Despite its abundant natural resources, Nigeria is at risk of seeing more of its citizens fall into extreme poverty by 2027, according to the latest Africa’s Pulse report from the World Bank. The report was released during the ongoing Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington, D.C. Sub-Saharan…
Nigeria, Africa’s top oil producer, is facing a worrying scenario as a large volume of its crude oil remains unsold just weeks before scheduled shipments. With over 80 million barrels of oil — including popular blends like Bonny Light, Forcados, Qua Iboe, and Escravos — still searching for buyers for April and May 2025, the…
In the face of growing financial uncertainty and escalating political tension, Harvard University is reportedly in advanced discussions to sell about $1 billion worth of its private equity holdings, marking one of the largest such moves by a U.S. university endowment. The planned sale comes as Harvard grapples with mounting liquidity challenges, a sluggish private…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has sounded the alarm on a troubling rise in financially driven sextortion crimes — a crisis that has cost Americans nearly $65 million in just two years. Even more devastating, these crimes have been linked to a growing number of suicides among vulnerable young victims. In a bold and…
After two days of grounded flights and widespread disruption across Nigeria’s airports, workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) have officially ended their strike. The industrial action, which began earlier this week, brought local flight operations to a halt, leaving countless passengers stranded at key airports including Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja and Murtala…
In a move that bridges the worlds of basketball and football, Dallas Mavericks Head Coach Jason Kidd has officially stepped into the English Premier League—this time, not as a player or coach, but as a club owner. Kidd has joined the ownership group of Everton Football Club through an investment facilitated by Roundhouse Capital Holdings,…
Kevin De Bruyne’s future at Manchester City is hanging in the balance, and a new report suggests the Belgian midfielder may be eyeing a quiet exit. According to the Daily Star, the 33-year-old is considering skipping the upcoming Club World Cup this summer—concerned that a potential injury could derail his next big move. De Bruyne’s…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has hit the pause button on a decision regarding Grayscale’s proposed Polkadot spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). In a filing published on April 24, 2025, the agency announced it would extend the review period, pushing the deadline to June 11, 2025. Grayscale is seeking to convert its existing Polkadot…
The 51st edition of the American Music Awards (AMAs) is just around the corner—and once again, African music is front and center. Scheduled for Monday, May 26, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the event promises a night of powerful performances, major wins, and cultural moments that will have fans talking for…
China marked another major milestone in its ambitious space program on Thursday, sending a trio of astronauts to its permanently crewed space station. The launch, part of the long-running Shenzhou program, is the 15th crewed mission and the 20th overall since the initiative began over 30 years ago. At exactly 5:17 p.m. local time (0917…
