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European Stocks Plunge to Worst Month Since 2020 Amid Iran Conflict Uncertainty
European markets are heading toward their worst monthly performance since early 2020, with March trading marred by…
Over $100 Billion Lost to Oil and Gas Price Spikes Amid Iran War: 350.org Warns of…
Just one month into the Iran war, ordinary people around the world are already paying an extraordinary price for…
Ghana Targets Lower Borrowing Costs with 12–12.5% Bond Guidance
Ghana is aiming to reduce its borrowing costs as it re-enters the domestic debt market with a new seven-year…
European Stocks Open Mixed as Unilever Confirms $15.7 Billion Merger Talks with…
European markets are set for a mixed opening on Tuesday, as investors remain cautious over ongoing geopolitical…
Bluesky Launches Attie AI App to Let Users Build Custom Social Feeds
Bluesky is stepping further into the world of AI with the launch of Attie, a standalone app that allows users to…
US Cuts Nigerian Crude Imports by Nearly 50% in January 2026: What It Means for…
The United States sharply reduced its imports of Nigerian crude oil in January 2026, marking a nearly 50% drop…
European Markets Fall as Iran War Escalation Rattles Global Investors
European markets started the week on a cautious note, slipping into negative territory on Monday as investors…
Zelensky Urges EU to Confiscate Russian Oil and Block Shadow Fleet Ships
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday urged European countries to take stronger measures against…
Africa Sees Record 530 Private Capital Deals in 2025 Amid Global Slowdown
Africa has emerged as the only global region to grow private capital deal activity in 2025, completing 530…
African Startups See Debt Financing Surge to $1.2 Billion: Institutional Investors…
Debt financing for African startups has surged from less than $300 million in 2021 to $1.2 billion in 2025, marking…
Netflix Raises Subscription Prices Across All Plans in 2026: What Viewers Need to…
Netflix is raising its subscription prices again, affecting all tiers of its streaming service. The company…
5G Rollout Struggles to Boost Revenue for Mobile Operators in Africa
The rollout of 5G across Africa is making headlines, but mobile operators are finding that faster speeds and more…
South Africa Holds Interest Rate at 6.75% Amid Rising Inflation Risks from Iran…
South Africa’s central bank has decided to maintain its policy rate at 6.75%, signaling caution as global energy…
Google Makes It Easy to Switch Chatbots: Transfer Your Chats and Memories to…
Google is making it simpler than ever for users to move from other AI chatbots to its own Gemini platform. In a…
European Stocks Poised to Rise as Trump Extends Iran Strike Hiatus
European stock markets are expected to open higher on Friday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement…
Trump Extends Deadline for Strikes on Iran’s Energy Plants to April 6 Amid Tense…
President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to April 6, pausing…
World Bank Moves to Support Economies Hit by Middle East Conflict Amid Rising…
The World Bank Group has announced plans to support emerging economies grappling with the ripple effects of the…
UN votes to recognise enslavement of Africans as ‘gravest crime against…
The United Nations General Assembly has taken a historic step by officially recognising the transatlantic slave…
Oil Prices Surge Past $100 Amid Middle East Tensions and Supply Disruptions
Oil prices rebounded sharply on Thursday, recovering from a brief dip as fading hopes for a swift end to the Iran…
Global Markets React as Oil Nears $100 Amid Iran Conflict Resolution Speculation
Global markets experienced a volatile start on Thursday, with stock futures slipping while oil prices surged as…
Africa Must Integrate Financial Systems to Avoid Fragmented Growth, BoG Governor…
Africa’s financial sector risks fragmented growth unless countries work to integrate their systems and regulatory…
NNPC says Nigeria is attracting more buyers for LNG cargoes
Nigeria is witnessing a surge in interest for its liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes as global energy disruptions…
Africa’s Space Ambitions Stall Under “Multi-Million Orbit Tax” on Foreign Launches
African nations are increasingly designing and building their own satellites to monitor crops, track floods, and…
AI Crises Outpace Institutional Response, Experts Warn of Rising Digital Risks
Artificial intelligence is accelerating the pace and scale of global crises beyond the capacity of institutions to…
AI Skills Gap Widens as Power Users Pull Ahead, Warns Anthropic
The AI skills gap is becoming increasingly apparent as early adopters pull ahead, according to new research from AI…
European Markets Slide as Iran Peace Talks Uncertainty Rattles Investors
European markets are heading for a weaker open on Thursday, as investors react cautiously to uncertainty…
WTO Reform Talks in Cameroon Face Global Trade Breakdown Risk
Trade ministers from around the world have gathered in Yaoundé, Cameroon, for a high-stakes four-day summit aimed…
Nigeria LNG Demand Surges as Middle East War Disrupts Global Energy Supply
Nigeria is witnessing a significant increase in demand for its liquefied natural gas (LNG), as global buyers rush…
£746 Million UK-Nigeria Deal Set to Transform Lagos Ports
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark £746 million (£1.4 billion) financing agreement to redevelop…
Meta Deploys AI on Facebook and Instagram to Combat Scams and Boost User Support
Meta has unveiled a new generation of artificial intelligence tools on Facebook and Instagram, aiming to transform…