Google makes $100,000 worth of tech training free to every U.S. business
May 2 (Reuters) -
Google (GOOGL.O) of Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O), announced on Monday that any U.S. company with…
Deliveroo suspends pay cut for UAE delivery riders after rare worker strike
DUBAI, May 2 (Reuters) -
After a rare strike by foreign delivery employees in the Gulf Arab state, over…
Netflix drops Meghan Markle’s animated series ‘Pearl’
May 1 (Reuters) -
Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) announced on Sunday that it had opted to halt production on Meghan…
The Fed wants to cool the U.S. housing market. Here’s what that feels like
(Source: Reuters)
Harsh Grewal and his wife settled on a place in a San Francisco suburb in mid-April, months…
U.N. chief calls for debt relief, post-COVID investment on West Africa trip
(Reuters) - DAKAR, May 1 (Reuters) - On Sunday,
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for…
Stocks slide, dollar holds ground as U.S. rate hike looms
Reuters, MILAN, May 2 -
Concerns over economic growth lingered ahead of an expected U.S. rate hike this week.…
Oil slips on China growth worries, EU weighs Russian crude ban
Fears regarding China's growth are increased by the country's declining industry activity.
(Reuters) - LONDON,…
Circa Wants To Make First-Of-The-Month Rent Payments Obsolete
Paying rent on time can mean the difference between having a place to live, and well, not. Circa believes there is…
NFT Aggregator Gem.xyz Acquired By OpenSea Shortly After Ousting Co-Founder For…
OpenSea, the largest NFT marketplace, acquired Gem.xyz (Gem) to “better serve” its more experienced users. The…
Future Chevy Corvette EV Will Use Battery’s Heat To Extend Its Range –…
It’s official: a fully electric Chevy Corvette is coming with new battery technology to boost its range,…
Google’s Pixel Watch May Finally Be On Its Way
Everything old is new again. Someone leaves a prototype in a bar, prototype makes its way into some blogger’s…
Apple Confirms App Store And Apple Music Are Experiencing Issues
Apple has confirmed that the App Store and Apple Music are currently experiencing some issues. The company’s…
Twitter, Nigeria Agreement Suffers Setback As Musk Buys Microblogging Platform
There are indications that Twitter’s agreement with the Nigerian government will be reviewed in months. This is as…
Elon Musk Acquires Twitter For $44bn
Twitter on Monday confirmed it is selling the platform to Elon Musk in a deal valued at $44 billion.
The sale…
Twitter Acquisition: Elon Musk Sends Message To Critics
Billionaire, Elon Musk, has sent a message to his critics, as his bid to buy social media platform, Twitter,…
Former CEO, Jack Dorsey, Hails Elon Musk’s Acquisition Of Twitter
The former boss and co-founder of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, has hailed Elon Musk’s acquisition of the platform.
…
Norfund Makes $8m Investment In 1K1V’s Redsun Dried Fruit And Nuts
Norfund, a Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries, has invested $8 million South Africa-based raisin…
Private Equity Firm Ascent Capital To Buy A Majority Stake In Diani Hospitals…
DBH operates a hospital in Diani Beach with three satellite clinics in Kwale Town, Likoni Town, and Ukunda Town.…
Nigerian Digital Bank Umba Secures $15m Led by Costanoa Ventures
Umba, a Nigerian digital banking startup, has raised $15 million in Series A funding to offer financial services…
Zambia-Based Card Issuing Startup, Union54, Raises $12m In Seed Funding
Union54 is a fintech company offering card issuing services in partnership with licensed card issuers in their…
Central Bank Of Kenya Orders Banks To Ration Scarce Dollars
A number of currency traders and importers says that banks have imposed a daily cap on dollar purchases. This is…
NSSF Doubles Investment In State’s Debt Securities – Kenya
Latest industry statistics show the State-owned pension fund has grown its stake in Treasury bonds and bills to…
Nigerian Government Records N2.23tn Fiscal Deficit In Three Months – CBN Report
The Federal Government recorded N2.23tn fiscal deficit in the fourth quarter of 2021. This was revealed by figures…
Prepare For Global Food Crisis, Adesina Advises African Govts
Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), says Africa should prepare for the…
The Food Lab, Egypt’s Cloud Kitchen Operator, Raises Pre-Seed Round Of $4.5M
The Food Lab (TFL), has announced the completion of a significant $4.5 million pre-seed fund raising round. This…
AfDB Approves €9.8m To Support Venture Capital Investments In African Startups
The board of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved an equity investment of €9.8 million to…
Beans, Tomatoes, Yam Record 40% Price Hike In Nigeria –NBS
The average prices of food items in Nigeria recorded significant increases within a one-year period spanning…
Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production Rigs Drop By 37.5%, Says OPEC
The number of functional crude oil production rigs in Nigeria decreased by 37.5% to just 10 operational rigs in…
High Food Prices Will Continue In Nigeria, Others Till 2023–IMF
The International Monetary Fund says the impact of the war in Ukraine is likely to sustain pressure on commodity…
Oil Price Rises in Nigeria As OPEC Projects Steady Demand Growth
The global benchmark for crude oil, rose marginally in price on Thursday. The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting…