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Anthropic integrates Brave search into Claude’s AI platform
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Anthropic welcomes Netflix chairman to board of directors

Anthropic, a rising star in the artificial intelligence sector, announced today that Netflix Chairman Reed Hastings has joined its board of directors, a move that strengthens the company’s strategic leadership as it navigates the competitive AI landscape. Hastings, 64, who co-founded Netflix in 1997 and served as its CEO until 2023, was appointed by Anthropic’s […]

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SON warns of surge in fake engine oil across Nigeria

The Director-General of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, has raised an alarm over the increasing circulation of fake engine oil and lubricants in Nigeria. Speaking at an event themed “Impact of Adulterated/Lubricating Engine Oil on Nigeria’s Economy” held in Osogbo on Wednesday, he called for collaborative efforts to combat the menace. He […]

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FG secures $134m AfDB loan to boost seed, grain production

The Nigerian Federal Government has secured a $134 million loan from the African Development Bank to enhance seed and grain production, aiming to strengthen food security and drive economic growth through agriculture. The announcement was made by Sen. Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, during the launch of the 2024/2025 National Dry Season […]

Telegram partners Elon Musk’s xAI to distribute Grok
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Telegram partners Elon Musk’s xAI to distribute Grok

Telegram has announced a strategic partnership with Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, to distribute its AI chatbot Grok to the platform’s global user base of over one billion people. Telegram CEO Pavel Durov confirmed the agreement in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, stating that the deal includes a $300 million package […]

Nissan launches US buyouts, freezes global pay raises
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Nissan launches US buyouts, freezes global pay raises

Nissan Motor Co. has begun offering voluntary buyouts to U.S. employees and has suspended merit-based pay raises globally as part of a major cost-cutting campaign. The moves come as the Japanese automaker struggles with weak performance in key markets, including the United States, Reuters reported. In an internal message to staff, Nissan Americas Chairman Christian […]

OPEC+ weighs 2027 production baselines, potential hike
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OPEC+ weighs 2027 production baselines, potential hike

Members of the OPEC+ alliance are expected to address key questions around future oil production levels and potential near-term output hikes in a series of meetings scheduled for this week, according to two delegates familiar with the matter.* The group, which includes the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allied producers such as Russia, […]

Ford recalls nearly 1.1m vehicles over rearview camera defect
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Ford recalls nearly 1.1m vehicles over rearview camera defect

Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 1.1 million vehicles in the United States due to a software malfunction that may cause rearview cameras to freeze, delay, or fail to display images, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects various models, including the 2021–2024 Bronco, F-150, and Edge; 2023–2024 Escape, Corsair, F-250 through F-600 […]

Neuralink raises $600m, boosts valuation to $9bn
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Neuralink raises $600m, boosts valuation to $9bn

Neuralink, the brain-implant startup founded by Elon Musk, has secured $600 million in fresh funding, bringing its valuation to $9 billion before the latest capital infusion, according to a report from Semafor on Tuesday. The new financing marks a major leap in valuation for Neuralink, which was estimated to be worth around $5 billion in […]

Trump Media to raise $2.5bn for bitcoin investment
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Trump Media to raise $2.5bn for bitcoin investment

Trump Media & Technology Group announced Tuesday it will raise approximately $2.5 billion to invest in bitcoin, marking a major move into cryptocurrency as the company seeks to diversify its revenue streams. The funding will come through the sale of $1.5 billion in stock at its most recent closing price and $1 billion in convertible […]

Aviation

Brazilian airline Azul files for bankruptcy over huge COVID debt

Brazilian airline Azul has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States, according to a securities filing on Wednesday. This comes after months of trying to restructure debt accumulated mainly during the pandemic, according to Reuters. The filing could jeopardize a potential merger with rival Gol and makes Azul the latest Latin American […]

Aviation

FG reintroduces $300 helicopter landing levy for oil firms

The Federal Government has reintroduced the $300 levy on offshore helicopter landings, this time assigning the payment responsibility to oil companies instead of helicopter operators. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the policy shift during an interview on Arise TV on Tuesday. Keyamo noted that helicopter operators initially opposed the $300 offshore […]