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Ifunanya Okafor5 February 2025

Toyota Motor has announced plans to establish a wholly owned company in Shanghai focused on developing and producing electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries for its Lexus brand. The plant, set to begin production in 2027, is expected to produce around 100,000 vehicles annually, marking a significant step in Toyota’s electrification strategy. In the initial phase, […]

Ifunanya Okafor5 February 2025

China’s antitrust regulator is reportedly preparing for a potential investigation into Apple’s policies and App Store fees, according to Bloomberg News. The probe comes amid rising tensions between China and the U.S., just a day after Beijing introduced new measures targeting American businesses like Google, farm equipment manufacturers, and the owner of fashion brand Calvin […]

Ifunanya Okafor5 February 2025

Australia has banned DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, from all government devices due to national security risks. The Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs issued a directive ordering all government entities to prevent the use of DeepSeek products and remove any existing installations from official systems. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke described the […]

Ifunanya Okafor5 February 2025

Ugandan police have arrested nine officials from the Ministry of Finance in connection with the hacking of the central bank’s electronic systems, leading to the theft of 62 billion shillings ($16.87 million). The arrests follow an investigation into reports confirmed in November by State Minister for Finance Henry Musasizi, who acknowledged that the Bank of […]

Ifunanya Okafor5 February 2025

Thailand has cut electricity, internet, and fuel supplies to five border areas in Myanmar as part of efforts to dismantle scam centers operating in the region, Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Wednesday. The move comes amid growing international pressure to shut down illegal online operations, which a 2023 U.N. report […]

Ifunanya Okafor4 February 2025

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a $1.07 billion investment in Nigeria’s healthcare sector under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) programme. Additionally, N4.8 billion has been allocated for HIV treatment, marking a significant step in strengthening healthcare services nationwide. Announcing the decision in Abuja, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating […]

Ifunanya Okafor4 February 2025

China has imposed retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports in response to new U.S. duties on Chinese goods, reigniting tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The move follows President Donald Trump’s decision to enforce an additional 10% tariff on all Chinese imports into the U.S., which took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Tuesday (0501 […]

Ifunanya Okafor3 February 2025

OpenAI, a leader in generative artificial intelligence, launched a new AI-powered tool called “Deep Research” on Sunday. The tool is designed to conduct multi-step research on the internet for tackling complex tasks by gathering and analyzing data across multiple sources. Deep Research is built on a version of OpenAI’s upcoming o3 model, specifically optimized for […]

Ifunanya Okafor3 February 2025

The U.S. dollar surged to multi-year highs on Monday, while the Canadian dollar, Mexican peso, and Chinese yuan tumbled after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on America’s top trading partners. The move has triggered fears of a global trade war, sending stock markets into a sharp decline. Immediate Market Reaction The Chinese yuan fell […]

Ifunanya Okafor3 February 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to cut all future American aid to South Africa, citing concerns over the country’s land expropriation policies. In a statement posted on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump alleged, “South Africa is confiscating land and treating certain classes of people VERY BADLY. The United States won’t stand for it, […]

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Toyota to Build Lexus EV Plant in Shanghai, Expanding Electric Vehicle Push

China Prepares Possible Antitrust Probe Into Apple’s App Store Policies

Australia Bans Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek from Government Devices Over Security Concerns

Uganda Detains Nine Finance Officials Over $16.87 Million Bank Hack

Thailand Cuts Power, Internet to Myanmar Border Areas to Combat Scam Centers

FEC Approves $1.07 Billion for Healthcare Reforms, Allocates N4.8 Billion for HIV Treatment

China Hits Back with Tariffs as U.S. Trade War Escalates

OpenAI Launches ‘Deep Research’ AI Tool for Efficient Web-Based Research

Global Markets Plunge as Trump’s Tariffs Spark Trade War with Canada, Mexico, and China

President Trump Threatens to Cut U.S. Aid to South Africa Over Land Expropriation Law

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