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Bangladesh’s Gen-Z Faces Challenges Turning Student Uprising into Political Power
Bangladesh’s Young Leaders Struggle to Convert Protest Power into Votes Dhaka, December 4, 2025 – After successfully toppling long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s Gen-Z political activists are facing the challenge of transforming street protests into electoral victories. The student-led National Citizen Party (NCP), launched earlier this year, has captured public imagination but now finds
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82 Female Nigerians on Death Row – ASF France
ASF France, an international human rights organization, has revealed that 82 Nigerian women are currently on death row across various correctional facilities in the country. The figure is reportedly one of the highest for women on death row in sub-Saharan Africa. Angela Uzoma-Iwuchukwu, ASF France’s Country Director in Nigeria, spoke at a session on gender
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Rio Tinto Plans Up to $10 Billion in Divestments as CEO Outlines Strategy for Growth and Productivity
Rio Tinto Eyes $10 Billion in Asset Sales Amid Strategic Overhaul Melbourne/London, December 4, 2025 – Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO, LSE: RIO), the world’s largest iron ore miner, announced plans to streamline its operations and focus on productivity improvements during its first strategy day under CEO Simon Trott. The mining giant revealed that it could
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Stranded ABSU Law Students Cry Out After Four Years
Over 500 law graduates of Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, who completed their studies between two and four years ago, have raised concerns that the University has yet to approve their names for Law School enrollment. The students described the situation as unfair and frustrating, noting that despite completing all academic requirements, their repeated appeals
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Global Stocks Edge Higher as Dollar Faces 10-Day Slide Amid Fed Rate Cut Expectations
SINGAPORE/LONDON – Global equities inched up on Thursday, bolstered by expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week following data showing a slowdown in employment. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar fell for a tenth consecutive day, heading for its longest losing streak in more than 50 years. Key Market Moves Currency and
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Shippers Raise Alarm Over Arbitrary Container Stoppages, Excessive Levies at Lagos Ports
The Shippers Association of Lagos State (SALS) has expressed concerns over operational bottlenecks at Lagos ports, citing multiple levies, illegal checkpoints, arbitrary container stoppages, prolonged delays, and excessive bureaucracy as major barriers to trade. SALS President Nicodemus Odolo, speaking at the 2025 Shippers’ Day celebration, warned that the hostile business environment is discouraging Nigerians from
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EU Launches Antitrust Investigation into Meta Over AI Features in WhatsApp
Brussels, Belgium – The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms over the deployment of artificial intelligence features within its messaging app WhatsApp, highlighting growing regulatory scrutiny of Big Tech and generative AI in Europe. The probe focuses on Meta’s new policy regarding AI providers’ access to WhatsApp, following the integration
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US Private Equity Exit Deals Set for Second Consecutive Year of Recovery, PitchBook Reports
New York, US – Private equity firms in the United States are set for a second consecutive year of recovery in exit activity, as buyout firms increasingly cash out their investments, according to a new report by PitchBook. While the sector shows signs of a rebound, analysts warn that additional transaction activity is needed to
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Luova Group Marks 15 Years of Creative Excellence
Luova Group, one of Nigeria’s leading creative powerhouses, celebrated its 15th anniversary, marking a journey of resilience, innovation, and impact in the African creative industry. Founded in 2010 as TOBEMS Production, Luova Group has evolved into a diversified creative ecosystem, encompassing Tobems Production, Trois Sitini, and Tash Studios. Over the years, the group has executed
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UK Investors Sell Nearly $14 Billion in Stocks Amid Budget Uncertainty
London, UK – British investors continued a record-extending streak of stock selling in November, with net withdrawals from equity funds totaling £3 billion ($4 billion), according to data from funds network Calastone. This marked the sixth consecutive month of net selling, bringing the total outflows over the period to £10.4 billion ($13.87 billion). November’s outflow
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