Google and Accel India Accelerator Select 5 Innovative AI Startups, Reject ‘Wrapper’ Ideas
The joint AI accelerator program by Google and venture capital firm Accel has unveiled its latest cohort of startups in…
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European Markets Set to Open Higher as Oil Prices and Middle East Tensions Dominate Investor Focus
European markets are expected to begin the week on a positive note, even as investors remain cautious about rising oil…
Brent crude tops $105 as Iran conflict heightens global oil supply fears
Global oil prices surged on Monday as tensions in the Middle East intensified, pushing Brent crude above $105 per barrel…
Oil Prices Surge Past $100 Amid Gulf Crisis: Brent Closes at $99
Oil prices experienced wild swings on Thursday as geopolitical tensions in the Gulf sent shockwaves through global markets. Brent crude…
US Grants 30-Day Waiver to Sell Stranded Russian Oil Amid Global Price Surge
The United States has issued a temporary 30-day waiver allowing countries to purchase Russian oil stranded at sea, in a…
Asia-Pacific Markets Tumble as Middle East Conflict Drives Oil Prices Above $100
Asia-Pacific stock markets fell sharply on Friday as investors reacted to soaring oil prices and growing fears that a prolonged…
Crude Oil Prices Surge Toward $100 Amid Iran Tensions
Global crude oil prices surged once again, approaching the $100-per-barrel mark during Asian trading on March 12, 2026, with Brent…
Ford Pro Launches AI Assistant to Track Seatbelt Use and Fleet Efficiency
Ford has unveiled a new AI-powered assistant designed to help fleet owners monitor and manage their vehicles more effectively. The…
Kenya and Rwanda Central Banks Partner to Simplify Cross-Border Payments
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding…
China, US Lead Nigeria’s N17.25 Trillion Import Market in Q4 2025
Nigeria’s import market remained heavily concentrated in the fourth quarter of 2025, with a small group of countries supplying the…
European Stocks Slide as Oil Prices Surge Despite Record IEA Reserve Release
European stocks fell further on Thursday as investors grappled with soaring oil prices and ongoing tensions in Iran. The pan-European…
Iran Threatens Strait of Hormuz Oil Shipments as $200 Per Barrel Price Warning Sparks Global Energy Fears
Tensions in the Middle East have intensified after Iran warned it could block oil shipments passing through the strategically important…
TikTok Boosts AI and Media Literacy in Sub-Saharan Africa with $200,000 Investment
TikTok has announced an additional $200,000 in ad credits to support local organizations across Sub-Saharan Africa in expanding AI media…
AI-Powered Apps Struggle to Retain Users Despite Early Revenue Gains
The rapid rise of AI-powered apps has transformed the app store landscape, but a new report shows that early excitement…
Google Brings Gemini AI to Chrome in India, Expanding Multilingual Support
Google has officially launched its Gemini AI integration for Chrome in India, alongside Canada and New Zealand. The new rollout…
Oil Prices Drop to $91 as Trump Signals Possible End to Middle East War
Global oil prices fell sharply to around $91 per barrel on Tuesday after soaring to a more than three-year high…
European Markets Set for Lower Open as Iran Conflict Escalates in Strait of Hormuz
European stock markets are expected to open lower on Wednesday as investors react to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle…
OpenAI Acquires Promptfoo to Strengthen AI Agent Security
OpenAI has officially acquired Promptfoo, a cutting-edge AI security startup founded in 2024, signaling a major step toward safeguarding the…
Ghana Strengthens Diamond Export Controls Amid Kimberley Process Review
Ghana has intensified its diamond export controls as part of an international review under the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, a…
European Markets Poised for Gains as Oil Prices Drop Amid Middle East Tensions
European markets are expected to open notably higher on Tuesday, as investors respond to falling oil prices and ongoing geopolitical…
Global Equities Slide as Middle East Conflict Pushes Oil Prices Above $120
Global financial markets were shaken on Monday as escalating tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran sent crude oil…
Dangote Fertiliser Demand Surges as US–Israel–Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Supply
Demand for fertiliser produced by Dangote Industries Limited has surged in recent weeks as the escalating tensions involving the United…
Pro-Human Declaration Offers Roadmap for Safe AI Development Amid Pentagon Tensions
The U.S. faces a pivotal moment in the governance of artificial intelligence as lawmakers remain slow to act. The Pro-Human…
AI-Generated Fraud Now Drives 69% of Africa’s Biometric Fintech Attacks
Africa’s digital financial ecosystem is facing a new wave of threats as artificial intelligence increasingly powers biometric fraud. According to…
G7 Finance Ministers to Discuss Emergency Oil Release Amid Iran Conflict
The Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers are set to discuss a coordinated release of emergency oil reserves in a…
Iran War Threatens Nigeria’s Economic Recovery: The Fragility of Tinubunomics
As the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran intensifies thousands of kilometres away, Nigeria is already feeling the…
Iraq Oil Production Plummets 70% Amid Strait of Hormuz Shipping Disruptions
Iraq’s oil production has taken a severe hit, dropping by roughly 70% after exports through the strategic Strait of Hormuz…
European Markets Set to Slump as Middle East Tensions Push Oil Prices Above $110
European stock markets are expected to open sharply lower on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East push global…
AWS Launches Amazon Connect Health: AI Agent Platform for Streamlined Healthcare Administration
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has officially entered a new phase in healthcare innovation with the launch of Amazon Connect Health,…
Asia Markets Edge Higher Amid Iran Conflict Concerns and Oil Price Volatility
Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Friday as investors cautiously assessed the impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East on…