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Elon Musk’s xAI projects $13bn in annual earnings by 2029
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Musk’s xAI launches Grok 3 API despite legal battle with OpenAI

Even as OpenAI intensifies its legal battle with Elon Musk, the billionaire’s artificial intelligence firm, xAI, is pressing forward with the rollout of its flagship language model, Grok 3. On Wednesday, xAI officially made Grok 3 and a smaller variant, Grok 3 Mini, available to developers through an application programming interface (API), marking the company’s […]

Transportation

Abidjan-Lagos corridor transports 200,000 tonnes of goods annually

The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor, despite its high transit levy, continues to see significant economic activity, generating over 200,000 tons of goods annually. This was disclosed by the Vice President in charge of National and International Affairs and Coordinator of the Eastern Corridor of West African Cross Border Traders, Salami Nasiru Alasoadua, according to The Punch Alasoadua […]

PETROAN dismisses fuel scarcity fears amid naira-for-crude controversy
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Fuel price-cut in view as FG renews naira-for-crude deal

Oil marketers have said that Nigerians may soon experience significant relief as the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit is expected to drop sharply. This follows the Federal Government’s continued implementation of the crude oil and refined product sales in naira initiative. They also revealed that the Dangote Refinery, a key player in the downstream […]

TikTok launches feature for quality sleep amid lawsuits
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China reiterates authority over TikTok deal amid US deadline extension

China on Wednesday reaffirmed that any potential deal involving the sale or restructuring of TikTok must comply with its domestic laws, doubling down on its position as the United States pushes for a resolution over the app’s U.S. operations. The statement comes in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision last week to extend the […]

Starlink withdraws from South African regulatory hearings
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OpenAI countersues Elon Musk for harassment, sabotage

OpenAI filed a countersuit against Elon Musk on Wednesday, accusing the billionaire entrepreneur of a sustained campaign of harassment and interference aimed at derailing the company’s transition to a for-profit structure. The legal move comes as tensions escalate between the two former co-founders over the future direction of one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence […]

Anthropic counters OpenAI with $1 AI offer to government branches
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AI startup Anthropic unveils $200 monthly plan for professionals

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, backed by Amazon, unveiled a new $200 monthly subscription plan on Wednesday for its Claude chatbot, targeting power users who rely heavily on its generative AI capabilities. The new “Claude Max” plan is aimed at professionals and enterprises looking for extended usage limits and early access to cutting-edge AI tools. The […]

US' Alphabet commits $75bn to AI, despite tariff concerns
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US’ Alphabet commits $75bn to AI, despite tariff concerns

Alphabet Inc. has reiterated its commitment to spending $75 billion this year to expand its data center infrastructure and power its artificial intelligence ambitions, despite growing market unease over United States trade tariffs and the rising costs of advanced technology. Speaking at Google Cloud’s annual conference on Wednesday, CEO Sundar Pichai made a rare appearance […]

US considers equity stakes in chipmakers under CHIPS act
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TikTok deal ‘still on the table’, says Trump as deadline looms

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday reaffirmed that a potential deal to spin off TikTok’s U.S. operations remains a possibility, despite political pushback and delays. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump told reporters, “We have a deal with some very good people, some very rich companies that would do a great job with it, […]

FG bags $2.2bn Sun Africa deal to develop power sector
Energy

REAN opposes FG’s plan to ban solar panel imports

The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria has expressed concerns over the federal government’s plan to ban solar panel imports. In a statement on Wednesday, REAN emphasized that such a decision should be reconsidered carefully, as it could hinder the growth of the renewable energy sector in the country. Recently, the Minister of Science and Technology, […]

BOI extends RAPID funding application deadline for MSMEs
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NLNG, BoI launch micro-credit scheme to strengthen local economy

Nigeria LNG Limited has launched an expanded Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Scheme aimed at boosting local businesses within its host communities and gas transmission areas. The scheme focuses on providing financial support and building the capacity of local vendors. NLNG said the partnership with the Bank of Industry aims to provide accessible loans at […]

FG begins payment of airlines' trapped funds - NANTA
Aviation

Travel agents condemn cross-border ticket sales

The National President of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies, Yinka Folami, has condemned cross-border ticket sales, labeling it both criminal and sinful. Additionally, five travel agencies operating in various African countries are under government investigation for involvement in such practices. At its 49th Annual General Meeting in Lagos, NANTA declared a strong stance […]

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Power sector reform crucial to $1tn economy – Elumelu

The Chairman of Transcorp Group, Tony Elumelu, has stated that Nigeria’s goal of building a $1 trillion economy cannot be achieved without addressing the pressing issues in the country’s electricity sector. Speaking at the company’s Annual General Meeting in Abuja on wednesday, Elumelu emphasized that reliable power is the most crucial factor in transforming the […]