Category: Business

Nigeria has approved a 15% import duty on gasoline and diesel in a bid to protect domestic refining and reduce reliance on foreign fuel, as the Dangote refinery continues to face operational challenges. Presidential Approval Targets Market Realignment On 21 October 2025, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu authorized a 15% ad valorem import duty on Premium […]

Nvidia shares edged higher on Friday after CEO Jensen Huang expressed optimism about selling the company’s advanced Blackwell AI chips in China, though he acknowledged the final decision rests with U.S. President Donald Trump. Market Reaction Nvidia’s stock (NASDAQ: NVDA) rose modestly on Friday, buoyed by investor sentiment following CEO Jensen Huang’s remarks during his […]

When Congress eventually reopens, the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) will be moving toward a vote. This gives us a chance to see the priorities of the Secretary of Defense and his Congressional allies when it comes to the military—and one of those priorities is buying technology, especially AI, with less of an obligation […]

Major U.S. airlines are urging Congress to immediately restore pay for air traffic controllers, warning that the ongoing government shutdown is straining the aviation system and threatening passenger safety. Controllers Working Without Pay The federal government shutdown, now approaching a historic length, has left more than 13,000 air traffic controllers working without pay. Controllers missed […]

If you’ve been following the wave of age-gating laws sweeping across the country and the globe, you’ve probably noticed that lawmakers, tech companies, and advocates all seem to be using different terms for what sounds like the same thing. Age verification, age assurance, age estimation, age gating—they get thrown around interchangeably, but they technically mean […]

OpenAI is preparing for what could become one of the largest stock market debuts in history, with plans for an initial public offering (IPO) that may value the artificial intelligence company at up to US$1 trillion. A Landmark Offering in the Making According to reports from Reuters and other financial outlets, OpenAI is laying the […]

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has marked its 10th anniversary by announcing that financial institutions based in the centre now manage a combined total of $28.6 trillion in global assets, cementing its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing financial hubs. A Decade of Expansion Established in 2015, ADGM has transformed from a regional start-up […]

Amazon has officially broken ground on a $10 billion data center campus in Richmond County, North Carolina, a project that will span 4 million square feet and mark one of the largest technology investments in the state’s history. Landmark Investment Amazon Web Services (AWS) confirmed the start of construction on its $10 billion data center […]

American International Group (AIG) and Canadian investment firm Onex Corporation have agreed to acquire specialty insurer Convex Group in a transaction valued at $7 billion, marking one of the largest insurance deals of 2025. Deal Structure Onex announced it will take a 63% controlling stake in Convex, while AIG will acquire 35%, with the remaining […]

Strengthening Bilateral Ties Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, unveiled the report “Beyond Barriers – Deepening Canada-Ireland Trade and Investment” at Iveagh House in Dublin on 30 October 2025. The study underscores the thriving economic relationship between the two nations, which has grown significantly in recent years and was further […]