US Unveils Rules to Keep Chinese Parts Out of Electric Cars The US has introduced regulations aimed at excluding Chinese components from electric cars sold in the country, Excel Magazine International has learnt. These restrictions, linked to government incentives for American-made electric cars, aim to boost the domestic industry. Although critics argue they might impede…
US First Female Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O’Connor Passes Away at 93 Retired US Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the trailblazing first woman appointed to the nation’s highest court, passed away at 93 on Friday at her home in Phoenix, Arizona, due to complications related to advanced dementia and respiratory illness, as announced…
Ethiopian Airlines Bans ‘Ghana-Must-Go’ Bags from Boarding Ethiopian Airlines has announced a restriction on passengers boarding its flights from Nigeria, prohibiting the use of ‘Ghana-must-go’ bags. In a letter dated November 24, 2023, addressed to the Regional Manager of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, the airline cited the bags’ impact on airline operations and…
Tinubu, King Charles Meet in Dubai President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, met King Charles III of England in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, venue of the COP28 Climate Summit. Both leaders had arrived at the city to participate in the Conference where leaders from over 198 countries are expected to participate. Tinubu announced the meeting…
Google to Delete Inactive Accounts on Friday Google has announced its plan to delete inactive accounts that haven’t been used for a couple of years, starting this Friday, Excel Magazine International can report. The tech giant emphasizes that this move is driven by security concerns, as forgotten and unused accounts are more susceptible to compromise….
Tinubu’s 2024 Budget Speech [FULL TEXT] President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, presented the N27.5 trillion 2024 budget proposal to a joint session of the 10th National Assembly in Abuja — his first since assuming office exactly six months ago. Read the full speech below: 1. In furtherance of my sacred duties and obligations as President…
Ex-CBN Governor, Emefiele to Enjoy Christmas, New Year in Prison The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, faces extended detention over the Christmas and New Year holidays after failing to meet bail conditions on Tuesday. Emefiele, charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with six counts related to…
Nigeria Passport Automation 99% Ready, Going Live Next Week — Minister Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced that the automation of passport applications is 99% complete and set to go live next week. Tunji-Ojo, in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, stated, “Automation of passport applications is 99 percent done. We’ve completed…
Biden Apologizes to Muslim Leaders Over Gaza Death Remarks President Joe Biden has issued an apology to prominent Muslim-American leaders for publicly questioning the reported death toll in Gaza by the Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health. The apology came during a meeting with five Muslim American leaders, convened in response to the backlash following Biden’s comments…
Nigeria Government Approves N27tn 2024 Budget The Federal Executive Council approved the 2024 appropriation bill, setting it at N27.5tn, as disclosed by Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, after the Monday meeting. This marks an increase from the initially considered N26.01tn. Bagudu stated that further budget details would be unveiled when President Bola…