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Greenland Crisis: Gold and Defense Stocks Surge

Global markets are reeling as investors pivot toward safe-haven assets and military equities. This shift ...

  • 12 January 2026
  • Business
Energy

Lesotho and China Strengthen Economic and Energy Ties

In a major diplomatic move to fortify Southern African trade and infrastructure, Chinese Foreign Minister ...

  • 12 January 2026
  • Business

TotalEnergies Secures Fresh Lebanon Offshore License

On Friday, January 9, 2026, French energy giant TotalEnergies announced that it has received formal ...

  • 9 January 2026
  • Business
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Trump Trade Deal Evaporates After Modi Misses “Closing” Call

In a blunt assessment of failed international diplomacy, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick revealed that ...

  • 9 January 2026
  • Business
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AA Rano Face Pushback Over Automated Fuel Stations

In a significant pushback against technological shifts in the energy sector, the Concerned Petrol Station ...

  • 8 January 2026
  • Business
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Military Stocks Surge After Trump Proposes Budget Hike

On Thursday, January 8, 2026, global defense stocks experienced a sharp rally after U.S. President ...

  • 8 January 2026
  • Business
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Chinese AI & Chip Firms Raise $1.19B in Hong Kong Debut

On Thursday, January 8, 2026, three Chinese technology companies successfully launched their initial public offerings ...

  • 8 January 2026
  • Artificial Intelligence
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States to Get N5.07tn Under New 2026 VAT Formula

The 36 states of Nigeria are projected to receive an estimated N5.07 trillion as their ...

  • 8 January 2026
  • Business
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Trump Freezes $10 Billion in Welfare Funds for Blue States

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a significant policy shift on ...

  • 7 January 2026
  • Business
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Spotlight: The Rise of African Tech and the Essential Skills for 2026

The narrative surrounding Africa’s technology ecosystem has shifted dramatically. No longer just a story of ...

  • 7 January 2026
  • Business
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