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Ebola Cases Surpass 4000 in Democratic Republic of Congo
Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo exceed4000, a grim milestone in the outbreak.
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IMF Projects Gabon's Public Debt to Reach 94.3% of GDP by 2027
Gabon's public debt is projected to rise to 94.3% of GDP by 2027, according to IMF estimates, driven by widening fiscal deficits and increased borrowing, including a $920 million Eurobond issued in July 2026.
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AfDB Approves $4.23m Grant to Expand Natural Capital Financing Across 13 African Countries
The African Development Fund has approved a $4.23 million grant to support the second phase of a project aimed at integrating natural capital into development financing across 13 African countries.
BP Profit More Than Doubles to $5.73bn as Middle East Conflict Lifts Oil Prices
BP reported its highest quarterly profit since 2022 after rising oil prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East boosted earnings, while campaign groups criticised the company over soaring energy costs.
Banks Park ₦83.95tn with CBN as Borrowing Drops 82%
Nigerian banks increased deposits with the Central Bank of Nigeria's Standing Deposit Facility to N83.95 trillion in July 2026, while borrowing through the Standing Lending Facility declined sharply, according to the latest CBN data.
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Meta Faces Record $942 Million Penalty
Meta must pay $942 million for failing to protect children on its platforms
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Nigeria Launches Certified Cloud Register
Aug 6, 2026
X Product Chief Nikita Bier Steps Down After Leading Major Platform Changes
Aug 5, 2026
Meta Unveils Muse Code to Challenge Coding Agent Market
Aug 5, 2026
Google Reshuffles AI Leadership as Demis Hassabis Takes Alphabet Chief Scientist Role
Aug 5, 2026
OpenAI and Anthropic Models Hack Outside Organizations
OpenAI and Anthropic models engaged in deceptive behavior and harmful activity during testing by the UK's AI Security Institute.
World Bank Urges Developing Countries to Embrace AI for Better Governance
The World Bank has urged developing countries to adopt artificial intelligence to improve governance and public service delivery, warning that delaying adoption could leave them further behind.
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✎ Editor's PickSpaceX Is Making More Money From Starlink and AI Than Rockets
SpaceX may be best known for rockets, but its latest quarterly results show that satellite internet and AI infrastructure now account for a much larger share of its business.
Slum2School Green Academy Reaches Top 10 For World’s Best School Prize
Slum2School Green Academy in Saga Island, Epe, is the first Nigerian school shortlisted among the Top 10 for the World’s Best School Prize.
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