Ghana set to overtake Ethiopia as Africa’s eighth-largest economy, leading by $1.49 billion in latest IMF projections
Ghana has emerged ahead of Ethiopia in Africa’s economic rankings, with its gross domestic product (GDP) projected to reach $128.64 billion in 2026, according to figures from the International Monetary Fund’s October 2026 World Economic Outlook. The West African country…
Protesters call for London robotaxi trials to stop
Demonstrators have called for trials of driverless taxis in London to be stopped, raising concerns about safety, congestion and the impact on jobs. About 15 people protested outside the offices of autonomous vehicle company Wayve in King’s Cross, which is…
Global Tax Reform Urged As World Faces $4 Trillion Annual Sustainable Development Funding Gap
The world faces an estimated $4 trillion annual financing gap for sustainable development, prompting renewed calls for fairer and more inclusive global tax rules to help countries mobilise the resources needed to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)….
Obi Of Onitsha Urges South-East Residents To Vote In 2027
Achebe urged Ndigbo to overcome what he described as historical apathy towards elections, saying they could not complain about marginalisation while staying away from the electoral process. The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, has urged residents of the…
First Lady’s RHI extends food outreach to Katsina, seeks community food banks nationwide
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged state governors to establish functional community food banks in each of their three senatorial districts as part of efforts to strengthen food security and address malnutrition among vulnerable groups. The First Lady…
World Bank Highlights Ai-driven Trade Growth, Critical Minerals And Digital Services At Development Committee
The World Bank Group has highlighted the changing landscape of global trade, emphasizing the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI), digital services and critical minerals in driving economic growth and creating new investment opportunities in developing countries. At the World…
Governor Monday Okpebholo said the disaster could have been avoided.
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has promised to rebuild Oluku Market, which was destroyed by fire, and support traders who lost their shops and goods in the incident. Okpebholo gave the assurance on Friday after inspecting the damage at…
Ellen Ochoa: The First Hispanic Woman To Travel To Space
Dr. Ellen Ochoa made history in 1993 when she became the first Hispanic woman to travel into space aboard NASA’s Space Shuttle Discovery. Born in California, Ochoa developed an early interest in science and went on to earn a bachelor’s…
Saudi Arabia, 18 nations condemn Colombia’s embassy opening in Jerusalem
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and 18 other Arab and Islamic countries strongly condemned Colombia’s decision to inaugurate its embassy in Jerusalem, calling the move a violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions and a setback to international efforts…
Burna Boy builds clinic, library and school for his community in Rivers State
Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has reportedly completed a major community development project in Rivers State, providing a clinic, library and school for people in his community. According to details shared by the project supervisor, the development includes several facilities…