Kenya restricts Telegram as protest gains momentum
The Kenyan government has restricted access to the messaging app Telegram, in what digital rights groups say is part of a wider…
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Tinubu’s economic reforms among Nigeria’s boldest – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has hailed the economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu as some of the most courageous in Nigeria’s history,…
Tinubu to sign four major tax reform bills Thursday
President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday sign into law four major tax reform bills aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue systems.…
Nigeria to adopt international actuarial standards
The Executive Secretary of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, Dr. Rabiu Olowo, has announced plans to integrate international standards on actuarial…
OpenAI’s Sam Altman discusses future partnership with Microsoft’s Nadella
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed in a podcast on Tuesday that he spoke with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella earlier this week to…
BlackBerry raises revenue forecast amid demand for cybersecurity services
Canadian tech firm BlackBerry Ltd. has raised its revenue outlook for the 2026 fiscal year, buoyed by sustained demand for cybersecurity services…
Tech investor Prosus targets $7.5bn e-commerce revenue by 2026
Dutch technology investor Prosus has outlined ambitious growth plans for its e-commerce operations, targeting revenue of between $7.3 billion and $7.5 billion…
Cardoso calls for African unity as Afreximbank assets top $40b
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Yemi Cardoso, has urged greater strategic alignment among African nations as the African Export-Import…
Pensioners press lawmakers to act on Tinubu-approved ₦758bn bond
Pensioners enrolled in Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme have called on the National Assembly to approve the full implementation of the ₦758 billion…
Sweden’s Norrsken pledges €300m to ‘AI for Good’
Sweden’s Norrsken Foundation announced on Wednesday a €300 million ($348 million) investment commitment to support European startups leveraging artificial intelligence for social…
South Korea to gradually introduce stablecoins through regulated banks
South Korea’s central bank has signaled a cautious but deliberate move toward the introduction of stablecoins tied to the Korean won, starting…
Putin signs law for state-backed messaging app
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a bill authorising the creation of a state-controlled messaging application, marking a significant step…