Blog

Why I established $3.5m green entrepreneurship program - Elumelu
Opinion

Elumelu calls for privatization of electricity transmission lines

Melvin Onwubuke   Nigerian business tycoon, Tony Elumelu, has asked the federal government to privatize the transmission lines to enhance electricity supply and promote economic growth in the country.   Elumelu said in an interview with Bloomberg on Wednesday that the restructuring of the electricity sector is crucial for the recovery of the economy, and […]

Meta plans fourth AI overhaul in six months
News

Meta revamps platforms’ video recommendation with AI

Meta is undergoing a significant transformation in its video recommendation algorithm, extending its reach across Reels, Groups, and the main Facebook Feed through the integration of artificial intelligence, as disclosed by Facebook head Tom Alison. The tech giant has successfully deployed the new AI-powered engine in Reels, its direct competitor to TikTok, with test results […]

EU probes Apple’s termination of Epic Games’ account
News

EU probes Apple’s termination of Epic Games’ account

The European Union has initiated an investigation into Apple’s decision to terminate Epic Games’ developer account, triggering concerns over potential violations of the Digital Markets Act, Digital Services Act, and Platform-to-Business Regulation. This development comes after Fortnite developer Epic Games revealed that Apple had terminated its account, reversing its prior approval of the developer account […]

Twitch enhances filtering tools to block sexual, violent content from livestream
News

Twitch redesigns mobile app first time since 2019

Twitch is embarking on a significant redesign of its mobile app, marking the first substantial update since 2019. In an open letter, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy outlined the forthcoming changes, with a primary focus on enhancing the user experience. “We’re redesigning the mobile app (the first major update since 2019) to bring you a more […]

Google to revises app rules after EU charges over market abuse
News

Google complies with EU tech rule, adds new developer fees

Google has outlined the changes it will implement to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act, which has come into effect. One notable detail initially omitted was whether Google would impose charges on developers directing users outside the Play Store to sideload apps, similar to Apple’s approach with the App Store. Google has now confirmed […]

Kenya restricts Telegram as protest gains momentum
News

Telegram launches upgrade for personal account users

Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced on Wednesday that users of the chat app with personal accounts now have the option to convert them into business accounts by paying a monthly fee. This move allows users to include information such as location and opening hours, catering to the needs of small cafes and shop owners. Among […]

Epic Games accuses Google, Samsung of anti-competitive practices
News

Apple terminates Epic Games’ developer account

The ongoing legal battle between Apple and Epic Games has taken a new twist as Epic Games revealed that Apple has terminated its developer account, reversing its earlier approval. Apple’s move, seen as a response to Epic’s criticism of Apple’s proposed Digital Markets rules, has been deemed a “serious violation of the DMA” by Epic. […]

Elon Musk blames 'Supervillain-Level' cyberattack for X outage
News

Elon Musk’s X eyes payment licence in New York, California

Elon Musk disclosed on Wednesday that his social media platform, X, is on the verge of obtaining a money transmitter license in New York, a critical step toward introducing payment features on the platform. Speaking at the Morgan Stanley technology, media, and telecom conference, Musk mentioned that California approval could follow in the next month […]

NNPC, First E&P provide free healthcare in host communities
Business

NNPC, First E&P provide free healthcare in host communities

By Melvin Onwubuke   Eleven host communities in Bayelsa State were provided with health care services by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and First Exploration and Energy Development Company Limited Joint Venture. The free healthcare, which was part of the corporate social responsibility of the NNPC/First E&P OML 83 and 85 Joint Venture, reached […]

MTN Nigeria Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola reaffirmed the company's commitment to increasing affordability and accessibility of mobile phones in Nigeria.
Telecommunications

MTN commits to smartphone affordability, digital Inclusion

By Melvin Onwubuke   MTN Nigeria Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola reaffirmed the company’s commitment to increasing affordability and accessibility of mobile phones in Nigeria. The challenges and opportunities in the Nigerian market, as well as the strategies of MTN to promote digital inclusion, were highlighted recently by Toriola in an interview on ARISENEWS. Toriola […]

AMCON’s new DG will improve debt recovery, says commentator
Business

AMCON’s new DG will improve debt recovery, says commentator

By Melvin Onwubuke Public commentator, Raheem Ajayi said the new Managing Director of Asset Management Corporation in Nigeria, Gbenga Alade, will improve the organisation’s debt recovery. Ajayi in a statement, noted that with the appointment of Alade, the government had made a laudable commitment to appoint competent persons in an appropriate position for the sake […]

31.5 million Nigerians at risk of food crisis - Report
Economy

Lagos, Niger partner on food production and supply

Melvin Onwubuke   The Governors of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Niger state, Mallam Umar Mohammed Bago have endorsed a Memorandum of Understanding in Lagos, initiating a collaboration aimed at leveraging their unique advantages.   The objective of this partnership is to ensure that agricultural products are consistently delivered to the consumer.   This agreement, known […]