AI Data Centres Set to Consume More Power Than Nigeria, Pakistan and Bangladesh Combined by 2030 — UN Warns
Global electricity demand from AI-driven data centres is set to surge at an unprecedented rate, with a new United Nations-backed…
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SoftBank Share Price Plunges 11% Amid Global Tech Sell-Off Over AI Valuation Fears
SoftBank Group shares tumbled more than 11% on Thursday, extending a wider sell-off across global technology markets. The decline came…
World Bank Expands West Africa Power Grid, Boosting Electricity Access for Millions
The World Bank has reported major progress in its regional electricity initiative aimed at improving power supply across West Africa.…
Africa Can Unlock $469bn Annually Without Raising Taxes – AfDB Pushes Efficiency Reform
Africa has the potential to unlock more than $469bn in additional annual revenue without increasing tax rates, according to the…
Meta launches Business AI Agent for 24/7 customer service — here are 5 powerful things it can do
Meta Platforms has introduced a new artificial intelligence tool designed to transform how businesses interact with customers around the clock.…
Tinubu, African Leaders Seek Stronger Global Investment Partnerships at London Stock Exchange
President Bola Tinubu has joined fellow African leaders in calling for stronger partnerships with global financial institutions, stressing that deeper…
Alphabet’s $85 Billion AI Fundraising Blitz Signals Strong Investor Confidence in Artificial Intelligence
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has made history with a record-breaking $85 billion fundraising initiative aimed at accelerating its artificial intelligence…
NOG Energy Forum 2026 to Tackle Gas Monetisation and Decarbonisation as Global Energy Pressures Mount
The 2026 edition of the NOG Energy Week is set to become a major global meeting point for energy experts…
Dulux owner Akzo Nobel plummets 19% after takeover talks fall through
European markets opened the day under pressure as investor sentiment weakened across major indices, with growing uncertainty driven by fresh…
Nigeria’s China Zero-Tariff Deal Faces Reality Check as Experts Demand Shift to Value-Added Exports
More than a month after Nigeria was included in China’s zero-tariff arrangement for African exports, expectations are rising—but so are…
Afreximbank deploys new instruments, trading models for AfCFTA
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is ramping up efforts to turn the African Continental Free Trade Area (African Continental Free…
IMF Warns Against Costly Subsidies as Food Inflation Rises Globally
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a strong warning to governments worldwide, advising them to avoid sweeping subsidies, fuel…
Dangote Crowned Africa’s Most Admired Brand for Eighth Consecutive Year
Dangote Industries Limited has once again solidified its reputation as a continental powerhouse after being named Africa’s Most Admired Brand…
Microsoft Unveils Scout AI Assistant to Bring Personalized Automation to Microsoft 365
Microsoft has introduced Scout, a next-generation AI assistant designed to help users automate tasks, manage workflows, and personalize their digital…
European stocks rebound as oil prices slip; Abivax shares tumble
European markets staged a recovery on Tuesday as investor sentiment improved, with the Stoxx 600 climbing around 0.7% after recent…
Nigeria Courts Turkish Investors in Bold Push to Tap $750bn Mineral Wealth
Nigeria has taken a major step to unlock its vast mineral wealth as it signs a new partnership with Türkiye…
Alphabet to Raise $80 Billion for Massive AI Expansion as Berkshire Hathaway Joins Investment Push
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has announced a massive plan to raise $80 billion through stock sales as it…
Flutterwave Hits 1 Billion Transactions and $40 Billion Payment Volume as African Fintech Growth Accelerates
African fintech powerhouse Flutterwave has reached a major milestone, announcing that it has now processed over 1 billion transactions and…
Oil Prices Surge as US–Iran Diplomacy Collapses Over Middle East Tensions
Global oil prices surged on Monday after diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran showed signs of collapse. The…
Nvidia Targets $200 Billion AI PC Market with New RTX Spark Superchip
Nvidia has taken a major step toward reshaping the future of personal computing with the launch of its new RTX…
Nvidia Partners Unitree to Power Next-Gen Humanoid Robots as AI Robotics Race Accelerates
Nvidia has taken a bold step deeper into the robotics industry by selecting Chinese startup Unitree as its key partner…
AI Psychosis Debate Heats Up as Tech CEOs, Google, and DuckDuckGo Signal Growing AI Backlash
A growing debate over what some are calling “AI psychosis” is intensifying in the tech world, sparked by Box founder…
South Korea Stocks Surge to Record High as Asia Markets React to Trump’s Iran Deal Stance
South Korean equities climbed to a fresh record high on Monday, with the Kospi index jumping 3.68% to 8,788.38, defying…
Nvidia Enters the PC Market with N1X Arm Chip as Microsoft, Dell, HP Back New AI-Powered Laptops
Nvidia is making a bold move beyond its dominance in AI data centers, stepping directly into the personal computer market…
European Stocks Slip as Defense Sector Surges on Ukraine’s $105B EU Loan Boost
European shares ended lower on Thursday as investors reacted cautiously to rising geopolitical tensions and mixed economic signals from global…
Nigeria Spends £1.1bn on UK Refined Oil as Fuel Import Dependence Persists in 2025
Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel remains a major talking point in its energy sector, as new data shows the country…
Dangote Refinery Becomes World’s Largest Jet Fuel Exporter Amid Global Supply Disruptions
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a major milestone, emerging as the world’s largest exporter of jet fuel in April…
VFD Group Eyes Pan-African Expansion After ₦50.67bn Rights Issue Boost
VFD Group has announced plans to deepen its footprint across Africa as it pursues a carefully structured expansion strategy aimed…
Nigeria Receives $187.3m US Aid as Washington Tightens Funding Conditions
Nigeria has received a total of $187.3 million in US foreign assistance in 2026, according to new data published by…
Microsoft’s new responsible tech lead on how to humanize high-speed AI development
Microsoft’s responsible AI development is facing the ultimate test: how to build cutting-edge technology at speed without losing sight of…