outsider’s perspective
21 Apr 2024
As I was saying, ‘Even in South Korea, rated as No.5 in the world, in terms of budgeting and funding for research and development, the brand maker of Samsung, there is a separate Ministry of Knowledge Development apart from the Ministry of Education
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China narrowly avoided slipping into deflation in December with prices rising at their slowest pace in nine months, official figures showed Thursday, as Beijing struggles to kickstart consumer activity in the world's number two economy.
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Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has assured stakeholders that farmers in the state are set to begin full-scale cultivation this year.
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Sergio Conceicao has brought back the feelgood factor to AC Milan as the seven-time European champions host Cagliari on Saturday still on a high from a dramatic Italian Super Cup triumph over local rivals and Serie A kings Inter Milan.
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The Growth and Development of Northern Nigeria (GDNN) has appealed to the Federal Government to rename the Ministry of Livestock Development for efficiency. The public acting secretary of the group, Haruna Buhari, said the name change became necessary since the ministry’s current name fell short of integrating dairy development. Buhari made this statement in Abuja,…
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As the award season kicks into high gear, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) has unveiled the names of actors and productions contending for its prestigious awards. On Wednesday, the organisation rolled out its nomination list, featuring talents from films such as Anora, Conclave, Sing Sing, and Wicked. These movies have been making waves in the…
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Nigeria Armed Forces' annual ranking in the 2024 Global Firepower (GFP) has dropped to 39th, marking the third consecutive decline after
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An internet fraudster, Chima Hyginus Nkwocha, a.k.a "Young Billionaire," has bagged a two-year jail term in Abuja for allegedly cheating by impersonation and money laundering. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in a statement on Thursday, said it secured the conviction of Nkwocha, on a two-count bordering on cheating by impersonation and money laundering.…
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Gunmen attempted to storm the presidential complex in Chad's capital N'Djamena on Wednesday, sparking a battle that left 18 attackers and one security personnel member dead, the government said.
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As the world becomes increasingly digital, the threat of state-sponsored cyber attacks looms large. Developing nations, particularly in Africa, must now see themselves as prime targets due to a combination of factors shaping global attention towards the continent. These include rapid digital transformation, strategic economic interests, and shifting alliances. Recent events such as the Russia-Ukraine…