NectarFi Raises $170,000 Pre-Seed Funding to Solve Crypto Fragmentation Across Emerging Markets
Nigerian digital asset startup NectarFi has secured $170,000 in pre-seed funding as it works to tackle one of the biggest…
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OpenAI Upgrades Agents SDK with Sandbox and Harness Tools to Boost Enterprise AI Agent Safety
OpenAI has rolled out a major update to its Agents Software Development Kit (SDK), aiming to help businesses build more…
Nigerian Crude Oil Hits $113 Per Barrel as Supply Tensions and China Demand Boost Global Prices
Nigerian crude oil has surged sharply on the global market, with Brass River trading at around $113 per barrel, significantly…
Aliko Dangote, Trump, Xi Jinping, Others Named in TIME 100 Most Influential People of 2026
Aliko Dangote has been named among TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2026, reaffirming his status…
European Stocks Rise as UK GDP Surges and Iran Peace Talks Lift Market Sentiment
European stocks rose modestly on Thursday as investors reacted to stronger-than-expected UK economic growth and growing optimism around diplomatic efforts…
Snapchat to Lay Off 16% Workforce in AI-Driven Restructuring, Targets $500M Cost Savings
Snapchat’s parent company, Snap Inc., has announced plans to lay off about 16% of its global workforce, affecting roughly 1,000…
Nigeria-Morocco $25bn Gas Pipeline Deal Set for Signing as Landmark Africa Energy Project Advances
Nigeria and Morocco are moving closer to sealing a major energy agreement as both countries prepare to sign a $25…
Ghana Economic Recovery Showcased at IMF Spring Meetings 2026 as Ato Forson Highlights Strong Turnaround
Ghana has placed its economic recovery story on the global stage at the ongoing IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings…
Google Chrome Adds “Skills” AI Feature to Save and Reuse Prompts Across Web Pages
Google is upgrading its Chrome browser with a new artificial intelligence feature designed to make everyday browsing faster and more…
Anthropic’s rise is giving some OpenAI investors second thoughts
Concerns are growing among some investors about whether OpenAI can fully justify its massive $852 billion valuation, as competition intensifies…
European Stocks Mixed as Iran Conflict Uncertainty Weighs on Markets and Luxury Shares Slide
European equities opened in mixed territory on Wednesday as investors weighed rising geopolitical uncertainty linked to the ongoing U.S.–Iran conflict…
IMF Cuts Nigeria’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.1% as Oil Gains Fail to Offset Global Risks
Nigeria’s economic outlook has taken a cautious turn as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reduced the country’s 2026 growth forecast…
WATRA Pushes Unified Digital Regulation to Unlock West Africa’s $200bn Digital Economy Growth
The West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) is intensifying efforts to establish a unified digital regulatory framework across the region…
Meta to Overtake Google in Global Ad Revenue by 2026, New Forecast Reveals
Meta Platforms is on track to become the world’s largest digital advertising company by the end of 2026, overtaking Google…
Africa’s FDI Stuck at 4–6% Despite Global Investment Surge, New Report Warns
Africa’s share of global foreign direct investment (FDI) has remained trapped between 4% and 6%, according to a new report…
Nigeria FX Reserves May Fall to $47bn in 2026 Despite Economic Reforms – Fitch Warns
Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves are projected to decline to about $47 billion by the end of 2026, according to Fitch…
Africa Risks Delay in $113bn Energy and Port Projects as Gulf Investment Review Threatens Infrastructure Pipeline
Africa’s ambitious push to expand its infrastructure and energy capacity may be facing a new setback as Gulf nations reconsider…
Global Smartphone Shipments Fall 6% in Q1 2026 Amid AI Chip Demand and Middle East Tensions
Global smartphone shipments fell by 6 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, marking one of the steepest quarterly…
OpenAI Acquires AI Personal Finance Startup Hiro in Strategic Talent-Driven Deal
OpenAI has acquired AI-powered personal finance startup Hiro Finance, according to an announcement from founder Ethan Bloch on Monday and…
Asia Markets Rise on U.S.-Iran Deal Hopes as China Export Growth Slows
Asia-Pacific markets closed mostly higher on Tuesday as investors held onto cautious optimism that a diplomatic breakthrough between the United…
European Markets Rise on Iran Peace Talks Hopes Amid Oil Volatility
European stock markets opened higher on Tuesday, buoyed by renewed optimism that diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran…
Global Stocks Rise as Oil Prices Dip After US-Iran Ceasefire Talks Ease Market Fears
Global financial markets ended the week on a mixed but cautiously optimistic note, as stocks rose across major indices while…
AI Glossary Explained: Key Terms Like LLMs, Hallucinations, AGI, and Neural Networks Made Simple
Artificial intelligence can feel overwhelming, especially with researchers and tech companies using complex terms to describe how it works. From…
Expert Calls for Ethical Digital Finance Leadership to Strengthen Fraud Prevention in Banking Sector
A fraud prevention and compliance expert, Blessing Umoh, has called for stronger ethical leadership and improved compliance systems in the…
IMF to Cut Global Growth Outlook as U.S.-Iran Conflict Triggers Economic Uncertainty
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is preparing to revise down its global economic growth forecast, warning that escalating tensions between…
Crude Oil Prices Jump 7% After U.S. Navy Strait of Hormuz Blockade Order Sparks Global Energy Shock
Global crude oil prices surged sharply on Monday, April 13, rising by more than 7% after the United States announced…
Asia Markets Fall as Oil Surges Above $100 on U.S. Iran Port Blockade Fears
Asian markets opened the week on a weaker note as investors reacted to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East,…
European Markets Fall as Middle East Tensions Spike, Travel Stocks Hit Hard
European markets began the week on a cautious note, slipping into negative territory as investors reacted to renewed geopolitical tensions…
Dollar Falters as US–Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty Rattles Global Markets
The US dollar struggled to regain stability on Thursday as global investors reacted cautiously to uncertainty surrounding the fragile ceasefire…
Ghana to Cut Fuel Taxes and Levies to Ease Rising Pump Prices Amid Global Energy Crisis
Ghana has announced a major policy shift aimed at easing pressure on consumers, as the government moves to remove several…