FIFA Accuses UEFA of Smear Campaign Amid Legal Feud
Global soccer body FIFA has accused UEFA of launching a smear campaign after European football leadership filed U.S.
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Strategy Buys $370M in Bitcoin, Raising Total Holdings to 845,050 Coins
Strategy ended a 10-week corporate buying pause by purchasing 4,603 Bitcoin for $370 million in late August, boosting its total holdings to 845,050 coins.
Nigerian Schools Hike Tuition Fees by Up to 55 Percent Amid Financial Strain
The Nigerian education sector is under intense pressure as schools implement steep fee increases, exacerbating financial challenges for families already grappling with inflation…
Waller Signals Support for Steady Interest Rates at September Meeting
Fed Governor Christopher Waller signaled Thursday he would support keeping interest rates steady at the September meeting if August inflation data aligns with recent improvements…
Bank of Japan to Raise Interest Rates
The Japanese yen surged 1.7% against the dollar on Thursday, hitting its highest level in a month at 155.85, as investors braced for a potential interest rate hike by the Bank of…
Paddy Power to close up to 100 betting shops, 400 jobs at risk
Paddy Power will close up to 100 betting shops across the UK and Ireland, risking 400 jobs, as higher gambling taxes and rising costs force the operator to scale back its high…
Uber Exits Nigeria After 12 Years of Operations
Ride-hailing giant Uber has ended its 12-year operations in Nigeria, shutting down on September 2, 2026, after a global restructuring that included a 10 per cent payroll cut.
UK Economic Growth Fails to Improve Living Standards for 46% of Households
New economic data reveals that nearly half of all households in Britain live in areas where overall GDP growth fails to improve daily living standards.
American Airlines Launches First Retrofitted Boeing 777 with Flagship Suites
American Airlines launched its first retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER on September 2, introducing 70 enclosed Flagship Suites and phasing out its international first-class cabin.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Tells G20 Nations AI Is Essential Infrastructure
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told officials in Chapel Hill that nations must treat artificial intelligence like essential power infrastructure, pegging the buildout cost at up to $60…
Accra to Host 16th Friends of Africa Summit in September 2026
Accra is set to host the 16th Friends of Africa Summit Global on September 18, 2026, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City.
American Airlines Kills First Class in Boeing 777 Cabin Overhaul
American Airlines has officially eliminated international first class and launched an overhauled Boeing 777-300ER featuring 70 Flagship Suite business seats, 44 premium economy…