Uber Pushes Harder Into “Everything App” Race as Super App Strategy Accelerates
Uber is accelerating its long-standing ambition to evolve beyond ride-hailing into a full “super app,” as competition in the mobility…
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Canvas Breach Raises Shared Infrastructure Risk Concerns After Massive Education Platform Outage
A major cybersecurity incident involving the e-learning platform Canvas has sparked fresh concerns about the risks tied to shared digital…
US Imports $578.78m Worth of Nigerian Crude in Q1 2026 as Demand Slips
The United States imported $578.78 million worth of crude oil from Nigeria in the first quarter of 2026, marking a…
European Markets Mixed as Iran Peace Talks Stall, Investors React to Rising Global Tensions
European stock markets opened on a cautious note Monday as investors reacted to growing uncertainty surrounding stalled peace negotiations between…
Paga Partners Sui to Launch Stablecoin Payments Across Africa, Targets Faster Cross-Border Transfers
African payments infrastructure company Paga Group is making a bold move into blockchain finance through a new partnership with Sui,…
Tech Stocks Could Be the Best Value in Years After Strong Earnings Season, Analysts Say
Tech stocks in the United States are once again drawing strong investor interest after another impressive earnings season, with analysts…
Dangote Targets 20,000MW Power Expansion as He Pushes Bold Industrial Drive Across Africa
Africa’s richest industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has announced an ambitious plan to enter the power sector with a target of generating…
Canada Posts Surprise Trade Surplus as Oil and Gold Boom Boost Exports
Canada has recorded an unexpected trade surplus, its first in six months, as rising oil and gold prices boosted export…
Dangote Plans London Listing for $13bn Dangote Cement Amid Strong Profit Growth and Global Expansion Push
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is preparing to take a major step in global capital markets as he plans to…
European Stocks Slip as Trump Tariff Threats Rattle Markets, UK Elections Add Political Uncertainty
European stock markets slipped on Friday as renewed trade tensions between the United States and the European Union unsettled investors,…
Only Four African Economies Ready for Sustainable Industrialisation – RED Index 2025 Report Reveals
A new 2025 RED Index of Industrial Development in Africa has revealed a sobering reality about the continent’s industrial future.…
Political Stability Drives FDI in Africa as MAN Calls for Investment Reforms
Despite a gradual rise in foreign investment flows into Africa, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned that Foreign…
Iran Cuts Oil Output Amid Storage Crisis as Geopolitical Tensions Shake Global Oil Markets
Iran has begun reducing its oil production as its storage facilities near full capacity, following a sharp slowdown in crude…
IMF Warns AI Cyber Attacks Could Disrupt Global Financial System
The International Monetary Fund has raised fresh concerns over the growing threat of artificial intelligence-driven cyber attacks, warning that the…
Elon Musk Lawsuit Puts OpenAI Safety Record Under Scrutiny
A high-profile lawsuit by Elon Musk is drawing fresh attention to the safety practices at OpenAI, raising questions about whether…
Nigeria–China Zero-Tariff Policy Spurs Export Opportunities, but Concerns Persist
Nigeria’s export sector is entering a new phase as businesses begin to explore opportunities under the Nigeria China zero-tariff exports…
Elon Musk’s Exit from OpenAI Explained: Inside the 2017 Control Clash That Split the Founders
In 2017, tensions inside OpenAI began to surface as the small nonprofit research lab debated how to transition into a…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Plans $55bn Texas “Terafab” Chip Factory to Power AI and Space Tech
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is making a bold move into the semiconductor industry with plans to build a massive $55 billion…
U.S. Oil Export Surge Under Scrutiny as Gas Prices Jump Across All 50 States
The United States is facing growing scrutiny over its rising oil and fuel exports as gasoline prices climb sharply across…
Nikkei 225 Tops 62,000 for First Time as Asia Markets Rally Despite Trump’s Iran Threats
Asian markets recorded a strong surge on Thursday, with Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index breaking a major milestone by climbing…
Nigeria, Others Poised to Lead Africa’s $65bn Digital Finance Boom by 2030—BCG Report
Africa’s financial technology sector is on track for massive expansion, with revenue expected to reach about $65 billion annually by…
Oil Prices Drop 11% as US–Iran Peace Deal Nears, Easing Global Supply Fears
Global oil prices experienced a sharp decline on Wednesday as Brent crude dropped about 11 percent, slipping below $100 per…
Dangote Refinery Exports Over 57 Million Barrels of Jet Fuel as Global Demand Surges
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has exported an estimated 57 million barrels of jet fuel between April 2024 and April 2026, marking…
Oil Prices Plunge Nearly 10% on US-Iran Deal Hopes as Global Markets Rally
Oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday, dropping close to 10%, as investors reacted to growing optimism that the United States…
Investor retreat drives Africa start-up funding to 13-month trough
Africa’s venture capital scene weakened further in April 2026 as investor caution deepened, pushing total start-up funding to its lowest…
Egypt Inflation Eases to 14.9% Despite Oil Price Shocks and Middle East Tensions
Egypt’s inflation rate slowed in April 2026, offering a rare sign of relief for consumers after months of persistent price…
Samsung Crosses $1 Trillion Valuation as AI Boom Fuels Record 15% Stock Rally
Samsung Electronics has officially joined the elite trillion-dollar club, as its market valuation surged past $1 trillion following a dramatic…
AI Job Loss Fears Overstated as Experts Push Back on Anthropic CEO’s Warning
Concerns over artificial intelligence replacing large numbers of entry-level white-collar jobs have sparked global debate, but several experts are now…
Oil Prices Slide Below $100 as Trump Pauses Strait of Hormuz Escort Plan Amid De-escalation Hopes
Crude oil prices extended their decline on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause in the plan…
AfDB 2026 Annual Meetings to Prioritize Resource Mobilisation for Africa’s Development Financing Gap
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced that its 2026 Annual Meetings will focus heavily on how to mobilise more…