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9mobile loses over 300,000 subscribers as roaming deal with MTN faces delays
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9mobile faces allegations of blocking subscriber porting requests

A growing number of 9mobile subscribers have been unable to switch to other networks in the past month, with industry insiders alleging that the telecom operator is deliberately obstructing porting requests at the backend. The issue has raised concerns among industry stakeholders, prompting the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers to urge the Nigerian Communications Commission […]

Nigeria in talks to rejoin JP Morgan bond index
Banking

Morgan Stanley to cut 2,000 jobs in workforce restructuring

Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley is set to lay off approximately 2,000 employees later this month in a move aimed at improving operational efficiency, according to a report by Reuters. The job cuts will account for about 2% to 3% of the company’s workforce, excluding financial advisers. A source familiar with the matter, who requested […]

Stock investors gain N3.4tn in shortened trading week
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Nigerian Exchange suffers second consecutive loss, sheds N265bn

The Nigerian Exchange continued its downward trajectory on Tuesday, losing N265 billion as weak investor sentiment persisted. This marks the second consecutive loss of the week, bringing the market capitalisation down to N66.1 trillion from the previous day’s N66.3 trillion. At the close of trading, the All-Share Index (ASI) declined by 423.48 points, representing a […]

Global trade remains steady, but uncertainty looms—WTO
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Global trade remains steady, but uncertainty looms—WTO

The World Trade Organisation has reported that global goods trade remained stable in the final quarter of 2024, with signs of continued growth into early 2025. According to the latest WTO Goods Trade Barometer, the index, which provides real-time insights into merchandise trade trends, inched up to 102.8 in December from 102.7, indicating that trade […]

Nvidia unveils AI personal supercomputers at GTC 2025
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Nvidia unveils AI personal supercomputers at GTC 2025

Nvidia has announced a new lineup of AI-powered personal supercomputers at GTC 2025, showcasing the latest advancements in the company’s Grace Blackwell chip platform. During his keynote on Tuesday, Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang introduced two new machines, the DGX Spark (previously known as Project Digits) and the DGX Station. These systems are designed […]

Stability AI launches Stable Virtual Camera for video generation
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Stability AI launches Stable Virtual Camera for video generation

Stability AI has unveiled Stable Virtual Camera, a new AI-powered model designed to transform 2D images into immersive videos with realistic depth and perspective. The company claims this advancement will provide greater control and customization in digital filmmaking and animation. Virtual cameras are commonly used in 3D animation and digital filmmaking to navigate and capture […]

Anthropic expands Claude AI model to handle longer prompts
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Anthropic developing voice capabilities for Claude AI

AI startup Anthropic is reportedly developing voice features for its chatbot, Claude, signaling a move toward more natural interactions with its AI models. Anthropic’s chief product officer, Mike Krieger, confirmed the company is working on voice-enabled experiences to the Financial Times. “We are doing some work around how Claude for desktop evolves… if it is […]

Google brings Gemini AI to smartwatches, expands search features
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Google unveils Gemini Canvas, expands AI collaboration

In a move that echoes recent trends in AI-powered workspaces, Google has introduced Canvas, a new feature for its Gemini chatbot. The tool, launched on Tuesday, offers users an interactive platform to draft, refine, and share writing and coding projects. The development places Google in direct competition with OpenAI’s Canvas for ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Artifacts, […]

Meta introduces message summaries to WhatsApp
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WhatsApp to introduce limits on broadcast messages to curb spam

WhatsApp announced today that it will introduce restrictions on the number of broadcast messages users and businesses can send in an effort to reduce spam on the platform. In the coming weeks, the messaging service will begin testing limits on individual broadcast messages, imposing a monthly cap on the number of broadcasts a user can […]

Google acquires Cloud security startup Wiz for $32bn
Technology

Google acquires Cloud security startup Wiz for $32bn

Google has confirmed its largest acquisition to date, purchasing cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion in an all-cash transaction. Parent company Alphabet announced the deal, which is expected to strengthen Google Cloud’s cybersecurity capabilities and bolster its enterprise cloud business. Industry insiders previously estimated the acquisition at $33 billion, including $1 billion in retention […]

Second explosion hits Oil facility in Rivers State
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Second explosion hits Oil facility in Rivers State

Less than 12 hours after an explosion rocked the Tran Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, another blast has occurred at an oil facility in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which happened Tuesday morning, took place at a manifold connecting the federal pipeline in the Okwawriwa […]

HR tech company Rippling sues rival Deel for alleged corporate espionage
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HR tech company Rippling sues rival Deel for alleged corporate espionage

Human Resources tech company Rippling on Monday filed a suit against its Deel, accusing the company of racketeering, misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition, and aiding and abetting a breach of fiduciary duty. The lawsuit, spanning 50 pages, revolves around allegations that a former Rippling employee acted as a corporate spy for Deel. Deel has […]