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The University of Ilorin has formalized a partnership with North-China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, Henan, China. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on September 5, 2024, at the Beijing International Conference Centre during the First Exchange Mechanism Conference of the China-Africa Consortium of Universities and the China-Africa Higher Education Dialogue. The collaboration aims to foster academic linkages and cooperation in education, research, and cultural exchange. This agreement will lead to joint research projects, student and staff exchanges, and other academic initiatives. Professor Wahab Egbewole, SAN, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, expressed enthusiasm for…

The funeral for Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who died in Kenya after being set on fire by her boyfriend, will be held on September 14 in her home country of Uganda. Cheptegei, 33, passed away from severe burns sustained on September 8, four days after being attacked at her home in western Kenya. The burial will take place in Kongasis sub-county, Bukwo district, eastern Uganda, which is near the Kenyan border. The tragic event, which has highlighted ongoing issues of gender-based violence, has evoked widespread grief and anger. Cheptegei’s partner, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, who is being treated for serious…

The descendants of Gustave Eiffel, the designer of the Eiffel Tower, are challenging plans to keep the Olympic rings on the tower. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo wants to retain the rings, which were added for the Paris Olympics, until at least 2028, when the Games will next be held in Los Angeles. The Eiffel family opposes this plan, arguing that the rings, which are large and colorful, disrupt the tower’s iconic design and compromise its aesthetic integrity. They have consulted lawyers to prevent the alteration, emphasizing that it conflicts with the tower’s historical and symbolic significance. The Eiffel Tower, completed…

Nigerian comedian and entertainment figure Gbenga Adeyinka has offered advice to young presidential candidates from the 2023 election, suggesting that they focus on securing seats in the National Assembly instead. He specifically named Peter Obi, Omoyele Sowore, Kingsley Moghalu, and others, encouraging them to run for the Senate or House of Representatives to help reform Nigeria’s laws. During a podcast appearance, Adeyinka emphasized that these candidates could have a significant impact on the country’s legislative process. He argued that having such figures in the Senate would ensure that no president could act without caution. Additionally, he advised youth aiming for…

Syrian state media reported on Monday that overnight Israeli airstrikes in Hama province killed 14 people and wounded 43 others, with six critically injured. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a war monitor, reported a higher death toll, stating that 18 people were killed, including eight Syrian fighters, and 32 others were wounded. The strikes reportedly targeted sensitive military sites, including areas in the vicinity of Masyaf, where pro-Iran groups and weapons development experts were stationed. Israel has conducted numerous airstrikes in Syria since 2011, primarily targeting positions of the Syrian army and Iran-backed militias, including Hezbollah. Although Israeli authorities…

Vietnam faced severe flooding and destruction following Typhoon Yagi on Monday, which has been described as a “disaster” for the country’s essential manufacturing sector. Yagi, the strongest typhoon to hit northern Vietnam in three decades, made landfall on Saturday, with winds surpassing 149 kilometers (92 miles) per hour. The storm caused extensive damage, downing bridges, ripping off roofs, and impacting factories. Power blackouts and flooding severely disrupted operations in northern Vietnam, a significant production hub for global companies such as Samsung and Foxconn. The storm resulted in the deaths of 21 people, with state media reporting 247 injuries. In addition,…

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a $1 billion iron ore steel deal with China, marking a significant step in promoting local value addition in the solid minerals sector. The agreement, involving Chart and Capstone Integrated Limited of Nigeria and Sinomach-He of China, is seen as a breakthrough for Kogi State and aims to bolster industrialization and economic growth. In a statement by Kehinde Bamigbetan, Special Adviser to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake, the minister pledged the government’s full cooperation to expedite the delivery of the project. Alake emphasized that the Federal Government has shifted…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has dismissed rumors of an increase in Nigeria’s Value-Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5 percent to 10 percent. In a statement released on Monday, Edun reaffirmed that the VAT rate remains unchanged at 7.5 percent, as stipulated by the nation’s tax laws. He emphasized that neither the Federal Government nor its agencies would act contrary to the law, adding, “The current VAT rate is 7.5%, and this is what the government is charging on a spectrum of goods and services.” Edun highlighted the importance of a balanced tax…