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Lithium Supply Tightens as Prices Collapse and EV Demand Slows – Global Deficit…
Lithium markets are heading toward a potential supply squeeze as analysts warn that a global deficit could emerge…
China’s DeepSeek Releases New AI Model as Global Tech Rivalry Intensifies
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has launched a new AI model on April 24, 2026, marking…
Cohere to Acquire Germany’s Aleph Alpha in Strategic Europe Expansion Push
Canadian artificial intelligence company Cohere has announced plans to acquire German AI startup Aleph…
Meta layoffs: Tech giant to cut 8,000 jobs as 10% workforce reduction begins May…
Meta Platforms is set to reduce its global workforce by about 10%, a move that will affect roughly 8,000 employees,…
Dangote Refinery Aviation Fuel Exports Hit 1.1 Billion Litres to Europe as Nigeria…
The Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals has been described as a major stabilising force in Nigeria’s aviation…
Oil price surge to $105 per barrel amid escalating Iran-US tensions over Strait of…
Oil prices climbed sharply to over $105 per barrel on Thursday, reversing earlier losses as renewed…
UK Targets £9 Billion Investment Push in Nigeria and Africa as BII Expands…
The United Kingdom has unveiled plans to channel £9 billion in fresh capital into Nigeria and other African…
Sierra Leone Signs $225 Million Offshore Oil Deal with Marginal Energy to Boost…
Sierra Leone has taken a major step toward revitalizing its oil and gas industry, signing a $225 million offshore…
Oil Price Stabilizes at $95 as Middle East Tensions Push Markets Into Structural…
Global oil markets are once again under pressure as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East flare up,…
Oil Prices Slip Slightly as U.S.-Iran Tensions Stall Talks and Disrupt Strait of…
Global oil markets experienced a slight pullback on Thursday as geopolitical tensions between the United…
Tesla Raises 2026 Spending to $25bn as Musk Bets Big on AI, Robotics and…
Tesla has sharply increased its planned capital expenditure for 2026 to more than $25 billion, marking a major…
UK Cyberwar Warning Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Preparedness
The United Kingdom has issued a strong warning about the rising threat of cyberwarfare, a development that is…
West Africa Digital Economy at Risk as WATRA Warns of Submarine Cable Threats
The West African Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) has raised concerns over growing threats to West…
Afreximbank, St Kitts and Nevis Sign Hosting Deal for ACTIF2026 to Boost…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Government of St Kitts and Nevis have officially signed a…
Africa Needs Two More Dangote-Scale Refineries to Close Fuel Import Gap – AFC…
Africa will need at least two more refineries the size of the Dangote Refinery to keep up with its…
Google Workspace Gets AI Overhaul as ‘Workspace Intelligence’ Turns Gemini Into…
Google has rolled out a major upgrade to its Workspace suite, introducing a wave of AI-powered tools designed to…
European Stocks Fall as Germany Slashes Growth Forecast Amid Iran War and Energy…
European stocks closed lower on Wednesday as investors weighed fresh economic warnings from Germany, ongoing…
European Stocks Open Lower as Markets React to Oil Shock; Nokia and L’Oréal Rally…
European stock markets started Thursday on a weaker note as investors reacted cautiously to rising geopolitical…
Nigeria-UK Relations to Boost Investment Opportunities, Tinubu Assures British…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s relationship with the United Kingdom will continue to unlock…
IMF/World Bank Meetings: Dangote Urges Infrastructure Investment as Key Driver of…
Africa’s richest industrialist and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has called for increased…
Amazon invests $5B in Anthropic as AI firm commits $100B AWS cloud deal
Amazon has deepened its bet on artificial intelligence by injecting an additional $5 billion into AI startup…
Poor Infrastructure Continues to Weigh Down Intra-African Trade and Regional…
Poor and in some cases completely missing infrastructure continues to hold back intra-African trade and slow down…
ChatGPT Images 2.0 Shows Major Leap in AI Image Generation With Strong Text…
Artificial intelligence image generation has taken a noticeable step forward with the launch of ChatGPT Images 2.0,…
European Stocks Rise as Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Deadline
European markets opened on a cautiously positive note Wednesday, as investors reacted to fresh geopolitical…
African Economies Show Resilience Amid Global Tensions, PMI Data Reveals
Africa’s private sector began 2026 on a stronger note, with most economies showing resilience despite mounting…
Flutterwave Denies $75m Tinubu Government Investment Claim, Dismisses IPO Rumours
Flutterwave, one of Africa’s most prominent fintech companies, has firmly denied reports claiming it received a $75…
Apple names John Ternus as new CEO in historic leadership transition at $4…
Apple Inc. has announced a major leadership change, naming John Ternus as its new chief executive officer.…
Iran–Israel Conflict Exposes Nigeria’s Weak Economic Shock Response Toolkit as Oil…
Security, economic, and policy analysts have warned that the ongoing Iran–Israel–US conflict is exposing serious…
European Stocks Edge Higher as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Deadline Nears
European markets opened on a cautious but positive note on Tuesday, as investors closely tracked developments…
Google Expands Gemini in Chrome to 7 New Countries
Google has announced a fresh expansion of its AI-powered browsing feature, Gemini in Chrome, rolling it out to…