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Brave launches its AI assistant on iPhone, iPad
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Brave launches its AI assistant on iPhone, iPad

Brave has unveiled its AI assistant, Leo, for iPhone and iPad users, extending the functionality previously available on Android and desktop platforms. Leo enables users to ask questions, summarize content, generate written reports, and perform various other tasks. Notably, the iOS release introduces voice-to-text capability, a feature absent in the Android version. This feature allows […]

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FG inaugurates technical committee of $617.7m i-DICE program

The federal government has inaugurated a technical committee to commence the $617.7 million Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises Program. This was revealed by Vice-President, Kashim Shettima during the inauguration of the committee in Abuja on Tuesday. The I-DICE Programme is to strengthen and support enterprises in the digital and creative sectors. It is a […]

Stock investors gain N3.4tn in shortened trading week
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NGX ends Q1 2024 on high note amid investor confidence

The Nigerian Exchange Limited closed the first quarter of 2024 on a high note, amid renewed investor confidence in listed companies. Despite the adverse economic conditions, like rising inflation, currency depreciation, and continuing security challenges, this excellent performance is a major achievement for NGX, according to nairametrics. This prevailing optimism has led to a marked […]

ChromeOS rolls our customization for keyboard shortcuts
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ChromeOS rolls our customization for keyboard shortcuts

Google is rolling out the April update to ChromeOS users, introducing several new features including customizable keyboard shortcuts, mouse button actions, and improved offline text-to-speech voice support. The ChromeOS M123 update will be gradually deployed to users over the next few days. One of the key additions in this update is the ability to customize […]

Telecommunications

Nigerian telecom workers suspend planned industrial action

The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has suspended its planned strike which was to commence on Thursday. This was disclosed in a statement by the General Secretary, Konu Abdullahi on Wednesday, according to nairametrics. The union claims that the suspension is due to agreements concluded with subcontractors it had issues with. […]

Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan arraigned by EFCC
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Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan arraigned by EFCC

Binance Holdings Limited’s official, Tigran Gambaryan, faces allegations of tax evasion and is currently undergoing legal proceedings. Alongside Nadeem Anjarwalla, who is on the run, Gambaryan has appeared in the Federal High Court in Abuja today. The case, identified as FHC/ABJ/CR/115/2024, accuses Binance of neglecting to register with the Federal Inland Revenue Service to fulfill […]

Apple to pledge $100bn to US manufacturing
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Apple resolves global outage

Apple resolved issues with its various services, including the App Store, video and music streaming platforms like Apple TV+ and Apple Music, following outages that impacted users across multiple regions, as indicated on the company’s website. Reports of issues also surfaced for Apple’s fitness service, Apple Fitness+, as well as for Arcade, Audiobooks, Books, and […]

Nigeria's external reserves rise to $36.89bn — CBN gov
Economy

Naira sells at N1262 against dollar

The naira, on Wednesday, continued its gain against the United States dollar, appreciating both at the official foreign exchange and parallel markets, to the delight of many Nigerians. At the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, the naira appreciated by N16 or 1.26 per cent as the dollar was quoted at N1,262.85/$ on Wednesday, stronger than […]

Electricity

Technical hitches throw Abuja, Lagos residents into darkness

Some areas in Abuja, Lagos, and Nasarawa are currently experiencing power cuts due to technical glitches. Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company said on Tuesday that the service interruption was caused by significant load restrictions across a number of its transmission centers, according to The Punch. According to the power distribution firm, the transmission stations affected include […]

Aviation

Air Peace raises Lagos-London capacity over soaring demand

Air Peace, a Nigerian airline, has announced an increase in capacity for its Lagos-London route in response to surging demands. This disclosure was made via the airline’s social media account on Facebook. Passengers interested in flying with Air Peace to London have options with more seats available. The statement read, “Due to overwhelming demand and […]

Top ten crypto billionaires in 2024
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Top ten crypto billionaires in 2024

The crypto winter has officially come to an end, marking a significant turnaround for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, has experienced an impressive surge, more than doubling in value over the past 12 months. In March, it reached an all-time high of $73,000 following the legalization of bitcoin-pegged exchange-traded funds in the U.S. […]

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Nigeria Customs revenue hits N1.3 trillion growth

The Nigeria Customs Service announced that it generated over N1.3 trillion in revenue during the first quarter of 2024 representing an increase of 122.35% compared to the figure for last year. This disclosure was made during a media briefing by the Comptroller General of the NCS, Adewale Adeniyi in Abuja on Wednesday. He stated “The […]