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Harvard University rejects Trump’s funding conditions
(CBSN) — Harvard University announced Monday, April 14, 2025, that it will not accept a proposed agreement from…
U.S.: Columbia student activist Mohsen Mahdawi detained by DHS at citizenship interview
(Reuters) — Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student involved in pro-Palestinian activism at Columbia University, was detained by federal…
Apple leads global smartphone market in Q1, driven by strong sales in India and Japan
(Reuters) — Apple Inc. (AAPL.O) claimed the top spot in global smartphone sales for the first quarter of…
U.S. stocks climb on tech boost as tariff exemptions lift Apple’s shares
NEW YORK (Reuters) — U.S. stocks ended higher on Monday, April 14, 2025, led by gains in technology…
U.S. federal workers accept Trump-Musk’s buyout offer
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — A growing number of U.S. federal employees are accepting a second round of buyout offers…
Bukele Refuses to Return Mistakenly Deported Man, Echoes Trump’s Terrorism Claims
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele said Monday April 14, 2025 he would not return Kilmar…
Gabon’s coup leader Brice Oligui Nguema wins presidential election with over 90% vote
LIBREVILLE (Reuters) - Brice Oligui Nguema, who seized power in a military coup last August, has won Gabon's…
Nigeria’s gas-led energy transition gains global momentum with $5 billion investment surge
Nigeria’s gas-led energy transition is attracting significant global attention, with over $5 billion in new investments recorded in…
Nigeria secures $1 billion SINOMACH investment to drive sugar self-sufficiency
Nigeria has secured a $1 billion investment from Chinese industrial giant SINOMACH as part of a strategic partnership…
U.S. imposes strict registration rule for foreign nationals staying over 30 days
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a sweeping new immigration rule requiring all foreign nationals…
Nigeria: FG responds to U.S. court ruling on release of Tinubu-related files
The Federal Government of Nigeria has responded to reports that a U.S. District Court ordered top American anti-drug…
CBN reports higher loan defaults among big firms in Q1 2025
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised concerns over increasing loan defaults among Large Private Non-Financial Corporations…
Nigeria: NIS launches contactless biometric passport application in four more countries
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has extended the second phase of its contactless biometric passport application system to…
Tanzania disqualifies main opposition party CHADEMA from 2025 elections
DAR ES SALAAM, (Reuters) Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), has been disqualified from…
Eswatini applauds Kenya’s role in land policy benchmarking visit
The Government of Eswatini has expressed profound appreciation to Kenya for its instrumental support and expertise during a…