72% of U.S. Teens Have Tried AI Companions, Study Reveals Shift in Digital Social Habits
A new study from Common Sense Media, conducted with NORC at the University of Chicago, reveals that 72% of U.S.…
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Tariff hike: US rules out hasty trade deals
The United States has made it clear that it will not rush into finalizing trade agreements ahead of the looming…
US Imports $1.34 Billion Nigerian Crude Despite Tariffs, but Trade Surplus Turns Negative
Despite a wave of protectionist trade measures from the U.S., Nigeria remained America’s top African crude oil supplier between January…
Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerability Exposes 10,000+ Global Organizations to Cyberattacks
A critical vulnerability in Microsoft’s SharePoint server software has triggered global cybersecurity alarms, exposing thousands of organizations to potential system…
Crypto Stocks Surge as Trump Signs Stablecoin Regulation Law — Ethereum, Solana Lead Market Rally
Shares of crypto-linked companies surged on Monday following President Donald Trump’s signing of the GENIUS Act, a landmark bill that…
Yen Holds Steady as Japan Navigates Political Shake-Up, Global Markets Eye Trade Tensions and Tech Earnings
Japan’s financial markets showed only mild reactions following a political shift in the country’s upper house elections. Despite the ruling…
China Holds Lending Rates Steady Amid Slowing Growth and Weak Consumer Demand
China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), maintained its key lending rates on Monday, keeping the 1-year loan…
Markets Steady Despite Japanese Political Unrest; Tech Earnings and Central Banks in Focus
Global financial markets remained stable on Monday despite political uncertainty in Japan, where the ruling coalition lost control of the…
Microsoft Warns of Zero-Day Cyberattacks on SharePoint Servers Affecting Governments, Businesses
Microsoft has issued an urgent alert about “active attacks” targeting its SharePoint server software, which is widely used by government…
Wall Street Rises Slightly as Strong Retail Sales and PepsiCo Earnings Boost Market Sentiment
Wall Street posted modest gains on Thursday as encouraging retail sales data and strong earnings from key companies helped buoy…
Meta Superintelligence Labs Lures Top AI Talent from Rivals in Aggressive Silicon Valley Push
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has intensified the AI arms race by launching Meta Superintelligence Labs, a new division formed with…
European Markets Fall as Trump-Powell Tensions Rattle Global Investors
European stocks closed lower on Wednesday following rising political tension in the U.S., where a White House official claimed President…
How Fintech Infrastructure is Revolutionizing the Modern Trading Industry
The evolution of fintech infrastructure has played a crucial role in transforming the modern trading industry. While the term “fintech”…
Stocks Steady as Investors Eye Tech Earnings and Fed Uncertainty
Global markets remained steady on Thursday as investors awaited key earnings reports from major technology firms such as TSMC and…
US House Advances Crypto Regulation Bills as Trump Steps In — Major Milestone for Digital Asset Industry
In a landmark move for the digital asset industry, the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives cleared procedural obstacles on Wednesday…
Meta Lures Two More OpenAI Scientists as AGI Talent War Escalates
Meta has intensified its aggressive AI talent acquisition strategy by securing two more top researchers from OpenAI, Jason Wei and…
AI Coding Tools Shift to the Terminal: The Rise of Agentic Development in Software Engineering
AI-powered coding tools are undergoing a significant transition — moving away from traditional integrated development environments (IDEs) like Cursor, Windsurf,…
UK Eases Trade Rules to Boost Nigerian Exports, Strengthen Africa-UK Relations
In a major move to foster economic collaboration with African nations, the United Kingdom has introduced far-reaching trade reforms aimed…
Renault Shake-Up, European Stocks Drop Amid U.S. Inflation and Trade Tensions
French carmaker Renault has appointed Duncan Minto as interim CEO following the unexpected resignation of Luca de Meo last month.…
Meta Deletes 10 Million Fake Profiles to Boost Authenticity Across Platforms
In a significant crackdown on inauthentic behavior, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, announced it removed over…
European Stocks Waver as U.S. Inflation and Tariff Concerns Rattle Markets
European stock markets opened mixed on Wednesday as investors digested fresh U.S. inflation data and braced for additional reports that…
Australian AI Startup Greenroom Robotics Secures AUKUS Exemption to Expand Autonomous Naval Tech
An Australian artificial intelligence startup, Greenroom Robotics, has received a landmark AUKUS exemption licence from the Australian government, marking a…
London and Lagos Forge Global Tech Alliance to Drive Innovation and Investment
In a landmark move to strengthen technological innovation and cross-border collaboration, the Lagos State Government and the City of London…
Google Signs $3 Billion Hydropower Deal with Brookfield in Landmark Clean Energy Push
In a groundbreaking move for clean energy adoption, Google has entered a $3 billion agreement with Brookfield Asset Management to…
Tariff Pressures Rattle Markets as U.S. Inflation Data Clouds Fed Rate Outlook
U.S. consumer price data released on Tuesday showed signs that tariff-related inflation is starting to take hold, sending Wall Street’s…
Asian Markets Dip as Dollar Rises on Diminished Fed Rate Cut Hopes Amid Inflation Fears
Asian stock markets faced pressure on Wednesday following signs of rising U.S. inflation linked to fresh tariffs, which weakened expectations…
Crypto Crackdown or Come-Up? New Nigerian Regulations Could Make or Break Industry Players
Nigeria’s newly updated Investment and Securities Act (ISA) of 2025 officially recognizes cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets as securities, marking…
Traders Maintain Bets on September Fed Rate Cut Despite June Inflation Rise
Traders are holding steady on their expectations that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting short-term interest rates by September, even…
US AI Startups Drive a Funding Boom Despite Venture Capital Fundraising Challenges
In the first half of 2025, funding for US startups surged by 75.6%, reaching $162.8 billion — the strongest showing…
Trump’s 30% Tariff on EU Goods Shakes Markets, Fuels Economic Uncertainty
European markets opened lower on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump unexpectedly announced a 30% tariff on all EU imports,…