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Google rolls out changes for users as EU tech rule draws closer

Google on Tuesday detailed changes to search results and introduced new tools for app developers to advertise their products on third-party apps and rival app stores. These adjustments are part of Google’s efforts to comply with the Digital Markets Act, a landmark EU tech regulation aimed at curbing the power of major tech companies like […]

Meta launches AI voice translation on Facebook, Instagram
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Facebook, Instagram, Threads back after global outage

Facebook and Instagram, owned by Meta, on Tuesday, both were restored after experiencing a disruption lasting over two hours, affecting millions of users worldwide. The technical issue began around 10 a.m. ET (1500 GMT), causing users to report difficulties accessing and logging into both platforms on alternative social media sites like X. The White House […]

Lawmakers question ministers on port concessions
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Lawmakers question ministers on port concessions

The minister of Blue economy, Gboyega Oyetola and the minister of transportation, Saidu Alkali, have been called before the House of Representatives for the purported illegal concession of some port facilities. Leadership News reported that, the following people have also been called to testify: the director-general of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, Michael Ohiani, the […]

NCDMB kickstart house wiring program for youths
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NCDMB kickstart house wiring program for youths

The sixth batch of the Electric House Wiring Training program has begun, according to the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board. The program’s goals are to improve Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure and promote local capacity building to drive economic growth. BBN reported that, the three-week training started according to a press release by the board at […]

FG, AfDB discuss Coastal, trans-sahara highway projects funding
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FG, AfDB discuss Coastal, trans-sahara highway projects funding

The Federal Government of Nigeria, represented by Minister of Works David Umahi, has initiated talks with the African Development Bank to get financing for essential sections of Nigeria’s coastal and trans-Saharan roads. The Times reported that, a delegation from the African Development Bank led by the Director of Infrastructure and Urban Development, Mike Salawou, had […]

NDDC reiterates dedication to stakeholders' collaboration
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NDDC reiterates dedication to stakeholders’ collaboration

The Niger Delta Development Commission has restated its dedication to ongoing stakeholder engagement in order to foster synergy for the region’s sustainable development. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, made this statement in a statement released on Monday by the Director of Corporate Affairs, Pius Ughakpoteni, at the special ceremony held in the Okrika […]

Technology to revolutionize advertising trends - Dentsu Nigeria
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Technology to revolutionize advertising trends – Dentsu Nigeria

Dentsu Nigeria’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Emeka Okeke, has stated that technology would continue to change the global marketing communications environment, particularly as Artificial Intelligence alters advertising trends and dynamics. According to Satoday.news, during the Dentsu Africa Summit 2024, which had the subject “NOW” and was recently held in Lagos, Okeke made this statement. […]

Dangote refinery receives one million crude barrels
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Dangote to set up trading arm for Lagos refinery

Melvin Onwubuke   Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest man, plans to set up an oil trading company in London which he will use for supply of petroleum and products from his new refinery in Nigeria. This will reduce the role of world’s largest trading companies, who have been negotiating for months to finance a refinery and […]

Meta tests in-house AI chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia
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Facebook, Instagram, Threads experiences global outage

Meta’s suite of apps, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, is currently grappling with widespread outages. The service disruptions became apparent around 10 AM ET, as reflected in a surge of outage reports on Down Detector for these services, along with WhatsApp. Users found themselves abruptly logged out of Facebook, prompting an inability to sign back […]

Enugu govt shuts down ShopRite, SPAR, others overtax evasion
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Enugu govt shuts down ShopRite, SPAR, others overtax evasion

Enugu State Internal Revenue Service has taken a stern measure against major supermarkets in the state, including ShopRite and SPAR, by sealing their outlets over allegations of failure to remit purchase tax to the government despite several warning notices. ESIRS officials, during an enforcement drive on Tuesday morning, also targeted other malls, including Roban and […]