Joy Onuorah, THEWILL

Trump Wants AI Renamed ‘Super Intelligence’ As He Rejects Global Controls

Donald Trump says the United States will replace “artificial intelligence” with “super intelligence” in government documents, pairing the proposed rebranding with a rejection of international efforts to control the technology.

Ecobank Takes Dangote Refinery IPO to Investors Outside Nigeria

In an announcement published on September 22, the bank said it was facilitating participation by individual and institutional investors through its digital platforms and branches. Its network covers 33 African countries.

Raenest Launches Stablecoin Vault With Up To 7% Yield And Naira Funding

Raenest has launched a Stablecoin Vault that lets eligible customers fund accounts with naira and earn variable returns on USDC and USDT, expanding its services beyond receiving and moving money.

AI Demand Pushes Taiwan’s Monthly Export Orders Past $100bn For First Time

Taiwan received $103 billion in export orders in August, crossing the $100 billion monthly threshold for the first time as demand for AI-related technology accelerated.

Binance Invests $100m In Circle To Expand USDC Use In Emerging Markets

Announced on September 22, the partnership combines an ownership stake with a distribution arrangement. Binance will promote and integrate USDC across its platform, while Circle supplies infrastructure for holding and using it, according to the companies’ official announcement.

Binance Faces Reported US Probe Over Iran Sanctions After $4.3bn Settlement

Federal prosecutors are examining transactions Binance allegedly failed to stop, including possible knowing permission for prohibited trading, according to Bloomberg reporting published on September 22.

DeepSeek Reportedly Set To Address UN Security Council On AI Risks

Chinese AI developer, DeepSeek, is expected to address the United Nations Security Council on artificial intelligence risks, Reuters reported on September 22, citing two people familiar with the plans.

Alibaba Unveils New AI Chip and Plans Much Larger Qwen Model

Alibaba unveiled a new AI chip and plans for a substantially larger artificial intelligence model on Tuesday, September 22, expanding its effort to develop the hardware, software and cloud infrastructure behind its AI services.

Nigeria Launches $300m Fund To Expand Solar Power Beyond Grid

Nigeria’s $300 million Distributed Renewable Energy Fund has reached commercial launch, creating a financing vehicle to expand electricity supply through systems such as mini-grids and standalone solar installations.

Why Local Refining Hasn’t Protected Nigerians From Rising Petrol Prices

Nigeria can produce more of its own petrol and still pay more for it. The cost of the crude entering a refinery remains exposed to international markets, even when the finished fuel never crosses a border.

About Me

Joy Onuorah is a business journalist and brand communications specialist covering financial markets, artificial intelligence, digital economy, and the ideas reshaping business across Africa and the global market. Beyond her reporting for TheWill, Joy uses brand strategy, storytelling, copywriting, and high-value SEO to help brands build lasting market authority.
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