Africa’s internet freedom lags global leaders, study shows
Africa’s internet freedom continues to trail behind global leaders, according to a new report by Cloudwards that assessed digital rights…
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OpenAI Launches $100 ChatGPT Pro Plan to Compete with Rivals
OpenAI has introduced a new $100 per month ChatGPT Pro plan, responding to long-standing demand from power users who need…
IMF Warns of Rising Risks as $4 Trillion Nonbank Capital Flows Reshape Emerging Markets
Emerging-market economies are undergoing a major financial shift as companies and governments increasingly rely on nonbank capital flows to fund…
Oil Prices Plunge 14% to $94 Amid US-Iran Ceasefire: Impact on Nigeria’s Bonny Light
Nigeria’s Bonny Light crude has tumbled by 14.2%, falling to $94.41 per barrel from $110 per barrel, following the announcement…
Canva Expands AI and Marketing Automation with Simtheory and Ortto Acquisitions
Canva is accelerating its push into artificial intelligence and marketing technology with the acquisition of Simtheory and Ortto, two startups…
Africa Must Fast-Track Renewable Energy as Global Capacity Hits Record
Global renewable energy capacity reached an all-time high in 2025, surging to 5,149 gigawatts (GW) with the addition of 692…
Anthropic Unveils Mythos AI Model for Cybersecurity in Project Glasswing Initiative
Anthropic has unveiled a preview of its most advanced AI model yet, Mythos, designed to bolster cybersecurity defenses across the…
Nigeria Flags Rising Exposure Amid $20.9 Billion Global Cybercrime Surge
Nigeria has been identified as one of the countries most exposed to global cybercrime, ranking 12th among foreign nations reporting…
Nigerian Oil Prices Drop Below $95 as US-Iran Ceasefire Opens Strait of Hormuz
Nigerian oil prices tumbled below $95 per barrel on Wednesday following news that Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire with…
Iranian Hackers Escalate Cyberattacks on U.S. Critical Infrastructure
Iran-backed hackers are increasingly targeting American critical infrastructure, U.S. agencies warn, in what experts say is a concerning escalation of…
European Stocks Surge 4% on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Deal as Travel Shares Jump
European markets rallied strongly on Wednesday, with stocks surging nearly 4% after news of a conditional ceasefire agreement between the…
Google Launches Offline AI Dictation App “AI Edge Eloquent” for iOS
Google has quietly entered the AI-powered transcription space with its new offline-first dictation app, Google AI Edge Eloquent, now available…
OpenAI Alums Launch $100M Zero Shot Fund to Back Next-Gen AI Startups
OpenAI veterans have quietly entered the venture capital scene with a new fund, Zero Shot, aiming to raise $100 million…
Asia-Pacific Markets Trade Mixed Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Strait of Hormuz Deadline
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Tuesday as investors navigated growing geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the U.S.-Iran conflict. The trading session reflected…
Rising Oil Prices Weaken African Currencies, Deepen Inflation Risks Across the Continent
African economies are facing a sharp financial strain as global oil prices surge by over 50 percent, pushing crude above…
UN Warns Trump Against Iran Strikes as Deadline Nears: Tensions Escalate in Middle East
The United Nations has issued a stark warning to United States President Donald Trump, cautioning that his threats to attack…
Treasury Yields Steady After Strong U.S. Jobs Report as Middle East Tensions Cloud Outlook
U.S. Treasury yields held steady on Monday as investors weighed a surprisingly strong March jobs report against rising geopolitical tensions…
Asia-Pacific Markets Plunge as Oil Surges After Trump’s Iran War Speech
Asia-Pacific markets experienced sharp losses on Thursday, reversing earlier gains, as oil prices surged following a high-stakes address from U.S.…
NGX Group Hosts African Exchange Leaders with Dangote to Boost Cross-Border Listings
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) convened a high-level gathering of chief executives and senior representatives from Africa’s leading capital…
Oil Prices Surge Over 5% as Trump Warns US Will Hit Iran “Extremely Hard”
Oil prices jumped sharply on Thursday, climbing more than 5% after U.S. President Donald Trump signalled that the United States…
World Bank Approves $500 Million Loan to Boost Nigeria’s Agriculture Sector
Nigeria’s agriculture sector is set for a major boost following the World Bank’s approval of a $500 million credit facility…
Oil Prices Surge Over 6% as Trump’s Iran War Threat Escalates Market Fears
Oil prices jumped sharply on Wednesday, with global benchmark Brent crude rising more than 6%, after U.S. President Donald Trump…
Kospi Surges as Trump Signals Potential End to Iran Conflict: Asia Markets Rebound
Asia-Pacific markets surged on Wednesday as optimism grew over a possible end to the conflict in Iran. South Korea’s Kospi…
German Firms Target Nigeria’s €222bn Food Market to Boost Agri-Tech Investment
German companies are ramping up their interest in Nigeria’s burgeoning food sector, projected to reach €222 billion by 2026. Both…
Salesforce Transforms Slack with AI Makeover: 30 New Features and Smarter Slackbot
Salesforce is taking its commitment to artificial intelligence to the next level, announcing a major AI-focused update for Slack at…
Industry Leaders Raise Concerns Over 6G Readiness as Timelines Accelerate
The telecommunications sector is facing mounting anxiety as the race to 6G accelerates. According to the 2026 DSP Leaders Industry…
OpenAI Raises $122B in Record Funding Round, Attracts $3B from Retail Investors Ahead of IPO
OpenAI has closed a record-breaking $122 billion funding round at a staggering $852 billion valuation, marking the largest capital raise…
Oil Prices Hover Around $100 Amid Trump Iran Exit Comments and Middle East Tensions
Crude oil prices swung wildly around the $100 mark on Wednesday as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments…
Nigeria’s Gas Wealth Attracts Europe Amid Supply Crisis, But Infrastructure Gaps Slow Response
European energy markets are under pressure as supply disruptions from Qatar force countries like Belgium, Italy, and Poland to urgently…
Senegal Secures $537M Bond at 6.4%, Outpacing Nigeria’s Borrowing Costs
Senegal has successfully raised 304.15 billion CFA francs ($537.6 million) in its first public bond sale of 2026, securing interest…