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PETROAN accuses local refineries of importing substandard crude Oil

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria has accused some local refineries of importing substandard crude oil to cut costs. Speaking on Thursday, PETROAN’s National Publicity Secretary, Joseph Obele, alleged that these refineries are bringing in crude with high sulphur content, which poses serious environmental and health risks, according to The Punch. When […]

Energy

Nigeria reaffirms commitment to $5b Africa Energy Bank launch 

The Federal Government on Thursday reiterated its commitment to the swift launch of the $5 billion Africa Energy Bank, an initiative under the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation. In a post on his X account, he Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, stated he led the Nigerian delegation to a meeting where […]

Substack introduces video feed to challenge TikTok
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Substack introduces video feed to challenge TikTok

Newsletter platform Substack is doubling down on video content with the launch of a scrollable video feed in its app, positioning itself among platforms embracing short-form video. The announcement comes amid growing uncertainty about TikTok’s future in the U.S., potentially opening opportunities for alternative platforms to capture audiences. The rollout follows Substack’s recent move to […]

Amazon launches general-purpose AI agent Nova Act
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Amazon launches general-purpose AI agent Nova Act

Amazon unveiled Nova Act on Monday, a general-purpose AI agent designed to autonomously navigate web browsers and execute basic tasks. Accompanying this launch is the Nova Act SDK, a developer toolkit for building AI-driven agent prototypes. Developed by Amazon’s newly established AGI lab in San Francisco, Nova Act will also serve as the backbone of […]

Tech giant Oracle faces scrutiny over handling of data breaches
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Tech giant Oracle faces scrutiny over handling of data breaches

Tech giant Oracle is under fire for its response to two separate data breaches, one of which remains ongoing despite the company’s denial of any security compromise. The second breach involves a cybersecurity incident affecting patient data under its healthcare subsidiary, Oracle Health. The latest reported breach involves Oracle Health, a division formed after Oracle’s […]

OpenAI makes ChatGPT free, expands access without sign-ups
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OpenAI faces $10b funding cut over failure to restructure

OpenAI could see its private funding round reduced by up to $10 billion if it doesn’t transition into a for-profit entity by December 31. The round, originally valued at $40 billion, would drop to $30 billion if the company fails to restructure, according to a source familiar with the situation who requested anonymity. The Wall […]

OpenAI updates ChatGPT search tool to enhance online shopping
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OpenAI disables video generation for new users amid capacity issues

OpenAI is facing ongoing capacity challenges following the launch of its viral image generation feature last week, as a result, the company has temporarily disabled video generation for new users of Sora, its suite of generative AI media tools. “We’re currently experiencing heavy traffic and have temporarily disabled Sora video generation for new accounts,” OpenAI […]

Agribusiness

Enugu to launch 260 smart farm estates, boost agriculture

The Enugu State Government has unveiled plans to launch 260 Smart Farm Estates, aimed at transforming agriculture and encouraging residents to participate in farming. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialization, Mr. Patrick Ubru, made this disclosure on Monday while leading an inspection team on behalf of Governor Peter Mbah at the pilot Smart Farm […]

NCC, Telecom operators urge states to review policies for broadband expansion
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Technicians urge NCC to enforce phone registration at purchase point

The Association of Mobile Communication Device Technicians of Nigeria has called on the Nigerian Communications Commission to mandate mobile phone registration at the point of purchase. According to the technicians, implementing such a policy would help combat phone theft and enhance security within the country’s mobile device industry. The President of AMCODET, Mr. Kehinde Apara, […]

Apple shifts iPhone production from China to India amid tariff pressures
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Apple unveils new Vision Pro OS with AI-poweres features

Apple announced the rollout of visionOS 2.4 on Monday, bringing Apple Intelligence-powered AI features to the Apple Vision Pro. The update introduces enhanced spatial experiences and a dedicated Apple Vision Pro app for iPhone users. With Apple Intelligence integrated into Vision Pro, users can now access AI-driven writing tools that assist with rewriting, proofreading, and […]

Test rocket explodes in Norway during maiden launch
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Test rocket explodes in Norway during maiden launch

A test rocket designed to pave the way for European satellite launches crashed and exploded 40 seconds after liftoff from Norway’s Andøya Spaceport on Sunday. The uncrewed Spectrum rocket, developed by German startup Isar Aerospace, was undertaking its first test flight. Billed as Europe’s first attempt at an orbital launch, the mission aimed to establish […]

TikTok unveils feature to allow users add for video context
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Trump confident of TikTok sale before April 5 deadline

President Donald Trump has confirmed that a deal for TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the short-video app—used by 170 million Americans—will be finalized before the April 5, deadline. The April 5 deadline, set by Trump in January, requires TikTok to secure a non-Chinese buyer or face a U.S. ban on national security grounds […]

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