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SoftBank acquires Ampere Computing in $6.5 billion push into AI chip technology
Japanese technology investment giant SoftBank Group (9984.T) is accelerating its expansion into chip technology with a $6.5 billion…
Democratic Senators urge Trump to reinstate fired FTC commissioners
(Reuters) - More than two dozen Democratic U.S. senators have called on President Donald Trump to reverse his…
Trump to sign executive order to dismantle department of education amid legal challenges
(Reuters)—According to a White House summary obtained by Reuters, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to sign a…
Nigerian stock market declines as all-share index drops for third consecutive day
The All-Share Index (ASI) closed in negative territory on March 18, 2025, declining by 423.48 points to settle…
Controversy erupts over Tinubu’s State of Emergency declaration in Rivers State
The declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu has elicited mixed reactions…
USAfrica: Who advised Nigeria’s President Tinubu to do this? By Sen. Babafemi Ojudu
Tinubu’s “emergency” declaration in Rivers risks renewed pipeline sabotage, oil bunkering, and militant activities. Former Senator Ojudu, CON,…
Text: Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State, Suspends Fubara, Deputy, House Members
Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in…
U.S. faces STEM workforce shortage amid H-1B visa debate
The United States is facing a significant shortage of skilled professionals, particularly in the fields of science, technology,…
A journey through Ogoni, the Titusville of Nigeria. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele, a…
South African Ambassador’s expulsion sparks diplomatic tensions
(Africanews) - The expulsion of South Africa's ambassador to the United States underscores a case of "diplomatic bullying"…
Shport: Egypt, Sudan, and Morocco lead as Africa’s World Cup Qualifiers eat up
As the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies, African teams are gearing up for matchdays 5…
Ethiopia-Djibouti railway strengthens trade and logistics sector
(Xinhua) - Senior Ethiopian officials have stated that the Chinese-built Ethiopia-Djibouti railway is pivotal in streamlining Ethiopia's logistics…