United States won’t be happy, Xiaomi has developed a chip so powerful that even China has praised it. Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi this week unveiled its first high-end processor, the Xring 01, a System-on-a-Chip (SoC) that clearly aims to rival the industry benchmarks of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 and Apple’s A18 Pro. The result is such that the Chinese government itself has publicly hailed the performance.

"CBN Doesn’t Even Know Where Many Fintech Banks Operate From" — Lawmaker, Hon Olufemi Bamisile Alleges. Chairman of the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the operations of fintech companies in Nigeria, Hon. Olufemi Bamisile, has raised serious concerns over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) limited oversight and lack of vital information about major fintech operators in the country. Speaking during a live television interview, Bamisile said the committee’s ongoing probe revealed troubling regulatory lapses, suggesting that the apex bank may not have full knowledge of where or how some fintech firms operate. He noted that key players in the sector, including MoniePoint, OPay, and Kuda Bank, failed to honour invitations to appear before the National Assembly, with several official emails sent to them bouncing back. “It’s alarming that the CBN doesn’t even know where these operators are located,” Bamisile said. “We found out that OPay, for instance, is owned by someone in China. This raises serious national security and economic concerns.” The lawmaker also alleged possible collusion within the system, pointing out that many of these platforms appear to be run by local agents without transparent ownership structures. Bamisile reaffirmed that the House committee will conclude its investigation within the stipulated timeframe and recommend stronger regulations to ensure accountability and protect Nigeria’s financial ecosystem.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said he would also advise Trump to "pay particular attention" to the military exercises conducted by China in the Taiwan Strait. #news #China #Taiwan

Nigeria Seeks just $2bn China Loan to Build National Super Grid, Tackle Power Deficit — Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. Nigeria is negotiating a $2 billion loan with China’s Export-Import Bank to fund the construction of a new “super grid” designed to resolve the nation’s chronic electricity shortages and stimulate industrial expansion. Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu disclosed this at an economic summit in Abuja on Monday, explaining that the proposed transmission network will connect the country’s eastern and western regions — home to most of Nigeria’s industrial users. He said the project forms part of government efforts to decentralize power generation and encourage major industrial consumers who abandoned the unreliable national grid to reconnect. “It’s part of our strategy to decentralize power generation and bring back heavy commercial users who left the grid because of its instability,” Adelabu stated. Nigeria’s power sector remains one of the biggest obstacles to economic growth. Despite an installed capacity of about 13 gigawatts, the national grid delivers only a fraction of that to more than 200 million citizens, frequently suffering system collapses. By contrast, South Africa, with a quarter of Nigeria’s population, generates around 70 gigawatts. Adelabu noted that the widespread shift to self-generation now accounts for nearly half of Nigeria’s total electricity use. The planned super grid, he said, will boost transmission efficiency and deliver more power to industrial zones. The Federal Executive Council has already approved the project’s financing plan. The initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, which include fuel subsidy removal, tax law overhaul, improved oil sector security, and efforts to enhance the financial stability of the power industry. Adelabu also revealed that recent electricity tariff adjustments for urban consumers have strengthened revenue in the sector, rising by 70% in 2024, with projections to grow another 41% to ₦2.4 trillion ($1.6 billion) by year’s end.

Trump Signs Order to Sell TikTok’s U.S. Operations for $14 billion to American and Global Investors. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations to American and global investors. As reported by Reuters, the order requires bidders to meet national security rules under the 2024 law that would otherwise ban the app unless its Chinese owners divest. Vice President James Vance said at the Oval Office, “The newly created U.S. entity would be valued around $14 billion. We actually think this is a good deal for investors, but they will make a determination about what they want to invest and what they think is the proper value.” The White House extended the enforcement deadline to January 20 to allow time for the transaction and talks with Beijing. Vance admitted there was pushback from China but stressed, “The fundamental thing that we wanted to accomplish is that we wanted to keep TikTok operating, but we also wanted to make sure that we protected Americans’ data privacy as required by law.” The order says TikTok’s algorithm will be retrained, monitored by U.S. security partners, and run by the new joint venture. Trump said he had spoken with President Xi Jinping: “We had a good talk, I told him what we were doing, and he said go ahead with it.” Trump, who has 15 million TikTok followers, credited the platform with helping him win reelection. “This is going to be American-operated all the way,” he said, naming Michael Dell, Rupert Murdoch, and “probably four or five absolutely world-class investors” as part of the deal.

Amid mounting challenges, revitalizing multilateral cooperation is the only way to strengthen the UN's central role and uphold the principles of UN Charter. China's Global Governance Initiative offers a timely, practical blueprint to guide that effort

The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, a key logistics network connecting China's western regions to global markets, transported 960,000 TEUs of goods via intermodal rail-sea train service in 2024, up 283 times compared with that in 2017 when the service was launched. The corridor's annual transport volume via the service has exceeded 1 million TEUs for the first time as of September 4.

Chinese scientists recently carried out the "Jimu-1" tethered balloon atmospheric observation experiment in Lulang, Nyingchi, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, which is expected to provide a new perspective for unraveling the mysteries of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau ecosystem. The tethered balloon, equipped with 16 types of scientific payloads with a total weight of 200 kg, has conducted 30 verification flights reaching a max altitude of 5,940 meters and obtained key data on atmospheric composition, pollutant distribution and three-dimensional cloud microphysics.

Glimmering sea of solar as China expands desert installation. Even as other countries put the brakes on desert solar projects for economic or technical reasons, China -- the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases -- is ploughing ahead

TRADOC Nigerian Army Hosts 2025 Research and Development Conference The Headquarters Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA) held its 2025 Research and Development Conference at Minna Military Cantonment, Niger State. The two-day event, themed “Research and Development: A Paradigm for Doctrinal Guidance in Contemporary Operational Environment,” focused on advancing military capacity through innovation and collaboration. Commander TRADOC NA, Major General Kevin Aligbe, stressed the importance of adopting modern technologies and inter-agency cooperation for conflict management and peacekeeping, while commending the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, for his support. Chief of Research and Development, Major General Aminu Chinade, urged participants to engage fully, noting the role of R&D in national transformation. The conference featured expert presentations, inter-agency participation, and paper sessions. Guest lecturers received plaques of appreciation, and a group photograph concluded the event.

China Launches Flexible K Visa to Attract Scientists, Engineers and Innovators Worldwide days after U.S. increased H-1B visa to $100,000. China has announced the launch of a new K visa programme to attract global STEM professionals, effective October 1, 2025. The initiative is part of Beijing’s broader “Talent Power Strategy” aimed at boosting innovation and competitiveness. Unlike traditional work visas, the K visa provides greater flexibility. Holders can take part in employment, education, research, cultural exchange, entrepreneurship, and business collaborations without needing employer sponsorship a major shift that benefits independent researchers and innovators. Eligibility will be based on academic qualifications (minimum bachelor’s degree), age, and professional experience, though full details are yet to be released. China hopes the scheme will strengthen its scientific workforce and enhance its standing as a global hub for technology and innovation. The rollout comes as the U.S. tightens its H-1B visa system with steep fee hikes reportedly up to $100,000 annually creating barriers for many foreign professionals. Analysts view China’s K visa as a strategic counter, positioning itself as a more accessible destination for international talent. The new visa reflects China’s ambition to compete directly with the U.S. and Europe for STEM experts. If effectively implemented, it could attract top talent and accelerate China’s drive to lead in science and technology, though much will depend on its execution and global reception.

China-Nigeria trade hits $15.48b amid rising imports. As China continues to dominate Nigeria’s exports, supplying N4.96 trillion worth of goods in the second quarter of this year, bilateral trade between both countries rose by 34.7 per cent to $15.48 billion between January and July 2025, compared with the same period in 2024. Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, disclosed this, noting that Nigeria is now China’s second-largest trading partner in Africa. She said that the increase reflected the strengthening of economic ties between the countries. Attributing this growth partly to the elevation of bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit, she said it had opened broader opportunities for collaboration.

China Ends Google Probe, Shifts Focus to Nvidia in Trade Talks With U.S. China has dropped its antitrust investigation into Google, redirecting attention toward Nvidia as trade negotiations with Washington intensify, the Financial Times reported Thursday. The State Administration for Market Regulation launched the probe in February, accusing Google of possible violations of China’s anti-monopoly law. While the regulator has now decided to end the case, Google has not yet been officially notified, according to sources cited in the report. Analysts say the move signals a strategic shift by Beijing—easing pressure on Google while ramping up scrutiny of Nvidia to strengthen its bargaining position in ongoing trade talks with the U.S. Earlier this week, Chinese authorities accused Nvidia of anti-monopoly violations after a preliminary review of the California chipmaker’s business practices. The development comes against the backdrop of heightened U.S.-China tensions. Over the past six months, President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on Chinese goods—later reduced to 30%—and threatened to ban TikTok. Beijing responded with 10% tariffs and tighter scrutiny of major U.S. firms, including Google.

Sizing Up the Demand: The Data Center Energy Storage Market Size The impressive Data Center Energy Storage Market Size is a direct and quantifiable measure of the critical importance of power continuity in our digitally-dependent society. This multi-billion-dollar market represents the total annual global spending on the technologies and services designed to insulate the world's data centers from disruptions in the electrical grid. The scale of this market is immense because the cost of failure is even greater; studies have shown that a single minute of downtime at a major data center can cost hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of dollars in lost revenue and productivity. Therefore, the market's large size is a reflection of a rational and necessary investment by the digital industry to protect its most vital assets and ensure the continuous availability of its services. When broken down, the market size is overwhelmingly dominated by the hyperscale data center segment. These massive facilities, operated by tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, can consume as much electricity as a small city, and their power backup requirements are correspondingly vast. Their continuous construction of new data center campuses around the world makes them the single largest consumers of energy storage systems, and their technical requirements often drive innovation for the entire industry. The colocation and enterprise segments also contribute significantly to the market size, but the trend towards consolidating IT infrastructure into the public cloud means that the hyperscale segment will continue to represent the lion's share of the market for the foreseeable future. Geographically, the market size is currently largest in North America, which has the highest concentration of legacy and new-build hyperscale data centers, particularly in data center hubs like Northern Virginia and Silicon Valley. However, the geographic distribution is rapidly shifting. The Asia-Pacific region, led by countries like China, India, and Singapore, is now the fastest-growing market. This growth is being fueled by massive investments in digital infrastructure to support the region's burgeoning internet population and rapid adoption of cloud services. Europe also remains a strong market, with a particular focus on green data centers that leverage energy storage to maximize their use of renewable energy, driven by strong regulatory and corporate sustainability goals. source: https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/data-center-energy-storage-market-32037

Imo Journalist Granted ₦2m Bail After 30 Days in Custody Over Alleged Defamation of Governor’s Aide Ejike Ogbonna, publisher of First Citizen Newspaper, has been granted bail by a Magistrate’s Court in Owerri after spending 30 days in detention at the Tiger Base Police Unit. Ogbonna, who faces allegations of cybercrime against a government official, was granted bail in the sum of ₦2 million. The court also directed him to provide a surety with proof of landed property ownership within its jurisdiction and obtain the endorsement of a traditional ruler for the bail bond. Presiding Magistrate C. J. Uzoechi ruled that the case is bailable and adjourned the matter to October 3, 2025, for hearing. The journalist, who appeared in court in handcuffs, is facing a four-count charge of alleged cyberbullying, including claims of defaming the Special Adviser to the State Governor on Compliance, Chinasa Nwaneri, through a voice note circulated on social media. His detention and trial have triggered outrage among journalists in Imo State, who described the development as an attack on press freedom. They also urged the state’s police commissioner to restrain officers from being used by government officials to intimidate citizens. 📌 Source: SaharaReporters #ImoState #PressFreedom #BreakingNews

Drogba, Akide Join FIFA’s Anti-Racism Players’ Voice Panel FIFA has unveiled a 16-member “Players’ Voice Panel” aimed at combating racism in football, with African legends Didier Drogba and Mercy Akide among those named. Led by former Ballon d’Or winner and ex-Liberian President George Weah, the panel includes current and former football stars from 14 countries, who will advise on anti-racism strategies, support education programmes, and drive cultural reforms in global football. FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized the panel’s role in delivering real action rather than symbolic gestures, saying: “Racism and discrimination are not simply wrong — they are crimes. All incidents must be fully punished.” The initiative follows high-profile incidents of racist abuse in football, including the recent case involving Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo at Liverpool. The Players’ Voice Panel includes: George Weah (Liberia) Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast) Mercy Akide (Nigeria) Emmanuel Adebayor (Togo) Formiga (Brazil) Ivan Cordoba (Colombia) Jessica Houara (France) Sun Jihai (China PR) Blaise Matuidi (France) Lotta Schelin (Sweden) Aya Miyama (Japan) Juan Pablo Sorin (Argentina) Mikael Silvestre (France) Briana Scurry (USA) Maia Jackman (New Zealand) Khalilou Fadiga (Senegal) FIFA has also toughened its disciplinary code, raising fines for racist abuse to a maximum of 5 million Swiss francs, and adopted a three-step anti-discrimination protocol during matches. #SayNoToRacism #FootballUnites #FIFAPlayersVoice

President Xi Jinping showcased China's military might and unveiled new weapons during a parade in Beijing, which was attended by world leaders including Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un.

Nigeria Police Repatriate Wanted Notorious Chinese Gang Leader. The Nigeria Police Force, in an operation executed through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has successfully repatriated a high-profile fugitive, Mr. Dai Qisheng, to the People’s Republic of China. Naija News reports that this was disclosed in a statement on Sunday signed by Force Spokesperson, DCP Muyiwa Adejobi. This decisive action, carried out in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Beijing and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, underscores the Force’s unyielding commitment to its fight against transnational organized crime. Dai Qisheng, a notorious gang leader wanted in Guizhou Province, China, for orchestrating and leading violent organized crimes, fled his home country in 2024 after a warrant for his arrest was issued by the Public Security Bureau of Zhijin County. Determined to evade justice, he sought refuge in Nigeria. Operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja tracked, surveilled, and apprehended the fugitive in Abuja on 8th August, 2025. Following his arrest, the fugitive was repatriated on 15th August, 2025 to Beijing under the established framework of police-to-police cooperation, coordinated by INTERPOL. The statement added: “This operation not only reaffirms the Nigeria Police Force’s resolve to ensure that no fugitive finds a safe haven within Nigeria but also reflects the strength of international partnerships in addressing the increasingly complex threats of global crime networks. “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun Ph.D, NPM has reassured of the Nigeria Police Forces commitment to continuously improve on international alliances, leveraging intelligence-sharing and operational collaboration to ensure that borders never become barriers to justice. “He emphasized that the arrest and repatriation of Dai Qisheng is a clear message to criminals worldwide that the Federal Republic of Nigeria will not be a hiding place for fugitives.”

Newsbrief: Police Repatriate ‘Wanted Gang Leader’ To China The Nigeria Police, in collaboration with INTERPOL, have repatriated Dai Qisheng, a notorious gang leader wanted in China for violent organised crimes. Tracked and arrested in Abuja on August 8, 2025, he was repatriated to Beijing a week later under police-to-police cooperation. Police described the operation as a landmark step in tackling transnational crime, stressing that Nigeria will not serve as a hiding place for fugitives. #NigeriaPolice #INTERPOL #CrimeWatch #GlobalJustice

Ambassador Taofik Obasanjo Coker passes away after a brief illness. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the death of Ambassador Taofik Obasanjo Coker, Nigeria’s Consul-General in Buea, Cameroon. According to a statement by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the envoy passed away on Saturday, August 16, after a brief illness. Describing him as a committed and distinguished career diplomat, the Ministry noted that Coker had previously served in Nigeria’s missions in Conakry, Guinea, and Shanghai, China, before his posting to Buea. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends its deepest condolences to his family, colleagues, and friends, and prays for the peaceful repose of his soul,” the statement read.