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Microsoft proposes relocation of Chinese staff over US-China tensions
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Microsoft to launch Bing Chat in Chrome, Safari, others

Microsoft announced on Monday that Bing Chat, their AI chatbot, will soon be available on non-Microsoft browsers like Google Chrome, and Apple Safari. The extension will open up access to Microsoft’s AI chatbot, which is similar to ChatGPT, to a wider range of people as it was previously restricted to Microsoft products like the Bing […]

Increased illegal fishing threatens W'Africa food security - FOA
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Increased illegal fishing threatens W’Africa food security – FOA

The Food and Agriculture Organisation has stated that Food security in West Africa is at risk as a result of the expanding illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. According to This Day, FAO’s Ad Interim Representative, Ms. Binga Stephen-Tchicaya, stated during the 23rd annual fishing committee in Liberia that the threat is also driving some species to extinction. According […]

Why renewables decline in underdeveloped nations - SEForAll
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Why renewables decline in underdeveloped nations – SEForAll

Sustainable Energy for All has stated that the high cost of financing severely reduces the economic benefit of renewable energy solutions in developing countries, further slowing down and limiting their adoption. This was mentioned in the recent knowledge brief SEForAll that was published. In order to achieve their development objectives, nations all over the world, particularly […]

"Barbie" tops Nigerian Box Office, earns N177m
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Barbie movie hits $155m in US box office, N39m in Nigeria

“Barbie,” the newest blockbuster, has amassed a phenomenal $155 million in North American box office receipts. Nairametrics reported that the Nigerian market, on the other hand, responded more subduedly, with the film earning N39 million over the weekend. Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” which was released in Nigerian theatres for the first time, made N39,354,233. Despite the […]

Avanti crowned sub-Saharan Africa's satellite market leader
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Avanti crowned sub-Saharan Africa’s satellite market leader

Avanti Communications has been named the market-leading partner in sub-Saharan Africa for satellite capacity. The UK-based satellite operator reportedly got the honour for the second year in a row, as revealed in the 20th edition of the NSR Satellite Capacity Supply & Demand Analysis. The survey stated that Avanti currently has a market share that is […]

CAP PLC appoints Aramide Nwokediuko company secretary
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CAP PLC appoints Aramide Nwokediuko company secretary

Chemical and Allied Products Plc. has named Mrs. Aramide Nwokediuko as the company secretary. This information was provided in a formal statement sent to Nigeria Exchange Limited and signed by the MD, Bolarin Okunowo. The statement read, “Chemical and Allied Products PLC wishes to inform the Nigerian Exchange Limited, the Company’s shareholders, and the investing public […]

Bitcoin holder Micro Strategy loses $440K to hackers
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54,799 traders liquidated as Bitcoin falls below $29K

The crypto market experienced a significant decline on Monday during trading sessions, with more than $164 million worth of crypto assets being liquidated the previous day. The price of Bitcoin fell by 3% to $28,900 level and is now circling at $29,280. The price of BTC has fluctuated between a low of $29,068 and a high of […]

Spotify launches ‘Upcoming Releases’ hub to track new albums
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Spotify increases premium plan in US, UK others

Spotify Technology on Monday, increased the cost of its premium plans in a number of countries, including the US and the UK. This is being done as the music streaming service seeks to increase profitability in a shaky economic climate. Due to the change, Spotify’s U.S. plans will cost $1 more; the premium single now […]

NAFDAC raises alarm over unhealthy Mayonnaise in sale
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NAFDAC raises alarm over unhealthy Mayonnaise in sale

Nigerians have been warned by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control about the sale of Whippy Real Mayonnaise which is unfit for consumption in the country. The Times reported that according to the food and pharmaceuticals regulator, the post-marketing surveillance team of the agency in Ilorin, Kwara State, conducted an investigation after receiving a customer […]

M-Pesa hits 34.4% revenue growth, 400K new customers
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M-Pesa hits 34.4% revenue growth, 400K new customers

Mobile money giants, M-Pesa, announced a revenue increase of 34.4%, amounting to $106m in the second quarter of 2023. Vodacom CEO, Shameel Joosub, revealed that the company also grew its customer base with an addition of 400,000 new users. Currently, M-Pesa serves an impressive 51 million customers across seven countries, offering vital last-mile financial services. […]

Twitter projects new X logo on HQ
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Twitter projects new X logo on HQ

Twitter CEO, Elon Musk, has shared a picture of the company’s headquarters in Calfornia on Monday with the new X logo on display. This is coming after he tweeted that the social networking firm would soon update its logo, and now it has been revealed. On Saturday, Elon Musk tweeted, “If a good enough X […]