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Lagos-Calabar coastal highway to cost N15.36tn – Minister

The Federal Government, has said that the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway would cost N15.36 trillion or N4.39bn per kilometre. This was disclosed by Umahi during a live appearance on Channels TV on Thursday. However, this new figure is quite different from the one earlier stated during a live interview on Television Continental on Wednesday. Umahi […]

Apple to pledge $100bn to US manufacturing
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Apple removes “state-sponsored” from spyware mail sent to users

Apple has alerted its users in India and 91 other countries about a potential “mercenary spyware attack,” omitting the term “state-sponsored” used in previous alerts referring to such malicious activities. In a notification email, Apple disclosed that attackers attempted to “remotely compromise the iPhone.” Previously, Apple had stated on its website that its threat notifications […]

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Lagos-Calabar: FG to compensate property owners across nine states

The Federal Government has announced that all property owners along the path of the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway would be compensated. This disclosure was made by Umahi while speaking at a stakeholders meeting with affected residents in Lagos, according to The Punch. The Minister said that President Bola Tinubu had approved the payment of compensation […]

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried appeals imprisonment
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FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried appeals imprisonment

Sam Bankman-Fried has initiated an appeal against his conviction and 25-year prison term for embezzling $8 billion from customers of the now-defunct FTX cryptocurrency exchange, which he established. Defense attorney Marc Mukasey announced the intention to appeal to the Manhattan-based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals during Bankman-Fried’s sentencing hearing on March 28. The 32-year-old […]

Apple to equip all Macs with AI-enhanced M4 chips
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Apple to equip all Macs with AI-enhanced M4 chips

Apple is on the verge of manufacturing M4 computer processors equipped with AI processing capabilities and intends to update every Mac model with this technology, as reported by Bloomberg News on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The company aims to launch the upgraded computers later this year and early next year. The lineup […]

Software firm Wex files infringement suit against HP
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Software firm Wex files infringement suit against HP

Software firm Wex Inc filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against HP Inc in Maine federal court on Thursday, alleging that HP is improperly using the “Wex” name to market its competing software. Wex, known for its expertise in payment processing and information management applications, argued that HP’s recent introduction of the “HP Wex” workforce management […]

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Power minister promises lower electricity tariff if naira appreciates

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says there would likely be a reduction in the electricity tariff for category A consumers if the exchange rate falls below N1,000 to a dollar. This was disclosed by Adedibu during a live appearance on Channels TV on Thursday. Nigeria’s Electricity Regulatory Commission   recently increased electricity tariff by 231 […]

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Electricity supply fails despite 231% tariff increase for band A consumers

In just less than a week after Nigeria’s Electricity Regulatory Commission increased the electricity tariff by 231 per cent for category A consumers, it appears that the electricity supply capacity is grossly inadequate to meet the 20 hours per day minimum benchmark for the new tariff while also taking customers in other categories into consideration. […]

DuckDuckGo unveils $10 Privacy plan
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DuckDuckGo unveils $10 Privacy plan

DuckDuckGo has introduced a Privacy Pro plan encompassing three key services. For $10 per month or $100 per year, users gain access to a VPN, personal information removal, and identity theft restoration services. Initially, the subscription is exclusively available in the US, with the Privacy Pro features seamlessly integrated into the DuckDuckGo browser. Emphasizing user […]

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Uber makes safety tools easier to access, customise

Uber is streamlining its safety features by consolidating them into one easily accessible location, allowing users to personalize their settings for automatic activation. In the app’s updated safety preferences section, passengers can schedule the automatic activation of safety tools based on specific criteria. Additionally, users have the option to activate Uber’s safety features for every […]

Substack partner Spotify for podcasts
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Substack partner Spotify for podcasts

Substack has partnered with Spotify for users to listen to podcasts on the platform. This collaboration allows Substack podcast creators to easily distribute their shows on Spotify with just a few clicks. For Spotify, this move could enrich its podcast library, particularly following its decision last year to scale back its exclusive podcast endeavors in […]

Apple to allow users repair iPhones with used parts
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Apple to allow users repair iPhones with used parts

Apple users and repair shops will soon have the option to utilize genuine used Apple parts for device repairs, eliminating the need to order brand-new components. The company asserts that these used parts will now possess the same full functionality and security as original factory-calibrated parts. This initiative is set to roll out starting this […]