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ATCIS denies claims of imminent telecom tariff hike

The Association of Telephone Cable TV and Internet Subscribers of Nigeria has clarified that recent reports about an impending tariff hike by telecom companies are untrue. ATCIS described these claims, propagated by certain online platforms and a national newspaper, as false and misleading. The National President of ATCIS-Nigeria, Sina Bilesanmi, dismissed the tariff hike rumours […]

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Boeing shares fall 3% after South Korea orders 737-800 inspections

Boeing shares fell over 3% in premarket trading on Monday after South Korea ordered an emergency inspection of all 737-800 planes operated by domestic carriers. This follows a deadly crash involving a Jeju Air flight over the weekend. South Korea’s Transport Ministry has been directed to inspect the entire airline operation system, with a specific […]

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Tinubu hails Warri refinery reopening as key achievement

President Bola Tinubu praised the re-opening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company by NNPC Limited, calling it a remarkable achievement in 2024 that has strengthened Nigerians’ confidence in his administration. This was disclosed in a statement on by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled ‘President Tinubu Commends NNPCL Over […]

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Warri refinery begins operation, rehabilitation still incomplete – Kyari

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited Limited, has confirmed that the Warri Refining & Petrochemicals Company in Delta State is now operational, producing 125,000 barrels per day, though it is not yet fully completed. Kyari made this disclosure to pressmen during a facility tour on Monday, which was attended […]

How FG can boost Nigeria's digital growth - Analyst
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Telecom operators warn of service disruptions amid escalating costs

Telecommunications operators in Nigeria, through their association chairman, Gbenga Adebayo, have warned of imminent service disruptions unless tariffs are adjusted to address rising operational costs. This was disclosed in a statement by Adebayo on Monday. He described Nigeria’s telecom sector as “under siege,” citing inflation, volatile exchange rates, and rising energy costs as drivers of […]

Nvidia shifts focus to robotics in 2025
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Nvidia shifts focus to robotics in 2025

The world’s leading chipmaker, Nvidia, is ramping up its focus on robotics in 2025, with plans to launch a new generation of compact computers specifically designed for humanoid robots. The new product, named Jetson Thor, is expected to debut in the first half of the year, according to a report from the Financial Times This […]

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Aviation authorities extend sunset airport hours to reduce flight disruptions

To address flight disruptions, especially at airports with limited operating hours, aviation authorities have decided to extend operational hours to 10 pm at sunset airports. These airports, which currently operate from 7 am to 7 pm due to the lack of night flying facilities, will benefit from the extended hours, reducing congestion and enhancing scheduling […]

International travellers to get higher compensation for deaths, flight delays - ICAO
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International travellers to get higher compensation for deaths, flight delays – ICAO

The International Civil Aviation Organization has officially implemented higher compensation limits for international flights, effective December 28, 2024. The new limits cover a range of passenger issues, including death, injury, delays, and baggage or cargo problems. The updated compensation includes an increase to $202,500 for death or injury, up from 128,821 Special Drawing Rights, which […]

Huawei’s artificial intelligence research arm, Noah’s Ark Lab, has denied allegations that its Pangu Pro Moe large language model copied elements from Alibaba’s Qwen 2.5-14B model.
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Huawei slashes prices of high-end smartphones, tablets, others

Huawei Technologies reduced the prices of several high-end devices, including smartphones, tablets, headphones, and smartwatches, by as much as 3,000 yuan (approximately $411) over the weekend, the company revealed in a post on its official Weibo social media account on Sunday. The price cuts were part of a special promotion on JD.com, one of China’s […]

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Concerns mount over Kyari’s tenure as NNPC GMD

There is mounting anxiety over the impending expiration of the tenure of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, and the potential appointment of a new leader for the oil giant. With Kyari set to turn 60 on January 8, 2025, many industry observers speculate that he […]

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S’Korea’s acting president orders emergency safety inspection of airline operations

South Korea’s acting President, Choi Sang-mok, has directed the transport ministry to conduct an emergency safety inspection of the country’s airline operations, as reported by local news agency Yonhap on Monday. This move follows concerns over safety and is aimed at ensuring the stability of the aviation system. The news was reported by Yonhap on Monday. Choi […]

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FG sees economic gains from Saudi Arabia diplomatic efforts – Edun

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun announced on Sunday that the country’s recent economic diplomacy with Saudi Arabia had started to deliver positive outcomes, including investments, foreign exchange inflows, and job creation. Edun had led a high-level delegation to Saudi Arabia to follow up on President Buhari’s prior […]