The deal adds to a growing list of acquisitions among local crypto startups and reflects the steady consolidation underway in Nigeria’s digital asset ecosystem.

The global economic fallout from the Iran war is now extending far beyond oil, with helium emerging as one of the most strategically vulnerable commodities in the conflict’s wake. Often dismissed as a gas for party balloons, helium has become a critical industrial input whose sharp price surge is already sending ripples through semiconductor manufacturing, […] The post Helium Shock from Iran War Threatens Chips, Hospitals, and Space Missions as Prices Double appeared first on Tekedia.

OPEC+ has agreed in principle to increase its collective oil production quotas by 206,000 barrels per day for May, three sources familiar with the group’s talks told Reuters on Sunday. The move, however, amounts to little more than a paper adjustment while the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continues to paralyze the world’s most vital oil […] The post OPEC+ Agrees to Raise Output Quotas by 206,000 bpd for May as Iran War Triggers One of the Worst Oil Shocks in History appeared first on Tekedia.

Britain is stepping up efforts to persuade Anthropic to deepen its presence in the country, in what appears to be a calculated attempt by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government to turn a transatlantic regulatory clash into a strategic gain for the UK’s ambitions in artificial intelligence. The move following Anthropic’s escalating clash with the U.S. […] The post Britain Moves to Lure Anthropic as U.S. Defense Clash Opens Strategic Window in AI Race appeared first on Tekedia.

A lot of decisions used to come down to instinct. You asked someone with experience, trusted your gut, and moved forward. That still happens, but it doesn’t work as well as it used to. Markets move faster, information spreads quickly, and small mistakes cost more than before. You can see it in business, in tech, […] The post Why Decision-Making Now Depends On Data, Not Assumptions appeared first on Tekedia.

Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer and a critical supplier to both Nvidia and Apple, has posted a sharp rise in first-quarter revenue. The near-30 per cent surge in first-quarter revenue is the clearest signal yet that the global artificial intelligence build-out is fundamentally reshaping the economics of the hardware supply chain, with […] The post Foxconn’s AI Boom Powers 30% Revenue Surge as Server Boom Recasts the World’s Biggest Electronics Manufacturer appeared first on Tekedia.

The project has received an additional KES 3.4 billion ($26.1 million), pushing its total cost to KES 8.56 billion ($65.9 million), about 57% higher than the original KES 5.9 billion ($45.4 million) budget.

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At $6.76, MTN Ghana now delivers the highest average revenue per user (ARPU) across the group, almost double Nigeria’s $3.60, even after tariff hikes lifted Nigerian ARPU by 65.89% in 2025, according to the group’s data sheet for 2025.

The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) has once again received a significant endorsement from President John Mahama.

The CEO of the Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has outlined sweeping measures to ensure all small-scale gold purchases in Ghana are traceable and responsibly sourced.

In today's edition: MTN separates Ghana MoMo business || 3 in 4 Kenyans now use mobile money || Kenswitch and Visa partner || Charge eyes tokenised public listing

Somewhere between November and December 2025, the Bank of Ghana decided to sell roughly half of its gold reserves. At the last reporting before the sale in October 2025, the bank’s gold holdings stood at 38.04 tonnes. The next reporting in December 2025 showed that holdings had dropped to 18.6 tonnes. That represents a massive […]

Chief Executive Officer of the Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has warned that individuals and firms buying gold outside approved channels risk prosecution as authorities tighten oversight of the sector.

Senegal has highlighted the importance of strong governance, multisectoral collaboration and community-driven approaches in advancing health security across Africa, ahead of the upcoming One Health Summit in France.

Managing Director of GCB Bank, Farihan Alhassan, says the bank’s local decision-making power places it at the heart of Ghana’s economic growth.

Managing Director of GCB Bank, Farihan Alhassan, says his move from multinational banking to a local institution has shifted decision-making power closer to Ghana’s economic needs.

President John Mahama has commended Mr Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff, for his pivotal role in the conception and growth of the Kwahu Business Forum.

Popular Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor, aka Mama G, has opened up about the financial struggles many actors face in the Nigerian film industry, blaming the situation on the lack of royalties for their work.

Nigerian singer, Olawale Ashimi, known by his stage name Brymo, has sparked controversy with his recent misogynistic opinion on apology.

Singer Omah Stanley Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has expressed deep concern about the decline in the quality of Nigerian music and Afrobeats in recent years.

Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he is no longer passionate about pursuing a career in politics.

Workers at Seplat Energy, Nigeria’s largest independent oil and gas producer, have suspended ​strike action after the company issued written commitments ‌on pay rises, their union said on Saturday.

Nigerian security forces were in pursuit of gunmen after a large ​group of bandits abducted residents from villages ‌in northwest Zamfara state, police said, following one of the region’s largest recent attacks.

Senior executives in Kenya's energy sector have resigned following accusations of manipulating fuel stock data ​and procuring an emergency cargo at inflated prices, President ‌William Ruto's office said on Saturday.

Government ministers in Senegal have been banned from all non-essential foreign travel following the rise in oil prices resulting from the conflict in Iran, the prime minister has announced.

Nigeria's army said on Sunday ​that it had rescued 31 ‌civilians who were taken hostage during an attack on a church in northwest ​Kaduna state, while five people were ​found dead at the scene.

Jordi Saltiveri gazes across his farmland, on which he keeps 8,000 pigs, and remembers the day late last year when the news emerged that African Swine Fever (ASF) had been detected in Spain.

US President Donald Trump was swift to declare victory after the second crew member of an F-15 fighter jet downed over Iran was recovere.

The US Secret Service is investigating gunfire heard near the White House early on Sunday morning.

Fitch Solutions says the current account stability will mitigate any downside pressure on the Ghana cedi, despite souring investor sentiment towards Emerging Market assets. According to the UK-based firm, strong export receipts will continue to bolster Ghana’s already robust forex reserves, which have risen to US$14.4 billion, the equivalent of roughly six months of imports.  […]

Global oil prices have risen back above $110 (£83.38) a barrel after US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy critical infrastructure in Iran unless it allows ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

The most subscribed bill was the 91-day bill, as GH¢2.02 billion of the bids were tendered, representing 63.8% of the total bids. However, the uptake was GH¢1.99 billion.

As Africa’s largest gold exporter, the UK-based firm said Ghana will receive substantial dollar inflows over the coming months, underpinning external stability.