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Zara Lianne16 May 2025

Brazil, the world’s top poultry exporter, has confirmed its first-ever case of bird flu (H5N1) on a commercial farm. The outbreak was detected in the city of Montenegro, in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, and marks a shift from previous cases, which had only affected wild birds and backyard flocks. The Brazilian […]

Zara Lianne16 May 2025

As part of its global business overhaul, Japanese carmaker Nissan has announced it is open to sharing its production facilities with Chinese state-owned partner Dongfeng Motor. The move is aimed at improving efficiency and competitiveness amid major shifts in the global auto industry. One key site under consideration is Nissan’s plant in Sunderland, UK. Though […]

Zara Lianne16 May 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a new outbreak of polio in Papua New Guinea, sparking global concern and prompting an urgent call for mass vaccination. Two children in the city of Lae recently tested positive for type 2 poliovirus, despite showing no symptoms. Further testing revealed traces of the virus in wastewater samples […]

Zara Lianne15 May 2025

Harvard University has pledged $250 million from its own resources to sustain vital research efforts after the U.S. federal government, under the Trump administration, froze nearly $3 billion in research grants and contracts. The freeze, which has disrupted funding across multiple academic institutions, has hit Harvard’s research community particularly hard, especially projects in the medical […]

Zara Lianne15 May 2025

UK convenience food giant Greencore Group has announced a major move to acquire Bakkavor Group, a leading supplier of fresh prepared foods, in a deal valued at £1.2 billion (approximately $1.59 billion). Under the terms of the proposed acquisition, Bakkavor shareholders will receive 85 pence in cash and 0.604 new Greencore shares for each Bakkavor […]

Zara Lianne15 May 2025

The European Union has formally accused TikTok of violating key provisions of the Digital Services Act (DSA), marking a significant move in the bloc’s push to regulate major tech platforms. On Thursday, the European Commission announced that TikTok failed to meet transparency requirements under the DSA, specifically for not providing a fully functional advertisement repository. […]

Zara Lianne15 May 2025

The academic community in Taraba State has been thrown into mourning following the death of a lecturer at the Taraba State College of Health Technology, Takum. The deceased, identified as Samson Philip, was found lifeless in his home on Tuesday morning in Bete, located in the Takum Local Government Area. According to reports, the circumstances […]

Zara Lianne14 May 2025

The Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi has achieved a significant milestone after securing full accreditation for all its academic programmes from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). In addition to this success, the NBTE has granted approval for the institution to introduce eight new academic programmes designed to meet current industry demands and national development goals. […]

Zara Lianne14 May 2025

Several American biotech companies are exploring options to move early-stage clinical trials of new drugs outside the United States, citing growing concerns over delays at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Recent policy changes and large-scale layoffs under the Trump administration have affected key FDA departments responsible for reviewing new treatments. Executives and industry […]

Zara Lianne14 May 2025

Ethiopia has signed investment agreements worth more than $1.7 billion to boost its energy and minerals sectors, with the bulk of the deals involving Chinese companies. This move is part of the country’s ongoing efforts to attract foreign investment and unlock the potential of its rich natural resources. Among the major agreements is a partnership […]

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Brazil Reports First Bird Flu Outbreak on Commercial Poultry Farm

Nissan Considers Global Factory Sharing with Chinese Partner Dongfeng

Polio Outbreak Confirmed in Papua New Guinea: WHO Urges Immediate Vaccination

Harvard Commits $250 Million to Support Research After U.S. Freezes Federal Grants

Greencore to Acquire Bakkavor in £1.2 Billion Deal

TikTok Faces EU Charges Over Breach of Online Content Rules

Tragedy in Taraba: College Lecturer Found Dead in Suspected Suicide

Federal Polytechnic Bauchi Gets Full Accreditation, Launches 8 New Courses

U.S. Biotech Firms Look Abroad for Drug Trials Amid FDA Shake-Up

Ethiopia Secures Over $1.7 Billion in Major Energy and Minerals Investment Deals

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