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Users panic as Canva image uploads, editing fail
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Users panic as Canva image uploads, editing fail

Popular graphic design platform Canva suffered a major outage on Tuesday, leaving users unable to upload or edit images. The disruption sparked frustration among creatives and professionals who depend on the tool for their work, according to Downdetector, a site that monitors service interruptions, over 421 reports were logged, with most complaints centered around image […]

Cut corporate tax to 7.5%, NACCIMA urges Tinubu
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Tinubu backs digital economy for youth empowerment, job creation

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to developing Nigeria’s digital economy, emphasizing its importance for youth empowerment and job creation. President Tinubu made the commitment on Monday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving a report titled “Digital Economy, Youth Empowerment, and Sustainable Job Creation in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities,” presented by […]

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Oil marketers threaten strike over N100bn debt, issue ultimatum

The Depot Chairmen Forum of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to settle outstanding bridging claims exceeding N100 billion. The forum, in a communiqué issued in Abuja by its Chairman, Yahaya Alhassan, warned that if the NMDPRA fails to comply, […]

Elon Musk announces upcoming release of AI chatbot Grok 3
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Musk doubles down on threat to fire federal workers

Elon Musk, appointed by President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, has reiterated his threat to terminate federal employees who fail to justify their roles. This comes despite the UnitedStates Office of Personnel Management advising that responding to Musk’s directive is voluntary. Musk’s directive caused significant confusion within the federal government, with […]

Grieving widow sues Tesla over defective car model
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Customers disappointed as Tesla updates autopilot software in China

Tesla’s latest Autopilot update in China added a city navigation feature on Tuesday, but many owners were disappointed, saying it fell short of Elon Musk’s promises. Tesla announced in its app that the update includes automatic lane changes based on speed and route, traffic light detection for turns at intersections, and an in-car camera to […]

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Rewane backs CBN’s forex policies, says naira nearing fair value

The Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company, Bismarck Rewane, has expressed confidence in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s foreign exchange policies, stating that they are delivering positive results and bringing the naira closer to its fair value. Speaking on Arise TV’s Global Business Report on Monday, Rewane highlighted the impact of these policies on market […]

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FG directs DisCos to disclose meter refund details

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has mandated all electricity distribution companies to publish details of refunds made to customers who purchased meters under the Meter Asset Provider scheme. This directive aims to enhance transparency and ensure that customers are adequately informed about the reimbursement process. This was disclosed by NERC via its official X handle […]

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Nigerian airlines ground handlers face off over increased charges

Ground handling companies and indigenous airlines in Nigeria are currently at an impasse over the introduction of a safety threshold ground handling charge. Despite the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s intervention, the dispute remains unresolved. NCAA DG Capt. Chris Najomo met with both parties on Friday to resolve the dispute, but the issue remained unresolved. He […]

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NPA urges traders, investors to explore simplified export processes

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has encouraged traders and investors to take advantage of the NPA’s streamlined export processes and new opportunities. This was disclosed by Dr. Dantsoho at the ongoing Kaduna International Trade Fair, themed “Promoting Efficiency in Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Trade through Digital Transformation.” He reassured stakeholders […]

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Nigeria, Kazakhstan to sign MOU on Agriculture, Trade, IT

Nigeria and Kazakhstan are poised to enhance their bilateral relations through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding focused on cooperation in agriculture, trade, and information technology. A 30-member delegation from Kazakhstan, led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alibek Kuantyrov, is currently in Nigeria to facilitate this partnership. The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye […]

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FG targets increased oil sector investments in 2025

Nigeria is on track to secure more Final Investment Decisions this year, boosting investor confidence and economic growth in the energy sector, according to the Special Adviser on Energy to President Bola Tinubu, Olu Verheijen. Speaking at the Nigeria International Energy Summit 2025, Verheijen noted that Nigeria secured three of Africa’s four FIDs last year, […]

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Bybit restores reserves after $1.5bn cyberattack

Bybit, a Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange, reportedly replenished its reserves after suffering a $1.5 billion hack last week, marking the largest cyberattack in the history of the crypto industry. Bybit secured emergency loans and large deposits to restore its reserves within 72 hours, keeping withdrawals open. However, the recovery didn’t cover the stolen crypto, leaving the […]