OpenAI Acquires Promptfoo to Strengthen AI Agent Security
OpenAI has officially acquired Promptfoo, a cutting-edge AI security startup founded in 2024, signaling a major step toward safeguarding the…
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Ghana Strengthens Diamond Export Controls Amid Kimberley Process Review
Ghana has intensified its diamond export controls as part of an international review under the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, a…
European Markets Poised for Gains as Oil Prices Drop Amid Middle East Tensions
European markets are expected to open notably higher on Tuesday, as investors respond to falling oil prices and ongoing geopolitical…
Global Equities Slide as Middle East Conflict Pushes Oil Prices Above $120
Global financial markets were shaken on Monday as escalating tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran sent crude oil…
Dangote Fertiliser Demand Surges as US–Israel–Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Supply
Demand for fertiliser produced by Dangote Industries Limited has surged in recent weeks as the escalating tensions involving the United…
Pro-Human Declaration Offers Roadmap for Safe AI Development Amid Pentagon Tensions
The U.S. faces a pivotal moment in the governance of artificial intelligence as lawmakers remain slow to act. The Pro-Human…
AI-Generated Fraud Now Drives 69% of Africa’s Biometric Fintech Attacks
Africa’s digital financial ecosystem is facing a new wave of threats as artificial intelligence increasingly powers biometric fraud. According to…
G7 Finance Ministers to Discuss Emergency Oil Release Amid Iran Conflict
The Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers are set to discuss a coordinated release of emergency oil reserves in a…
Iran War Threatens Nigeria’s Economic Recovery: The Fragility of Tinubunomics
As the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran intensifies thousands of kilometres away, Nigeria is already feeling the…
Iraq Oil Production Plummets 70% Amid Strait of Hormuz Shipping Disruptions
Iraq’s oil production has taken a severe hit, dropping by roughly 70% after exports through the strategic Strait of Hormuz…
European Markets Set to Slump as Middle East Tensions Push Oil Prices Above $110
European stock markets are expected to open sharply lower on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East push global…
AWS Launches Amazon Connect Health: AI Agent Platform for Streamlined Healthcare Administration
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has officially entered a new phase in healthcare innovation with the launch of Amazon Connect Health,…
Asia Markets Edge Higher Amid Iran Conflict Concerns and Oil Price Volatility
Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Friday as investors cautiously assessed the impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East on…
Bitcoin Holds Above $72K Amid 2022 Crash Echoes: Analysts Eye Key Support Levels
Bitcoin continued trading above $72,000 on Thursday, giving investors a sense of relief after a recent pullback. Yet some market…
U.S. Dollar Surges Amid Middle East Tensions: Poised for Biggest Weekly Gain in a Year
The U.S. dollar held steady in early Asian trading on Friday, buoyed by escalating tensions in the Middle East that…
Google Adds Yoruba and Hausa Language Support to AI Search in Nigeria
Google has expanded the language capabilities of its AI-powered search tools in Nigeria by adding support for Yorùbá and Hausa,…
Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions, Strait of Hormuz Supply at Risk
Oil prices surged sharply on Wednesday as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupted global energy supplies, sending benchmarks to…
AfDB Invests €6.5 Million in Saviu II to Boost Tech Startups in Francophone Africa
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a €6.5 million investment in the Saviu II venture capital fund, aiming…
IMF Warns Middle East Conflict Could Trigger Global Economic Shock
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could have…
Google Reduces Play Store Commissions to 20% After Settling with Epic Games
Google is making significant changes to its Play Store policies after settling a long-standing legal dispute with Epic Games. The…
US-Iran Conflict Sparks UK Fuel Crisis While Nigeria Secures Supply with Dangote Refinery
Motorists across Britain are facing long queues and empty pumps as fears of an oil shortage escalate amid the ongoing…
European Markets Brace for Mixed Open Amid U.S.-Israel-Iran Conflict
European markets are set to open in mixed territory on Thursday, reflecting heightened investor caution amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in…
Apple Unveils M5 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Major AI Performance Boost
Apple has introduced its latest lineup of laptops, unveiling updated versions of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro powered by…
Google AI Image Creation in Nigeria: Search, Lens Now Generate Images in Seconds
Google has expanded its artificial intelligence capabilities in Nigeria, enabling users to generate images directly through Google Search and Google…
European Markets Climb Amid Middle East Tensions: Stocks Rebound After Volatile Trading
European stocks opened higher on Wednesday as investors monitored escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Stoxx Europe 600 rose…
Oil Prices Spike Toward $85 as Global Supply Risks Intensify
Global oil prices rallied sharply on Tuesday, with Brent crude climbing above $84 per barrel amid escalating tensions in the…
ITU Secures $82 Billion in Digital Investments to Bridge Global Connectivity Gap
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has reached a significant milestone in its drive to close the global digital divide, with…
Why Users Are Switching from ChatGPT to Claude — And How to Make the Move
Amid growing controversies surrounding ChatGPT and its parent company, OpenAI, more users are making the move to Claude, the AI…
Saudi Aramco Shuts Ras Tanura Refinery After Iran Drone Strikes, Global Oil Supply at Risk
Saudi Arabia’s state oil giant, Saudi Aramco, has temporarily shut down its Ras Tanura refinery, one of the world’s largest…
Oil Prices Surge to $80 Amid Widening US-Israel Conflict With Iran, Raising Supply Risk Fears
Oil prices continued their sharp climb on Tuesday, reflecting growing fears of supply disruptions as the US-Israel conflict with Iran…