Sony, TCL Agree on Strategic Partnership for Global Home Entertainment Venture

Sony Corporation and TCL Electronics Holdings Limited have agreed to advance discussions on a potential strategic partnership in the global home entertainment market, signalling a major realignment in the television and home audio sector.

Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and Microsoft for $134bn, Escalates AI Power Struggle

Elon Musk has intensified his long-running feud with OpenAI by filing a lawsuit against the artificial intelligence firm and its strategic partner, Microsoft, seeking damages of up to $134 billion. The legal action is shaping up to be one of the most consequential court battles in the global AI industry, with potential implications for how artificial intelligence companies are funded, governed and commercialised.

Greenland dispute: Macron proposes Paris talks with G7, Russia and Denmark

French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed holding talks in Paris on Thursday involving the G7 nations, Russia, and Denmark amid mounting tensions over Greenland, U.S. President Donald Trump has said.

End of Browser Limitations... WhatsApp Web Set to Add Voice and Video Calling

WhatsApp Web is poised to take a significant step forward as Meta prepares to introduce voice and video calling directly within the browser-based version of the platform. The long-awaited update brings WhatsApp Web closer in line with its mobile and desktop counterparts, removing a major limitation that has frustrated users for years.

NCC Unveils New Spectrum Roadmap to Boost Nigeria’s Broadband Capacity

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a new spectrum roadmap aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s broadband capacity as mobile data consumption rises sharply across the country.

Dangote unveils Vision 2030 strategy to accelerate Africa’s industrial growth and economic self-reliance

Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has unveiled an ambitious Vision 2030 strategy designed to accelerate Africa’s industrialisation, deepen economic self-sufficiency and empower the continent’s next generation.

Yahaya Bello trial: Witness tells court Kogi IRS paid ₦1.16bn ‘commission’ into Philip Kumar’s account

The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, continued on Friday at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, with a prosecution witness detailing how the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) allegedly paid more than ₦1.16 billion as “commission” into a Sterling Bank account belonging to one Philip Kumar within eight months in 2019.

Huawei Touts Automation, Digitalisation and AI as Cornerstones of Modern Power Grid Transformation

More than 10 major power outages were recorded worldwide in 2025, disrupting electricity supplies for over 1.2 billion people and underscoring the growing pressure on global power systems. For utilities, maintaining grid stability remains a critical priority as demand rises and networks become more complex.

Turkish Airlines Secures Three-Year Title Sponsorship of Antalya 2026 Open Golf Tournament

Turkish Airlines has signed a new three-year title sponsorship agreement for the Turkish Airlines Open, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to international golf and sports tourism. The prestigious DP World Tour event will take place from 30 April to 3 May 2026 at the National Golf Club in Antalya, located within the Regnum Hotels complex.

Abuja Electricity Distribution Transitions to Holding Company Structure

...Announces New Subsidiaries and Strategic Appointments

Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) has announced its transition into a Holding Company (HOLDCO) structure, marking a major strategic shift aimed at strengthening its operations within Nigeria’s evolving electricity market and decentralised regulatory framework.

Moniepoint Opens Applications for Second Cohort of DreamDevs Tech Talent Programme

Moniepoint Inc., a digital financial services provider, has opened applications for the second cohort of its flagship DreamDevs initiative, a programme designed to strengthen Africa’s technology talent pipeline and equip young graduates with industry-ready skills.

First Holdco shares jump 12.8% as investors follow Otedola’s increased stake

First Holdco Plc advanced by about 12.8 per cent on the Nigerian Exchange as investor sentiment strengthened ahead of the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings release.

Nigeria’s MAX raises $24m to expand electric vehicle financing across Africa

Metro Africa Xpress (MAX), the Lagos-based mobility financing and technology company, has secured $24 million in a combined equity and debt funding round to accelerate its electric vehicle (EV) financing platform and clean mobility infrastructure across West and Central Africa.