As of June 30, 2024, Nigeria has ascended to the position of the third-largest debtor to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), marking a significant milestone in the country’s borrowing history. According to the World Bank’s financial statements, Nigeria’s debt exposure to the IDA increased by a substantial 14.4%, rising from $14.3 billion in…
In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry, global exchange OKX has agreed to pay $505 million in penalties after pleading guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business in violation of U.S. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws. This landmark settlement follows an extensive investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), which uncovered compliance violations spanning…
China has carried out the execution of 11 individuals convicted of running large-scale illegal scamming operations based in Myanmar, marking one of the most severe actions yet in Beijing’s escalating war against cross-border telecom fraud. According to Chinese state media, the individuals were key members of organized criminal networks that operated scam centers and illegal…
The Moroccan player and Paris Saint-Germain right-back, Achraf Hakimi attended the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awards with his knee walker. Hakimi dressed in a black suit arrived at the awards ceremony with a knee walker, as he is unable to walk normally with both legs due to injury.
