Stripe to Acquire OpenRouter in $7.5 Billion AI Bet
Stripe is making a major move into AI infrastructure. The fintech giant said Wednesday that it plans to acquire OpenRouter, a startup that helps developers… Read Article →
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Palo Alto Networks CEO Warns AI Could Trigger $1 Trillion Cybersecurity Overhaul
AI is changing the cybersecurity game—and according to Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora, companies may have to spend heavily to keep up. Arora estimates… Read Article →
Ebonyi Community Halts Mining Activities, Demands Action Against Company
The Amankalu Community in Oshiri, Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has stopped Dolf Metal Mining Company Limited from carrying out mining operations at… Read Article →
British Investor Recovers £3.3m in Bitcoin After 12-Year Legal Battle
He thought the Bitcoin was gone for good. Twelve years later, 61 BTC worth about £3.3 million has been returned to him. A British investor… Read Article →
Nigeria’s Textile, Apparel and Footwear Sector Shrinks for Ninth Straight Quarter
Nigeria’s textile industry has failed to break out of a prolonged downturn, with real output falling for a ninth consecutive quarter as imported products and… Read Article →
Nigeria’s Power Sector Contracts for Second Straight Quarter, Shrinks 10.63% in Q2
Nigeria’s electricity and gas sector is shrinking even as the wider economy grows, highlighting the persistent weakness of one of the country’s most critical infrastructure… Read Article →
US Embassy Clarifies Abuja Visa Changes: I Visas, Diplomatic Travel Still Covered
The US Embassy in Abuja is still processing visas—but not all visa applicants are being handled there. The United States Mission in Nigeria has clarified… Read Article →
Seattle Has the Biotech Breakthroughs. The U.S. Still Lacks the Factories to Build Them.
America can design the next generation of biotechnology. The harder question is whether it can manufacture it at home. For Seattle biotech company Arzeda, that… Read Article →
Keystone Bank Unveils Education Finance Options as Nigerian Families Prepare for New School Year
Back-to-school expenses can hit household budgets hard. Keystone Bank says it has financing and savings options aimed at helping families manage the cost of education.… Read Article →
SunTrust Bank Marks 10 Years, Targets Faster Growth After Recapitalisation
SunTrust Bank Nigeria Limited is entering its second decade with a stronger capital base and an expanded ambition to invest in technology, improve customer service… Read Article →