Author: Ogochukwu Ndubuisi

UBA Unveils Innovation Centre at UNILAG Campus United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc on Monday deepened industry-academia collaboration with the inauguration of a four-storey Innovation Hub and Business Office at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The facility, located on the university campus, is designed to promote innovation, research, and youth development. Speaking at the inauguration, Group Managing Director, UBA, Mr Oliver Alawuba, said the project is a strategic investment in education, innovation, and Africa’s future. According to him, more collaboration between universities and industry remains critical to driving economic transformation across the continent. The facility has two floors dedicated to…

A Fintech company, Moniepoint Inc., has unveiled a N3 billion commitment to establish innovation hubs across three Nigerian universities to boost technology education, entrepreneurship, and youth employment.

The United Kingdom (UK) provides a trusted regulatory and investment environment that enables Nigerian fintechs to expand globally while maintaining strong operational ties to Nigeria and Africa.

Oil prices fell by more than 5% on Monday as the US and Iran drew closer to a peace agreement. Brent crude traded at $95.10 per barrel, down around 5.1% from the previous close of $100.21.

Global equity markets open firmer on Monday amid surging demand for AI and tech stocks on Wall Street and across Asian bourses, and a strong performance in the S&P 500.

Kasi Cloud Datacenters Commission West Africa’s First Hyper-Scale-Ready, AI-Capable Data Centre Campus in Lagos Kasi Cloud Datacenters today held the flag-off ceremony for its Lekki campus in Lagos — marking the commissioning of West Africa’s first hyperscale-ready, AI-capable, carrier-neutral data centre platform. The event signals the transition of Kasi LOS1 from construction into operational readiness, opening for the first time a world-class, sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure option for Nigerian enterprises, financial institutions, and government agencies. Developed on approximately four hectares in the Maiyegun area of Lekki, Lagos — adjacent to six subsea cable landing stations, including Equiano and 2Africa…

Dual-listed telecom company Airtel Africa Plc traded at a 52-week high on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), with 3.578 billion outstanding shares valued at N12.489 billion.

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market capitalisation dipped by N366 billion over the last five trading sessions, as investors painted the Broad Street in red.

WHO Urges Pandemic Preparedness World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus has urged Member States to finalise the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing annex, warning that global preparedness for future pandemics remained inadequate without immediate agreement. ‎Speaking on Saturday during closing remarks at the 79th World Health Assembly, Ghebreyesus said, “Without the PABS annex, the world is not truly ready for the next pandemic,” citing Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks. ‎He said the week-long assembly adopted resolutions on diagnostic imaging, emergency care, haemophilia, neglected tropical diseases, precision medicine, radiation, stroke, transplantation and tuberculosis, alongside reforms targeting the global health architecture system.…

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at ‘AA-‘ with a stable outlook, according to a rating note released by the agency. UAE’s ‘AA-‘ rating reflects low consolidated government debt, strong net external asset position and high GDP per capita.