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REBOTS

2,000 Robots Power Amazon’s Bolton Hub

Resembling a futuristic version of a holiday workshop, Amazon’s Bolton fulfillment center has become a ...

Currency

Currency Fluctuations Deepen Jet Fuel Crisis for Global Airlines

The aviation industry faces a widening financial divide. Volatile jet fuel prices are colliding with ...

META

Italy Expands Meta Antitrust Probe

Italy’s competition watchdog has officially widened its investigation into Meta Platforms. The regulator is escalating ...

CONVOY

Convoy of 82 Tankers Breaks Mali Fuel Blockade

A vital lifeline has reached the Malian capital. After a grueling three-week journey, a convoy ...

CONSUMER

US Consumer Confidence Tumbles as Shutdown Fears Linger

American households are feeling significantly less optimistic about the economy as the year draws to ...

GOLD

Gold Rallies as Weak Retail Data Fuels Rate Cut Hopes

Gold prices climbed on Tuesday, driven by fresh signs of a cooling U.S. economy. Softer-than-expected ...

PAYSTACK

Paystack Defends Dismissal of Co-Founder Ezra Olubi

African payments giant Paystack has officially explained the dismissal of its co-founder, Ezra Olubi. The ...

Naira Dips as Reserves Hit $44bn

Nigeria’s financial markets faced two different realities this week. On one side, the currency struggled ...

Sachet-Alcohol

Alcohol Ban Risks 5.5m Jobs, N2tn Loss – Union

A major crisis threatens Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. The Food, Beverage, and Tobacco Senior Staff Association ...

AFRICA

How Africa Can Turn G20 Membership into Real Gains in 2025

For the first time ever, the African Union is a full G20 member. South Africa ...

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