Black Friday vs Cyber Monday: Key Differences, Smart Shopping Tips, and What to Expect in 2025

As the holiday shopping season approaches, two major events dominate the retail landscape -Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Both have become global phenomena, shaping how consumers shop for deals both in-store and online. While they share the same spirit of discounts and doorbusters, they cater to slightly different audiences and shopping habits. Here’s a closer look at how they differ, what strategies can help you shop smarter, and what to expect in 2025.

SuperSport Secures Exclusive Broadcast Rights for AFCON 2025

SuperSport has clinched the broadcast rights for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) across Sub-Saharan Africa, just weeks before the continent’s biggest football tournament kicks off in Morocco.

Samsung, NVIDIA Join Forces to Build World’s First AI-Powered Semiconductor Factory

Samsung Electronics and NVIDIA have announced a landmark partnership to develop the world’s first artificial intelligence-powered semiconductor factory, a major breakthrough that fuses AI with next-generation chip manufacturing.

Nigeria Plans to Transform All Petrol Stations into EV Charging Hubs Under Landmark Bill

Nigeria is taking a bold step toward a greener future as the Senate advances the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. The legislation, which has just passed its second reading, signals an ambitious push to revolutionise the country’s automotive landscape—pivoting from dependence on fossil fuels to the domestic production and adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).

Afreximbank Grants $36.4 Million Facility to Egypt’s SAMCO for Construction of Akii Bua Olympic Stadium in Uganda

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a US$36.4 million contract financing facility for Egypt’s SAMCO-National Construction Company (SAMCO) to build the Akii Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira, Uganda.

Turkish Airlines Secures $412 Million Financing from Bank of China to Boost Expansion and Sustainability Goals

Turkish Airlines has completed a landmark financing agreement with the Bank of China, arranged through Bank of China Turkey A.Ş., marking a significant step in its ongoing global growth strategy. The five-year facility, worth 2.9 billion Chinese Yuan (approximately USD 412 million), will be used to support the airline’s key development initiatives, including fleet expansion, business growth, and new infrastructure projects at Istanbul Airport.

Meta Showcases Sub-Saharan Africa’s Top Innovators at the Llama Impact Accelerator 2025

Meta has announced the winners of the Meta Llama Impact Accelerator 2025, celebrating some of Sub-Saharan Africa’s most promising founders leveraging Llama - Meta’s large language model - to tackle real-world challenges in healthcare, education, agriculture, public safety, and public services.

FBNQuest Merchant Bank Wins MSME Trade Finance and Non-Oil Export Bank of the Year Award

FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited, one of Nigeria’s foremost providers of investment and wealth management solutions, has been named the MSME Trade Finance & Non-Oil Export Merchant Bank of the Year at the 2025 MSME Finance CEO Forum & Awards. The event took place on Saturday, 1st November, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Emirates Reports Record Half-Year Profit of $3.3 Billion, Retains Title as World’s Most Profitable Airline

The Emirates Group has announced a record-breaking half-year financial performance for 2025–26, posting a pre-tax profit of US$3.3 billion for the first six months - its fourth consecutive year of record half-year profitability.

Tottenham Hotspur to Seek New Kit Sponsor as AIA Moves to Training Partnership in 2027

Tottenham Hotspur will begin searching for a new front-of-shirt sponsor in 2027 after current partner AIA confirmed it will transition to a training kit partnership in two seasons’ time.

African Oil and Gas M&A Poised for Major Growth in 2026 as New Licensing Rounds Unlock Opportunities

Africa’s oil and gas sector is gearing up for a transformative year in 2026, with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) expected to surge across the continent. According to the African Energy Chamber’s State of African Energy 2026 Outlook, renewed licensing rounds and strategic portfolio realignments among international oil companies (IOCs), independents, and indigenous operators are reshaping Africa’s upstream landscape.

Canon introduces CR-N400 and CR-N350 PTZ cameras, raising the bar for 4K remote production

Canon has expanded its acclaimed PTZ camera range with the launch of two advanced models, the CR-N400 and CR-N350, aimed at transforming remote production for broadcast, corporate, and educational settings. The new cameras combine cutting-edge image quality, enhanced connectivity, and precision control, giving creators and production teams greater flexibility and cinematic results from compact, remotely operated systems.

Microsoft Finally Fixes Decade-Old “Update and Shut Down” Bug in Windows 11

For over a decade, one of Windows’ most misleading buttons - the “Update and Shut Down” option - has tested the patience of millions of users worldwide. Instead of turning off as promised, PCs would often restart themselves during the night, draining batteries, interrupting work, and triggering countless complaints across forums and social media. Now, Microsoft has finally resolved the long-standing problem.