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Pinterest adds Amazon storefronts as it courts more creators

Pinterest has expanded its partnership with Amazon in a move aimed at strengthening its position in the creator economy and online shopping market. The company announced on Wednesday that creators will now be able to showcase their Amazon Storefronts directly on Pinterest. Amazon Storefronts are personalized online shops that enable creators and influencers to earn […]

Tech

North Korean hackers behind nearly half of US tech intrusions – CrowdStrike

A new report from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has revealed that North Korean hackers masquerading as remote IT professionals and online recruiters were responsible for nearly half of all documented hands-on-keyboard cyber intrusions targeting United States technology companies over the past year. In its latest annual assessment of the global cybersecurity landscape, CrowdStrike noted the increasing […]

Electricity

AEDC announces blackout in Abuja, Nasarawa over transmission line fault

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has announced an electricity outage in parts of the Federal Capital Territory and Nasarawa State. AEDC disclosed this in a notice on Wednesday, stating that the outage is due to a technical fault on the Transmission Company of Nigeria’s 132kV Apo-Karu line 1. Consequently, bulk electricity supply has been disrupted […]

Scams

Ex-Air Canada pilot charged for flying with fake licence

A former Air Canada pilot has been charged in Canada after authorities alleged he flew tens of thousands of passengers over nearly two decades using a fake pilot’s licence, police said. According to CNN, Geoffrey Wall was arrested on June 1 following an investigation that claims he acted as captain on more than 900 domestic […]

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Blessing CEO remanded in Kirikiri over alleged ₦13m cancer fraud

Social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has disclosed that she has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos following her arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Blessing CEO made the disclosure in a post on her Facebook page on Wednesday, shortly after […]

Business

UK refuses to back down on tech platforms crackdown

The UK government has said it will not be deterred from tightening rules on tech platforms despite reported displeasure from the White House over a proposed ban on social media use for under-16s. The technology secretary, Liz Kendall said she was “not concerned in the slightest” about intervention from the Trump administration in the debate, […]

Travel

NIS deploys tech, boosts surveillance to curb illegal migration

The Nigeria Immigration Service says it has strengthened border security through advanced technology deployment and enhanced surveillance to curb irregular migration and migrant smuggling across the country’s borders. The Service Public Relations Officer, Mr Akinsola Akinlabi, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Abuja. Akinlabi said the NIS […]

Oil and Gas

Oil prices rise as US strikes on Iran raise supply fears

Oil prices werme volatile on Wednesday following U.S. military strikes on Iranian targets, heightening fears that escalating tensions could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. crude futures for July delivery held steady at $88.19 per barrel as of 4:47 a.m. ET, trimming earlier gains of more than 1 per cent. Brent crude for […]

Business

IMF urges stronger crypto regulation in Nigeria to enhance stability

The International Monetary Fund has urged Nigeria to incorporate stablecoins and other crypto-asset activities into its regulatory framework. The recommendation is part of wider measures designed to strengthen financial stability and protect recent macroeconomic improvements. This was stated in the IMF’s latest Article IV Consultation report on Nigeria, which was concluded by its Executive Board […]

Business

ALTON plans N1.86tn investment to boost network expansion

Nigerian telecom operators said on Monday that they plan to invest about N1.86 trillion in 2026 to expand infrastructure, boost network capacity, and improve service quality across the country. The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria stated that the funds will go into network expansion, technology upgrades, and other operational improvements aimed at enhancing […]

Finance

Lawmakers don’t fix their salaries, RMAFC does — Senate leader

Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has dismissed claims that federal lawmakers determine their own allowances. Rather, he insisted that salaries and official vehicle entitlements for members of the National Assembly were fixed by Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission. The News Agency of Nigeria reported that Bamidele was reacting to a court ruling that declared national […]