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 of an extension to…
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Trump Extends Deadline for Strikes on Iran’s Energy Plants to April 6 Amid Tense Diplomacy
President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to April 6, pausing threatened…
World Bank Moves to Support Economies Hit by Middle East Conflict Amid Rising Global Costs
The World Bank Group has announced plans to support emerging economies grappling with the ripple effects of the ongoing Middle…
UN votes to recognise enslavement of Africans as ‘gravest crime against humanity’
The United Nations General Assembly has taken a historic step by officially recognising the transatlantic slave trade and the enslavement…
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…
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 investors navigated the…
Africa Must Integrate Financial Systems to Avoid Fragmented Growth, BoG Governor Warns
Africa’s financial sector risks fragmented growth unless countries work to integrate their systems and regulatory frameworks, the Governor of the…
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 create new…
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 protect borders. Yet despite…
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 respond, raising urgent…
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 company…
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 surrounding potential peace talks…
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 at reforming the…
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 to secure…
£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 the Lagos Port…
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 user support and…
OpenAI Shuts Down Sora: The Creepy AI Social App That Shook the Internet
OpenAI announced on Tuesday that it is shutting down Sora, its AI-driven social app that launched just six months ago.…
UK-Educated Alumni Drive Nigeria’s Tech, Culture, and Healthcare Innovation — British Council
Nigerians educated in the United Kingdom are making a lasting impact across technology, culture, healthcare, and social development, the British…
European Markets Rise as U.S.-Iran Talks Ease War Tensions
European stock markets are poised for a stronger open on Wednesday, lifted by growing optimism that tensions between the United…
Global Trade Moves 500bn Tonnes of Virtual Water Yearly – World Bank Report
Global trade is responsible for transporting an estimated 500 billion tonnes of “virtual water” each year, according to a new…
Enugu Emerges as Top Investment Destination: Governor Mbah Sparks UK Investors’ Interest
Enugu State is fast emerging as a prime investment destination, following a high-profile engagement in London where Governor Peter Mbah…
EU Launches €290m Nigeria Investment to Boost Healthcare, Agriculture, and Digital Growth
The European Union has announced a €290 million investment package to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare, digital, and agricultural sectors, marking a…
UK’s £746 Million Investment Signals Global Confidence in Nigeria’s Economy – Dangote
The recent £746 million investment by the United Kingdom, announced during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to London, signals strong…
European Stocks Struggle Amid Iran Conflict Uncertainty – Market Volatility Persists
European stocks struggled to find clear direction on Tuesday as uncertainty surrounding the Iran conflict weighed heavily on investor sentiment.…
Global Markets Rebound After Trump Postpones Strike: S&P 500 Leads Recovery
Global stock markets staged a strong recovery on March 23, 2026, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that planned military…
European Stocks Rebound as Trump Signals Iran War De-escalation
European stock markets staged a strong comeback on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at a potential de-escalation in…
Dangote Refinery Boosts African Fuel Supply with 456,000-Tonne Export to Ghana, Togo, and More
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has marked a major milestone with the export of 12 cargoes of refined petroleum products, totaling…
Elon Musk Reveals “Terafab” Chip Factory Plan for Tesla and SpaceX
Elon Musk has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking chip manufacturing initiative that will serve both Tesla and SpaceX. Speaking at…
European Markets Slide as Trump’s Hormuz Deadline Rattles Investors
European markets are bracing for a sharp downturn as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran intensify, sending shockwaves…
US Dollar Falls as Global Central Banks Signal Interest Rate Hikes Amid Rising Energy Prices
The US dollar retreated from multi-month highs this week as investors reacted to rising energy prices and shifting expectations for…