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Entertainment
U.S. Consul General Brandon Hudspeth honored Lagos Fashion Week founder Omoyemi Akerele, emphasizing fashion's power to deepen commercial ties between Nigeria and the United States, highlighting trade opportunities and designer access.
Others
Senegalese icon Youssou N'Dour delivered an electrifying live performance at Goalkeepers Dakar 2026, captivating the audience and blending traditional mbalax with global sounds during the equity-focused summit.
Business
Fastagger, a Kenyan startup, builds AI that runs offline on basic phones, helping small businesses analyze mobile money data and grow without expensive infrastructure.
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Helium Health secures $2.5M Google.org grant to deploy AI-driven maternal health solutions across Nigeria, targeting 1.9 million women and a 30% reduction in maternal mortality.
Others
Ghana's annual inflation rate accelerated to 5.5% in October, the highest level in 11 months, driven by a weaker cedi and rising non-food prices. The data arrives ahead of the Bank of Ghana's November 18 policy decision.
Others
President Bola Tinubu has requested Senate approval for N10.79 trillion in external financing to bridge Nigeria's 2026 budget deficit, with funds earmarked for critical sectors including defence, power, and healthcare.
Others
A new CBN study confirms that persistent budget deficits are a primary driver of naira depreciation, exerting sustained pressure on exchange rate stability and triggering defensive monetary tightening.
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Business
Agence Française de Développement commits $60 million in loan facilities to Bank of Industry and Sterling Bank, targeting Nigeria's creative industries, renewable energy and agricultural SMEs for growth and job creation.
Business
UPS introduces RFID Sensing Technology, delivering real-time package visibility and accuracy that helps small businesses streamline logistics, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
Business
A new Adobe survey reveals 59% of AI-assisted shoppers would switch to unfamiliar brands if recommended by AI, highlighting a major shift in consumer loyalty and discovery for small businesses.
Business
DocuSign announced its acquisition of Suplari, an AI-native procurement intelligence firm, to enhance its Intelligent Agreement Management platform. The integration promises small businesses AI-powered spending insights, better supplier...
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Business
Business
Fastagger, a Kenyan startup, builds AI that runs offline on basic phones, helping small businesses analyze mobile money data and grow without expensive infrastructure.
Entertainment
Entertainment
U.S. Consul General Brandon Hudspeth honored Lagos Fashion Week founder Omoyemi Akerele, emphasizing fashion's power to deepen commercial ties between Nigeria and the United States, highlighting trade opportunities and designer access.
News
News
The Philadelphia Phillies are pursuing Ian Happ, a four-time Gold Glove winner and switch-hitting outfielder, to address their outfield needs and boost lineup this offseason.
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Business
Canva announced a major restructuring affecting over 1,271 employees, aiming to streamline operations and enhance creativity. Small business owners should understand how the changes could influence design tools, support responsiveness, and...
Business
Oracle and Google have partnered to bring Google's TPUs to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, giving small businesses access to purpose-built AI acceleration without expensive hardware. The integration promises faster model training, better...
Others
A Brazilian U-20 semifinal descended into chaos when 51 red cards were issued during a mass brawl, shattering the Guinness World Record for most send-offs in a single soccer match.
Business
A juvenile alligator surprised customers and staff when it waddled into a Bagel Dock Express in Southport, NC, walked straight to the counter, and was safely removed by law enforcement. No injuries reported.
Others
North Carolina spent over $914,000 hiring outside lawyers to investigate Bill Belichick's son Steve and UNC staff over alleged drug use and misconduct at the school.
Others
Polaris introduces the 400-horsepower RZR Pro R Factory Boost, a $200,000 limited-production desert race machine built for open-dune dominance and factory-backed performance.
