TikTok Boosts AI and Media Literacy in Sub-Saharan Africa with $200,000 Investment
TikTok has announced an additional $200,000 in ad credits to support local organizations across Sub-Saharan Africa in expanding AI media…
Day: March 11, 2026
CBN Deploys AI-Powered Surveillance to Track Money Laundering in Nigerian Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken a major step to curb financial crime by mandating banks and financial…
NTB Subscription Falls to N6.13 Trillion Amid Low Yields and Policy Adjustments
The Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTB) market has witnessed a significant decline in investor subscription, dropping to N6.13 trillion in the…
Nigerian Companies Report N19.81 Trillion Operating Expenses Amid Inflation and FX Pressures
Despite a gradual decline in Nigeria’s inflation rate to 15.51% and relative stability in the foreign exchange market, 20 listed…
NGX All-Share Index Falls Below 197,000, Market Loses 0.57% Amid Mixed Trading
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) All-Share Index closed the trading session on March 10, 2026, on a negative note, dropping…
Dangote Refinery Dominates Nigeria’s Petrol Market as FG Halts Imports
Nigeria’s petrol market is witnessing a historic shift as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery now supplies about 92% of the country’s…
FG Approves Bonga Southwest Aparo Project, Eyes $20bn Oil Investment
The Federal Government of Nigeria has given the green light to the Bonga Southwest Aparo project, a long-delayed deepwater oil…
FG Deploys 100,000 CNG Kits as Nigerians Face Near N3 Trillion Fuel Spend in March
The Federal Government has announced the immediate nationwide rollout of about 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits to help…
TECNO Camon 50 Series Launches with Advanced AI Features for Nigeria’s Digital Creators
TECNO Mobile has officially unveiled its latest flagship lineup, the Camon 50 Series, signaling a stronger push into artificial intelligence-driven…
AI-Powered Apps Struggle to Retain Users Despite Early Revenue Gains
The rapid rise of AI-powered apps has transformed the app store landscape, but a new report shows that early excitement…
Naira Hits N1,400/$ Amid Global Tensions: What This Means for Nigeria’s FX Market
The naira traded at N1,401.4 per dollar on Tuesday at Nigeria’s official foreign exchange (FX) market, marking a continued depreciation.…
Dangote Reduces Petrol Prices by ₦100 Amid Global Oil Volatility: What Nigerians Need to Know
Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a ₦100 reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) yesterday, aiming to ease…
Google Brings Gemini AI to Chrome in India, Expanding Multilingual Support
Google has officially launched its Gemini AI integration for Chrome in India, alongside Canada and New Zealand. The new rollout…
Oil Price Surge Boosts Naira Stability and Strengthens Nigeria’s FX Reserves
Nigeria is witnessing a renewed boost to its foreign exchange reserves and naira stability, thanks to surging global oil prices.…
SEC Launches FinTech Clinic to Crack Down on Unregistered Digital Platforms in Nigeria
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a proactive step to regulate Nigeria’s rapidly expanding financial technology sector with…
Nigeria’s 4.07% GDP Growth Strengthens Economic Shield Amid Middle East Oil Crisis
Nigeria’s robust economic performance is positioning the country to withstand potential shocks from rising tensions in the Middle East. Finance…
AI-Driven Fraud Surges in Africa’s Fintech Sector: Nigeria Leads Fight Against Cybercrime
Artificial intelligence-driven fraud is rapidly escalating across Africa’s fintech sector, alarming regulators and industry experts about the sophistication of cybercriminal…
Oil Prices Drop to $91 as Trump Signals Possible End to Middle East War
Global oil prices fell sharply to around $91 per barrel on Tuesday after soaring to a more than three-year high…
Nigeria Non-Oil Exports Hit N12.36 Trillion in 2025 as Economy Diversifies Beyond Crude
Nigeria’s non-oil exports reached N12.36 trillion in 2025, marking a significant milestone in the country’s effort to diversify its economy…
European Markets Set for Lower Open as Iran Conflict Escalates in Strait of Hormuz
European stock markets are expected to open lower on Wednesday as investors react to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle…