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Elon Musk’s X has filed a lawsuit against an advertising group accusing it of engaging in an “illegal boycott.” Photo: Apu Gomes / GETTY IMAGES/Getty Images via AFPSource: AFPElon Musk’s X sued an advertising group and several major companies on Tuesday, accusing them of causing billions of dollars in damages by “illegally” boycotting the social media platform.”We tried peace for 2 years, now it’s war,” the billionaire founder of Tesla and SpaceX said on X, which he acquired in late 2022.The antitrust lawsuit, filed in federal court in Texas, targets the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), Uniliver, Mars, CVS Health…

Rural Ghana seems to be missing out on the government’s drive to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education for the holistic development of the country. Access to learning materials and scientific tools for hands-on industry experience remains elusive in remote communities. Science and technology education has become an imperative contribution to global economies in promoting growth. The Government of Ghana is leading the agenda to promote STEM education in the national curriculum to transform academia. Some basic schools in remote areas are missing out, but some private players are pushing to supplement the government’s efforts. Established in…

VertoFXthe global financial technology company providing cross-border payments, foreign exchange and banking solutions for businesses across emerging markets, announced the appointment of Dr. Austin Okpagu as its first Country Manager for Nigeria. The move reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to the country and the wider West African region. Details He recently served as CEO at JumiaPayOkpagu brings a wealth of extensive experience from a number of Nigeria’s most prominent fintech platforms such as OPay and Pagatechwhere he led the partnership and business development efforts at both respective companies. In his new role at VertoFX, Okpagu will lead VertoFX’s newly opened…

King Paluta Makoma’s new song has opened new avenues of success for the Ghanaian artisteIn less than a month, the song has recorded over two million hits on YouTube aloneShe took to social media to celebrate her latest milestone, attracting dozens of fans who joined in her joyGhanaian musician King Paluta’s latest song Makoma has clocked over two million views on YouTube.The infectious single, which went viral after its release on July 5, reached two million in less than a month.The rapper and singer celebrated the milestone on social media, attracting dozens of fans to join in his joy. King…

The US trade deficit narrowed to $73.1 billion in June, according to government data. Photo: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/FileSource: AFPThe US trade deficit narrowed slightly less than analysts expected in June, according to government data released on Tuesday, helped by a rise in exports.The trade gap in the world’s largest economy narrowed 2.5 percent to $73.1 billion, slightly larger than the $72.8 billion analysts had expected, the Commerce Department said.The figure was helped by a bigger rise in exports than imports, with the former rising 1.5% to $265.9 billion.The civil aircraft and industrial supplies sectors helped boost exports, while imports rose…

Meta, its parent company WhatsApp and Facebookannounced the availability of two new monetization features for eligible creators in Kenya: In-stream ads on Facebook and Facebook ads on wheels. Details In-stream ads on Facebook and Facebook ads on wheels will allow creators to earn money for creating original videos and cultivating the community. Available today, eligible creators in Kenya will be able to monetize their video and reel content, with support on more than 30 languages worldwide, including Swahili. To use any product, creators must pass and remain compliant with Facebook’s Affiliate Monetization Policies and Content Monetization Policies, and must be…

Afua Asantewaa, in a video, danced with her husband, Kofi Aduonum in their living room, sparking reactions from social media users. The socialite and her hubby seemed to be in a happy mood as they hung out with Kwame Yogot and Kuami Eugene’s Biibi Besi. The video, which was shared by Afua Asantewaa on TikTok, had Ghanaians admiring the bond between the couple in the comments section Ghanaian socialite Afua Asantewaa has shared a video that has taken social media users by storm. The video, posted on her TikTok account, shows her happily dancing with her husband, Kofi Aduonym, in…

Analysts have predicted that market volatility could continue for days. Photo: Kazuhiro NOGI/AFPSource: AFPTokyo’s main Nikkei index closed more than 10 percent higher on Tuesday, retreating from a record sell-off the previous day on worries about the U.S. economy and a stronger yen.The Nikkei 225 jumped 10.23%, or 3,217.04 points, to end at 34,675.46, while the broader Topix gained 9.30%, or 207.06 points, to 2,434.21.On Monday, the Nikkei fell more than 12 percent, or 4,451.28 points — the biggest point drop in its history.Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday that it was best to take the sharp swings in…

MTN Ghana reported a strong performance for the first half of 2024, with a significant 31.2% year-on-year increase in service revenue to GHS 8.1 billion. This marks a significant increase from the GHS 6.15 billion in revenue generated during the same period in 2023. In the first half of 2024, MTN Ghana experienced growth in its customer base, with mobile subscribers reaching 28.4 million, including an inflow of 0.6 million new customers in the first quarter alone. The number of active data subscribers also saw an increase, reaching 16.4 million. In addition, the active user base for Mobile Money (MoMo)…

Dr Likee’s hint that he will retire from acting has worried his adoring fansThe actor said he was tired of being pressured by the community and his protégés not to take his adviceOne of his friends, 39/40, has discussed the reported crisis in Dr Likee’s camp and how it has affected themWhen Dr Likee recently suggested that he would retire from acting to focus on his business interests, many of his fans were disappointed.Explaining his decision, the man also known as Ras Nene spoke about the unfair treatment he suffered from colleagues and mentors.Dr Likee’s emotional remarks seemed to have…