My friend, Paul, is Jamaican. He has a strong Jamaican twang that sometimes leaves me wondering what he is saying. Paul and I met at our local pub in London and bonded over our mutual love for crossword puzzles. When…
Elon Musk to visit India for meeting with PM Modi
Elon Musk has announced on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, that he will visit India to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi without giving a date. The Tesla boss is expected to announce major investment plans in the country…
Kyari highlights energy security’s role in wealth creation
In a recent address at the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Public Wealth Management Conference in Abuja, Mr. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), underscored the indispensable role of energy security in…
Germany: Microsoft to invest €3.3b in AI capacities
The tech giant Microsoft said on Thursday that it was planning to invest almost €3.3 billion ($3.5 billion) in expanding its presence in Germany. The investment will go towards doubling the capacity of Microsoft’s “AI and data center infrastructure,” in…
Former F1 boss Ecclestone criticises current investments in the U.S.
Former Formula One boss, Bernie Ecclestone has criticised the F1 owners Liberty Media due to their investments in the United States (U.S.). F1 scheduled three races in the U.S. this season.The first one was in Miami in May, while races…
Everton investment: Toffees reach exclusivity agreement with MSP Sports Capital
Everton have reached an exclusivity agreement with New York-based company MSP Sports Capital for investment in the club, BBC Sport understands. Sources say the deal is not yet done but talks are progressing over funding. MSP looks to have jumped…
International Tennis Federation’s Davis Cup partnership with Gerard Pique’s Kosmos ends
The International Tennis Federation has announced that it is ending its Davis Cup partnership with Gerard Pique’s investment group Kosmos just five years into a 25-year, $3 billion (€2.7bn) agreement. In 2018, the ITF had unveiled the deal with former…
Qatari chiefs are plotting a £1b investment in Tottenham after PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi met Daniel Levy in London
Qatar is weighing up a £1billion offer to invest in Tottenham after PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi held talks with Daniel Levy in a London hotel, according to reports. Al-Khelaifi, who is also the chairman of Qatar Sports Investments, met with…
US Consulate, NGX collaborate on boosting investment
The United States Consulate and Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) have announced a decision to collaborate on boosting investments and trade between Nigeria and the US. The partnership was disclosed at the Closing Gong Ceremony held to commemorate the US Consul…
Being your parent’s retirement plan -Tara Aisida
“There is NOTHING wrong in your parents seeing you as their retirement plan. And some of you had better not forget the homes you came from, just for twitter banter. Don’t get carried away. They sacrificed everything for your success.…