Flutterwave’s International Expansion Drives Financial Inclusion Across Africa, Says Koroma
Former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma has praised Nigeria’s pivotal role in Africa’s economic and technological development, noting that…
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India Becomes Second-Largest Market for ChatGPT with 100M Weekly Users, Says Sam Altman
India now hosts 100 million weekly active ChatGPT users, making it one of OpenAI’s fastest-growing markets, CEO Sam Altman announced…
Trump Tariffs Trigger Record $3.5 Billion Customs Bond Shortfall for U.S. Importers
A record number of U.S. importers are struggling to meet federal financial requirements due to tariffs introduced during former President…
Elon Musk Unveils Moonbase Alpha Vision for xAI and SpaceX: The Future of AI in Space
Elon Musk is charting a bold new course for his companies SpaceX and xAI with a vision that stretches far…
Asia Markets Slide as AI Fears Shake Global Stocks
Asian stock markets fell on Friday, tracking losses in the U.S. as investor anxiety over artificial intelligence (AI) disruptions intensified.…
The Brutal Economics of Orbital AI: Why Space Data Centers Are Still Out of Reach
Elon Musk’s vision of artificial intelligence in space is no longer science fiction. From his frequent nods to Iain Banks’…
Sophos Acquires Arco Cyber to Integrate Agentic AI into Cybersecurity Ecosystem
Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has announced the acquisition of UK-based Arco Cyber, a company focused on helping…
Tony Elumelu Calls for Public-Private Partnerships to Transform African Agribusiness
Tony Elumelu, Founder and Group Chairman of Heirs Holdings, has called on African governments to strengthen collaboration with the private…
NGX Investors Gain N4.14tn in Three Days as Market Hits N114tn Record
Investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) pocketed a remarkable N4.14 trillion in just three trading days this week, pushing…
Modal Labs Eyes $2.5B Valuation in Latest AI Inference Funding Talks
Modal Labs, the AI inference startup known for optimizing how AI models generate responses, is reportedly in early discussions with…
European Markets Poised for Gains as Investors Eye Key Earnings Reports
European stocks are expected to open higher on Thursday, as investors prepare for a fresh round of corporate earnings that…
Somalia and Türkiye Strengthen Digital Ties with New Electronic Communications MoU
Somalia’s National Communications Authority (NCA) and Türkiye’s Information Technologies and Communications Authority (BTK) have taken a significant step to deepen…
ZeroDrift Launches AI Compliance Platform to Streamline Financial Communications
In a major move for regulated industries, ZeroDrift has officially launched its AI-driven compliance platform, unveiling a $2 million pre-seed…
Elon Musk Eyes Moon Factory for AI Ambitions as xAI Faces Co-Founder Departures
Elon Musk is turning his attention skyward—literally. At a recent all-hands meeting with xAI employees, Musk outlined a bold vision:…
Crude Oil Nears $70 Amid US-Iran Tensions, Sparking Global Market Volatility
Crude oil prices surged toward $70 per barrel this week, climbing from $67 last week, as escalating tensions between the…
Asia Markets Rise as Investors Digest China Inflation, Ignore Weak U.S. Retail Data
Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher on Wednesday as investors focused on economic developments in China, shrugging off weaker-than-expected U.S. retail…
Tem Raises $75M to Transform Electricity Markets Using AI
London-based startup Tem is tackling one of the modern energy sector’s biggest challenges: rising electricity costs driven by AI data…
Dollar Slips Ahead of Key U.S. Data as Yen Holds Gains After Japan Election
The U.S. dollar remained under pressure on Tuesday as investors awaited a series of critical economic reports expected to influence…
India Revamps Deep Tech Startup Rules to Boost Innovation and Investment
India is rewriting the rules for deep tech startups, aiming to help science- and engineering-driven companies turn ambitious research into…
South Africa Enters New Era of Satellite Connectivity with Space42 Thuraya-4 Launch
South Africa has taken a significant step forward in satellite connectivity with the launch of Space42’s Thuraya-4 services, marking a…
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Surges Past 57,000 After Prime Minister Takaichi Wins Historic Mandate
Japan’s stock market soared to record levels on Monday as investors reacted to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s landmark election victory.…
LG Bets on AI Appliances to Drive Sales Growth in Middle East and Africa
LG Electronics is ramping up its push into artificial intelligence–powered home appliances as it seeks to boost sales and defend…
Google Launches Applications for Startup Accelerator Africa Cohort 10 to Boost AI Innovation
Google has officially opened applications for the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, inviting ambitious Series A…
AI Startups Dominate Global Venture Capital, Securing 53% of 2025 Investments
Artificial intelligence (AI) emerged as the top attraction for global investors in 2025, capturing a record share of venture capital…
MTN in Advanced Talks to Acquire IHS Towers Stake in $2.76 Billion Deal
MTN Group has revealed that it is in advanced talks to acquire the remaining stake in IHS Towers that it…
Elon Musk Pushes Ambitious Plan for Orbital AI Data Centers
Elon Musk is taking a bold step toward the future of computing by proposing orbital AI data centers. On Friday,…
European Stocks Fall as Rheinmetall Slashes 2026 Guidance; Shell and Volvo Also Weigh on Market
European stocks opened lower on Thursday as investors digested a fresh wave of corporate earnings and macroeconomic updates. The pan-European…
Dollar Recovers Ahead of ECB and BoE Rate Decisions
The U.S. dollar regained some footing in early Asian trading on Thursday as investors positioned ahead of closely watched interest…
Africa Energy Bank to Mobilise $10bn Funding for Nigeria, Angola, Libya
Africa is set for a major boost in oil and gas investment as the newly established African Energy Bank (AEB)…
Santander Shares Drop 4% Following $12.2 Billion Webster Bank Acquisition
Santander’s stock fell sharply on Wednesday, down nearly 4%, after the Spanish banking giant revealed plans to acquire U.S. regional…