Nigeria, March 10 -- It's no surprise that wealthy business moguls influence politics, but Elon Musk's sheer economic power, control over X (formerly Twitter), and close ties to US President Donald Trump give him an outsized role in shaping America's policies-both at home and abroad. His influence extends far beyond the boardroom, making him a key player in the intersection of business, technology, and governance.

Elon Musk's endorsement of Trump, coupled with the latter's historic return to the White House, has given him enormous leverage in the current US administration. So far, Musk has advocated for mass federal layoffs, gained access to classified intelligence, taken control of sensitive data belonging to millions of Americans, and ...