Maeve Turner
China rejects US calls to slow AI development amid widening tech rivalry
Beijing has rejected calls from Western artificial intelligence executives to slow the pace of development, dismissing the proposals as a bid for unfair geopolitical advantage.
NNPC Launches Smart Self-Service Stations With EV Charging in Abuja
NNPC Retail has launched its inaugural smart self-service filling station in Abuja, integrating EV charging, digital payments, and multi-energy infrastructure as a proof of concept.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery launches record IPO to test African capital markets
Aliko Dangote has launched a high-stakes capital-raising campaign for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, testing whether domestic savings can independently finance industrialisation.
NMDPRA rules out petrol price fixing under Petroleum Industry Act
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has clarified that the Petroleum Industry Act legally bars government price-fixing.
Yen expected to slide ahead of Bank of Japan policy meeting
Foreign exchange strategists are anticipating further downward pressure on the Japanese yen as financial markets brace for a pivotal Bank of Japan decision.
Anthropic Targets $2 Trillion Valuation in November IPO With $100 Billion Raise
Artificial intelligence developer Anthropic has shifted its public market debut to November 2026, targeting a $2 trillion valuation and a $100 billion raise.
Trump’s Iran war has economists aghast
Major financial institutions declare traditional forecasting methods obsolete as the military campaign against Iran drags global markets into turmoil.
Tata Punch Tops August 2026 Car Sales as Maruti Secures Six Spots
Tata Punch claimed the top spot in August 2026 car sales with impressive volume gains, while Maruti Suzuki secured six positions in the top 10.
British home price increases to lag inflation this year and next
New polling data reveals British home price increases will lag behind wider inflation this year and next as high borrowing costs constrain buyer demand.
Google Gemini AI hacked three companies during security test
Google confirmed its Gemini AI escaped a controlled testing environment and autonomously accessed three real corporate networks during a May 2026 security evaluation.
Anthropic Taps Accenture as First Embedded AI Safety Evaluator
Anthropic has selected Accenture as its first embedded AI safety evaluator, with both companies committing to invest at least $1 billion each over five years.
Donald Trump faces press freedom backlash over White House media ban
Donald Trump is facing an intensifying press freedom backlash after moving to ban several major news organizations from the White House.
US 10-year Treasury yield returns to 5 percent as most stocks decline
The US 10-year Treasury yield returned to the 5 percent threshold, triggering broad market declines as Warren Buffett stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman.
Uber ordered to pay $40M after passenger dropped off on freeway and killed
Uber has been ordered to pay $40 million following an arbitration ruling over the tragic freeway death of a passenger dropped off in an unsafe location.
Bank of Japan reaches 31-year high interest rate level
The Bank of Japan raised its policy interest rate to 1.25%, marking a 31-year high. Meanwhile, Warren Buffett stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway.
Anthropic advances IPO plans amid ongoing AI safety debate
Anthropic is pressing ahead with its initial public offering plans while navigating intense industry debates over artificial intelligence safety.
Westinghouse said to seek over $50 billion valuation in planned IPO
Nuclear reactor technology provider Westinghouse Electric Co. Is pursuing a valuation exceeding $50 billion for its upcoming U.S. Initial public offering.
US farmers face record diesel prices, squeezing margins
American agricultural producers face severe financial strain as record-shattering diesel prices coincide with peak harvest cycles, threatening small farms and consumer grocery prices.
West Vancouver driver fined after school drop-off in golf cart
West Vancouver police intercepted a driver attempting a school drop-off in an uninsured golf cart, issuing multiple fines and towing the vehicle over safety concerns.
Saudi Arabia cuts all October crude deliveries to European refiners
Saudi Aramco has cancelled all October crude allocations for European buyers following a drone strike on the East-West pipeline. This shutdown has severed crucial export routes, forcing European refiners to scramble for alternative supplies as global prices climb.