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Nigeria’s non-oil exports rise to $1.79bn in Q1 2025 – NEPC
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Nigeria’s trade surplus rises over 50% amid exports surge

Nigeria’s trade surplus surged by 51.07% to N5.17 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, up from the previous quarter, driven by robust export growth. This figure is according to the National Bureau of Statistics Foreign Trade Statistics report released Wednesday. Total merchandise trade reached N36.02 trillion, a 6.19% increase from N33.92 trillion in Q1 […]

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FCCPC unveils taskforce to combat counterfeit products nationwide 

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Mr. Tunji Bello, has inaugurated the pioneer team of the Joint Market Monitoring Taskforce. The taskforce is set up to address the growing challenge of product counterfeiting across the country. This was disclosed by Bello at the inauguration of […]

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CBN denies extension of BDC recapitalisation deadline

The Central Bank of Nigeria has denied reports suggesting that the deadline for the recapitalisation of Bureau De Change operators has been extended to December 31, 2025. In a statement released on Wednesday, the CBN’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, dismissed the claims as “false” and “misleading,” urging the public to disregard […]

Most followed TikToker, Khaby Lame leaves US over visa violation
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Most followed TikToker, Khaby Lame leaves US over visa violation

Italian-Senegalese TikTok star, Khaby Lame, has left the United States after allegedly overstaying his visa, according to a report by The New York Times The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed that the 25-year-old social media personality was detained last Friday at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. In an official statement, ICE […]

US senators demand Meta probe over chatbot child safety concerns
Tech

Meta unveils AI ‘world model’ for robotics, self-driving cars

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram announced on Wednesday that it is rolling out a new AI “world model” capable of understanding 3D environments and the movement of physical objects more effectively. Meta said it launched V-JEPA 2, an open-source AI model designed to understand, predict, and plan in the physical world. As […]

Air Peace denies alleged safety protocol violations in UK
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Politician physically assaults our staff over missed flight – Air Peace

Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, has publicly condemned what it described as the “unruly conduct” of a prominent Nigerian politician following a disruptive incident at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (Zulu Hall) on Wednesday morning. The incident reportedly occurred around 6:10 a.m. when the passenger arrived at the terminal for an Air Peace flight to […]

Nintendo Switch 2 sells record 3.5m console in four days
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Nintendo Switch 2 sells record 3.5m console in four days

Nintendo announced on Wednesday that it has sold over 3.5 million units of its new Switch 2 console in just four days, setting a new record as the fastest-selling gaming device in the company’s history. The Japanese gaming giant launched the Switch 2 globally on June 5, and its strong debut puts it on track […]

Meta adds direct messaging to Threads in push for growth
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Meta adds direct messaging to Threads in push for growth

Meta Platforms has begun rolling out direct messaging on its Threads app, introducing a long-requested feature as it seeks to draw more users and better compete in the crowded social media landscape. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that users in select markets, including Hong Kong and Thailand, will soon have access to a dedicated inbox […]

OpenAI, Google overlook AI rivalry, seal cloud partnership
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OpenAI, Google overlook AI rivalry, seal cloud partnership

OpenAI has finalized a deal to use Google Cloud services to meet its soaring computing needs in a surprising move that highlights the shifting dynamics of the AI arms race. The agreement, reached in May after months of negotiation, marks a rare collaboration between two of the biggest rivals in artificial intelligence: OpenAI, the maker […]

Apple faces $1.1bn in tariff costs as trade tensions escalates
Travel

Apple unveils digital passport for air travel  

Apple has announced plans to introduce a new digital passport feature for iOS users, aimed at streamlining identity verification and enhancing convenience for air travelers. Apple made this disclosure at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday. Although the new digital passport will make domestic travel more convenient for Apple iPhone and Watch users, it […]

Slack blocks external apps from using date, tightens access
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Slack blocks external apps from using date, tightens access

Slack, the workplace messaging platform owned by Salesforce, has restricted third-party software firms from searching or storing user messages, according to a report by The Information published Tuesday. The move marks a significant shift in how external applications can interact with Slack’s data via its application programming interface. The decision stems from recent updates to […]

Huawei launches Pura 80 smartphone serie
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Huawei launches Pura 80 smartphone serie

Chinese tech giant Huawei took another major step in its comeback campaign on Wednesday, unveiling its new Pura 80 smartphone series. The launch marks the company’s latest push to reassert dominance in China’s premium smartphone segment after years of crippling U.S. sanctions. Presented during a livestreamed event, the Pura 80 series features four models: the […]