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…
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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…
South Korea Kospi Hits Record High as Asian Markets Trade Mixed on Iran Peace Hopes
South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index surged to a fresh record high on Tuesday, leading gains across Asian markets as trading…
Capital Markets Urged to Fund Africa’s Creative Economy — Kwairanga Pushes for New Investment Class
African capital markets have been urged to expand their investment focus beyond traditional sectors such as oil, banking, and manufacturing,…
Oil Prices Rise as US Strikes in Iran Stall Peace Deal Hopes, Global Stocks Turn Mixed
Global oil prices climbed on Tuesday while stock markets showed mixed performance, as renewed U.S. military strikes in southern Iran…
UK Exempts Nigeria from Russian Fuel Sanctions Tightening Amid Global Energy Shift
The United Kingdom has exempted Nigeria from stricter compliance checks under its updated sanctions regime targeting fuel products refined from…
Nigeria, Turkey Seal Mining Partnership to Boost Investment and Solid Minerals Development
Nigeria has taken another step toward attracting foreign investment into its mining industry after signing a landmark memorandum of understanding…
Nigeria’s Economic Pulse: NBS GDP Report, AfDB Meetings, Dangote Refinery IPO and Key Business Moves to Watch This Week
Nigeria and the wider African business landscape are set for a packed week of economic signals and high-level policy discussions,…
Oil Prices May Crash as Iran–US Peace Talks Signal Possible Reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Global oil markets may be heading for a major shake-up as renewed Iran–US peace talks raise hopes of reopening the…
Google Faces AI Security Scrutiny as Experts Warn Businesses Against Emerging Threats
As businesses race to adopt artificial intelligence, experts are warning that security can no longer be treated as an afterthought.…
European Markets Rise as Stocks Open Higher Despite Puig Collapse and Global Oil Shock
European stock markets opened Friday on a positive note, with major indices posting gains despite growing geopolitical tension and mixed…
Risks of Poor AI Adoption in Africa: ipNX Warns Firms on Data, Infrastructure Gaps
Artificial intelligence may be transforming industries across the globe, but experts are warning that rushing into adoption without proper foundations…
How Elon Musk Will Expand His Control Through the SpaceX IPO and What It Means for Investors
Elon Musk is already known for his dominant influence over the companies he leads, and the upcoming SpaceX IPO appears…
FG, Meta Unveil “GovGuide Nigeria” AI Chatbot to Transform Access to Public Services Across Nigeria
The Federal Government has partnered with Meta to launch GovGuide Nigeria, an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot designed to make access to…
Crude Oil Prices Drop on US–Iran Peace Deal Signals as Markets React to Geopolitical Shift
Global oil prices slipped on Thursday as optimism grew over a possible breakthrough in peace negotiations between the United States…
Lenovo Shares Surge Nearly 20% as AI Revenue Fuels Record-Breaking Earnings
Lenovo has posted one of its strongest financial performances in years, sending its shares soaring nearly 20% on Friday. The…
African Marketplace 2026 Heads to Dubai to Attract Global Investors and Showcase Afro-Caribbean Excellence
African Marketplace is set to return in a bigger and more ambitious edition in 2026, with organisers confirming Dubai as…
European Stocks Swing on Iran Nuclear Tensions as Geopolitical Fears Shake Markets
European stock markets ended Thursday on a shaky but slightly positive note as investors reacted to fresh geopolitical tension surrounding…
Asia-Pacific Markets Rally as Investors Weigh U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Prospects
Asia-Pacific stock markets ended Friday on a strong note as investors reacted positively to ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United…