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Tinubu inaugurates 180MW Afam II power plant in Rivers
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Tinubu inaugurates 180MW Afam II power plant in Rivers

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday commissioned the 180-megawatt Afam II Power Plant in Oyigbo, Rivers State, in a move hailed as a major boost to Nigeria’s national grid and energy access efforts. The project, developed by Sahara Power Group in partnership with Crescendough Nigeria Limited, was delivered in just 16 months using primarily Nigerian expertise. […]

Netflix commits over $23.5m into Nigeria entertainment industry - FG
Business

Netflix hikes subscription prices in Nigeria again 

Netflix has raised its subscription prices in Nigeria for the third time in under a year, marking the first increase in 2025. According to updates on the company’s website, the Premium plan now costs ₦8,500 per month, up from the previous ₦7,000. The price hike comes amid ongoing inflation and economic pressures, which may be […]

Chinese hackers hack US Commerce chief's emails
Tech

Hackers exploiting Salesforce app to breach corporate networks, Google warns

A cybercriminal group known as “The Com” is abusing Salesforce’s Data Loader tool to infiltrate corporate networks and steal sensitive data, according to researchers at Google’s Threat Intelligence Group. The group is exploiting Data Loader, a legitimate Salesforce application used to import, export, and update large volumes of data. It also supports integrations with other […]

12 hospitalized after American Airlines plane catches fire
Aviation

Global conflict zones, airspace closures threaten airlines operations

Airlines are increasingly burdened by the rise in global conflict zones, as threats such as missiles, drones, airspace shutdowns, GPS spoofing, and the downing of a passenger jet disrupt operations. Carriers face mounting costs and lost market share due to last-minute flight cancellations and costly re-routings. To uphold safety and reliability, the aviation industry is […]

Snap unveils new lens studio tools for AR creators
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Snap unveils new lens studio tools for AR creators

Snap Inc. is expanding its support for augmented reality creators with the release of new tools in Lens Studio, aimed at enhancing the development of Bitmoji-powered games. The updates, part of Lens Studio 5.10, include a suite of game assets and features that enable developers to build more dynamic, interactive experiences, TechCrunch reported. Among the […]

Reddit unveils new privacy feature, gives users control over profile
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Reddit unveils new privacy feature, gives users control over profile

Reddit announced on Tuesday the rollout of a new privacy-focused feature that gives users more control over what appears on their public profiles. The update introduces a “Content and Activity” setting that allows individuals to customize the visibility of their posts and comments across different communities on the platform. Previously, all user posts and comments […]

Amazon to make movie on Altman's dramatic OpenAI exit, return
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Amazon to make movie on Altman’s dramatic OpenAI exit, return

A feature film chronicling one of Silicon Valley’s most dramatic leadership shakeups is reportedly developing at Amazon MGM Studios. The movie “Artificial ” will depict the chaotic five-day period in November 2023 when OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman was abruptly fired and subsequently reinstated. According to The Hollywood Reporter, acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino—known for […]

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AI startup Manus launches text-to-video service to challenge OpenAI

Manus has launched a new text-to-video generation feature, stepping into a competitive field alongside tech giants like OpenAI, Alibaba, and Tencent. The AI startup, known for its ability to execute complex multi-step tasks like humans, has announced a new feature allowing users to generate videos using simple text prompts. According to the company’s statement on […]

EU rules out fee for tech giants under digital markets act
Business

EU commits €10.4m to Nigeria’s solar for health project

The European Union is investing €10.4 million in the Nigeria Solar for Health Project to provide primary healthcare centres with reliable and sustainable solar energy. Speaking at the NISHP Project Developers Roundtable Workshop in Abuja on Tuesday, the Head of Section for Green & Digital Economy at the EU, Inga Stephanowicz, said the project aims […]

Aviation

Customs ground over 60 private jets for unpaid import duties

The Nigeria Customs Service has grounded over 60 private jets operating in the country for allegedly failing to pay import duties. Most of the affected aircraft are foreign-registered and operate under Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations, according to THISDAY. Sources revealed that the grounding began on Monday at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nnamdi Azikiwe […]

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NDIC seeks feedback on revised insurance standards

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has invited feedback from financial services stakeholders, policymakers, and the general public on the ongoing revision of the Core Principles for Effective Deposit Insurance Systems by the International Association of Deposit Insurers. In a statement issued on Tuesday, by NDIC’s Head of Communication and Public Affairs, Hawwau Gambo, the Corporation […]