Nigeria Imports N654.94bn Worth of Goods from Africa in Q1 2026 — South Africa, Angola, Egypt Lead Trade Surge
Nigeria’s African Imports Hit N654.94bn in Q1 2026 as South Africa Tops Trade Partners Nigeria’s import trade with African countries…
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Nigeria’s Foreign Debt Projected to Hit $72.6bn by 2027 Amid Election Spending Pressures – IMF Warns
Nigeria’s external debt is projected to rise sharply to $72.6bn by 2027, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), raising…
Stock Futures Fall After U.S. Strikes Iran Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
U.S. stock futures slipped early Wednesday as investors reacted sharply to escalating geopolitical tensions after the United States carried out…
United Capital Secures Investment Banking Licences in Ethiopia and Rwanda, Expanding East Africa Footprint
United Capital Plc has taken a bold step in its continental expansion strategy after securing investment banking licences in Ethiopia…
Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 is a version of Mythos the public can access today
Anthropic has officially opened access to its most powerful AI system yet, launching Claude Fable 5, a public-facing version of…
Oil Prices Drop Sharply as Iran–US Peace Talks Ease Global Supply Fears
Oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday after renewed optimism over a possible diplomatic breakthrough between Iran and the United States…
IMF Backs Nigeria’s Economic Reforms but Warns of Rising Poverty and Food Insecurity
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again expressed support for Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, acknowledging that the country is…
Google Slashes AI Subscription Price to $4.99, Igniting New AI Price War in the U.S.
Google has escalated the growing artificial intelligence subscription battle by slashing the price of its entry-level AI plan, Google AI…
S&P 500, Nasdaq Slip as Chip Stock Rally Loses Steam Despite Falling Oil Prices
The U.S. stock market ended mixed on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posting losses as a short-lived…
West Africa Leads Africa’s Digital Tax Revolution as Nigeria, Ghana, Benin Drive Major Reforms – WATAF
West African countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, and Senegal are taking the lead in reshaping Africa’s tax landscape through bold…
Dangote Named Africa’s Most Admired Brand for 8th Straight Year
Dangote Industries Limited has once again cemented its reputation as Africa’s most admired brand, retaining the top position for the…
OpenAI IPO Filing Signals AI Mega-Race With Anthropic and SpaceX
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has quietly taken a major step toward becoming a public company by filing confidential paperwork…
United Capital Expands into East Africa with Investment Banking Licences in Ethiopia and Rwanda
United Capital has recorded a major breakthrough in its African expansion strategy after securing investment banking licences in both Ethiopia…
Global Stocks Rally as Chip Surge Lifts Markets, South Korea’s Kospi Jumps Over 8%
Global stock markets extended their gains on Tuesday as a strong rebound in semiconductor stocks boosted investor confidence, helping Wall…
Nigeria Seeks €59m EU Support to Combat Illegal Fishing and Boost Blue Economy
Nigeria has moved to secure a major €59 million support package under the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP) to…
United Capital Secures Landmark Investment Banking License in Ethiopia
Nigeria’s United Capital Group has made a major breakthrough in East Africa after securing approval to operate investment banking services…
Heirs Energies Wins Global Oil & Gas Deal of the Year for $750M Afreximbank Financing Breakthrough
Heirs Energies Limited, one of Nigeria’s fast-growing indigenous energy companies, has earned major global recognition after its $750 million Afreximbank-backed…
AI-Linked Tech Stocks in Global Sell-Off as SoftBank Slides 6% on Market Rout
Global technology markets started the week under heavy pressure as a widespread tech stock sell-off accelerated, hitting AI-linked companies particularly…
OpenAI Super App Strategy: ChatGPT Set for Major AI Upgrade with Agents and Coding Tools
OpenAI is reportedly preparing a major upgrade to ChatGPT as part of its long-term vision to turn the platform into…
OpenAI Plans Massive ChatGPT Superapp Overhaul Ahead of IPO Push
OpenAI is preparing what could be the most significant transformation of its flagship product since ChatGPT launched in 2022. According…
Nigeria Left Out as OPEC Raises Oil Quotas for Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Others in Latest Output Adjustment
Nigeria has once again missed out on benefiting from the latest oil production quota adjustments by the Organisation of Petroleum…
Global Markets in Turmoil as Middle East Tensions Spark Sell-Off — Asia Leads Sharp Declines
Global financial markets were thrown into uncertainty on Monday as rising tensions in the Middle East triggered a wave of…
Africa’s AI Future at Risk as Experts Warn of Ethical and Skills Gaps in Adoption
Experts and industry stakeholders have raised fresh concerns over Africa’s readiness for Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that ethical gaps, weak…
Nigeria Considers Debt Refinancing as Oil Prices Surge Amid US Tariff Threats
Nigeria is weighing a major financial reset as it considers refinancing parts of its costly debt portfolio and raising fresh…
UK Calls Nigeria Stability a Priority Amid Rising Economic and Electoral Interests
The British Government has emphasized that Nigeria’s stability remains a top priority, citing its deep economic, financial, and security investments…
Anthropic Moves Toward IPO as Daniela Amodei Defends AI Spending Surge Amid Investor Frenzy
Anthropic is edging closer to a public listing as investor excitement around the fast-growing AI company reaches new highs. The…
Asian Markets Tumble as South Korea Stocks Lead Sell-Off Amid Global AI Tech Rout
South Korean stocks suffered their steepest decline in months on Friday, leading losses across Asia as investors reacted to a…
SpaceX IPO Set to Break Records as Company Targets $75 Billion Raise at $135 Per Share
SpaceX is preparing to make history after setting the price of its initial public offering (IPO) at $135 per share,…
Dangote Refinery Targets Global Jet Fuel Dominance with 700,000 BPD Expansion Plan
Dangote Refinery is setting its sights on becoming a dominant force in the global jet fuel market, with plans to…
Asia-Pacific Markets Slide as Middle East Tensions Surge and Oil Prices Climb
Asia-Pacific stock markets fell on Thursday as renewed tensions in the Middle East between Iran, the United States, and Israel…