The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its global growth forecast for 2026, pointing to strong investment in artificial intelligence and growing adjustment to global trade tensions. In its latest World Economic Outlook update released on Monday, the Fund projected global GDP growth of 3.3 percent in 2026. This represents a 0.2 percentage point increase …
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has highlighted what developing countries need to give full commitment to the realization of the global climate sustainability agenda. President Tinubu, who spoke on Tuesday, January 13, at the ongoing Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), holding in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said Nigeria aligns with the global community, …
As discussions about Nigeria hitting a $1 trillion economy target by 2030 continue, experts have hinted at the indispensable role of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), in realizing that goal. SMEs, which form the backbone of the economy (contributing nearly 50 per cent to GDP and over 80 per cent to employment), must be at …
Mamadou Kwidjim Toure, founder of Ubuntu Tribe and named one of Forbes’ Top 10 Most Influential Men in Africa, will speak at Cryptofest South Africa on how blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) can foster inclusive growth, transparency, and sustainable prosperity across the continent. Ubuntu Tribe’s recently released Gold for All Report suggests that tokenized gold …
By Esther Ososanya U.S. manufacturers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to manage supply chains and protect profit margins as global trade tensions escalate. From unpredictable tariffs under President Donald Trump to sudden export bans, companies are betting on AI to stay lean and agile without overstocking warehouses. For The Toro Company, a Minnesota-based lawnmower …
