Amazon Web Services Faces UAE Cloud Outage After Fire at Data Center
Amazon Web Services Inc. (AWS), the cloud computing arm of Amazon founded by Jeff Bezos, experienced a significant service disruption…
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Nigerian Stocks Rally Amid US-Iran Tensions as Oil Shares Lead Gains
The Nigerian stock market surged on March 2, 2026, shrugging off global concerns over the US-Iran conflict. The Nigerian All-Share…
ChatGPT App Uninstalls Surge 295% Following DoD Deal, Users Shift to Anthropic’s Claude
U.S. users of ChatGPT’s mobile app reacted sharply to OpenAI’s partnership with the Department of Defense (DoD), with uninstalls spiking…
European Markets Slide as U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates, Oil Prices Surge
European markets are set to open sharply lower on Tuesday as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East rattle investor…
OpenAI Secures Pentagon AI Deal Amid Controversy, Outlines Safety Safeguards
OpenAI has revealed new details about its recent agreement with the Pentagon, addressing concerns over ethics and safety in deploying…
Oil Prices Surge Toward $80 Amid Middle East Tensions – Global Markets on Edge
Oil prices surged sharply on Monday as escalating military tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran sparked concerns of…
OpenAI and Amazon Launch $50 Billion AI Partnership to Revolutionize Enterprise Intelligence
In a move set to reshape the global artificial intelligence landscape, Amazon and OpenAI have unveiled a multi-year strategic partnership,…
Global Markets Tumble as U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran Trigger European Stock Slump
European stock markets are bracing for a sharp downturn at the start of the trading week following major military strikes…
Anthropic Acquires Seattle AI Startup Vercept to Expand Claude AI Capabilities
Anthropic on Wednesday confirmed the acquisition of Vercept, a Seattle-based AI startup known for its cloud-powered computer-use agent, Vy. The…
Puma Shares Rise 6% After Narrower-Than-Expected $422 Million Loss in 2025 Earnings Report
Shares of German sportswear giant Puma rose nearly 6% on Thursday after the company released its full-year 2025 earnings, reporting…
European Markets Turn Cautious as Earnings Take Center Stage Over Tariff Fears
Investor sentiment across European markets shifted on Thursday, as attention moved away from global tariff tensions and toward a packed…
Diageo Shares Plunge 6% After Dividend Cut and Lowered Profit Forecast
European markets opened higher on Wednesday as investors welcomed some clarity on global trade, with U.S. tariffs starting at 10%…
Nigeria and Sweden Strengthen Ties to Unlock Bankable Opportunities in Energy and Digital Economy
Nigeria is ramping up its bilateral partnership with the Republic of Sweden, targeting strategic collaboration in energy, infrastructure, and digital…
ITU Launches AI for Good Program to Transform Global Education Access
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has officially opened applications for its AI for Good Innovation Factory, a global initiative aimed…
EU Pledges €22 Million to Boost Nigeria’s 90,000km Fibre-Optic Rollout
The European Union has committed €22 million to support Nigeria’s ambitious fibre-optic expansion under the Federal Government’s Project BRIDGE, a…
India’s AI Boom: Can Tech Giants Turn Surging Users into Revenue?
India has emerged as the world’s fastest-growing market for generative AI, with app downloads skyrocketing 207% in 2025, according to…
European Markets Open Higher as Trump’s 10% Tariff Eases Investor Fears
European markets are set for a stronger start on Wednesday as investor anxiety eased following the implementation of U.S. President…
African Green Projects Seek $3.09 Billion Funding at Africa Green Economy Summit 2026
Green projects across Africa are aiming to secure around $3.09 billion in funding as investors prepare to explore a curated…
Canva Expands Creative Suite with Cavalry and MangoAI Acquisitions to Boost Animation and Marketing
Creative platform Canva has made two strategic acquisitions to enhance its capabilities in animation and marketing technology. On Monday, the…
Europe Stocks Poised for Positive Start Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns
European markets are set to open broadly positive on Tuesday as investors digest the impact of the latest U.S. tariffs.…
Goldman Sachs Raises Brent Oil Price Outlook to $60 in Q4 2026 Amid Shifting Market Fundamentals
Global investment banking giant Goldman Sachs has revised its oil price outlook upward, projecting that Brent crude will average $60…
FG Moves to Secure $5.7bn China Investments to Boost Power, Mining and Manufacturing
Nigeria’s Federal Government is making a major push to attract up to $5.7 billion in new Chinese investments to strengthen…
FG and Japan Launch $50 Million Innovation Fund to Boost Nigerian Startups
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has officially launched a $50 million…
LG Launches AI-Powered Smart Home Solutions Across Middle East and Africa
LG Electronics is bringing the future into homes across the Middle East and Africa with its latest artificial intelligence-powered smart…
Nvidia Targets India’s AI Startups Early with New Partnerships
Nvidia is stepping up its involvement in India’s burgeoning artificial intelligence scene by reaching out to startups at the earliest…
Bitcoin Price Drop to $64,000 as US Tariff Uncertainty Shakes Crypto Markets
Bitcoin fell sharply in early Asian trading on Monday, sliding toward $64,000 as uncertainty over United States tariff policy rattled…
European Markets Slide as Trump’s 15% Global Tariffs Rattle Investors
European markets are set to open lower on Monday as investors react to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of new…
Kospi Soars to Record High Amid Chip and Defense Stock Rally
South Korea’s Kospi index surged to a fresh record high for the second consecutive day on Friday, fueled by strong…
LG Unveils AI-Powered Smart Home Solutions Across MEA at InnoFest 2026 and Mega HORECA 2026
LG Electronics has taken a major step in redefining modern living with the launch of its AI smart home solutions,…
AI Ventures Accelerator Offers $10,000 to Empower Women-Led African Startups
African women entrepreneurs are being given a golden opportunity to grow their startups with the launch of the AI Ventures…