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Nigeria’s BNPL Boom Could Become a Debt Trap for Africa’s Youth

The rapid expansion of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services across Nigeria and Africa is reshaping consumer finance, but without stronger regulation and financial literacy, the trend risks trapping millions of young people in unsustainable debt cycles.

95News•11/17/2025

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EU Considers Pausing Key Provisions of AI Act Amid Pressure from US and Tech Giants

The European Union is considering pausing parts of its landmark Artificial Intelligence Act due to pressure from U.S. officials and major tech companies like Meta and Alphabet. Concerns center around the law’s potential impact on innovation and international trade. EU officials are reportedly engaging with Washington to reassess the legislation’s rollout and its global implications.

95News•11/7/2025

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A startup aims to edit human embryos — sparking ethical and regulatory alarms

A new biotech startup is pursuing gene-editing of human embryos to prevent inherited diseases. While the founders emphasise a therapeutic focus, the move reopens a fraught debate about heritable genome editing’s safety, ethics and future.

95News•10/30/2025