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Trump Extends Deadline for Strikes on Iran’s Energy Plants to April 6 Amid Tense…
President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to April 6, pausing…
World Bank Moves to Support Economies Hit by Middle East Conflict Amid Rising…
The World Bank Group has announced plans to support emerging economies grappling with the ripple effects of the…
UN votes to recognise enslavement of Africans as ‘gravest crime against…
The United Nations General Assembly has taken a historic step by officially recognising the transatlantic slave…
Oil Prices Surge Past $100 Amid Middle East Tensions and Supply Disruptions
Oil prices rebounded sharply on Thursday, recovering from a brief dip as fading hopes for a swift end to the Iran…
Global Markets React as Oil Nears $100 Amid Iran Conflict Resolution Speculation
Global markets experienced a volatile start on Thursday, with stock futures slipping while oil prices surged as…
Africa Must Integrate Financial Systems to Avoid Fragmented Growth, BoG Governor…
Africa’s financial sector risks fragmented growth unless countries work to integrate their systems and regulatory…
NNPC says Nigeria is attracting more buyers for LNG cargoes
Nigeria is witnessing a surge in interest for its liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes as global energy disruptions…
Africa’s Space Ambitions Stall Under “Multi-Million Orbit Tax” on Foreign Launches
African nations are increasingly designing and building their own satellites to monitor crops, track floods, and…
AI Crises Outpace Institutional Response, Experts Warn of Rising Digital Risks
Artificial intelligence is accelerating the pace and scale of global crises beyond the capacity of institutions to…
AI Skills Gap Widens as Power Users Pull Ahead, Warns Anthropic
The AI skills gap is becoming increasingly apparent as early adopters pull ahead, according to new research from AI…
European Markets Slide as Iran Peace Talks Uncertainty Rattles Investors
European markets are heading for a weaker open on Thursday, as investors react cautiously to uncertainty…
WTO Reform Talks in Cameroon Face Global Trade Breakdown Risk
Trade ministers from around the world have gathered in Yaoundé, Cameroon, for a high-stakes four-day summit aimed…
Nigeria LNG Demand Surges as Middle East War Disrupts Global Energy Supply
Nigeria is witnessing a significant increase in demand for its liquefied natural gas (LNG), as global buyers rush…
£746 Million UK-Nigeria Deal Set to Transform Lagos Ports
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark £746 million (£1.4 billion) financing agreement to redevelop…
Meta Deploys AI on Facebook and Instagram to Combat Scams and Boost User Support
Meta has unveiled a new generation of artificial intelligence tools on Facebook and Instagram, aiming to transform…
OpenAI Shuts Down Sora: The Creepy AI Social App That Shook the Internet
OpenAI announced on Tuesday that it is shutting down Sora, its AI-driven social app that launched just six months…
UK-Educated Alumni Drive Nigeria’s Tech, Culture, and Healthcare Innovation —…
Nigerians educated in the United Kingdom are making a lasting impact across technology, culture, healthcare, and…
European Markets Rise as U.S.-Iran Talks Ease War Tensions
European stock markets are poised for a stronger open on Wednesday, lifted by growing optimism that tensions…
Global Trade Moves 500bn Tonnes of Virtual Water Yearly – World Bank Report
Global trade is responsible for transporting an estimated 500 billion tonnes of “virtual water” each year,…
Enugu Emerges as Top Investment Destination: Governor Mbah Sparks UK Investors’…
Enugu State is fast emerging as a prime investment destination, following a high-profile engagement in London where…
EU Launches €290m Nigeria Investment to Boost Healthcare, Agriculture, and Digital…
The European Union has announced a €290 million investment package to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare, digital, and…
UK’s £746 Million Investment Signals Global Confidence in Nigeria’s Economy –…
The recent £746 million investment by the United Kingdom, announced during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to…
European Stocks Struggle Amid Iran Conflict Uncertainty – Market Volatility…
European stocks struggled to find clear direction on Tuesday as uncertainty surrounding the Iran conflict weighed…
Global Markets Rebound After Trump Postpones Strike: S&P 500 Leads Recovery
Global stock markets staged a strong recovery on March 23, 2026, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s…
European Stocks Rebound as Trump Signals Iran War De-escalation
European stock markets staged a strong comeback on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at a potential…
Dangote Refinery Boosts African Fuel Supply with 456,000-Tonne Export to Ghana,…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has marked a major milestone with the export of 12 cargoes of refined petroleum…
Elon Musk Reveals “Terafab” Chip Factory Plan for Tesla and SpaceX
Elon Musk has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking chip manufacturing initiative that will serve both Tesla and…
European Markets Slide as Trump’s Hormuz Deadline Rattles Investors
European markets are bracing for a sharp downturn as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran…
US Dollar Falls as Global Central Banks Signal Interest Rate Hikes Amid Rising…
The US dollar retreated from multi-month highs this week as investors reacted to rising energy prices and shifting…
Nigeria’s Imports from Europe Plunge 23% as Asia, Especially China, Take the Lead
Nigeria’s imports from Europe fell sharply by N5.36 trillion in 2025, highlighting a shift in the country’s trade…