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Meta Tests Premium Subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp
Meta is stepping into the world of premium subscriptions, aiming to offer users exclusive features across…
US Records $1.45 Billion Trade Surplus with Nigeria Amid Export Growth and Tariff…
The United States has reversed last year’s trade deficit with Nigeria, recording a $1.45 billion goods trade…
Meta Faces Lawsuit Over WhatsApp Privacy Breach Allegations
Meta Platforms, Inc. is facing a major lawsuit from an international group of plaintiffs who claim the company…
European Markets Poised to Open Higher as Earnings Season Takes Center Stage
European markets are expected to start Tuesday on a positive note, with investors turning their attention to a…
Heirs Holdings Strengthens Board with Appointments of Obinna Ufudo and Sola…
Heirs Holdings, a leading pan-African investment company, has announced the appointment of Obinna Ufudo and Sola…
European Markets Open Week Slightly Higher Amid Geopolitical Tensions
European stocks started the week in positive territory on Monday, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 index inching up…
European Markets Dip Amid Davos Tensions; Ericsson Shares Surge 11% After Q4 Beat
European markets slipped slightly on Friday, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 down 0.14% by mid-morning in London.…
Nigeria Economic Growth 2026 Boosts Sub-Saharan Africa Outlook, Says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Nigeria’s ongoing economic stabilisation efforts, noting that…
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Launches TeraWave to Challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink
Billionaire Jeff Bezos’ space venture, Blue Origin, is stepping into the satellite internet race with the…
Flutterwave Leverages Stablecoins to Revolutionize Africa’s Cross-Border Payments
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments infrastructure startup, is making a bold move into blockchain-powered…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Heads to China Amid AI Chip Sales Challenges
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to visit China in the coming days, just ahead of the mid-February Lunar New Year,…
Nigeria’s Economy Shows Strong Recovery, Says Oduwole at World Economic Forum
Nigeria’s economy is showing clear signs of recovery, driven by strategic reforms and increased investor…
Trump Sues JPMorgan for $5 Billion Over Alleged Political “Debanking”
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has taken legal action against the nation’s largest bank, JPMorgan Chase, filing…
Danish $1.2bn Investment Boosts Nigerian Ports and Maritime Sector
Nigerian ports are set to receive a major boost following a $1.2 billion investment from Denmark, announced by the…
Nedbank Eyes 66% Stake in NCBA to Expand Its East Africa Presence
South Africa’s Nedbank Group, one of Africa’s largest banks, is set to expand its footprint beyond Southern Africa…
Apple Reportedly Developing AI Wearable Pin to Rival OpenAI Hardware
Apple is reportedly stepping up its game in the AI hardware race, with a new wearable device rumored to resemble a…
Dangote Refinery Gains Global Edge as European, US Refinery Shutdowns Tighten Fuel…
The recent closure of refineries across Europe and North America has reshaped global fuel supply, offering…
Global Investors Wary as Trump Threatens Greenland Takeover, Markets React
Global investors are treading cautiously as markets reacted to renewed geopolitical tensions sparked by US…
Davos: Nigeria can capture global supply chains, says Okonjo-Iweala
Nigeria has a rare opportunity to plug into global supply chains if it deliberately courts investors and positions…
EU Freezes US Trade Talks After Trump Revives Tariff Threats
The European Union has suspended negotiations on a proposed trade deal with the United States following renewed…
FTC Appeals Meta Antitrust Ruling Over Instagram and WhatsApp Acquisitions
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an appeal to revive its antitrust case against Meta Platforms,…
Netflix Raises $83 Billion Cash Bid to Acquire Warner Bros., Aims to Outshine…
Netflix has made a bold move in the entertainment industry, revising its $83 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros.…
OpenAI Introduces Age Prediction in ChatGPT to Protect Young Users
OpenAI has unveiled a new age prediction feature in ChatGPT designed to better protect young users online. The move…
Telcos in Sub-Saharan Africa Battle Falling ARPU Amid Global Revenue Slowdown
Telecom operators across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa are grappling with declining average revenue per user…
European Stocks Eye Mixed Open as Trump Prepares Davos Address
European stocks are poised for a mixed start on Wednesday as global investors brace for U.S. President Donald…
IMF Urges Nigeria to Strengthen Public Finances Amid Rising Spending Pressures
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Nigeria and other governments to strengthen public finances and…
Global Markets Slide as US-Europe Trade Tensions Shake Investor Confidence
Global financial markets retreated on Tuesday as renewed trade tensions between the United States and Europe…
OpenAI Aims for “Practical Adoption” in 2026 to Drive AI Monetization and Growth
OpenAI is setting its sights on “practical adoption” in 2026, according to CFO Sarah Friar. In a recent blog post,…
Runpod Hits $120M ARR: How a Reddit Post Launched a Developer-Focused AI Cloud…
AI cloud startup Runpod, founded by Zhen Lu and Pardeep Singh, has reached an impressive $120 million annual…
European Markets Set to Open Lower as Trump Tariff Threats Deepen Trade…
European stock markets are expected to open in negative territory on Tuesday as renewed concerns over trade tariffs…