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UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Launches Creative Fund to Boost Film, Fashion and Music…
The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub has officially launched a Creative Fund aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s…
OpenAI Expands to Amazon Web Services After Ending Microsoft Cloud Exclusivity
OpenAI has officially expanded its reach into Amazon’s cloud ecosystem, making its generative AI models available…
Inefficient Refineries Should Be Phased Out to Boost Energy Efficiency – Dangote…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, David Bird, has called for the…
Foreign Currency Tax Revenue Hits N6.33tn as Naira Volatility Reshapes Nigeria’s…
Nigeria’s tax system saw a major shift in 2025 as foreign currency-denominated tax receipts climbed to N6.33tn,…
Nigeria, Ghana Lead African Small-Cap Stock Rally as Investors Chase Record…
African equities are experiencing a powerful shift in 2026, as small-cap stocks take centre stage in driving market…
European Stocks Slip as UAE OPEC Exit Clouds Global Oil Supply Outlook
European markets opened slightly lower on Wednesday, as investors reacted to a mix of corporate…
China Blocks Meta Manus AI Deal: Tightening Grip on U.S.-China Tech Rivalry in AI…
China has officially blocked Meta’s proposed $2 billion acquisition of the AI startup Manus, marking a major…
China Blocks Meta’s $2B Manus Acquisition After Regulatory Probe Into AI Deal
China’s top economic regulator, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), has officially blocked…
US Dollar Weakens Ahead of Fed Decision as Middle East Tensions Ease and Oil…
The US dollar weakened on Monday as global markets reacted to shifting geopolitical signals from the Middle East…
European Markets Rise as Trump Weighs Iran Peace Proposal; Energy Stocks Lead…
European stock markets edged higher on Tuesday as investors reacted cautiously to geopolitical developments…
Nigerian Crude Hits $113 as Iran–Hormuz Crisis Drives Global Oil Shock
Nigerian crude oil has surged to its highest levels in recent years, with benchmark grades trading above $113 per…
OpenAI Ends Microsoft Legal Risk in New Deal That Frees Amazon AWS Partnership
Microsoft and OpenAI have officially reshaped one of the most important partnerships in the tech industry,…
United Capital approves N18 billion dividend payout for FY 2025 shareholders
United Capital Group has approved a total dividend payout of N18 billion for the 2025 financial year, rewarding…
Asia Markets Hit Record Highs as Japan and South Korea Stocks Surge Despite…
Asia-Pacific stock markets mostly climbed on Monday, with Japan and South Korea leading the charge as…
Europe Emerges as Key Buyer of U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Oil Amid Global…
Europe has become a major destination for oil released from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), as global…
Fintech Summit 2026: Stakeholders Map AI-Driven Financial Ecosystem in Africa
Stakeholders across Nigeria’s financial and technology sectors gathered in Lagos over the weekend for the Fintech…
AI Talent War Intensifies as Top Software Executives Defect to OpenAI and…
The battle for artificial intelligence dominance is reshaping the global tech workforce, with several top…
Dangote, Saudi Ambassador Explore Energy and Infrastructure Investment…
Aliko Dangote, chairman of the Dangote Group, recently met with Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi to discuss expanding…
European Markets Mixed as Iran Peace Proposal Fuels Oil Rally, Investor Caution
European stock markets opened the week on a cautious note, with trading mixed as investors weighed fresh…
European Stocks Dip as Iran Peace Talks Uncertainty Weighs on Markets; SAP Surges…
European stock markets slipped on Friday as renewed uncertainty around U.S.–Iran peace negotiations dampened…
Dangote Targets East Africa With 650,000bpd Refinery Expansion Plan
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to construct a new 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery in…
Lithium Supply Tightens as Prices Collapse and EV Demand Slows – Global Deficit…
Lithium markets are heading toward a potential supply squeeze as analysts warn that a global deficit could emerge…
China’s DeepSeek Releases New AI Model as Global Tech Rivalry Intensifies
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has launched a new AI model on April 24, 2026, marking…
Cohere to Acquire Germany’s Aleph Alpha in Strategic Europe Expansion Push
Canadian artificial intelligence company Cohere has announced plans to acquire German AI startup Aleph…
Meta layoffs: Tech giant to cut 8,000 jobs as 10% workforce reduction begins May…
Meta Platforms is set to reduce its global workforce by about 10%, a move that will affect roughly 8,000 employees,…
Dangote Refinery Aviation Fuel Exports Hit 1.1 Billion Litres to Europe as Nigeria…
The Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals has been described as a major stabilising force in Nigeria’s aviation…
Oil price surge to $105 per barrel amid escalating Iran-US tensions over Strait of…
Oil prices climbed sharply to over $105 per barrel on Thursday, reversing earlier losses as renewed…
UK Targets £9 Billion Investment Push in Nigeria and Africa as BII Expands…
The United Kingdom has unveiled plans to channel £9 billion in fresh capital into Nigeria and other African…
Sierra Leone Signs $225 Million Offshore Oil Deal with Marginal Energy to Boost…
Sierra Leone has taken a major step toward revitalizing its oil and gas industry, signing a $225 million offshore…
Oil Price Stabilizes at $95 as Middle East Tensions Push Markets Into Structural…
Global oil markets are once again under pressure as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East flare up,…