko Itooka Dies at 116
Ashiya, Japan – The world’s oldest person, Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman, has passed away at the age of 116, the city of Ashiya announced on Saturday. Itooka, who had four children and five grandchildren, died on December 29, 2024, at a nursing home where she had lived since 2019. She was born on May…
Major Platforms Yet to Obtain Operating Licenses Under Malaysia’s New Law
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) revealed that major platforms, including Elon Musk’s X and Google’s YouTube, have yet to comply with Malaysia’s new social media licensing law, which took effect on Wednesday. Under the regulation, platforms with more than 8 million users in Malaysia must obtain a license by…
Survivors Mark 20 Years Since Indian Ocean Tsunami Killed 230,000
Delhi, India – Communities in Indonesia, Thailand, India, and Sri Lanka commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami on Thursday, reflecting on the catastrophic event that claimed over 230,000 lives across 14 countries. In Indonesia’s Aceh province, where more than 170,000 people perished, prayers were held and flowers laid at mass graves in…
How Volvo SUV Crash Killed CEO in India
Bengaluru, India – A tragic accident on the Nelamangala-Tumkuru highway near Bengaluru claimed six lives when a container truck jumped the divider and crushed a Volvo XC90 SUV. The victims, all members of the Yegapagol family, were travelling to Sangli, Maharashtra when the crash occurred. Among those killed were Chandram Yegapagol, 48, the Managing Director…
China Executes Ex-Official Li Jianping in $421M Corruption Scandal
Beijing, China – China executed Li Jianping, a former official from Inner Mongolia, on December 17, 2024, for involvement in a corruption case involving over $421 million. Li was the former secretary of the Communist Party working committee of the Hohhot Economic and Technological Development Zone. His death sentence was initially issued in September 2022…
26 ongoing fully funded scholarships for BSc, MSc, and PhD and their deadlines
These scholarships cut across countries like USA, Canada, the UK, Germany, Australia and Finland, among others. Below are the ongoing 26 scholarships with active deadlines, please do well to apply: 1. Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship in the UK Deadline: 15th October Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dVa5kpR5 2. Chevening Scholarships in the UK Deadline: 5th November Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dn_BnHnt…
MSI showcases Prestige, Summit laptops powered by Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors
Media Lowyat reported yesterday (6th September) that MSI released new Windows 11 AI+ PC notebook products equipped with Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors, including the Prestige and Summit series. Prestige The Prestige series is available in 13, 14 and 16 inches for consumers to choose from, with an ultra-light design and long battery life…