ICYMI: Nigeria exits global aviation blacklist, hits 75% rating
Nigeria has successfully exited the Aviation Working Group watchlist after achieving a 75.5% compliance score on the Cape Town Convention Compliance Index. This development unlocks significant opportunities for the country's…
Replace phased-out meters, FG orders DisCos
The Federal Government has mandated that electricity distribution companies must replace meters that are phased out due to upgrades. This declaration was made by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission which…
Maritime workers threaten service disruption over unpaid salaries
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria has issued a warning to withdraw services from ports and jetties, if the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding does not address the…
Schneider Electric to invest $850m in Motivair acquisition
Schneider Electric has announced plans to invest $850 million to acquire Motivair, a provider of data center cooling solutions. In a statement posted on the company’s website on Thursday, Schneider…
US seeks forfeiture of $14m in assets from Air Peace CEO
The United States government has filed a request with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia to approve the forfeiture of approximately $14 million in assets belonging…
Chinese firm to invest $300m in Ogun steel plant
Inner Galaxy Steel Company Limited, a Chinese firm, is set to invest $300 million in a new steel plant in Ogun State to produce specialized steel products. Minister of Steel…
Google enhances NotebookLM’s audio summarization features
Google has rolled out an update to its AI-powered note-taking and research assistant, NotebookLM, introducing new customization options for its audio summarization feature. This enhancement allows users to guide conversations…
Apple music launches feature for artists to create concert playlists
Apple Music announced a new feature on Thursday called "Set List," designed to help artists engage with fans by creating playlists based on their recent concert set lists. This innovative…
Federal authorities arrest man for US SEC account hack
Federal authorities announced on Thursday the arrest of Eric Council Jr. in Alabama, accusing him of involvement in the hacking of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission X account…
ChatGPT launches dedicated Windows app for enhanced features
OpenAI has officially unveiled a dedicated Windows app for ChatGPT, expanding access to its AI-powered chatbot platform. Currently in preview, the app is available exclusively to users of ChatGPT Plus,…
Instagram enhances safety features to combat sextortion
Instagram announced a series of new safety features aimed at protecting users from sextortion scams, particularly targeting younger audiences. The changes, revealed on Thursday, include a ban on screenshots and…
Niger spares fellow junta-led B’Faso, Mali in grain export ban
Niger's military government has implemented a ban on the export of rice, cereals, and other food items to all countries except for Burkina Faso and Mali. This measure aims to…
