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Google Gemini’s adoption surge as AI adoption rise
Google’s artificial intelligence assistant, Gemini, is rapidly owning its place as one of the most widely used AI platforms globally, which highlights growth in users, performance, and enterprise adoption. Recent data from Bayelsa Watch show that Gemini has evolved far beyond its early days as Bar...
Nigeria steps up as regional anchor for policy capacity development
… Formalises $500,000 to AFRITAC West 2 Washington || Nigeria has formalised a $500,000 contribution to the third phase of the African Regional Technical Assistance Centre West 2 (AFRITAC West 2), reinforcing its role as a key supporter of regional capacity development and policy strengt...
US-Iran ceasefire puts pressure on Maser Group’s $150m Oil trade
A crude oil position linked to Maser Group has come under financial pressure following the US-Iran ceasefire, which reversed the market conditions that originally supported the trade.The position, estimated at around $150 million, is held through an African subsidiary of Maser Group using the IBKR b...
NGX expands trading window from 9 am to 4 pm
Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has announced the expansion of its trading hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (WAT), effective Monday April 27, 2026, in a move designed to deepen market liquidity, enhance price discovery, and broaden investor access. Approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission...
Investors’ interest in build-to-let dying despite $2trn rental boom
Investment interest in rental property is gradually declining, creating a curious situation in a country where the rental market is experiencing a boom, or what experts have described as a price revolution. Before now, corporate and individual developers built houses solely for rent. Stories abound ...
Keyamo urges airlines to halt fare hike, flight suspension over 300% Jet fuel surge
Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has appealed to domestic airline operators to suspend plans to increase airfares or halt flight operations following a sharp rise in the price of Jet A1 fuel. In a letter addressed to the Airline Operators of Nigeria on Thursday, posted ...
Dangote offers dollar dividends to attract investors into refinery IPO
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote is seeking to draw investors into the planned listing of his refinery business by anchoring returns to US dollar-denominated dividends, as he prepares to float about 10 percent minority stake in one of Africa’s largest industrial assets to fund a sweeping ...
Brent drops over 10% after Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’
Oil tumbled the most in weeks on Friday afternoon after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” to commercial shipping, easing fears of a prolonged supply shock that had driven prices toward triple digits. Brent, the benchmark of Nigeria’s crude oil, slid more than 10 percent on F...
Anthony Joshua trains with Usyk ahead of Tyson Fury showdown
Anthony Joshua, a former heavyweight champion, has resumed training with Oleksandr Usyk as he prepares for a return to the ring in a blockbuster “Battle of Britain” clash with Tyson Fury later this year. Joshua and Usyk have been working together in Valencia for several weeks, with the British h...
MoneyHash and Visa Expand Partnership to Bring Cybersource to MENA Merchants
MoneyHash,  the leading payment orchestration and infrastructure platform for emerging markets, announced a multi-year partnership with Visa  to enable Visa’s Cybersource across its platform, further .........
Ghana and Italy Deepen Cybersecurity Cooperation to Strengthen Digital Resilience
Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations Ghana  has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to international collaboration in cybersecurity through strengthened ties with Italy, aimed at securing .........
Mozambique Parliament Approves Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Laws to Strengthen Digital Governance
The Assembly of the Republic of Mozambique has approved two key pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening the country’s digital governance framework: the Cyber Security .........
UniPod Botswana Launches Virtual Reality Programme to Drive Innovation and Youth Skills Development
UniPod Botswana  has launched a new Virtual Reality Programme in collaboration with the Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub, aimed at advancing immersive technology, creativity, and innovation .........
Kenya Explores Telecom Infrastructure Investment with Guodong Networks Group
Kenya has held discussions with Guodong Networks Group as the country seeks to accelerate its digital transformation agenda through expanded connectivity infrastructure. The engagement focused .........
Kenya Strengthens Digital Economy Push as UK Firm One Node Signals Expansion Plans
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to attracting investors as it continues to develop its digital economy and innovation ecosystem. The Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications .........
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