Nigeria’s Imports from Europe Plunge 23% as Asia, Especially China, Take the Lead
Nigeria’s imports from Europe fell sharply by N5.36 trillion in 2025, highlighting a shift in the country’s trade patterns toward…
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UAE $1bn AI Fund Set to Boost Nigeria Telecom Sector and Digital Economy Growth
Telecommunications companies in Nigeria are positioning for significant gains following the announcement of a $1bn artificial intelligence fund by the…
Middle East Crisis Threatens Africa’s Fuel Supply Chain
Africa’s fuel supply is coming under serious pressure as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupt critical import routes, leaving…
NovaGrad Uses AI to Simplify Study Abroad Planning for African and Latin American Students
NovaGrad, an artificial intelligence-powered platform from UK-based Prodigy Finance, is transforming how students from Africa and Latin America approach studying…
Google’s Data Center Power Strategy: 2.7 GW of Clean Energy Planned for Michigan
Google is taking a major step toward powering its data centers with clean energy, signaling a clear strategy months in…
European Stocks Rise Ahead of Fed Rate Decision Amid Oil Market Volatility
European stocks opened broadly higher on Wednesday as investors shifted their attention to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy announcement.…
Middle East Tensions Disrupt Fuel Supply to Nigeria, Africa Faces Shortage Risk
Escalating tensions in the Middle East are beginning to ripple across global energy markets, with Nigeria and several African nations…
Oil Prices Surge to $100 Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions as Trump Criticizes NATO Allies
Global oil markets were thrown into fresh uncertainty on Tuesday as crude prices hovered near $100 per barrel, driven by…
China’s Mass-Democratised AI Agents Ignite Global Tech Debate
China’s technology landscape is experiencing a major shift as mass-democratised AI agents gain popularity among everyday users. Once the domain…
Nvidia Launches NemoClaw: Secure Enterprise AI Agents Built on OpenClaw
Nvidia is taking a bold step into enterprise AI with the launch of NemoClaw, a secure AI agent platform built…
Dangote Secures $4.2B Gas Deal with China’s GCL to Power Ethiopia Fertiliser Megaproject
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has finalized a landmark $4.2 billion, 25-year natural gas supply agreement with China’s GCL Group to…
European Markets Struggle as Oil Prices Fluctuate Amid Middle East Tensions
European markets showed little direction on Tuesday as investors grappled with persistent volatility driven by fluctuating oil prices and geopolitical…
INTERPOL Shuts Down 45,000 Malicious IPs in Global Cybercrime Crackdown
An international cybercrime crackdown led by INTERPOL has successfully taken down over 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers, targeting networks…
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…
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…