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Lithium Prices Surge in China After Authorities Announce Revocation of Mining Licenses
Shanghai, December 17, 2025 – Lithium prices in China soared on Wednesday after the Bureau of Natural Resources in Yichun, a major lithium-producing hub in Jiangxi province, announced plans to revoke 27 mining licenses. The move sent the most-active lithium carbonate contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange to a session high of 109,860 yuan ($15,592.27)
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Why Buhari Was ‘Mai Gaskiya’ to Northerners – Ex-Presidential Spokesman Adesina
Former presidential media aide, Femi Adesina, has explained why the late President Muhammadu Buhari was affectionately called “Mai Gaskiya” (the honest one) by Northerners. Adesina highlighted Buhari’s unwavering integrity, noting that the former president never misappropriated public funds despite holding several high-profile offices throughout his career. The remarks were made in an article commemorating what
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Indian Rupee Surges on RBI Intervention, Logs Best Day in Two Months
Mumbai, December 17, 2025 – The Indian rupee made a strong comeback on Wednesday, posting its best one-day gain in two months after decisive intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) halted a five-day losing streak. The currency closed at 90.38 per U.S. dollar, up 0.7% from Tuesday’s close of 91.0275, reversing losses from
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Privacy Group Alleges TikTok Tracked Grindr Activity via Third-Party Analytics Firm
Vienna, December 17, 2025 – A European privacy advocacy group, None of Your Business (noyb), has filed complaints with Austria’s data protection authority against TikTok, Grindr, and mobile analytics firm AppsFlyer, alleging that the companies violated the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by tracking user activity across apps without consent. The complaints claim that
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Okoronkwo, Ogbodo Shine as Abia Boxing Championship Concludes
The Abia State Boxing Championship, “Enyimba 2025”, concluded with thrilling bouts as Zoe Chibuike Okoronkwo successfully defended his Feather Weight title by defeating Nwambeke Ndubuisi via technical knockout. In other matches, Israel Obinna Ogbodo triumphed over Udeh Chibuike, while Chinaza Ikechukwu Okoronkwo retained his Light Weight title, defeating Ede Emmanuel Peter by unanimous decision. Speaking
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Diageo Sells 65% Stake in East African Breweries to Asahi for $2.3 Billion
Nairobi/London, December 17, 2025 – Diageo PLC, the world’s largest spirits producer, has agreed to sell its 65% stake in East African Breweries Limited (EABL) to Japan’s Asahi Holdings for $2.3 billion, marking the company’s exit from its last direct African beer investment. The transaction values EABL, a Nairobi blue-chip stock and one of East
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Stellantis Criticizes EU Proposals, Says Auto Industry Needs Stronger Support for Energy Transition
Milan, December 16, 2025 – Europe’s second-largest automaker, Stellantis NV, has raised concerns that recent European Commission proposals aimed at supporting the automotive sector’s energy transition fall short of addressing key industry challenges. In a statement on Tuesday, the company highlighted the lack of a roadmap for light commercial vehicles and insufficient flexibility regarding 2030
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INEC Chairman Seeks Senate Backing Ahead of 2027 Elections
Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), met with the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, to discuss his priorities for strengthening Nigeria’s electoral system ahead of the 2027 elections. The session marked his first formal engagement with the Committee since assuming office. Accompanied by National
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EU Expands Carbon Border Levy to Imported Car Parts and Appliances, Cracks Down on Evasion
Brussels, December 17, 2025 – The European Union (EU) is set to strengthen its carbon border levy, extending the world’s first carbon border tariff to include imported car parts, construction machinery, and household appliances like washing machines, according to proposals published by the European Commission on Wednesday. The move aims to tighten loopholes and prevent
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Global Coal Demand Hits Record High in 2025 but Expected to Decline by 2030, Says IEA
London, December 17, 2025 – Global coal demand reached an all-time high of 8.85 billion metric tons in 2025, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), but the world is expected to gradually reduce its reliance on coal by 2030. This decline is driven by the rapid growth of renewable energy, nuclear power, and abundant
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