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Dollar Cycles and Middle East Tensions Put African Industries at Risk –…
African manufacturers are raising concerns that recent currency stability across parts of the continent may be…
Dangote Targets $50bn Valuation for Refinery Ahead of Landmark Pan-African Stock…
Nigeria’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is setting an ambitious target for his flagship energy project, as the…
Nigeria Debt Risk Remains High Despite Temporary Relief, NESG Warns on Rising…
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s fiscal health, warning that the…
Oil Prices Surge Past $105 as Middle East Crisis Deepens Over Iran–US Standoff
Global oil prices climbed sharply on Monday as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran raised fears of…
Aliko Dangote Eyes East Africa Refinery, Demands Strong Anti-Dumping Laws
Aliko Dangote has revealed that any plan to build a major refinery in East Africa will depend heavily on the…
European Stocks Slide as U.S.-Iran Peace Hopes Fade, UK Political Crisis Deepens
European stock markets opened sharply lower on Tuesday as investor confidence weakened following renewed…
$7 Billion in Perfectly Timed Oil Trades Spark Insider Trading Investigation Fears
A wave of unusually well-timed oil trades totaling around $7 billion has triggered growing concerns over possible…
Uber Pushes Harder Into “Everything App” Race as Super App Strategy Accelerates
Uber is accelerating its long-standing ambition to evolve beyond ride-hailing into a full “super app,” as…
Canvas Breach Raises Shared Infrastructure Risk Concerns After Massive Education…
A major cybersecurity incident involving the e-learning platform Canvas has sparked fresh concerns about…
US Imports $578.78m Worth of Nigerian Crude in Q1 2026 as Demand Slips
The United States imported $578.78 million worth of crude oil from Nigeria in the first quarter of…
European Markets Mixed as Iran Peace Talks Stall, Investors React to Rising Global…
European stock markets opened on a cautious note Monday as investors reacted to growing uncertainty surrounding…
Paga Partners Sui to Launch Stablecoin Payments Across Africa, Targets Faster…
African payments infrastructure company Paga Group is making a bold move into blockchain finance through a new…
Tech Stocks Could Be the Best Value in Years After Strong Earnings Season,…
Tech stocks in the United States are once again drawing strong investor interest after another impressive earnings…
Dangote Targets 20,000MW Power Expansion as He Pushes Bold Industrial Drive Across…
Africa’s richest industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has announced an ambitious plan to enter the power sector with a…
Canada Posts Surprise Trade Surplus as Oil and Gold Boom Boost Exports
Canada has recorded an unexpected trade surplus, its first in six months, as rising oil and gold prices boosted…
Dangote Plans London Listing for $13bn Dangote Cement Amid Strong Profit Growth…
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is preparing to take a major step in global capital markets as he plans to…
European Stocks Slip as Trump Tariff Threats Rattle Markets, UK Elections Add…
European stock markets slipped on Friday as renewed trade tensions between the United States and the European Union…
Only Four African Economies Ready for Sustainable Industrialisation – RED Index…
A new 2025 RED Index of Industrial Development in Africa has revealed a sobering reality about the continent’s…
Political Stability Drives FDI in Africa as MAN Calls for Investment Reforms
Despite a gradual rise in foreign investment flows into Africa, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has…
Iran Cuts Oil Output Amid Storage Crisis as Geopolitical Tensions Shake Global Oil…
Iran has begun reducing its oil production as its storage facilities near full capacity, following a sharp slowdown…
IMF Warns AI Cyber Attacks Could Disrupt Global Financial System
The International Monetary Fund has raised fresh concerns over the growing threat of artificial intelligence-driven…
Elon Musk Lawsuit Puts OpenAI Safety Record Under Scrutiny
A high-profile lawsuit by Elon Musk is drawing fresh attention to the safety practices at OpenAI, raising questions…
Nigeria–China Zero-Tariff Policy Spurs Export Opportunities, but Concerns Persist
Nigeria’s export sector is entering a new phase as businesses begin to explore opportunities under the Nigeria…
Elon Musk’s Exit from OpenAI Explained: Inside the 2017 Control Clash That Split…
In 2017, tensions inside OpenAI began to surface as the small nonprofit research lab debated how to transition into…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Plans $55bn Texas “Terafab” Chip Factory to Power AI and Space…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is making a bold move into the semiconductor industry with plans to build a massive $55 billion…
U.S. Oil Export Surge Under Scrutiny as Gas Prices Jump Across All 50 States
The United States is facing growing scrutiny over its rising oil and fuel exports as gasoline prices climb sharply…
Nikkei 225 Tops 62,000 for First Time as Asia Markets Rally Despite Trump’s Iran…
Asian markets recorded a strong surge on Thursday, with Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index breaking a major…
Nigeria, Others Poised to Lead Africa’s $65bn Digital Finance Boom by 2030—BCG…
Africa’s financial technology sector is on track for massive expansion, with revenue expected to reach about $65…
Oil Prices Drop 11% as US–Iran Peace Deal Nears, Easing Global Supply Fears
Global oil prices experienced a sharp decline on Wednesday as Brent crude dropped about 11 percent, slipping below…
Dangote Refinery Exports Over 57 Million Barrels of Jet Fuel as Global Demand…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has exported an estimated 57 million barrels of jet fuel between April 2024 and April…