Cardoso, Okonjo-Iweala to Lead Africa Emerging Markets Forum in Abuja

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, and the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will headline the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum with a high-level fireside dialogue focused on strengthening Africa’s economic resilience amid growing global uncertainties.

Anne Kinuthia Otieno Resigns as Airtel Money Kenya MD Ahead of Airtel Africa’s London IPO

Anne Kinuthia Otieno has stepped down as Managing Director of Airtel Money Kenya after nearly five years in the role, leaving the company just months before parent company Airtel Africa moves ahead with plans to list its mobile money business on the London Stock Exchange.

BYD Named Official Automotive Partner of Paris Saint-Germain Until 2029

BYD has signed a three-year global partnership with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), becoming the French club's Official Automotive Partner through June 2029 as the UEFA Champions League holders continue to strengthen their global commercial portfolio. 

Revolut Strengthens Como Partnership with Front-of-Shirt Sponsorship for 2026-27 Season

Global fintech company Revolut has strengthened its partnership with Italian Serie A club Como 1907 by becoming the team's official Front-of-Shirt Partner from the 2026-27 season. 

Interbank Rates Diverge as Banking System Liquidity Falls to N3.8tn

Interbank lending rates showed mixed movements last week as liquidity in Nigeria’s financial system declined week-on-week to about N3.8 trillion, reflecting a slowdown in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) aggressive liquidity management operations.

Anthropic Unveils Claude Opus 5

Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 5, its latest flagship artificial intelligence model, introducing stronger reasoning capabilities, improved coding performance and enhanced reliability while easing several restrictions that developers found limiting in earlier AI systems.

Airtel Nigeria Secures 10-Year Renewal of 900MHz Spectrum Licence from NCC

Airtel Nigeria has secured a significant regulatory approval after the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) renewed its 900MHz spectrum licence for another 10 years, reinforcing the telecommunications operator’s long-term network expansion strategy and investment plans in Nigeria.

LG Electronics Brings Innovation to Life Through Make Life Good Reality Series Across Africa

...continues to inspire audiences across Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya by transforming communities 

LG Electronics (LG) has inspired millions across Africa through its groundbreaking Make Life Good reality series, a unique platform that combined the power of innovative technology with community transformation. Produced in partnership with MultiChoice, a Canal+ company, and hosted by acclaimed actress Jessica Dlamini, the series showcased how LG's cutting-edge solutions can help address real-world challenges while empowering individuals and communities to thrive. As the season comes to an end, its legacy lives on through the lives transformed, the communities empowered, and the lasting impact created across the continent.

Otti Supports $13.1m CNG Project to Boost Clean Energy and Industrial Growth in Abia

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has expressed support for a proposed $13.1 million Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) project, describing it as a strategic investment that aligns with the state’s industrialisation agenda and efforts to expand clean energy and manufacturing development.

Google Introduces Selfie Video Verification to Help Users Recover Locked Accounts

Google has introduced a new selfie video sign-in feature that allows users to verify their identity through a short facial video when recovering access to their accounts.

Uber Cuts 10% of Customer Service Workforce as AI Takes Over More Support Operations

Uber has reduced its customer service workforce by around 10% as the ride-hailing giant accelerates the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to manage customer support operations, reflecting a wider shift towards AI-powered workplaces across the technology sector.

BUA Cement profit rises 79.6% to N324.9bn in first half of 2026

BUA Cement Plc has reported a 79.6 per cent increase in profit after tax to N324.9 billion for the first half of 2026, up from N180.9 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025.

Samsung unveils One UI 9 with Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, bringing AI upgrades and enhanced foldable experience

Samsung has officially introduced One UI 9, its latest Android interface built on Android 17, alongside the new Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8. The company also launched One UI 9 Watch for its latest smartwatches, introducing a host of AI-powered capabilities, interface improvements and performance enhancements.