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Starlink not allowed in South Africa because I am not black: Elon Musk renews discrimination claims

New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- Starlink chief Elon Musk reiterated his claim on Thursday that Starlink is not being allowed to be an Internet provider in South Africa because "I am not Black". Musk said, "Star... Read More


What you might expect in 2026: A valedictory edition, By Azu Ishiekwene

Nigeria, Jan. 9 -- "I forecast that by 29 May or earlier, the president will replace ministers, especially those who have since outlived their IOU value. As pressure mounts ahead of the pre-election y... Read More


Nigeria's GDP to grow by 4.3% in 2026 - PwC

Nigeria, Jan. 9 -- Nigeria's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to enlarge by 4.3 per cent in 2026, backed by expanding services, a steady improvement in oil and non-oil exports as well as incre... Read More


Lagos State House of Assembly approves N4.44 trillion 2026 budget

Nigeria, Jan. 9 -- The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday approved a total of N4.44 trillion as the state's budget for the 2026 fiscal year. The approval followed the passage of a bill authori... Read More


IRS opens 2026 filing season amid new tax law changes

New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- The Internal Revenue Service officially opened the 2026 filing season on Monday (January 26, 2026). Taxpayers have until Wednesday (April 15, 2026), to file their 2025 federal inc... Read More


Horoscope Today for January 9, 2026: A new source of income can be foreseen for these zodiac signs

India, Jan. 9 -- Prioritising a timely check helps uncover small issues before they grow. You explore new earning avenues to strengthen long-term stability. Staying focused at work feels challenging d... Read More


HP to re-engage retired Revenue officials to speed up service delivery

Shimla, Jan. 9 -- In a significant administrative move aimed at addressing slow service delivery and a mounting backlog of revenue cases, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to re-employ retir... Read More


Income Tax Department Flags Crypto Risks

India, Jan. 9 -- Following Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) suit, the income tax (I-T) department has now also reportedly raised concerns over risks associated with virtual digital assets (VDAs) like cry... Read More


Markets tumble for 4th day on renewed trade uncertainties

India, Jan. 9 -- Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply by nearly 1 per cent on Thursday, continuing their weak momentum for the fourth straight session, due to renewed concerns over p... Read More


Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 89.94/$

India, Jan. 9 -- The rupee fell 7 paise to settle at 89.94 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed down by a host of factors, including higher crude oil prices, foreign fund outflows,... Read More