TCL Launches AI-Powered Smart Home Products in Nigeria, Eyes Local Assembly Expansion
Global consumer electronics giant TCL has strengthened its commitment to the Nigerian market with the launch of its 2026 lineup…
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AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum Calls for Faster Implementation of Africa’s Digital Trade Protocol
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade Forum 2026 has ended with a strong call for member states…
Nasdaq Futures Slide as Chip Stocks Tumble, Raising Concerns Ahead of Q2 Earnings Season
U.S. stock futures traded mixed on Tuesday as a fresh wave of selling in semiconductor stocks dragged Nasdaq futures lower,…
Ghana Settles $700 Million Eurobond Early, Pays $2.1 Billion to Investors Since 2025
The Government of Ghana has taken another major step in its debt recovery efforts by settling a $700 million Eurobond…
Google Play Launches $1 Million Fund to Boost African Game Studios and Global Growth
Google Play has announced a major investment in Africa’s growing gaming ecosystem, unveiling a $1 million equity-free fund aimed at…
Nigeria, 8 others account for 83% of global gas flaring worth $54bn –World Bank
Nigeria has been named among nine countries responsible for more than 83 percent of global gas flaring in 2025, according…
Nvidia Kyber AI Rack Delay Raises Questions Over Next-Generation AI Roadmap
Nvidia’s ambitious plans to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence infrastructure have reportedly hit a significant roadblock, as its next-generation…
AfCFTA and Economic Reforms Set to Drive Nigeria’s Investment Growth and Industrial Expansion
Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, combined with the opportunities created by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), are expected to…
Dangote Refinery Overtakes US in Europe’s Jet Fuel Market with N757bn Export Surge
Nigeria’s growing influence in the global energy market received another major boost as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery exported approximately 466,000…
Nigeria’s 2026 Budget Under Threat as Citi Forecasts Brent Crude to Fall to $60 per Barrel
Nigeria’s 2026 budget may face significant pressure following a new forecast by global financial giant Citigroup (Citi), which predicts that…
South African Investment in Nigeria Nears $1bn Despite Rising Xenophobic Tensions
South African investment in Nigeria climbed to nearly $1 billion in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting the strength of…
Nigeria, Canada Push Data-Driven Investment Strategy to Unlock Trade Growth
Nigeria and Canada are intensifying efforts to strengthen their economic partnership, with both countries placing greater emphasis on data-driven investment…
Microsoft Unveils $2.5 Billion Frontier Company to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption
Microsoft has announced the launch of the Microsoft Frontier Company, a new $2.5 billion initiative designed to help large organizations…
Amazon Pushes Ahead With Satellite Internet Expansion Despite Rocket Launch Setbacks
Amazon is pressing forward with its ambitious satellite internet expansion plans, even as rocket shortages and launch setbacks continue to…
Meta Launches Pocket AI Gaming App, Letting Users Create Games with Simple Text Prompts
Meta has quietly expanded its presence in the artificial intelligence space with the launch of Pocket, a new app that…
UAE Oil Pricing Strategy Shifts Toward Dubai Benchmark to Strengthen Grip on Asian Markets
The United Arab Emirates is making a bold move to strengthen its foothold in Asia’s energy market by overhauling the…
Afreximbank Urges Nigeria, African Nations to End Lithium Exports and Build EV Battery Industry
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) President and Chairman of the Board, Dr. George Elombi, has called on Nigeria and other African…
US-Nigeria Trade Surges to $15 Billion as America Deepens Economic and Security Partnership
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Nigeria after bilateral trade between both countries climbed to…
African Startup Funding Rebounds as Ventures Attract $3.9bn in Fresh Investment
Africa’s technology ecosystem is showing renewed strength as startups across the continent raised an impressive $3.9 billion through 506 deals…
Global Stock Markets Rally as South Korea Surges Despite Technology Sector Weakness
Global stock markets rallied on Friday, showing resilience despite continued weakness in semiconductor and technology stocks. Investors appeared encouraged by…
India Halts WhatsApp Username Rollout Amid Rising Cyber Fraud Concerns
India has asked Meta to suspend the planned rollout of WhatsApp’s new username feature, raising concerns that the update could…
Apple Expands iPhone Lineup With Foldable Devices as Global Chip Shortage Reshapes Smartphone Market
Apple is reportedly preparing one of its most ambitious product expansions in years, with plans to introduce at least five…
AI partnership to help firms automate compliance
Dun & Bradstreet has entered a strategic partnership with artificial intelligence company Anthropic to enhance compliance and business verification processes…
Arahas Global Appoints Folake Soetan to Drive Oilfield Services Transformation Across Africa
Arahas Global Oilfield Services has appointed renowned energy executive Folake Soetan as its new Managing Director, marking a major step…
Tinubu Backs Digital Trade Revolution to Unlock Africa’s $3.4 Trillion Market
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to driving Africa’s digital trade revolution, saying his administration is implementing key reforms…
U.S. Stock Futures Remain Volatile Ahead of Key Jobs Report as Investors Assess Market Outlook
U.S. stock futures traded cautiously on Thursday as investors awaited the release of a crucial employment report that could provide…
Afreximbank Invests 80% of Resources in Africa to Drive Infrastructure and Economic Growth
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has revealed that about 80 per cent of its balance sheet is currently invested in…
IMF Flags Missing Public Spending in Nigeria’s Budget, Says 2% of GDP Went Unreported
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over Nigeria’s fiscal reporting, revealing that public spending equivalent to about 2%…
US Stock Futures Slip as Investors Pause After Dow’s Strongest First Half in Five Years
Wall Street looked set for a cautious start to July as U.S. stock futures slipped on Wednesday, following an impressive…
Elon Musk Reclaims Trillionaire Status as SpaceX and Tesla Shares Soar
Elon Musk has once again crossed the trillion-dollar wealth mark after a strong rally in the shares of SpaceX and…