The creation of the South-East Development Commission has sparked both hope and doubt throughout Nigeria. This new initiative aims to tackle the long-standing disregard and exclusion faced by the South-East region. The commission’s effectiveness depends largely on overcoming challenges such as inefficient bureaucracy, political meddling, and uncertain financial support. Despite its lofty objectives of boosting...
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China Unveils Service Robot Data as Humanoid Sector Booms
According to the statistics bureau, service robots showed better performance than industrial robots in terms of growth and output during January and February. The Chinese government’s statistical bureau has added a new metric for “service robots” to its monthly industrial production report, alongside the pre-existing “industrial robots” classification, providing a more comprehensive perspective. the expanding...
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Will AI and Robots Fuel China’s Next Big Consumer Boom?
China is looking for the next major products to motivate consumers to spend more. Technology seems to play a crucial role in this strategy. Last Sunday, China released a fresh action plan designed to encourage consumer expenditure, prompting numerous analysts to wonder if this latest “buy, buy, buy” push will prove successful this time. Throughout...
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Google Targets African SMBs with AI, Marketing, and Business Skills
Google has launched the application process for the 2025 iteration of its Hustle Academy program, designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. The initiative leverages the achievements from past years by offering advanced, AI-driven business instruction and inaugurating a fresh run of its well-liked lecture circuit, titled “Hustle...
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Hairdressers Descend on Westminster to Protest Reeves’ Tax Overhaul
Hairstylists and salon proprietors have convened at Westminster to demonstrate their concerns. Rachel Reeves ‘ ‘disastrous’ tax reforms. The Hair and Barber Council claims this will be ‘the biggest protest regarding our sector in history.’ Hundreds of people took to the streets dressed in black outfits and flowing garments, with “SOS – Save Our Salons”...
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Kagwe Urges Agricultural Overhaul at AFDB Conference
The Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe, has urged for swift measures to convert the agricultural sector from a struggling segment into a prosperous industry. The CS stated that agriculture continues to be the foundation of the continent, offering sustenance to more than 60 percent of Africa’s populace and playing a role in...
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Fast Fashion Giant Files for Bankruptcy: Major Liquidation Sales Set to Begin
A formerly popular clothing brand that was once ubiquitous in shopping centers throughout America has submitted for its second bankruptcy in half a decade . The US operations of Forever 21 have faced challenges as mall footfall decreases and competition from online giants such as Amazon, Temu, and Shein grows more intense. F21 OpCo announced...
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NTT DATA Boosts India’s Digital Future with Massive AI and Infrastructure Investments
Mumbai ( Maharashtra [India], March 17 (ANI): NTT DATA , a worldwide frontrunner in digital business and technology services On Monday, they declared a substantial financial infusion into India’s digital framework, underscoring their dedication to the country’s swiftly expanding tech sector. One of its key projects includes initiating the Malaysia, India, and Singapore Transit (MIST)...
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PUMA Takes Over: New Era Begins as EPL Official Ball Supplier Replaces Nike
Global sportswear giant PUMA has signed a major agreement with the Premier League, becoming the league’s Official Ball Supplier from the 2025/26 season. This collaboration represents a crucial move in PUMA’s plan to enhance its brand presence and strengthen its standing within the realm of professional soccer. On Monday, it was announced that PUMA will...
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Qona, Ex-Safaricom Sacco, Now Hiring: Here’s How Kenyans Can Apply
Qona Sacco aims to attract qualified candidates for different roles across multiple departments, offering positions on both permanent and contract bases. The collaborative community announced multiple available jobs covering areas such as transportation, purchasing, sales promotion, client service, and financial administration. Previously known as Safaricom Sacco, the organization stated that it is looking for capable...