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Economic

WTO charges Nigeria to update Customs procedures at seaports.

By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro The World Trade Organization (WTO) has expressed concerns regarding the high rate of physical inspections of containers at Nigerian...

Economic

Port Harcourt Refinery begins crude oil processing.

By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro The Port Harcourt Refinery has commenced crude oil processing targeting an output of 60,000 barrels per day (bpd). According...

Economic

Iraq’s Population Hits 45.4 Million In First Census In Over 30 Years .

By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro Iraq’s population has reached 45.4 million, according to its first nationwide census in over 30 years. Iraq’s population has...

Economic

Russia Seeks Migrant Workers Amid Labor Shortage

By Ollus Ndomu Russia is grappling with a shrinking domestic workforce and is increasingly looking to migrant labor to fill the gap. Kremlin...

Economic

Russia says it needs migrants to fill labour shortage.

By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro Russia needs migrants in order to develop because of its dwindling domestic workforce, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in...

Economic

Why Nigerians must pay for new National ID Card – NIMC.

By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says Nigerians will have to pay for the new multipurpose national Identity card...

Economic

NIGERIA: World Bank:; 14 Million More Nigerians in Poverty Under Tinubu, Total Hits 129 Million

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu The World Bank's latest report reveals that over 129 million Nigerians are now living in poverty, with 14 million...

Economic

Nigerians Forsake Private Cars Amid Cost of Living Crisis

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu With Nigeria facing a severe economic crisis, many middle-class citizens are giving up their cars as fuel prices have...

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Discover the best casinos around the world for an unforgettable gaming experience

Discover the best casinos around the world for an unforgettable gaming experience The Allure of Las Vegas Las Vegas, often called the gambling...

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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...

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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...

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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...