Tether’s Bitcoin holdings top $8.29 billion after latest $735 million BTC purchase in Q1 2025
Tether, the leading issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has deepened its Bitcoin investment strategy by acquiring an additional 8,888 BTC on the final day of Q1 2025. The post…
OpenAI says new image generator now available to free ChatGPT users globally
OpenAI has expanded access to its advanced image-generation tool, previously limited to paying subscribers, making it available to all users. The post OpenAI says new image generator now available to…
Australian university announces 2025 vice-chancellor’s postgraduate scholarship for international students
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS), in Australia, has opened applications for the 2025 Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship for international students. The post Australian university announces 2025 vice-chancellor’s postgraduate…
OpenAI secures $40 billion in record-breaking funding round, valuation hits $300 billion
OpenAI has closed the largest private tech funding round, securing $40 billion and valuing the ChatGPT maker at $300 billion among top private tech firms. The only private firm with…
Raw Materials Council seeks Industry’s support on raw materials exportation ban in Nigeria
The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has sought the support of the rubber industry regarding the prevention of raw materials exportation from Nigeria through the amendment of its…
China, Japan, and South Korea unite to bolster regional trade amid looming U.S. tariffs
China, Japan, and South Korea—three of Asia’s leading economic powerhouses—have pledged to strengthen regional trade cooperation as they brace for the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, set to…
Oando seals underwriting pact with Afreximbank’s insurance subsidiary
The deal allows AfrexInsure to provide critical risk management solutions to Oando by ensuring that Afreximbank’s investment in the energy company’s Nigerian operations is adequately protected. The post Oando seals…
MTN Nigeria vests 1.3 million shares to key staff
In 2022, MTN Nigeria introduced new share schemes called Performance Share Plan (PSP) and Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) for its staff, both replacing an old scheme called Notional Plan…
Lagos Govt begins demolition of unapproved buildings as amnesty period ends
The Lagos State Government has started demolishing unapproved buildings following the expiration of the amnesty period granted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The post Lagos Govt begins demolition of unapproved…
African airlines record 6.7% rise in international passenger demand, 75.3% load factor in Feb 2025 – IATA
Africa’s airlines recorded a 6.7% increase in international passenger demand in February 2025, while capacity grew by 4.0%, pushing the load factor to 75.3%, according to the International Air Transport…