AI-Linked Tech Stocks in Global Sell-Off as SoftBank Slides 6% on Market Rout
Global technology markets started the week under heavy pressure as a widespread tech stock sell-off accelerated, hitting AI-linked companies particularly…
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OpenAI Super App Strategy: ChatGPT Set for Major AI Upgrade with Agents and Coding Tools
OpenAI is reportedly preparing a major upgrade to ChatGPT as part of its long-term vision to turn the platform into…
OpenAI Plans Massive ChatGPT Superapp Overhaul Ahead of IPO Push
OpenAI is preparing what could be the most significant transformation of its flagship product since ChatGPT launched in 2022. According…
Nigeria Left Out as OPEC Raises Oil Quotas for Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Others in Latest Output Adjustment
Nigeria has once again missed out on benefiting from the latest oil production quota adjustments by the Organisation of Petroleum…
Global Markets in Turmoil as Middle East Tensions Spark Sell-Off — Asia Leads Sharp Declines
Global financial markets were thrown into uncertainty on Monday as rising tensions in the Middle East triggered a wave of…
Africa’s AI Future at Risk as Experts Warn of Ethical and Skills Gaps in Adoption
Experts and industry stakeholders have raised fresh concerns over Africa’s readiness for Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that ethical gaps, weak…
Nigeria Considers Debt Refinancing as Oil Prices Surge Amid US Tariff Threats
Nigeria is weighing a major financial reset as it considers refinancing parts of its costly debt portfolio and raising fresh…
UK Calls Nigeria Stability a Priority Amid Rising Economic and Electoral Interests
The British Government has emphasized that Nigeria’s stability remains a top priority, citing its deep economic, financial, and security investments…
Anthropic Moves Toward IPO as Daniela Amodei Defends AI Spending Surge Amid Investor Frenzy
Anthropic is edging closer to a public listing as investor excitement around the fast-growing AI company reaches new highs. The…
Asian Markets Tumble as South Korea Stocks Lead Sell-Off Amid Global AI Tech Rout
South Korean stocks suffered their steepest decline in months on Friday, leading losses across Asia as investors reacted to a…
SpaceX IPO Set to Break Records as Company Targets $75 Billion Raise at $135 Per Share
SpaceX is preparing to make history after setting the price of its initial public offering (IPO) at $135 per share,…
Dangote Refinery Targets Global Jet Fuel Dominance with 700,000 BPD Expansion Plan
Dangote Refinery is setting its sights on becoming a dominant force in the global jet fuel market, with plans to…
Asia-Pacific Markets Slide as Middle East Tensions Surge and Oil Prices Climb
Asia-Pacific stock markets fell on Thursday as renewed tensions in the Middle East between Iran, the United States, and Israel…
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…
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…