Naira Depreciates by 2.5% in March Amid Flat External Reserves
In March 2025, the naira experienced a 2.5% depreciation against the US dollar in the official foreign exchange market. The…
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Retym Raises $75 Million to Develop AI-Optimized Chips for Data Centers
Chip startup Retym has secured $75 million in funding as part of a larger $180 million investment to develop networking…
Russian Rouble Expected to Weaken Back to 100 to the US Dollar in a Year
A recent Reuters poll of 18 economists predicts that the Russian rouble will weaken to around 100 to the U.S.…
Nigeria’s External Debt Hits N66.14 Trillion in Q3 2024 Amid Growing Fiscal Pressures
In the third quarter of 2024, Nigeria’s external debt reached N66.14 trillion (approximately $43.03 billion), representing 23.14% of the nation’s…
Nigerians Borrow N470 Billion in Personal Loans Amid Economic Pressures – CBN Report
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that Nigerians took out a total of N470 billion in personal loans…
TikTok Removes 2.4 Million Nigerian Videos in Global Crackdown on Content Violations
In the fourth quarter of 2024, TikTok took down 2.4 million videos from Nigerian users due to policy violations, according…
Apple Hit with $162 Million Fine in France Over Ad Tracking Violations
Apple has been slapped with a €150 million ($162.42 million) fine by French antitrust regulators for allegedly abusing its power…
Global Stocks Extend Losses Amid Deepening US Tariff Fears
Global stock markets continued their downward trajectory on Monday, as fears surrounding the impact of US tariffs weighed heavily on…
Nigerian Stock Market Gains N3.5 Trillion in Q1 2025 Amid Strong Corporate Earnings and Federal Reforms
The Nigerian stock market saw an impressive surge in the first quarter of 2025, with a gain of N3.49 trillion.…
Offshore Investment Withdrawals Impact Nigerian Stock Market as Foreign Participation Declines
Concerns are mounting over the significant decline in foreign investment in the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), as offshore investors withdrew…
Global Stocks Tumble as Tariff Fears and Recession Concerns Grow
World markets experienced sharp declines on Monday, with gold prices hitting a record high as global trade tensions escalated. U.S.…
Zhipu AI Launches Free AI Agent, Escalating China’s Tech Race
Chinese AI startup Zhipu AI has introduced a new free AI agent called AutoGLM Rumination, marking a significant development in…
Sam George Advocates for Inclusive AI Integration to Drive Ghana’s Development
Ghana’s Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has emphasized the importance of actively integrating artificial intelligence…
Nigeria Secures $500 Million World Bank Loan to Boost Economic Resilience
Nigeria has secured a $500 million loan from the World Bank to address its ongoing economic challenges through the Community…
Headline: Interbank Rate Hits Five-Year High as CBN Tightens Liquidity to Combat Inflation
In January 2025, Nigeria’s interbank lending rate surged to 28.58 percent, marking a five-year high as the Central Bank of…