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Trump Slaps Nigeria With 10% Tariff Over BRICS Ties Amid Growing Global Trade…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 10% tariff on Nigeria in response to the country's recent alignment!-->…
Ghana Secures $370M IMF Boost After Fourth Review Approval
Ghana has received a significant financial boost as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the country's!-->…
Global Markets Stay Resilient Despite Trump’s Looming Tariff Hike
Global financial markets have shown surprising calm ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Wednesday tariff!-->…
10-Year Treasury Yields Rise as Trump Delays Tariff Reinstatement, Threatens New…
The yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury rose on Monday as global markets reacted to President Donald Trump’s!-->…
Trump Intensifies Trade War with New Tariff Threats and BRICS Penalties
The ongoing U.S. trade war under President Donald Trump is heating up once again, as new tariff announcements and!-->…
Half of African Currencies Weaken in May Despite Economic Reforms – Afreximbank…
Nearly half of Africa's currencies depreciated in May 2025, revealing a mixed macroeconomic picture across the!-->…
Stakeholders Rally Behind Intra-African Trade to Drive Economic Growth and…
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area!-->…
Wall Street Awaits Payrolls Report as U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady
U.S. stock index futures were mostly flat on Thursday as investors braced for the release of the monthly nonfarm!-->…
Global Stocks Hit Record Highs Ahead of U.S. Jobs Data; UK Bonds Stabilize After…
Global stock markets surged to record highs on Thursday, buoyed by optimism ahead of the closely watched U.S.!-->…
Treasury Yields Dip Ahead of June Jobs Report as Markets Watch Trump’s Spending…
U.S. Treasury yields edged lower on Thursday morning as investors awaited the release of the June nonfarm payrolls!-->…
AI and Blockchain Join Forces to Solve Each Other’s Limitations, Ushering in a New…
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs), and blockchain once seemed!-->…
Flutterwave Cuts Workforce in Kenya and South Africa Amid IPO Preparations
Flutterwave, the African fintech giant, has downsized its operations in Kenya and South Africa by laying off!-->…
Trump Invites Five African Leaders for Trade Talks, Snubs Nigeria
US President Donald Trump is set to host the presidents of five African nations—Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia,!-->…
OpenAI Denies Partnership with Robinhood Over Stock Token Giveaway
OpenAI has clarified that it has no affiliation with Robinhood’s recent stock token promotion involving its brand.!-->…
Microsoft to Lay Off 4% of Workforce as AI Investments Pressure Margins
Microsoft has announced it will cut nearly 4% of its global workforce, equating to roughly 9,000 jobs, as it looks!-->…
Investors Brace for Volatile Weeks as Global Risk Events Loom
Global investors are preparing for a period of heightened market volatility triggered by a series of unpredictable!-->…
US Consulate Celebrates 249th Independence Day in Lagos, Strengthens Economic Ties…
In a vibrant ceremony held at the U.S. Consul General’s Residence in Lagos, the United States Consulate marked its!-->…
Gambia Embraces Nigeria’s NAICOM Framework to Bolster Insurance Regulation
A high-level delegation from the Central Bank of The Gambia, led by Nyang Medeleine Gomez, has adopted Nigeria’s!-->…
Apple Considers Anthropic and OpenAI to Reinvent Siri with Advanced AI Integration
Apple is in advanced talks with leading artificial intelligence firms Anthropic and OpenAI to potentially!-->…
Tariffs Keep U.S. Interest Rates Elevated as Markets Adjust to Trump’s Economic…
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed that tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump are the primary!-->…
Asian Stocks Dip as Trump Tariff Deadline Looms and Fed Rate Cut Outlook Uncertain
Asian stock markets faltered on Wednesday as global investors navigated a complex mix of looming U.S. tariff!-->…
Interswitch’s New Campaign Showcases Fintech’s Human Impact Across Africa
Interswitch, a leading digital payments and commerce company in Africa, has launched a new Masterbrand campaign!-->…
Intel CEO Considers Pivot from Costly 18A Chips to Focus on Promising 14A…
Intel’s new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, is considering a major shift in the company’s chip manufacturing strategy by!-->…
Global Markets Hold Steady Amid Tariff Tensions and Uncertain U.S. Rate Policy
Global markets remained cautious as investors weighed developments in U.S. fiscal policy and looming trade!-->…
Middle East Tensions Threaten Ghana’s Economic Stability – Terkper Warns
Seth Terkper, Economic Policy Advisor at the Office of the President, has issued a caution regarding the potential!-->…
Ghana Makes Debt Deal Strides as Finance Minister Concludes Landmark China Talks
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has wrapped up high-level discussions in China, signaling a!-->…
OpenAI Denies Plans to Use Google’s AI Chips at Scale Amid Industry Speculation
OpenAI has clarified that it has no current plans to adopt Google’s in-house AI chips for its products, following!-->…
Elon Musk’s xAI Secures $10 Billion in Debt and Equity Funding to Boost AI…
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has successfully raised $5 billion through debt financing!-->…
216 Chinese Investors Target Nigeria’s Key Sectors After Landmark Nigeria-China…
At the recent Nigeria-China Sustainable Business Bilateral Trade and Investment Summit held on June 23, 2025, in!-->…
World Bank Approves $65m Additional Loan to Boost Nigeria’s Procurement Reform
The World Bank has approved an additional $65 million credit facility for Nigeria, bringing total funding under!-->…