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Tencent links WeChat to OpenClaw agent in major AI push

Tencent on Sunday unveiled a new tool that links its WeChat messaging platform with the OpenClaw agent, stepping up its efforts in the rapidly expanding AI agent space, now a major area of competition among China’s technology firms. The tool, named ClawBot, will appear as a contact within WeChat, enabling users of the country’s most […]

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Otu attributes Cross River gains to sealed IGR leakages

Cross River State Governor Senator Bassey Otu has credited the successes of his administration to the effective sealing of leakages in the state’s Internally Generated Revenue. He stated that once all ongoing efforts come to full fruition, the state will achieve self-sufficiency and reduce its dependence on federal allocations. The governor made these remarks during […]

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Black Eyed Peas’ Will.i.am designs electric car with AI workspace

Black Eyed Peas frontman and tech entrepreneur will.i.am has unveiled a three-wheeled electric vehicle that transforms your commute into a mobile AI-powered workspace. The musician, whose full name is William James Adams Jr., introduced the vehicle — called Trinity — with a live demonstration at Nvidia’s annual developers conference in Silicon Valley. The single-passenger electric […]

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UAE orders closure of Iranian-linked hospital in Dubai amid war

The United Arab Emirates has ordered the closure of an Iranian state-linked hospital in Dubai amid escalating tensions between the two neighbouring countries. The decision comes as ties deteriorate due to Tehran’s aerial campaign against Gulf states following strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel starting February 28. Since then, Tehran has launched […]

Oil and Gas

Iran to facilitate Japan oil transit through Hormuz amid war

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Tehran is prepared to assist Japanese ships in transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies. This was revealed in an interview with Kyodo News published on Saturday. Japan heavily relies on crude oil imports from the Middle East, with the majority passing […]

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US expands visa bond to Nigeria, 49 others

The United States Department of State Bureau of Global Public Affairs has reported a 97 per cent compliance rate among travellers under its visa bond programme, as it moves to expand the policy to more countries in a bid to curb visa overstays. In a statement issued on the US Department of State website on […]

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US jails Nigerian man 90 months for $4m fraud

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement has announced that a Nigerian national, James Junior Aliyu, has been sentenced to 90 months in prison for his role in a wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy involving the hacking of business email systems. In a statement issued on Saturday, the agency said Aliyu “will serve a […]

Entertainment

Nigeria, S’Africa to livestream S’Korean stars BTS comeback album on Netflix

South Korean boy band BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) is making their comeback after almost four years on hiatus to fulfill their mandatory military enlistment. The long-awaited comeback from the boy group includes an album (Arirang) set to be released on the 20th of March, 2026, along with a Netflix collaboration of their first live concert in […]

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Musk found guilty of misleading Twitter shareholders to acquire company

A federal jury in San Francisco, California, ruled on Friday that tech billionaire Elon Musk provided false information to Twitter shareholders, leading to a drop in the company’s stock price during his preparations to acquire it for $44 billion. The verdict came in a class-action securities lawsuit. It could force Musk, currently the world’s richest […]

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Dangote Refinery raises petrol price to ₦1,245/itre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a fresh increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol. The refinery cited escalating global geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil costs as the driving factors. In a notice sent to petroleum marketers late Friday, the refinery revealed that its ex-depot (gantry) price would rise from […]

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S’Africa, others turn to Dangote Refinery amid Iran war

Several African countries, including South Africa, have approached the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to secure fuel supplies following disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Bloomberg reports on Friday. Findings showed that the 650,000-barrels-per-day refinery owned by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has received multiple inquiries from governments seeking alternative fuel sources. South Africa is reportedly […]