Africa’s top 15 agro-exports driving trade growth
Africa’s agricultural sector is proving to be one of the continent’s strongest economic engines, with cocoa, coffee, cashews, tea and…
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Asia Stock Markets Tumble as Tech Sell-Off Sparks Fears Over AI Spending and Rising Costs
Asian stock markets suffered steep losses on Friday as investors rushed to sell technology stocks amid growing concerns that soaring…
Dangote refinery eyes $2bn in historic listing – Report
Africa’s largest refinery is preparing to make history as Dangote Petroleum Refinery moves closer to a landmark public listing that…
Tinubu Urges Africa to End Raw Material Exports, Embrace Industrialisation for Economic Growth
President Bola Tinubu has challenged African nations to break away from the decades-long cycle of exporting raw minerals while importing…
Trump Targets Exxon, Chevron, Shell, and BP as Gas Price Probe Intensifies
President Donald Trump has escalated pressure on some of the world’s largest oil companies, accusing Exxon, Chevron, Shell, and BP…
Oil price falls to levels not seen since before Iran war
Global oil prices have fallen to levels not seen since before the Iran conflict began, offering relief to consumers and…
Nigeria’s Tech Sector Backs 2027 Data Localisation Deadline as Digital Economy Gains Momentum
Nigeria’s technology industry has expressed growing confidence ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) January 1, 2027 deadline requiring…
Nigeria’s Intra-African Trade Hits $9bn as AfCFTA and Policy Reforms Drive Growth
Nigeria’s trade with other African countries climbed to $9.02 billion in 2025, marking a significant increase from the $7.47 billion…
Micron Stock Soars 16% as AI-Driven Earnings Smash Expectations
Micron Technology stunned investors on Thursday as its shares jumped more than 16% in premarket trading following a blockbuster earnings…
Elon Musk Loses Trillionaire Status as Tech Market Sell-Off Hits SpaceX
Elon Musk has fallen below the trillionaire threshold just weeks after making history as the world’s first trillionaire, following a…
Treasury Yields Rise as Investors Brace for Key U.S. Inflation Report
U.S. Treasury yields moved slightly higher on Thursday as investors turned their attention to a crucial inflation report expected to…
OpenAI unveils its first custom chip, built by Broadcom
OpenAI has taken a major step toward reshaping the future of artificial intelligence infrastructure with the unveiling of its first…
FG Pushes African Cross-Border Payment Card to Boost Trade and Reduce Dollar Dependence
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to champion the creation of an African cross-border payment card that would allow seamless…
Stock Futures Mixed as Investors Await Micron Earnings, Tech Stocks Stage Recovery
After a turbulent session that rattled technology stocks across Wall Street, U.S. stock futures traded mixed on Wednesday as investors…
Tinubu Urges Africa to End Raw Mineral Exports, Pushes for Value Addition and Industrial Growth
President Bola Tinubu has called on African countries to unite in ending the long-standing exploitation of the continent’s mineral resources…
IGU Calls for Regional Gas Market Integration to Unlock West Africa’s Energy Potential
The International Gas Union (IGU) has called on West African countries to deepen regional cooperation and accelerate the integration of…
Trump Orders Probe Into Alleged Petrol Price Gouging by Major Oil Companies
President Donald Trump has directed the US Department of Justice to investigate major oil companies over allegations that they are…
Meta Prediction Market App: Zuckerberg Pushes New ‘Arena’ Platform to Challenge Polymarket
Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly setting his sights on the rapidly growing prediction market industry, with plans for Meta to develop…
Oil Prices Slide as Record 19 Million Barrels Pass Through Hormuz Strait
Global oil prices declined on Tuesday after a record 19 million barrels of crude oil moved through the Strait of…
Elon Musk Loses $350 Billion in Historic Wealth Drop as SpaceX Shares Tumble
Elon Musk has recorded the largest personal wealth loss in history after a sharp decline in SpaceX’s stock price wiped…
Lithium Demand Set to Surge 353% by 2040 as Nigeria Attracts Global Scramble for Critical Minerals
Global demand for lithium is expected to skyrocket by 353 per cent by 2040, according to projections from the United…
AI Data Centers Energy Consumption: Why Global Servers Now Burn 670,000 Barrels of Oil Daily
The global race to power artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the most energy-intensive shifts in modern history. According…
SpaceX Shares Drop Over 4% as Post-IPO Rally Fades After Record-Breaking Debut
SpaceX shares slipped more than 4% in premarket trading on Monday, extending a recent decline that has quickly cooled enthusiasm…
Major Tech Layoffs in 2026: How AI Is Reshaping Jobs Across Global Tech Companies
The tech industry in 2026 is experiencing one of its most dramatic workforce shake-ups in recent history, with companies across…
Nigeria Among Nine Countries Responsible for 83% of Global Gas Flaring, World Bank Reveals
Nigeria has once again been identified as one of the world’s top contributors to gas flaring, as a new World…
OpenAI Launches “Patch the Planet” Initiative to Strengthen Open Source Security With AI Support
OpenAI has unveiled a new cybersecurity-focused program called “Patch the Planet,” aimed at strengthening the safety of open source software…
SEC Nigeria Pushes for Stronger African Capital Market Collaboration as Nigeria and Rwanda Sign New MoU
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria has renewed its push for deeper integration among African financial markets, calling for…
Firm to unlock Kenyan market for Nigerian investors
Dewale Consulting Ltd (DCL) has announced a new initiative designed to open up Kenya’s booming property sector to Nigerian investors,…
Nigeria, Rwanda Strengthen Capital Markets Ties with New Regulatory Partnership
Nigeria and Rwanda have taken a significant step toward deeper financial integration in Africa following the signing of a Memorandum…
Stock Futures Fall as Iran Peace Talks and Inflation Data Keep Investors on Edge
U.S. stock futures slipped early Monday as investors reacted cautiously to fresh progress in Iran peace negotiations while bracing for…