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Economic

African Reserves Must Stay In African Banks, Says Access Bank CEO

By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro At the Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) in Casablanca, Roosevelt Ogbonna, CEO of Access Bank and African Banker of...

Economic

Zambia Partners with UAE for Free Economic Zone

By Ollus Ndomu Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Saturday inaugurated the Zambezi Free Economic Zone, a 17,000-hectare project in Kazungula district, backed by...

Economic

FAAN’s N218bn Revenue Growth: A Promising Contribution or Missed Opportunity for Nigeria’s Struggling Masses?”

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) recently reported an impressive N218.3 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and...

Economic

Nigeria’s External Debt Soars by N30 Trillion Amid Naira’s Fall

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Nigeria's external debt has surged by N30.03 trillion between 2023 and June 2024, primarily due to the devaluation of...

Economic

Why Nigeria, South Africa Must Lead Continent’s Transformation, by Tinubu

By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro •Both countries agree on five-year MoU to monitor threats, criminality • Nigerian tourists can apply for S’African visas without...

Economic

Decision Was Taken To Prevent Economic Collapse’ – But At What Cost? Tinubu Defends Subsidy Removal Amid Growing Hardship

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu President Bola Tinubu's defense of the controversial fuel subsidy removal, which he claims is essential to prevent Nigeria's economic...

Economic

Tinubu hails Okonjo-Iweala’s reappointment as WTO Director General.

By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro President Bola Tinubu on Friday congratulated former Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,...

Economic

OPay collaborates with AfriGOpay to enhance digital payments in Nigeria.

By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro A leading financial institution in Nigeria, OPay, has partnered with AfriGO Card powered by Afrigopay Financial Services Limited, a...

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Qatar Strike Late to Hold Switzerland in World Cup Opener

Qatar Strike Late to Hold Switzerland in World Cup Opener Switzerland were forced to settle for a point after Qatar scored a dramatic...

News

Child labour, crime against humanity, conscience – Mrs Soludo

Child labour, crime against humanity, conscience - Mrs Soludo Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has described child labour as a...

Politics

Peter Obi’s Stand on Nnamdi Kanu Reignites Old Political Debate

Peter Obi’s Stand on Nnamdi Kanu Reignites Old Political Debate Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has restated his belief that dialogue...

Sport

2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: Pochettino’s USA Puts on a Clinic While Larin Keeps Canadian Dreams Alive

2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: Pochettino's USA Puts on a Clinic While Larin Keeps Canadian Dreams Alive   The grand curtain has finally been...

ConflictWorld

Lukianivska Left in Ruins as Kyiv Faces Relentless Missile Barrage

Lukianivska Left in Ruins as Kyiv Faces Relentless Missile Barrage Kyiv’s Lukianivska district has been left scarred by repeated missile and drone strikes,...

EducationWorld

TODAY IN HISTORY – 12th Jun, 2026 – Africa World News

TODAY IN HISTORY - 12th Jun, 2026 - Africa World News By Valentine Uchechukwu Ndukwu.   I could not help but openly submit...

World

Elon Musk Becomes First Trillionaire in History Elon Musk has reportedly crossed a historic financial threshold, becoming the first individual to reach a net worth above $1 trillion, following the public listing of SpaceX. SpaceX, Musk’s aerospace company, began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX, opening at $135 per share before rising sharply to about $165 in early trading. The surge lifted the company’s valuation beyond $2 trillion, driven by strong investor demand at launch. Prior to the IPO, Musk’s estimated wealth stood at roughly $813 billion. The increase in SpaceX’s market value pushed his total net worth past the trillion-dollar mark, according to financial reports tracking billionaire valuations. The milestone further distances Musk from other global billionaires, with his fortune now exceeding that of several top-ranking figures combined on global wealth indices. SpaceX now joins the upper tier of publicly traded companies in the United States, alongside tech giants such as Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Nvidia in total market value. The company continues to expand its reach through Starlink, its satellite internet service, and xAI, its artificial intelligence venture behind the Grok chatbot, reinforcing Musk’s influence across multiple high-growth technology sectors. The development underscores the accelerating financial impact of space commercialization and artificial intelligence in shaping modern global markets.

Elon Musk Becomes First Trillionaire in History Elon Musk has reportedly crossed a historic financial threshold, becoming the first individual to reach a...

Opinion

Democracy Still Wears the Crown, but the People Carry the Thorns

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Democracy Still Wears the Crown, but the People Carry the Thorns “History will judge us by the difference we...

TechWorld

Hosts Canada Ready for Historic World Cup Kickoff Against Bosnia

Hosts Canada Ready for Historic World Cup Kickoff Against Bosnia   Co-host Canada begins its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign today at Toronto...

Sport

We Have to Improve — South Africa Keeps Faith in Bafana After Mexico Defeat

We Have to Improve — South Africa Keeps Faith in Bafana After Mexico Defeat South Africa’s FIFA World Cup campaign began on a...

News

Les règles d'étiquette à respecter dans un casino

Les règles d'étiquette à respecter dans un casino Comprendre l'atmosphère d'un casino Lorsque l'on entre dans un casino, on est immédiatement frappé par...