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Apple Explores Generative AI to Accelerate Custom Chip Design, Says Tech Chief
Apple is exploring the use of generative artificial intelligence to enhance the design process of its custom…
Intel Bolsters Leadership with Key Engineering Hires Under CEO Tan’s Turnaround…
Intel has announced the hiring of three prominent executives from the chip industry as part of CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s…
Corporate Stablecoin Adoption Set to Surge as U.S. Senate Approves Regulatory…
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that could significantly shape the future of stablecoins, marking a major…
Yelwata: Killing of over 200 Christians in Benue shocking – Mexican Bishops
In the wake of a horrific massacre that claimed the lives of over 200 Christians in Yelwata, Guma Local Government…
Tensions Escalate as Trump Mulls Iran Strike, Markets React Sharply
Hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Iran took a blow after U.S. President Donald Trump made inflammatory…
China Pushes Digital Yuan and Multi-Polar Currency System Amid Global Shift
China’s central bank has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the digital yuan (e-CNY) internationally, with…
Markets Wobble as Mideast Tensions Rise and Fed Decision Looms
Global markets remained on edge Wednesday as escalating conflict between Israel and Iran entered its sixth day,…
Elon Musk’s xAI Nears $5 Billion Debt Raise Despite Tepid Investor Interest
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is on course to secure $5 billion in fresh debt financing led by…
Wall Street Slips as Mideast Tensions and Fed Uncertainty Weigh on Markets
Wall Street futures declined on Tuesday amid growing investor caution as the Israel-Iran conflict entered its…
Stocks Slip, Oil Surges as Middle East Conflict and Global Policy Moves Rattle…
Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply as fighting between Israel and Iran entered its fifth day, leading…
German AI Defence Start-up Helsing Secures €600 Million in Major Investment Round
German defence technology start-up Helsing has successfully raised €600 million in its latest funding round,…
Emerging Market Bonds Surge as Weaker Dollar Revives Investor Appetite
A sharp decline in the U.S. dollar is breathing new life into emerging market (EM) local currency debt, an asset…
OpenAI Considers Antitrust Action Against Microsoft Amid Partnership Tensions
OpenAI executives are weighing whether to accuse Microsoft, their largest investor, of anticompetitive practices,…
U.S. Backs Investment Push in Lagos Free Zone, Eyes Stronger Economic Ties with…
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting foreign direct investment in Nigeria, particularly…
Fed Likely to Hold Rates Steady: What That Means for Americans’ Wallets
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to maintain its current interest rates during its upcoming policy meeting,…
Breaking: Markets Steady Amid Rising Israel-Iran Tensions and Global Economic…
Despite a dramatic escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict over the weekend, global markets opened the week on a…
U.S. Futures Edge Up Amid Mideast Tensions and Fed Rate Speculation
U.S. stock futures showed modest gains on Monday, rebounding slightly after last week's sharp losses driven by…
Investors Ditch Long-Term US Bonds Amid Diminished Hopes for Aggressive Fed Cuts
Investors are turning away from long-term U.S. Treasury bonds as expectations for significant Federal Reserve…
NGX, SEC Strengthen Ties with China to Boost Cross-Border Capital Market…
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are intensifying efforts to…
Microsoft Commits to Keeping European Cloud Data Within EU Borders
Microsoft has announced a comprehensive plan to protect the data of its European cloud customers by ensuring all…
Ibukun Awosika Unveils African Marketplace Dubai 2025 to Boost Global Trade for…
In a bold move to showcase Africa and the Caribbean's finest export-ready businesses, Ibukun Awosika has announced…
U.S. Treasury Yields Inch Up Amid Israel-Iran Tensions and Oil Price Surge
U.S. Treasury yields nudged higher on Monday as global markets remained jittery over the intensifying conflict…
Global Trade Rattled as Israel-Iran Conflict Drives Oil Prices and Inflation Surge
The renewed hostilities between Israel and Iran have ignited fresh concerns across global energy markets, with oil…
Meta Appoints Arun Srinivas as India Head Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Meta Platforms has named Arun Srinivas as its new Managing Director and Head for India, with the appointment…
Asia Stocks Steady Amid Oil Price Surge and Geopolitical Tensions
Asian stock markets showed resilience on Monday despite heightened geopolitical uncertainty driven by ongoing…
Inflation Data and Treasury Auctions to Test Bond Market Resilience Amid Growing…
This week marks a pivotal moment for the U.S. bond market as it braces for key inflation data releases and two…
Afreximbank Projects $44 Billion in Trade Deals at IATF 2025 in Bold Push for…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is forecasting over US$44 billion in trade and investment agreements…
Sophos Supercharges Firewall Security with AI-Powered Threat Detection and…
Sophos, a global cybersecurity leader, has released an advanced update to its Sophos Firewall software,…
AfCFTA Chief Challenges Intra-Africa Trade Figures, Rallies Business Support for…
Wamkele Mene, the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), has cast doubt on widely…
France’s Mistral Launches Europe’s First AI Reasoning Model in Bid to Rival U.S.…
French AI startup Mistral has unveiled Europe’s first AI reasoning model, marking a significant step in the…