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Nigeria ships first Obodo crude blend, says NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission announced the successful export of the inaugural cargo of the Obodo crude blend, marking a pivotal achievement for the country’s upstream oil industry. In a statement on Tuesday, the NUPRC Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, lauded Conoil Producing Limited for spearheading the shipment, which underscores the increasing prowess of indigenous […]

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Delta Air Lines launches new self-service app for travelers

Delta Air Lines has launched Fly Delta 7.0, a major update to its mobile app, introducing a suite of advanced features aimed at streamlining the travel experience. The app, now available for iOS users with a phased rollout planned through the summer, offers enhanced self-service tools, real-time flight updates, improved loyalty program access, and new […]

Helicopter carrying Herbert Wigwe on fire before crash - NSIB
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US submits Wigwe’s helicopter crash report to FG

The United States National Transportation Safety Board has shared its final report on the February 9, 2024, helicopter crash that killed the former Group CEO of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, his wife Doreen, their son Chizi, former NGX Group Chairman Abimbola Ogunbanjo, and two pilots, with Nigeria’s Safety and Investigation Bureau, according to NSIB […]

Microsoft surpasses $4trn valuation with AI, cloud boom
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Microsoft to cut 6,000 jobs amid rising AI investment costs

Microsoft announced Tuesday it will lay off approximately 6,000 employees—less than 3% of its global workforce—as the tech giant seeks to control costs while continuing to invest heavily in artificial intelligence. The job cuts, which will span various levels and regions, represent one of the company’s largest workforce reductions since early 2023, when it eliminated […]

Google changes logo after 10 years
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Google changes logo after 10 years

Google has introduced a revamped version of its iconic ‘G’ logo, marking the company’s most significant visual update in nearly ten years. The new design replaces the familiar segmented appearance with a smooth, continuous gradient that seamlessly blends Google’s signature red, yellow, green, and blue colors into a swirling motif. According to a report from […]

Jumia narrows losses, posts stronger Q2 revenue growth
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Jumia launches third-party logistics to boost profitability

In a major strategic shift, African e-commerce giant Jumia has launched Jumia Delivery, a logistics service now available to third-party businesses, including social media-based merchants it once viewed as competition. The move signals a broader effort by the company to cut fulfilment costs, diversify revenue streams, and stay on track to achieve profitability by 2027. […]

Apple expands emergency satellite features to iPhone 13 update
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Apple expands emergency satellite features to iPhone 13 update

Apple has rolled out iOS 18.5, extending its emergency satellite capabilities to iPhone 13 users for the first time. Previously, this life-saving technology was available only on the iPhone 14 and newer models. The satellite feature enables users to contact emergency services, send texts, share their location with emergency contacts, or request roadside assistance — […]

Spotify adds voice commands to AI DJ feature
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Spotify adds voice commands to AI DJ feature

Spotify is enhancing its AI DJ feature to feel more interactive, allowing users to make voice requests for song choices or playlist moods. The update, now rolling out to Premium subscribers in over 60 markets, supports only English at launch. Previously, the AI DJ offered curated song selections with brief commentary between tracks. With the […]

Kenya to ban cashless-only payments for small transactions
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Kenya to ban cashless-only payments for small transactions

A new bill before Parliament could soon make it illegal for Kenyan businesses to refuse cash for purchases under Ksh100,000 ($775), in a move aimed at safeguarding financial inclusion amid the country’s rapid digital shift. The Central Bank of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, tabled by Suba South MP Caroli Omondi, proposes that all businesses operating […]

Nigerian telecom users may pay higher charges in new tax law
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Nigerian telecom users may pay higher charges in new tax law

Nigerian telecom subscribers could soon pay 5% more for calls and data as the Senate passed the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024 on May 8, reviving a controversial excise duty on telecom services. If signed into law, the bill would reintroduce a tax previously suspended by President Bola Tinubu in 2023 over inflation concerns. Telecom operators […]

Opera expands reach of MiniPay stablecoin wallet for African users
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Opera expands reach of MiniPay stablecoin wallet for African users

Norwegian tech firm Opera has launched its stablecoin wallet app, MiniPay, as a standalone iOS application, expanding access across Africa for the first time. Previously available only through the Opera Mini browser on Android, the move now brings the service to both major mobile platforms and signals a broader push into Africa’s fast-growing digital payments […]