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Lagos tops list of states with most external debt
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Global debt passes $100trn as interest costs surge – Report

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development stated on Thursday that the total outstanding government and corporate debts globally surpassed $100 trillion last year, as rising interest costs leave borrowers with tough choices and needing to prioritise productive investments. According to a global debt study by the OECD, governments in its member nations spent 3.3% […]

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Immigration to combat corruption via digital transformation

The Nigeria Immigration Service has reaffirmed its dedication to using digital transformation to improve service delivery and tackle corruption. This was disclosed by the Comptroller General of the NIS, Kemi Nandap, on Thursday during the official launch of the Service’s 3rd Nationwide Sensitization and Awareness Campaign Against Corruption 2025, themed “Increased Digitalization and Consolidated Innovations […]

Apple reshuffles AI leadership amid Siri delays
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Apple reshuffles AI leadership amid Siri delays

Apple Inc. has made significant changes to its executive team in an effort to accelerate its artificial intelligence development, following months of setbacks, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The restructuring comes as some AI enhancements to Apple’s voice assistant, Siri, have been pushed back until 2026. The company had […]

Spotify launches 'Concerts Near You' playlist for event discovery
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Spotify launches ‘Concerts Near You’ playlist for event discovery

Spotify has launched a new personalized playlist aimed at helping users discover upcoming concerts in their area. Titled “Concerts Near You,” the playlist refreshes every Wednesday with 30 songs from artists scheduled to perform nearby, complete with event details and ticket links. Spotify partners with ticketing platforms such as AXS, DICE, Eventbrite, and Ticketmaster to […]

OpenAI employees consider selling $6bn stock
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OpenAI launches AI models for voice generation, transcription

OpenAI is introducing new AI models for transcription and voice generation, promising significant improvements over previous releases. These models align with OpenAI’s broader vision of developing autonomous AI agents capable of handling tasks independently. OpenAI’s Head of Product, Olivier Godemont, described one possible application as AI-powered chatbots capable of engaging with customers in natural conversation. […]

Google sorts mail by relevance with AI-powered update
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Google sorts mail by relevance with AI-powered update

Google announced on Thursday that Gmail will now use AI to prioritize emails based on factors such as recency, most-clicked messages, and frequent contacts, making it easier for users to find relevant emails. Previously, Gmail’s search function displayed results in chronological order based on keyword matches. “With this update, the emails you’re looking for are […]

Anthropic adds web search to Claude AI chatbot
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Anthropic adds web search to Claude AI chatbot

Anthropic has announced that its AI-powered chatbot, Claude, now has the capability to search the web—an upgrade that brings it in line with its competitors. In a blog post, the company revealed that web search is currently available in preview for paid Claude users in the United States. Support for free-tier users and additional regions […]

Michael Seibel steps back from Y Combinator after 12 years
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Michael Seibel steps back from Y Combinator after 12 years

Y Combinator co-founder, Michael Seibel announced late Wednesday on X that he is transitioning to a “partner emeritus” role, marking the end of his 12-year tenure at the renowned startup accelerator. Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan confirmed the news in a company blog post, reflecting on Seibel’s deep ties with YC. Seibel first joined the […]

Australia fines Google $36m over anticompetitive search engine deals
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EU probes Google, Apple in big tech crackdown

The European Commission has charged Google with two violations of landmark EU regulations while ordering Apple to open its ecosystem to competitors, intensifying its crackdown on Big Tech. The charges, announced Wednesday, stem from alleged breaches of the Digital Markets Act—a law designed to curb the power of major tech firms. The move comes despite […]

Baidu denies data breach allegations after exec's daughter's leak
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Baidu denies data breach allegations after exec’s daughter’s leak

Chinese tech giant Baidu has denied allegations of an internal data breach following a controversy involving the teenage daughter of a top executive, who was accused of leaking personal information of internet users online. The company, one of China’s largest cloud service providers, came under scrutiny last week after online users alleged that the daughter […]

Tesla recalls nearly all cybertrucks over safety concern
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Tesla recalls nearly all cybertrucks over safety concern

Tesla has announced a recall of 46,096 Cybertruck vehicles in the United States to fix an exterior panel that could detach while driving. The recall affects nearly all Cybertrucks produced up to February and adds to a series of call-backs for the electric pickup truck since its launch last year. Although Tesla does not disclose […]