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By ERASMUS IKHIDE It was the Nigerian iconic music activist- cum-philosopher, the late Sunny Okosun in the earliest part of 1990 who sang ‘African liberation is now or never’. At the time he sang the song, African population was hovering around 500,000,000. The current population of Africa is roughly 1,546,842,678 as of Tuesday, June 3, 2025 based on Worldometer’s elaboration of the latest United Nations data. Africa’s population is equivalent to 18.83 per cent of the total world population. Africa ranks number two among regions of the world (roughly equivalent...

President Donald Trump’s mission to radically restructure the world economy is catnip to dollar doomsters, but raises few doubts for staunch believers in the currency’s primacy in global finance. All conversations about threats to the greenback’s role as the world’s reserve currency tend toward either imagining a collapse of American financial dominance, or stubborn shouts of TINA — There Is No Alternative. Far more likely is a slow grinding evolution into a world where different countries and currencies hold spheres of influence, a shift from the recent unipolar era. There...

The Jigawa State Police Command said it has smashed a major scam cartel operating in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area.In a statement by the command’s Deputy Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Ibrahim Sunusi Idris on Wednesday evening, 13 suspects were arrested alongside fake currencies and motorcycles suspected to be contraband. Part of the statement reads, “In response to numerous complaints from victims of fraud and robbery, the Command conducted a decisive raid on several identified criminal enclaves in a well-coordinated joint operation with operatives from the Nigerian Army, the Department...

 UBS suggests reallocating funds into assets like the euro, Swiss franc, yen, gold, or even emerging market currencies, depending on individual risk appetite.  | Photo Credit: REUTERS/Jason Lee The global investors holding too much cash in US dollars may face increasing risks, and it might be the right time to consider shifting some of that money into other currencies or assets, according to a report by UBS.The report stated that the US dollar had been a popular choice in the past few years due to strong US economic growth, high...

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) have signed two agreements to strengthen financial ties between the two countries. The agreements between the two nations will facilitate the use of local currencies, including the Kenyan shilling, in settling cross-border transactions, while also interlinking instant payment systems and messaging frameworks. "Under the first MoU, the CBUAE and the CBK will strengthen cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Kenya to support the sustainable development of both financial markets. This agreement will also...

In brief Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong warned that if Congress fails to address the $37 trillion U.S. debt, Bitcoin could replace the dollar as the global reserve currency. Lawmakers and analysts say mounting deficits and money printing are eroding trust in the dollar, pushing states like New Hampshire and Arizona to start stockpiling Bitcoin. Experts, including six Nobel economists, warn the Trump-backed “big, beautiful bill” could worsen inequality and debt, while Elon Musk slammed it as a “disgusting abomination.” Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong warned that Bitcoin might “take over” as...

Open this photo in gallery:The loonie was trading 0.1 per cent lower at 1.3725 per U.S. dollar, or 72.86 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3702 to 1.3742.Mark Blinch/ReutersThe Canadian dollar CADUSD edged lower against its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday but was performing better than all the other Group of 10 currencies, as oil prices rose and investors awaited a Bank of Canada interest rate decision this week.The loonie was trading 0.1 per cent lower at 1.3725 per U.S. dollar, or 72.86 U.S. cents, after trading in a...

Open this photo in gallery:The loonie was trading 0.1 per cent lower at 1.3725 per U.S. dollar, or 72.86 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3702 to 1.3742.Mark Blinch/ReutersThe Canadian dollar CADUSD edged lower against its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday but was performing better than all the other Group of 10 currencies, as oil prices rose and investors awaited a Bank of Canada interest rate decision this week.The loonie was trading 0.1 per cent lower at 1.3725 per U.S. dollar, or 72.86 U.S. cents, after trading in a...

Open this photo in gallery:The loonie was trading 0.1 per cent lower at 1.3725 per U.S. dollar, or 72.86 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3702 to 1.3742.Mark Blinch/ReutersThe Canadian dollar edged lower against its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday but was performing better than all the other Group of 10 currencies, as oil prices rose and investors awaited a Bank of Canada interest rate decision this week.The loonie was trading 0.1 per cent lower at 1.3725 per U.S. dollar, or 72.86 U.S. cents, after trading in a range...

The digital nomad lifestyle is gaining popularity among professionals. With remote work opening the doors to a style of working from anywhere, it is not just professionals in tech, content creation, marketing, or consulting that have chosen to work out of co-working spaces in Bali instead of boardrooms in Bengaluru. The lifestyle is not just about changing your location; it’s about adopting an entirely new way of life with a focus on flexibility, autonomy, and experiencing the world. However, while the idea of traveling to all of these exotic places...