The United Kingdom is exploring measures to help secure the vital oil shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Secretary of State for Energy security. Speaking amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Shapps said the UK is assessing a range of options to ensure the continued safety of vessels passing through the…

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has struck a landmark $4.2 billion deal with Chinese energy giant GCL Group to power what is set to become East Africa’s largest fertilizer complex. The agreement, led by the Dangote Group, includes a long-term natural gas supply arrangement that will provide the energy needed to run the massive facility.…

Fifa has sanctioned the national football teams of Nigeria and DR Congo following disciplinary incidents during their 2026 World Cup continental play-off in November last year. According to the disciplinary overview released by Fifa’s judicial body, both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the DR Congo Football Association (Fecofa) were found guilty of separate breaches…

English football club Chelsea FC has been fined £10.75 million and handed a suspended competition ban after an investigation uncovered secret payments that breached financial regulations in the Premier League. League authorities found that the payments were made during previous ownership periods and were not properly disclosed in official financial reports. The undisclosed transactions were…

Tennis legend Roger Federer has officially become only the second tennis player in history to reach billionaire status, further cementing his legacy as one of the sport’s most successful figures both on and off the court. Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam champion, built his fortune not only through prize money but also through lucrative endorsement…

Nigerian artificial intelligence researcher Chinasa T. Okolo has joined the World Bank to help drive initiatives that use artificial intelligence to support socioeconomic development. Okolo, widely recognized for her work in responsible AI and emerging technologies, will contribute to projects aimed at applying artificial intelligence to challenges such as economic growth, digital transformation, and public…

In a symbolic act of cultural restitution, France has returned a sacred talking drum that was taken during the colonial era to Ivory Coast. The historic instrument, considered a powerful cultural and spiritual symbol in Ivorian communities, was originally seized during the period of French colonial rule in West Africa. For decades, it remained in…

An Australian court has found businessman Alexander Csergo guilty of secretly working with individuals believed to be linked to Chinese intelligence. Prosecutors said Csergo gathered sensitive information about Australia’s economic and national security interests and passed it to contacts suspected of having connections to Chinese intelligence agencies. Investigators claimed he was recruited during trips to…

Investment firm HarbourView Equity Partners has acquired select music, publishing, and name-image-likeness (NIL) assets from legendary producer Quincy Jones, marking another major deal in the fast-growing music rights market. The acquisition includes portions of Jones’ music catalog and publishing interests, as well as rights tied to his name, image, and likeness, allowing HarbourView to expand…

Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller has reportedly reshuffled his investment portfolio, selling off shares in SanDisk while increasing his exposure to companies tied to the booming artificial intelligence sector. Druckenmiller, known for his sharp market instincts and successful hedge fund career, has been actively repositioning his investments to capitalize on the rapid growth of AI technologies.…