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Startups in Nigeria and other parts of Africa raised $3.2 billion in funding in 2025, with energy and fintech players taking the lead. According to data from Africa: The Big Deal, the $3.2 billion showed a 40 per cent year-over-year increase and a decisive rebound from two consecutive years of contraction. The post Energy, fintech lead as African startups raise $3.2 billion in 2025 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

By Peter Egwuatu The Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE) has finalized plans to list over N21 billion worth of Kian Smith FZE gold in a landmark transaction aimed at deepening Nigeria’s commodities market and expanding investable asset classes within the capital market. The forthcoming listing will feature internationally certified 1kg London Bullion Market Association […] The post LCFE to list Kian Smith’s N21 bn gold bars appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Chairman of ASHON, Sehinde Adenagbe, has said that Nigeria’s capital market remains resilient despite economic headwinds The post Capital market resilient as ISA 2025, FX reforms drive NGX rally appeared first on Vanguard News.

Venezuela’s military has begun burying dozens of soldiers killed in a United States military operation, holding a mass funeral in the capital, Caracas, on Wednesday.

Ivory Coast’s government has formally resigned, paving the way for a new cabinet following last month’s legislative elections. President Alassane Ouattara accepted the resignation on Wednesday, January 7, after the ruling RHDP party secured a landslide victory.

The plan for the establishment was announced on Wednesday by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, at the 50th convocation ceremony of the University of Jos, Plateau State. The post FG to launch first National AI Centre of Excellence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The AU’s Council for Political Affairs, Peace and Security issued the call on Tuesday, condemning what it described as a unilateral and illegitimate move.

The report notes that while Lagos already behaves like a global start-up hub, its long-term standing will depend on how quickly infrastructure, regulation and quality of life improve. The post Lagos named Africa’s most start-up-friendly city in global index appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated Christmas Eve at an Orthodox service in the Moscow region on Tuesday evening. He was joined by veterans of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and their families.

The newly re-elected president of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadera, has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit the country. Moscow has become a key ally of Touadera in recent years.