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WhatsApp accuses Moscow of attempting to block communications
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US House of Reps bans WhatsApp over security concerns

The United States House of Representatives has banned Meta Platforms’ WhatsApp messaging service from all official devices, citing security risks and a lack of transparency regarding user data protection. According to a memo circulated to all House staff on Monday by the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, the decision was based on findings by […]

Aviation

British Airways, Air India, Finnair adjust routes amid Middle East tensions

British Airways, Air India, and Finnair have modified their flight routes to safeguard passengers, following Iran’s missile strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar on Monday. Escalating regional tensions have led airlines to steer clear of the Persian Gulf and other conflict-prone areas. As a result, travelers may face longer journeys, detours, or potential […]

Australian court rules Apple, Google abused market power
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UK regulator moves to curb Google’s dominance with new designation

Britain’s competition watchdog said Tuesday it plans to designate Google with “strategic market status,” granting it stronger oversight of how the U.S. tech giant runs its search services. The Competition and Markets Authority said this would be the first designation under its new digital markets regime and would allow it to require Google to provide […]

YouTube to tighten monetization rules to combat AI-generated content
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Australia regulator, YouTube clash over teen social media ban

Australia’s internet watchdog and YouTube traded jabs on Tuesday after the regulator called on the government to scrap a proposed exemption for the Alphabet-owned platform from a groundbreaking teen social media ban. The dispute casts doubt over the planned December rollout of a landmark law that could see Australia become the first country to fine […]

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Oil prices drop as Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire

Oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday, hitting their lowest in over a week, after United States President, Donald Trump, announced a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, easing concerns over potential supply disruptions in the region. Brent crude futures dropped by $2.69, or 3.7 per cent, to $68.79 a barrel as of early Tuesday, having […]

Business

Sanwo-Olu to commission Nigeria’s largest safety footwear factory

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is scheduled to commission Nigeria’s largest safety footwear manufacturing plant, owned by Yikodeen Company Limited — a major step forward for local production and industrial development. According to a statement on Monday, Yikodeen will officially unveil its newly expanded, state-of-the-art facility in Lagos. It stated, “The commissioning ceremony, scheduled for […]

Maritime

Reps order customs to halt controversial import levy collection

The House of Representatives has directed the Nigeria Customs Service to stop collecting the Comprehensive Import Suspension Scheme levy effective June 30, 2025. The directive was issued by the Chairman of the House Committee on Customs and Excise, Hon. Leke Abejide, during a budget session in Abuja reviewing the 2024 N6.11 trillion performance and defending […]

Bitcoin falls below $100,000 in crypto market
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Bitcoin falls below $100,000 in crypto market

Bitcoin tumbled below the closely watched $100,000 mark on Sunday, shedding over 4% of its value amid a broader selloff in the cryptocurrency market. As of 10:52 a.m. ET (14:52 GMT), Bitcoin — the world’s largest and most traded digital asset by market value — was down 4.13%, trading at $99,237, according to market data. […]

Meta to introduce interoperability for WhatsApp, Messenger in Europe
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US House bans WhatsApp from official devices 

The United States House of Representatives has officially banned Meta Platforms’ WhatsApp from all House-issued devices, citing security risks. A memo sent to congressional staff on Monday instructed that the messaging app be removed from all government phones, computers, and web platforms. The notice said the “Office of Cybersecurity has deemed WhatsApp a high risk […]

Takealot revenue rises 15% amid rising Amazon competition
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Takealot revenue rises 15% amid rising Amazon competition

South Africa’s largest online retailer, Takealot Group, recorded a 15% rise in full-year revenue, reaching $872 million (in local currency terms) for the fiscal year ending March 31, according to its parent company, Naspers, on Monday. The growth was underpinned by strategic investments in logistics, improved customer offerings, and the company’s loyalty-based subscription service. However, […]

NNPCL sets fuel price above N1000 per litre
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NNPC retail stations hike petrol price to ₦945 per litre 

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has increased petrol prices at its retail outlets, with Premium Motor Spirit now costing ₦945 per litre in the Federal Capital Territory and ₦915 per litre in Lagos. This reflects a ₦35 hike in Abuja (from ₦910) and a ₦45 hike in Lagos (from ₦870). The adjustment follows Dangote […]

Europe’s largest asset manager warns against US stablecoin boom
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US investor Pompliano launches $1bn Bitcoin treasury firm

Prominent U.S. investor and entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano has announced the formation of a new bitcoin treasury company that aims to hold up to $1 billion worth of the world’s largest cryptocurrency on its balance sheet. In a statement released Monday, Pompliano revealed that his financial services firm, ProCap BTC, will merge with Columbus Circle Capital […]