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Ifunanya Okafor2 March 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has initiated a national security investigation into imported lumber, a move that could pave the way for additional tariffs on wood products entering the United States. The investigation comes on the heels of existing duties on Canadian softwood lumber and is set against the backdrop of impending 25% tariffs on all […]

Ifunanya Okafor1 March 2025

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), led by its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared today, Saturday, March 1, 2025, as the first day of Ramadan 1446 AH. The announcement follows the sighting of the crescent moon on Friday, February 28, marking the end of the Islamic […]

Ifunanya Okafor1 March 2025

Microsoft has announced that it will officially shut down Skype on May 5, 2025, marking the end of an era for the once-dominant video-calling service. The company is urging users to transition to Microsoft Teams, which offers similar communication features along with additional collaboration tools. Skype, launched in 2003, gained massive popularity in the early […]

Ifunanya Okafor1 March 2025

South Korea’s industry ministry reported on Saturday that the nation’s industry minister has formally requested an exemption from forthcoming U.S. tariffs. The request was made during discussions with U.S. officials, as Washington prepares to implement new trade measures that could impact South Korean exports. Officials in Seoul emphasized that the proposed tariffs, part of a […]

Ifunanya Okafor1 March 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has mandated new labeling updates for testosterone products following a series of clinical and post-market studies. The revised labels reflect findings from a major clinical trial that examined the cardiovascular safety of testosterone replacement therapy in men with hypogonadism. Although the trial did not show an increased risk of […]

Ifunanya Okafor28 February 2025

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has officially discontinued the registration of the multi-dose anti-malarial dry powder for oral suspension containing Artemether/Lumefantrine. The decision comes after stability studies revealed that the reconstituted formulation becomes unstable over time, leading to a significant loss of efficacy and posing serious risks to patients. […]

Ifunanya Okafor28 February 2025

Singaporean authorities have charged three individuals with fraud in connection with an alleged scheme that domestic media have linked to the unauthorized movement of advanced Nvidia chips. The case is part of a broader investigation into potential export control violations involving high-tech equipment. Two Singaporean nationals, 41-year-old Aaron Woon Guo Jie and 49-year-old Alan Wei […]

Ifunanya Okafor28 February 2025

OpenAI has launched its latest AI language model, GPT-4.5, now available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers and developers around the globe. The new model promises enhanced conversational abilities and a more emotionally intelligent response style compared to its predecessors. Designed to deliver more natural and engaging interactions, GPT-4.5 features an expanded knowledge base and improved processing […]

Ifunanya Okafor28 February 2025

Beijing on Friday lashed out at Washington, accusing the United States of employing “tariff pressure and blackmail” following President Donald Trump’s decision to impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports set to take effect next week. The U.S. administration has defended the move as a necessary step to combat the influx of fentanyl, holding […]

Ifunanya Okafor28 February 2025

Researchers at Tokyo’s Waseda University have unveiled a prototype humanoid robot named AIREC, designed specifically to address Japan’s growing elderly care challenges. Weighing 150 kilograms, AIREC is engineered to perform crucial caregiving tasks such as repositioning patients to prevent bedsores and assisting with diaper changes, thereby potentially easing the strain on human caregivers. Japan faces […]

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Trump Orders New Trade Probe Into Lumber Imports, Potential Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican Goods Loom

Sultan Declares March 1 as First Day of Ramadan 1446 AH

Microsoft to Shut Down Skype in May After 22 Years

South Korea Seeks Tariff Exemption as U.S. Advances with New Trade Measures

FDA Mandates New Labeling for Testosterone Products Over Blood Pressure Concerns

NAFDAC Discontinues Registration of Multi-Dose Artemether/Lumefantrine Oral Suspension

Singapore Charges Three Men with Fraud in Alleged Nvidia Chip Scheme

OpenAI Unveils GPT-4.5, Rolls Out to Pro Users and Developers Worldwide

Beijing Accuses U.S. of ‘Tariff Pressure and Blackmail’ Amid New Tariff Announcement

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