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Femi Ajanaku

June 25, 2026

Apple hikes Macs, iPads prices by $200 amid global memory chip shortage

Globally, memory chips and storage prices have increased significantly as suppliers redirect production towards the demand for high-bandwidth memory used in AI servers.

Apple
June 25, 2026

The good, the bad, and the ugly of 2026 World Cup first round

Over 100 players in the 2026 World Cup have been booked for yellow cards, with Paraguay recording at least five yellow cards in the first round.

Messi, Mbappe
June 25, 2026

IT firms Speridian, BenefitAlign, Xelleration, TrueCoverage, Helix reach multimillion-dollar agreement with U.S.

The IT firms received $4,896,758.73 in loans processed by BOK Financial. After receiving the funds, they applied for and received forgiveness for each loan.

Speridian
June 25, 2026

Nigeria launches EMERGE programme to unlock $750 billion mining potential

The programme will provide advanced geoscientific research and structured funding necessary to de-risk the sector and unlock Nigeria’s $750 billion in untapped mineral deposits.

Mining in Cross River
June 25, 2026

U.S. firm Chemours to pay $450 million settlement over PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ release

Chemours will implement enhanced Leak Detection and Repair programmes to reduce emissions of PFAS. Finally, Chemours must certify compliance regarding its storage of hazardous waste.

Chemours Company
June 25, 2026

U.S. pays $17 million settlement for 629 plaintiffs in Red Hill jet fuel spills

The settlements totalling approximately $17 million were approved by the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii on May 19.

Jet fuel spills
June 25, 2026

AI: Micron profit surges 1,400% amid global memory chip shortage

The firm’s revenue rose to $28.2 billion in the quarter ending May 28, compared with the company’s previous quarterly record of $1.9 billion in the same period last year.

Micron Technology
June 25, 2026

Nigeria, other African countries can turn geopolitical disruptions into growth: Afreximbank Report

The report highlights Africa’s continued growth resilience despite significant headwinds occasioned by escalating geopolitical tensions and ensuing economic shifts.

Afreximbank officials
June 25, 2026

ECOWAS hosts first meeting on Africa trade competitiveness, market access

Participants reviewed progress made since the programme’s launch on June 17, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria.

ECOWAS
June 24, 2026

Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as SpaceX stock crashes

Mr Musk’s net worth declined by 31 per cent as Tesla recorded significant losses.

Elon Musk