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Zara Lianne29 April 2025

The UK government is introducing tough new rules that will stop foreign nationals convicted of sexual offences from being granted refugee status. As part of proposed changes to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill, anyone found guilty of a sexual offence (whether in the UK or abroad) will automatically be denied asylum. This applies […]

Zara Lianne29 April 2025

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has introduced a $3 billion revolving credit facility to help African and Caribbean nations secure refined petroleum products like petrol, diesel, and jet fuel. This initiative is expected to support fuel trade worth up to $14 billion over the next three years. It aims to reduce the region’s heavy dependence […]

Zara Lianne29 April 2025

Several Marks & Spencer (M&S) stores across the UK have been left with empty food shelves after the retailer suffered a major cyberattack, affecting its operations and online services. The attack, believed to be carried out by the hacking group “Scattered Spider,” has caused significant disruption. Online orders were suspended, deliveries to partner Ocado were […]

Zara Lianne29 April 2025

The U.S. government under President Donald Trump has launched a formal investigation into Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review over claims of racial bias in their editorial and membership selection processes. The Departments of Education and Health and Human Services are examining whether the Law Review’s practices may violate Title VI of the Civil […]

Edupreneur Editorial Team28 April 2025

Singapore is currently in talks with the United States to secure concessions on pharmaceutical exports while working to maintain its access to advanced AI chips, according to Trade and Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong. The negotiations come as U.S. protectionist policies tighten, including the imposition of a 10% tariff on Singaporean goods, despite the […]

Edupreneur Editorial Team28 April 2025

German pharmaceutical giant Merck KGaA has announced a major move to strengthen its oncology portfolio by agreeing to acquire U.S.-based biotech company SpringWorks Therapeutics in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $3.9 billion. According to the agreement, Merck will pay $47 per share for SpringWorks, a 26% premium over the company’s 20-day average stock price […]

Edupreneur Editorial Team28 April 2025

A 15-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Harvey Willgoose, a fellow 15-year-old student who was fatally stabbed earlier this year at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The tragic incident occurred on February 3, 2025, during the school’s lunch break, when Harvey was attacked with a hunting knife and […]

Edupreneur Editorial Team28 April 2025

Spotify has revealed that it paid out more than $100 million to audio and video podcast creators in the first quarter of 2025, the first time the streaming giant has disclosed such numbers. This milestone reflects Spotify’s deepening investment in the podcasting space and its drive to support content creators financially. The impressive payout stems […]

Edupreneur Editorial Team27 April 2025

Namibia’s President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has dismissed the country’s Agriculture Minister, Mac-Albert Hengari, following reports that he is under police investigation for alleged rape. Hengari, who was appointed to the cabinet in March 2025, was serving as the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform. His dismissal comes as President Nandi-Ndaitwah moves to reinforce ethical […]

Edupreneur Editorial Team27 April 2025

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for the abrupt rescheduling of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Originally slated to begin on Friday, April 25, JAMB announced a new start date of Thursday, April 24. This sudden adjustment, according to NANS, has caused significant […]

Category: Refined Living

UK to Ban Foreign Sex Offenders from Seeking Asylum

Afreximbank Launches $3 Billion Credit Line to Boost Fuel Access in Africa and the Caribbean

Cyberattack Disrupts Marks & Spencer, Leaves Store Shelves Empty

Trump Administration Investigates Harvard Over Alleged Race-Based Discrimination

Singapore Seeks U.S. Concessions on Pharmaceuticals and AI Chips Amid Trade Tensions

Merck to Acquire U.S. Biotech Firm SpringWorks Therapeutics in $3.9 Billion Deal

15-Year-Old Pleads Guilty to Killing Fellow Student in Sheffield School Stabbing

Spotify Pays Over $100 Million to Podcast Creators in Early 2025

Namibia’s President Fires Agriculture Minister Amid Rape Investigation

NANS Slams JAMB Over Sudden UTME Date Change

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