Meta is buying AI‑agent startup Manus as it ramps up agentic systems, automation tools and competition with major AI platforms.
Figures cited by PUNCH show the Central Bank of Nigeria expects external reserves to climb to about $51.04bn in 2026, up from a projected $45bn in 2025, based on assumptions about …
In an update published by PUNCH, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s balance-of-payments data shows foreign direct investment rose to about $720 million in Q3 2025—well above the prior q…
In coverage from PUNCH, Afreximbank is moving toward a pan-African “gold bank” concept via a formal partnership with Egypt’s central bank, aimed at building structured value chains…
The US has pledged $2bn for UN humanitarian work while demanding major agency reforms. The conditions attached could reshape 2026 relief priorities and programme design.
The World Bank is warning of rising debt pressures and urging export diversification and fiscal reforms. Higher global rates and servicing costs are squeezing developing economies, including Nigeria.
In an update published by Channels Television, the Presidency said President Bola Tinubu departed Lagos for Europe to continue his end-of-year break, ahead…
Trump and Zelensky have reportedly held talks as diplomacy intensifies around ending the Ukraine war, with security guarantees and enforcement still unresolved.
The UK has imposed visa restrictions on DR Congo, citing weak cooperation on migrant returns—part of a tougher approach to migration enforcement.
Nigeria plans to launch “Nigeria House” at WEF 2026 in Davos, aiming to deepen investor engagement and convert interest into concrete investment pipelines.