One Market, One Future: Reframing Africa’s Economic Potential
Africa’s economic future may depend less on the strength of individual countries and more on the continent’s ability to operate…
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Europe Markets Rise as Eutelsat Surges 12% Amid SpaceX Rivalry and Geopolitical Tension
European stock markets edged slightly higher on Thursday as investors balanced optimism in the tech and aerospace sector with concerns…
Europe Needs €475 Billion 5G Investment to Close Digital Gap as Global Leaders Pull Ahead
Europe’s ambition to become a global digital leader is facing a major financial reality check, as new analysis from GSMA…
Nigeria-UK Trade Hits £7.6bn as Crude Oil Exports Strengthen Economic Ties in 2025
Nigeria’s trade relationship with the United Kingdom recorded a major boost in 2025, reaching a total value of £7.6bn, largely…
World Bank Group Targets $23bn Private Capital Push to Power Africa’s Jobs and Infrastructure Growth
The World Bank Group has announced an ambitious plan to mobilise around $23 billion in private capital for Africa, in…
Oil Prices Slip to $105 as US–Iran Peace Talks Ease Middle East Tensions
Global oil prices slipped on Wednesday as Brent crude fell to $105 per barrel, reflecting growing optimism over ongoing peace…
SpaceX IPO Filing Reveals $1.75T Ambition and AI Push
SpaceX, the aerospace giant founded by Elon Musk over two decades ago, has officially released its long-awaited IPO filing, setting…
Dangote Refinery Expands Jet Fuel Exports Across Europe as Global Supply Tightens
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery is rapidly strengthening its footprint in the global aviation fuel market, with fresh data showing a major…
Dangote Refinery Listing to Open Africa’s Industrial Future to Investors
President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that the planned listing of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals on…
Africa Set to Receive $6.4 Billion Annual Investment Guarantees as World Bank Arm Moves to Unlock Private Capital
Africa is set for a major boost in development financing as the World Bank’s Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) plans…
How Africa’s misaligned gas commercial model hurts its economies
Across Africa, a strange economic contradiction is unfolding: countries rich in natural gas reserves continue to suffer widespread energy poverty.…
Nigeria’s AI Adoption Lags Behind Global Average as Infrastructure Gaps Deepen Digital Divide
Nigeria is falling behind in the global artificial intelligence race, according to a new Microsoft report that highlights a widening…
South African Pension Fund Targets Dangote Refinery IPO as African Investors Eye Energy Mega-Project
African institutional investors are showing strong interest in the upcoming Dangote Refinery IPO, as representatives of South Africa’s Government Employees…
Wall Street Slips as Inflation Fears and Oil Shock Rattle US Markets
US stocks retreated in early trading on Tuesday as renewed inflation fears and rising global tensions pushed investors into a…
Pan-African AI Ethics Fellowship Launches to Shape Safer and More Inclusive Artificial Intelligence Governance
A new Pan-African initiative has been launched to strengthen ethical oversight and governance of artificial intelligence as African countries rapidly…
W’Bank flags skills deficit across African economies
A growing mismatch between the skills African workers have and what employers actually need is becoming a major barrier to…
Google Search Goes Fully AI
Google has officially announced what may be the biggest transformation in its history: a complete overhaul of Google Search powered…
European Stocks Slip as Bond Yield Surge, Inflation Data Weigh on Investor Sentiment
European stock markets opened in negative territory on Wednesday as investors grappled with rising global bond yields, fresh inflation data…
World Bank says global carbon pricing revenue tops $107 billion in 2025
Global carbon pricing revenue climbed above $107 billion in 2025, marking another milestone in the worldwide push to reduce greenhouse…
South African Investors Set Sights on Dangote Refinery as Africa’s Industrial Future Gains Momentum
Africa’s largest industrial project may soon attract significant South African capital as leading pension and investment institutions expressed strong interest…
Institute Advocates AI Adoption
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly shifting from a theoretical innovation to a powerful driver of transformation across industries, according to…
Intel Foundry Business Gains Momentum as CEO Signals New Customer Deals and Manufacturing Breakthrough
Intel is seeing renewed optimism around its foundry business as CEO Lip-Bu Tan says the company’s external chip manufacturing arm…
Anthropic Acquires Stainless: AI Giant Strengthens Dev Tools Control with Major Startup Deal
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has officially acquired the developer tools startup Stainless, a company whose software is already widely used…
US–Iran Crisis Pushes Nigerian Crude Toward $120 as Global Oil Prices Surge
Nigeria’s crude oil market is once again feeling the heat of global tensions, as the ongoing US–Iran crisis drives prices…
Asia Markets Mixed as Oil Prices Ease After Trump Delays Iran Strike Amid Global Uncertainty
Asia-Pacific financial markets traded in a mixed pattern on Tuesday as investors reacted to easing oil prices and renewed geopolitical…
Rank Capital Named Among Africa’s Fastest-Growing Fintechs on FT List
Rank Capital has earned a spot on the Financial Times’ list of Africa’s fastest-growing companies, ranking seventh among fintech firms…
AFC Unveils $100 Million Investment Plan to Boost Africa’s Tech Startups and Digital Economy
Africa’s technology sector is set for a major boost as the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) announced plans to invest up…
European Markets Rise as Trump Pauses Iran Strike, Germany Launches Uniper Privatization Plan
European stock markets climbed on Tuesday as investors reacted positively to easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and major…
Africa Soft Power to hold conference on ownership gaps in Africa’s creative economy
Africa’s rapidly expanding creative industry is set to take center stage as the 2026 Africa Soft Power (ASP) Summit kicks…
Samsung Union Strike Threat: Talks Extended as Global Chip Supply Chain Faces Disruption Risk
Samsung Electronics and its labour union have agreed to extend negotiations until Tuesday in an urgent effort to prevent what…