Apple Sets September 9 Event for iPhone 18, Foldable iPhone and New Apple Watch

Apple has announced September 9 as the date for its next major product launch, setting the stage for its annual iPhone unveiling and potentially its biggest hardware announcement in years.

FG Unveils ₦365m Annual Prize Fund for Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Programme

The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a ₦365 million annual prize fund for the Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Programme (TINLP), an initiative aimed at rewarding outstanding student research and promoting innovation in Nigeria’s higher education system.

Nigerian Exchange Loses N260bn as Sell-Off Extends to 11 Sessions

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) extended its losing streak into midweek trading on Wednesday, shedding about N260 billion in market capitalisation as broad-based selling pressure persisted for the 11th consecutive trading session.

AFC Launches Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Fund to Mobilise Nigerian Institutional Capital

AFC Capital Partners (ACP), the asset management subsidiary of Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), has launched the Infrastructure Climate-Resilient Fund Nigeria (ICRF Nigeria), a dedicated platform designed to mobilise domestic institutional capital for investment in climate-resilient infrastructure projects across Nigeria and Africa. 

SBI Media Marks 13th Anniversary with Eye Care Outreach in Lagos Community

Leading marketing communications agency, SBI Media, has marked its 13th anniversary with a community health outreach in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos, providing free presbyopia-medicated glasses to thousands of residents.

Rite Foods Celebrates Eid-el-M aulud, Urges Muslims to Uphold Unity and Peace

Rite Foods Limited has felicitated Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, which commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad, the leader of the Islamic faith.

Ventures Platform Closes Pan-African Fund II at $84m

Ventures Platform, Africa’s leading seed-stage fund, has announced the final close of its second institutional fund, VP Pan-African Fund II (VP PAF II), at $84 million, exceeding its original target of $75 million.

Intron unveils Sahara v2.5 to bring natural African language mixing to voice AI

Intron, an Africa-focused voice technology platform, has unveiled Sahara v2.5, a new generation of its voice AI platform designed to understand how Africans naturally communicate, including switching between languages within the same sentence or conversation.

WhatsApp Strengthens Account Security With Advanced Two-Step Verification and Multiple Passkeys

WhatsApp is rolling out new security features designed to make it harder for attackers to take over user accounts while giving users greater control over how they protect their profiles.

FDX by GITEX to unveil blueprint for Africa’s inclusive financial future

Africa’s rapidly evolving financial sector is poised for its next phase of transformation, driven by the rapid growth of digital payments and the need to expand access to financial services.

Tax Ombud, OGFZA Partner to Boost Investor Confidence, Attract FDI

The Office of the Tax Ombud and the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) have agreed to deepen inter-agency collaboration to strengthen investor confidence and attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) into Nigeria’s oil and gas free zones.

TikTok Reaches Landmark $400 Million Privacy Settlement

TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, have agreed to a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve allegations that the social media platform violated children’s privacy laws.

Investors Lose N443bn as Nigerian Stock Market Downturn Enters Ninth Day

The Nigerian stock market extended its losing streak to nine consecutive trading sessions on Friday, with investors losing more than N443 billion as sustained selling pressure pushed the local bourse deeper into bearish territory.