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US DOJ urges Google to sell ad tools over antitrust concerns
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UK probes into Apple, Google over smartphone ecosystems

The United Kingdom has launched an investigation into Apple and Google’s dominance in smartphone operating systems, app stores, and web browsers, marking the second use of its expanded regulatory powers to scrutinize major tech companies. The Competition and Markets Authority announced on Thursday that it would evaluate whether Apple and Google hold “strategic market status” […]

LinkedIn faces lawsuit for allegedly training AI with private messages
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LinkedIn faces lawsuit for allegedly training AI with private messages

Microsoft’s LinkedIn is facing legal action from Premium customers who claim the platform disclosed their private messages to third parties without consent to train generative artificial intelligence models. According to a proposed class-action lawsuit filed in San Jose, California, federal court on Tuesday, LinkedIn introduced a privacy setting in August 2024, allowing users to enable […]

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Nigeria’s energy sector attracts $6.7bn investment in 2024 – FG

The Federal Government has revealed that Nigeria’s energy sector attracted a total investment of $6.7 billion in 2024. This information is outlined in the “Presidency Energy Sector Wrap-Up 2024,” compiled and released by the office of the Special Adviser to the President on Energy. Out of the total $6.7 billion investment, $5.5 billion was allocated […]

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FG, WIOCC sign $10m MoU to connect three million homes

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, has signed a $10 million Memorandum of Understanding with the West Indian Ocean Cable Company. The agreement aims to connect approximately three million Nigerian homes to a hyperscale open-access digital platform for internet service providers using advanced fibre and colocation […]

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Oando wins operatorship of KON 13 oil block in Angola

Oando Plc, Nigeria’s indigenous energy solutions provider listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, has announced that its upstream subsidiary, Oando Energy Resources, has been awarded the operatorship of Block KON 13 in Angola’s Onshore Kwanza Basin. A statement from the company’s Secretary, Mrs. Ayotola Jagun, on Wednesday, revealed that […]

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Keyamo rejects Abuja Airport runway contract over N532bn variation

The Minister of Aviation and Aero Space Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, On Wednesday, revealed that his Ministry had rejected an excessive contract variation of N532 billion, which was proposed for the N90 billion contract awarded to the contractor managing the second runway at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Keyamo made this disclosure during the […]

Jigawa targets two million tonnes wheat production 2024
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FG eyes N1.25tn revenue from wheat production

The Federal Government has set a target of generating N1.25 trillion from wheat production in 2025. This goal is part of the ongoing National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-pocket Project, which aims to enhance food security by providing subsidized agricultural inputs to registered farmers across the country. This was disclosed on Wednesday by the National […]

Meta unveils Llama API to attract developers, compete in AI race
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US Meta users report automatic re-follows of Trump, Vance accounts

Some users of Meta’s social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, reported on Wednesday that their accounts appeared to automatically re-follow official profiles for President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and First Lady Melania Trump, even after they had unfollowed or blocked them. This unusual activity coincides with the standard transition of White House […]

Samsung reports profit amid AI-driven chip demand
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Samsung launches S25 with enhanced AI amid Apple competition

Samsung Electronics unveiled its new Galaxy S25 series on Wednesday, highlighting its custom chip and enhanced AI features as key selling points. This launch comes after a challenging year for Samsung, as its smartphone shipments faced stiff competition from Chinese brands and Apple. The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is available in three variants: the S25, […]

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CBN okays FX code to promote ethics

The Central Bank of Nigeria has officially approved the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Code to promote ethical conduct and transparency in the country’s FX market. The Code, announced on the CBN website on Wednesday, is intended to guide the banking sector by ensuring that authorized dealers maintain the highest standards of professionalism and integrity when conducting […]

Amazon to exit Quebec operations, cut 1,700 jobs
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Amazon to exit Quebec operations, cut 1,700 jobs

Amazon has announced plans to wind down its operations in Quebec, resulting in the loss of approximately 1,700 full-time jobs, according to a company spokesperson on Wednesday. The e-commerce giant will close seven sites in the province—the only region in Canada with unionized Amazon employees—over the next two months. The company will shift back to […]

Labour advocates annual minimum wage adjustment to reflect inflation
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Tariff hike: NLC threatens nationwide boycott of telcos services

The Nigeria Labour Congress has strongly opposed the recent 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs, condemning it as an unfair burden on citizens. The NLC argues that the government is prioritizing corporate profits at the expense of the well-being of ordinary Nigerians, and has vowed to take action to resist the hike. The NLC President, Joe […]

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