Innovation & Economy
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TY Danjuma Leads $3.75m Drive to Rebuild Government College Katsina-Ala
Billionaire philanthropist TY Danjuma is spearheading a ₦5 billion fundraising campaign to rehabilitate Government College Katsina-Ala in...
Bayero University Physiotherapy Don Makes World’s Top 2% Scientists List
Bayero University physiotherapy don Auwal Abdullahi joins three other BUK academics recognised in the 2026 World's Top 2% Scientists...
World Bank, IMF Urge Investment in Agriculture, Healthcare, Energy as AI Threatens 40% of...
The World Bank and IMF are urging governments to invest in agriculture, healthcare, renewable energy and skills development as AI...
Taraku Mills Back in Business: Benue Eyes Jobs, Farm Markets and ₦8.2bn Annual Turnover
After years of dormancy, Taraku Mills has commenced production testing following extensive repairs, with the revived facility expected to...
We Don’t Have to Build Refineries Where Oil Is — Dangote
Aliko Dangote says countries do not necessarily need to build refineries where crude oil is produced, citing Singapore as an example as he...
Africa will largely end fuel imports by 2030 – Dangote
Nigerian businessman and industrialist Aliko Dangote has projected that most African countries will be able to meet their fuel needs...
OpenAI’s Reported $5.5 Billion SB Energy Warrants Highlight AI’s Power Demand
A reported equity arrangement connects the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure with the enormous capital required for...
Foreign Investment in Germany Rose 50 Percent in 2025
Foreign direct investment into Germany increased sharply in 2025, with stronger British inflows offsetting a decline from US companies.
AI Data-Centre Demand Pushes Soitec Toward Long-Term Wafer Contracts
The French chip-materials company is securing deposits and fixed-price commitments as demand accelerates for silicon-photonics components...
AI and Robotics Fuel China’s New Wave of Stock-Market Listings
Hong Kong and Shanghai attract a surge of technology offerings, while steep post-listing swings sharpen debate over valuations.
Ghana Launches Green TVET Initiative for Renewable-Energy and Climate Jobs
The programme is integrating solar, climate-smart agriculture and sustainability into technical training.
