Joy Onuorah, THEWILL

NGX Deletes Post Behind Dangote IPO’s ₦1.48 Trillion Subscription Claim

Claims that Dangote Refinery attracted nearly ₦1.5 trillion in early IPO subscriptions trace to a Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) social media update that was subsequently deleted, leaving questions about what the widely circulated figures measured.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Hold Two-Thirds of Crypto’s Value as Millions of Tokens Fade

Bitcoin, launched in 2009, still accounts for more than half of the industry’s market value. During checks on September 15, CoinGecko valued the overall market at approximately $2.74 trillion, with Bitcoin representing about 57% and Ethereum roughly 11%.

China Moves to Keep AI in Check Before It Can Challenge Human Control

China is preparing for a risk that could complicate its ambitions for artificial intelligence. Systems built to work independently could eventually acquire resources, copy themselves and compete with humans for control.

Trump Calls AI Safety Push a ‘Hoax’, Declares Himself the Only Guardrail Needed

President Donald Trump has pushed back against calls for tighter artificial intelligence oversight, arguing that Washington already has enough power to police an industry whose own leaders are asking for stronger safety checks.

10 Financial Market Stories You Should Know Before Trading This Week

Last week was a reminder that financial markets rarely move because of one story.

Flutterwave Brings Dangote Refinery IPO To WhatsApp, Digital Payments

Flutterwave is bringing a new digital payment route to Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals' ₦525-per-share IPO, allowing Nigerians at home and abroad to fund subscriptions through web and mobile channels.

Elon Musk’s 2026 AI Predictions Keep Getting Bigger: Full List

Some of his predictions are only months away. Others stretch across the next decade. Taken individually, they sound extraordinary. Put together, they describe a much more radical idea about where technology is taking the economy.

7 Reasons the Dangote Refinery IPO Might Not Be For You

The company plans to sell 4.1 billion shares at ₦525 each, potentially raising about ₦2.15 trillion, with the offer targeting millions of retail investors. Trading is expected to begin on the Nigerian Exchange in November.

$496m to £897m in 9 Months: What Tony Elumelu’s Seplat Investment Reveals About Building Wealth

On December 30, 2025, Elumelu’s Heirs Energies bought Maurel & Prom’s 20.07% stake in Seplat Energy for $496 million, acquiring 120.4 million shares at 305 pence each.

Glo Captures Almost Half Of Nigeria’s New Internet Subscribers In One Month

Telecommunication giant Glo added about 1.3 million internet subscribers in May, the highest among Nigeria’s major telcos.

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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