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POLITICS1d agoBenue bans extra lessons, phone use, tightens rules in schoolsBy Peter Duru MAKURDI—THE Benue State Government has rolled out stricter rules for schools as pupils, students and other learners resume for the 2026/2027 academic session, banning compulsory extra lessons, unauthorised use of mobile phones and graduation ceremonies for non-exit classes. The Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, Dr. Margaret Adamu, while welcoming learners back […] The post Benue bans extra lessons, phone use, tightens rules in schools appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS1d agoGermany's trade surplus hits €21.27B as imports surgeSeeking Alpha Tech
WORLD1d agoThe Emperor harvested rice at the Imperial Palace, harvesting 20 stalks including glutinous rice, with average yields.Asahi Shimbun
SCI & TECH1d agoChinese scientists propose turning abandoned coal mines into underground farmsChinese scientists have proposed developing “underground agriculture” in abandoned coal mine tunnels as part of a push to create a green, circular economy for the country’s massive mining industry. A team of researchers from Shanxi, a major coal-producing province in central China, described the idea late last month in the journal China Mining Magazine. An estimated 15,000 abandoned mines in China are expected to close by 2030. Insulated from surface weather and natural disasters, these...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoTotalEnergies to trim Papua LNG stake, hand operatorship to ExxonTotalEnergies plans to reduce its stake in the Papua LNG project and transfer operatorship to Exxon. This represents a significant strategic shift for the energy companies involved in the project.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS1d agoTinubu’s reforms push reserves to $54.13bn — O’tega OgraABUJA — Nigeria’s gross foreign exchange reserves have risen to $54.13 billion, their second-highest level on record, according to O’tega Ogra, Senior Adviser on Digital and New Media to President Bola Tinubu. Ogra disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Monday, citing data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to […] The post Tinubu’s reforms push reserves to $54.13bn — O’tega Ogra appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoWhat to know about Canada's escalating trade war with the U.S.Canada struck back at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods. The outcome could resonate far beyond Canada.NPR News
BUSINESS1d agoNigeria’s trade surplus jumps 67% to N12.59trn in Q2’26By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria’s merchandise trade surplus surged by 66.8 per cent quarter-on-quarter to N12.59 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, from N7.55 trillion recorded in Q1, as a sharp rise in exports widened the gap between the country’s earnings from exports and its import bill. In its foreign trade statistics report released yesterday, […] The post Nigeria’s trade surplus jumps 67% to N12.59trn in Q2’26 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoEurope Today: AfD's win piles pressure on Merz as Ukraine scrambles to fund the warChancellor Merz faces growing pressure a day after the AfD's historic win in Saxony-Anhalt. Ukraine, meanwhile, faces a mounting economic challenge to keep funding its war against Russia, and in Serbia, thousands attended Ratko Mladić's pompous funeral yesterdayEuroNews [en]
WORLD1d agoKing Charles III clarifies status of Prince Harry and his wife, MeghanKing Charles III has reiterated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain non-working members of the royal family following their return to the United Kingdom.NPR News
SCI & TECH1d agoChina targets fourfold boost in AI computing capacity by 2030 in major tech pushChina plans to deploy artificial intelligence computing clusters containing 100,000 accelerator cards and sharply expand the country’s intelligent computing capacity over the next five years, as Beijing steps up investment in the infrastructure underpinning its AI ambitions. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), in a five-year industry plan released on Monday, set a target of 9,800 eflops of intelligent computing capacity by 2030, and called for 3.8 trillion yuan (US$532...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoChinese grandma who struggles with Mandarin sings in 6 foreign languagesA 62-year-old woman from southern China, who cannot speak standard Mandarin or recognise the English alphabet, has gone viral on social media for singing over 100 songs in six different languages. Li Deru, known online as @Auntie Ru, boasts 800,000 followers and has garnered millions of likes across both domestic and international social media platforms. In addition to English, Li performs songs in Korean, Japanese, Thai, Hindi, and Italian. In her videos, Li, always elegantly dressed,...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoInside De la Espriella's meeting with the 'cacaos' in ChocóEl presidente De la Espriella lideró una vaca privada para proyectos específicos con aportes de los empresarios más ricos de Colombia. The post Dentro de la reunión de De la Espriella con los cacaos en Chocó appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICS1d agoNwifuru’s comment: Ebonyi opposition won’t be intimidated – PDPBy Anayo Okoli ENUGU — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Youth Leader in Ebonyi State, Engr. Kalu Francis Okechukwu, has condemned remarks attributed to Governor Francis Nwifuru, describing them as a threat to democratic principles. Nwifuru had, in a viral video, charged newly inaugurated local government chairmen not to allow opposition parties to win in […] The post Nwifuru’s comment: Ebonyi opposition won’t be intimidated – PDP appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICT1d agoHouthi attacks on Saudi Arabia wound dozens as coalition vows responseSouth China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoUNIZIK ASUU activates ‘no pay, no work’By Vincent Ujumadu Nnamdi Azikiwe University branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU-NAU, has begun an indefinite strike over alleged incomplete August salary, saying it has activated ‘no pay, no work’ action in the institution. At its congress on Monday in Awka, the ASUU -NAU , resolved to withdraw its services in compliance […] The post UNIZIK ASUU activates ‘no pay, no work’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS1d agoTrump threatens to block Canada's Bombardier planes from US marketTrump says Bombardier must build aircraft in the US as Canada imposes tariffs of up to 50% on US imports.DW News [en]
POLITICS1d agoCourts shouldn’t determine election outcome – Victor UmehAnambra Central senator, Victor Umeh, on Monday said courts should not determine the outcome of elections in Nigeria, stressing that votes should count. Umeh was reacting to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s call on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to ensure that votes count in 2027. Speaking over the weekend, […] The post Courts shouldn’t determine election outcome – Victor Umeh appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTBREAKING1d agoFresh strikes hit Saudi Aramco’s Jizan oil facilities - reportSeeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS1d agoAPC unfair to S-East, says Kwankwaso groupBy Steve Oko UMUAHIA—The Kwankwaso National Network, KNN, South-East Zone, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, of treating the South-East unfairly and leaving the region behind in critical areas of national infrastructure and development. The group particularly lamented the absence of functional rail services in the South-East, despite major investments in railway infrastructure […] The post APC unfair to S-East, says Kwankwaso group appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTER1d agoHigh surf warnings , advisories issued for dangerous surf from Hurricane LowellWarnings and advisories have been issued for dangerous high surf due to Hurricane Lowell. This indicates an active natural disaster posing a risk to coastal areas.hawaiinewsnow.com · United States
POLITICS1d agoSmooth runway for new migrants could unlock gold minesFacilitating the integration of new migrants could lead to significant economic benefits. This suggests a policy discussion around migration and its potential positive economic impacts.bunburymail.com.au · Australia
WORLD1d agoPrince George ready for first day at elite Eton CollegePrince George is preparing to attend his first day at Eton College, an elite educational institution. This marks a personal milestone for the young royal.queanbeyanage.com.au · Australia
WORLD1d agoCorowa dog park to honour late community figure Maryann Herbert | The Border MailA dog park in Corowa will be named in honor of Maryann Herbert, a late community figure. This recognizes her contributions to the local area.bordermail.com.au · Australia