Federal Government of Nigeria to Introduce Landed Property Insurance Tax from January 2026

The Federal Government has announced that a new insurance tax on landed properties will take effect starting January 2026, aiming to bolster domestic revenue and ensure better risk management for property owners across the country. According to officials, the Landed Property Insurance Tax is part of a broader initiative to strengthen fiscal policy, improve compliance…

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Jonathan Warns Nigerian Politics Plagued by “Traitors and Liars”

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has once again stirred debate on the state of the nation’s political landscape, describing it as rife with betrayal and dishonesty. Speaking during a recent interview, Jonathan did not mince words, painting a stark picture of a system struggling with trust and integrity. “Nigerian politics is full of traitors, liars,…

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Netflix Backs Streaming Future with Japan Baseball Deal and New Content Push

Netflix is doubling down on its belief that streaming represents the future of entertainment, with co-CEO Greg Peters highlighting a landmark partnership in Japan that includes rights to showcase baseball content alongside a slate of new original programming. Speaking at a media briefing in Tokyo, Peters described the deal, which covers highlights and behind-the-scenes features…

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India Reshapes Tax System to Boost Spending and Cushion Tariff Impact

India has announced a sweeping overhaul of its consumption tax framework, cutting rates and introducing a streamlined two-tier system in a bid to spur household spending and counter the economic drag from rising U.S. tariffs. The government unveiled the reforms after weeks of consultations with industry leaders, economists, and state representatives. Officials say the new…

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Anutin Charnvirakul Becomes Thailand’s New Prime Minister After Parliamentary Victory

Thailand has a new leader after Anutin Charnvirakul, head of the Bhumjaithai Party, secured a majority in parliament to become the country’s prime minister. The vote marks a turning point in Thai politics, as the veteran politician and former health minister prepares to steer Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy through a period of economic recovery and…

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U.S. Cotton Exports to China Plunge as Apparel Industry Shifts to Vietnam

U.S. cotton exports to China have collapsed by nearly 90 percent, as ongoing tariff disputes and shifting supply chains push global apparel production toward Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries. The dramatic fall underscores how geopolitical tensions are reshaping trade flows in one of the world’s most important textile markets. China, traditionally the largest buyer…

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Indonesia’s Economic Divide Fuels Protests, Testing Prabowo’s Agenda

Indonesia is facing a wave of public protests that lay bare a widening economic divide and cast doubt on President Prabowo Subianto’s ambitious social and defense programs. Demonstrators across several cities have voiced frustration at government priorities, urging the administration to scale back costly defense procurements and high-profile initiatives such as nationwide free school meals,…

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