European markets open lower as investors await key central bank decisions
European stock markets are set to open lower on Tuesday, giving back early-week gains as investors brace for a packed…
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Google.org Supports Cybersecurity Effort to Protect 15 Million Public Records in Africa
Google.org has announced funding for a groundbreaking three-year initiative to protect more than 15 million public records and safeguard over…
Global Digital Economy Targets 9.5% Growth in 2026 Amid Rising Cybersecurity Demands
The global digital economy is set for a major leap in 2026, with growth projected at 9.5%, according to the…
Global Currencies on Edge Ahead of Central Bank Decisions and U.S. Data
Global currencies were largely rangebound on Monday as investors prepared for a critical week of central bank decisions and major…
WhatsApp Faces Major Challenges in India as New Government Rules Threaten Business and Daily Use
WhatsApp, the messaging app owned by Meta and relied on by hundreds of millions of Indians, is at a critical…
European Markets Rise Ahead of Busy Central Bank Week
European markets started the week on a positive note as investors prepared for a series of key central bank meetings…
OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.2 to Challenge Google’s AI Dominance
OpenAI has officially launched GPT-5.2, its latest AI model, in a strategic move to counter mounting competition from Google’s Gemini…
Google and CyberSafe Foundation Launch Resilio Africa to Protect 2 Million People from Cyberattacks
The CyberSafe Foundation, supported by Google.org, has announced the launch of Resilio Africa, a three-year initiative designed to bolster cybersecurity…
World Launches ‘Super App’ with Encrypted Chat and Crypto Payments
World, the biometric ID verification project co-founded by Sam Altman, has officially launched the newest version of its app, introducing…
European Markets Rise as Swiss Central Bank Holds Rates at 0% Amid Cooling Inflation
European stocks closed higher on Thursday as investors weighed the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut and the Swiss National…
Dollar Weakens as Fed Signals Dovish Tilt, Markets Anticipate Two Rate Cuts in 2026
The U.S. dollar dipped on Thursday after the Federal Reserve delivered a less hawkish outlook than investors had anticipated, fueling…
Google Elevates AI Infrastructure Chief Amin Vahdat as AI Arms Race Intensifies
Google has made a major move in the global AI arms race, promoting Amin Vahdat to the newly created position…
State Attorneys General Warn AI Giants to Fix ‘Delusional Outputs’ or Face Legal Action
A coalition of U.S. state attorneys general has issued a stark warning to major AI companies, including Microsoft, OpenAI, and…
Nigeria and China Strengthen Agricultural Partnership with $200M Poultry Project
Nigeria is taking a major step toward transforming its agricultural sector as a high-level delegation led by Kaduna State Governor…
Nigeria, France Seal Tax Administration Deal to Power Digital Reforms Ahead of 2026 Transition
Nigeria has taken another major step toward modernising its tax system as the Federal Government signed a groundbreaking cooperation agreement…
European Markets Struggle to Gain Momentum as Fed Rate Cut Fails to Lift Global Sentiment
European markets are poised for a muted open on Thursday as investors sift through the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest interest…
From AI Hype to AI-Ready: How Companies Can Build a Solid Data Foundation
Artificial intelligence promises transformative potential, from perfect customer personalization to seamless marketing automation. Yet, many companies find themselves stuck in…
CoreWeave CEO Defends AI Circular Deals Amid Volatile Stock Performance
CoreWeave, a rising star in the AI cloud infrastructure market, has faced a rollercoaster year. After a highly anticipated IPO…
US Approves Nvidia H200 AI Chip Exports to China with 25% Fee Amid Security Debate
The United States has approved the export of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips to China, while imposing a 25% fee on…
European Markets Dip as Investors Brace for Key U.S. Fed Rate Decision
European stocks were on track for a lower open on Wednesday as global investors shifted into cautious mode ahead of…
European Markets Edge Higher Ahead of Federal Reserve Rate Decision
European markets saw modest gains on Tuesday as investors kept a close eye on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy…
Global Trade Growth Set to Slow in 2026, UN Warns
Global trade and economic growth are expected to slow in 2026, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)…
Asia-Pacific Markets Slide Ahead of Federal Reserve Rate Decision
Asia-Pacific markets saw a mostly negative session on Tuesday as investors reacted to Wall Street losses and awaited the U.S.…
Meta to Give EU Users Choice Over Personalised Ads Starting January 2026
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will soon give European Union users the power to decide…
U.S. Clears Nvidia H200 Chip Exports to China Amid Rising Political Tensions
The U.S. Department of Commerce has officially approved Nvidia’s request to export its powerful H200 artificial intelligence chips to China,…
Redmi 14C Review: Xiaomi’s Budget Phone Packs Big Battery and 120Hz Display
Xiaomi’s Redmi 14C is the latest addition to the popular C-series, designed for users who want a large display, long…
OpenAI Disables App Suggestions After User Backlash Over “Ad-Like” Prompts
OpenAI has temporarily turned off app suggestions in ChatGPT following complaints from paying users who felt certain prompts resembled ads.…
X Suspends European Commission’s Ad Account Following €120M Fine Over Blue Checkmarks
Social media giant X has suspended the European Commission’s ad account after the EU body fined the platform €120 million…
European Markets Slip as Investors Await Crucial Fed Rate Decision
European markets opened the week on a quiet note on Monday, with major indexes edging slightly lower as global investors…
Nigeria Opens 2025 Oil Licensing Round, Targets $10bn Investment Boost
Nigeria has officially kicked off its 2025 oil licensing round, offering 50 oil blocks to investors as the country pushes…