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Wall Street's Main Stock Indices Higher on Monday

The tech-heavy Nasdaq led Wall Street's main stock indices higher on Monday, with Meta among the top gainers after a report said the megacap was prepping for sweeping AI-related layoffs

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U.S to Allow Countries to Temporarily Purchase Certain Russian Oil Products

The Trump administration issued a new license allowing countries to temporarily purchase certain Russian oil products, the same day Brent crude prices settled above $100 per barrel

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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, said Thursday that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz maritime passage should be continued

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Peter Obi Honored With the Official Key to the City of Banjul

Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Nigerian presidential candidate, has been honored with the Official Key to the City of Banjul, the capital of The Gambia.

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The Economic Fallout from the War in the Mideast is Spreading

Persian Gulf ports have turned into military targets. The vital Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, sending fuel costs and shipping rates soaring. Vessels can’t reach a container hub that handles more volume than Rotterdam between four continents

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AfriWallStreet: The Perfect Platform for Professionals and Businesses

What makes AfriWallStreet truly perfect is its holistic approach—no need to juggle multiple apps or platforms. Everything is in one place

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Oil Surges this Week for Biggest Gain

U.S. crude oil on Friday posted its biggest weekly gain in futures trading history, as the escalating war in the Middle East has triggered a major disruption to global fuel supplies.

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Donald Trump Wants a Role in Picking Iran’s Next Supreme Leader

US President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted he should have a role in picking Iran’s next supreme leader after the killing of Ali Khamenei, whose son he said he found unacceptable.

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U.S to Provide Political Risk Insurance and Financial Guarantees for Maritime Trade

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had ordered the US International Development Finance Corporation to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade travelling the Gulf,

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Global Markets After U.S. and Israeli Strikes on Iran

Global markets opened the week on the back foot after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran heightened tensions in the Middle East and rattled investors.

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How Conflict With Iran Could Affect Oil Markets and Global Economic Growth

Iran is the fourth-largest oil producer in OPEC at just over 3 million barrels per day in January. The Islamic Republic shares a coastline with the Strait of Hormuz

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President Donald Trump Confirms Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is Dead

President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead following joint US-Israeli strikes, calling it “not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans.”

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