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December, 2025
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16 December
Controversial Promotion of Tinubu’s ADC Stopped After Outrage
[ad_1] The planned promotion of President Tinubu’s ADC, Nurudeen Yusuf, to brigadier-general was halted after public criticism and internal military concerns The proposed promotion had reportedly sought to bypass established military procedures, including mandatory years of service and attendance at the National Defence College However, a presidential source later confirmed …
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16 December
X updates its terms, files countersuit to lay claim to the ‘Twitter’ trademark after newcomer’s challenge
[ad_1] Elon Musk’s X is updating its Terms of Service to indicate it still lays claim to the “Twitter” trademark. The move to add this detail to the company’s terms follows an announcement from a Virginia-based startup, which recently filed an application to trademark the term “Twitter.” The startup, Operation …
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16 December
Trump announces primetime address to the nation
[ad_1] Trump launches $10 billion lawsuit against BBC President Donald Trump announced a $10 billion lawsuit against BBC over edited clips of his comments on January 6, arguing the media outlet was attempting to interfere with the 2024 presidential election. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald …
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16 December
Trade Shifts | Global Finance Magazine
[ad_1] After months of tariff-led uncertainty, trade opportunities are re-emerging, but friction remains. The rules that once governed global trade and investment are changing. The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recently warned that the world economy is at a crossroads, as rising tariffs, record debt and growing mistrust …
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16 December
Nigerian Bank To Restrict Customers Accounts Without Tax ID or NIN From January 1, 2026
[ad_1] Fidelity Bank customers without Tax Identification Number (TIN) or National Identity Number (NIN) will face transaction restrictions from January 1, 2026 The move aligns with the Nigerian Tax Administration Act (NTAA) 2025, which mandates all bank accounts be linked to a TIN, or a NIN for customers without a …
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16 December
Meta’s AI glasses can now help you hear conversations better
[ad_1] Meta announced on Tuesday an update to its AI glasses that will allow you to better hear people talking when you’re in a noisy environment. The feature will initially become available on Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta HSTN smartglasses in the U.S. and Canada, the company says. In addition, the glasses are getting another …
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16 December
Private Credit: Boogeyman Or Opportunity?
[ad_1] Some argue that warnings about private credit’s risks reflect not just financial caution but tension and competition between banks and private lenders. Blackstone’s latest move tells the story. In November, the firm led a £1.5 billion ($2 billion) private-credit package to finance London-based Permira’s buyout of JTC plc: a …
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16 December
Senate Orders NSA Ribadu To Investigate Fake Report On Akpabio’s Health
[ad_1] The Nigerian Senate has reacted to the fake reports circulated on the health of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The federal lawmakers asked the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to investigate the fake reports on Akpabio’s health Senator Akpabio lamented that it is becoming increasingly difficult to regulate what …
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16 December
India’s Digantara raises $50M for space-based missile defence tech
[ad_1] Digantara, an Indian space surveillance startup, has raised $50 million in a new funding round as it moves beyond space situational awareness into missile tracking, citing growing demand from governments for space-based defence capabilities. The all-equity Series B round included new investors such as 360 ONE Asset and SBI …
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