WAO ART #182

Fidelity Bank has distributed over 1,200 food packs to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Makurdi, Benue State as part of its commitment to eliminating hunger among vulnerable individuals. The distribution event took place at the IDP Camp in North Bank.

Payment platform PayPal has launched a new cryptocurrency feature called Cryptocurrencies Hub, allowing users to hold and transact with Bitcoin in their PayPal account. Users will also be able to buy, sell, and convert between cryptocurrencies, including the newly launched PayPal stablecoin, $PYUSD.

The Russian rouble has fallen to its lowest value in 16 months, dropping past 100 per US $. This decline is due to pressure on the Russian economy, with imports rising faster than exports and military spending increasing for the war. Russia has faced sanctions from Western countries since its invasion of Ukraine.

England midfielder Keira Walsh believes that the Lionesses are prepared for the raucous atmosphere they will face in their World Cup semi-final clash against Australia. Walsh, who is the most expensive women's footballer in the world, stated that the team is ready for the fight and wants to make the nation proud.

EDF Renewables North America has placed a multi-year order for up to 7 gigawatts (GW) of Canadian Solar's high-efficiency N-type TOPCon solar modules. The modules will be produced at Canadian Solar's new factory in Mesquite, Texas, which is set to have an annual output of 5 GW and create 1,500 skilled jobs.

Indonesia has announced that Tesla plans to invest in the manufacturing of battery materials in the country. The Indonesian government has been trying to attract Tesla's investment for years, hoping to utilize the country's rich nickel reserves for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

Far-right politician Javier Milei, who admires Donald Trump, has received the highest share of votes in Argentina's primary election, surpassing expectations. Milei, a former TV personality, portrays himself as a political outsider and has gained support from voters angry at the current economic crisis.