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FG lifts five-year mining ban in Zamfara

The Federal Government has lifted the five-year ban on mining activities in Zamfara State, aiming to boost the local economy and tackle security challenges. The was disclosed in a statement by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, via X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. Imposed in 2021, the mining ban sought to curb the […]

OpenAI is facing ongoing capacity challenges following the launch of its viral image generation feature last week, as a result, the company has temporarily disabled
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Apple’s new smart doorbell to feature face ID technology

Apple is developing a new smart doorbell camera featuring Face ID technology, enabling users to unlock doors securely and seamlessly using facial recognition, Bloomberg reports. The device is anticipated to debut by the end of 2025, marking Apple’s latest innovation in biometric security. The smart doorbell camera will mirror the functionality of Face ID found […]

Jeff Bezos to marry Lauren Sanchez in $600m wedding ceremony
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Jeff Bezos to marry Lauren Sanchez in $600m wedding ceremony

Billionaire Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, are set to exchange vows in a grand wedding at Aspen, Colorado, with an eye-popping price tag of $600 million, according to reports from Daily Mail. The couple, who announced their engagement in May 2023, has chosen the exclusive Matsuhisa restaurant for their winter wonderland-themed celebration. The […]

Dangote Refinery loses N32.5bn after petrol price cut
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Dangote, MRS partner to sell petrol at ₦935 nationwide

Dangote Refinery has partnered with MRS Oil and Gas to offer petrol at ₦935 per litre through MRS retail outlets nationwide. This initiative follows a reduction in the ex-depot price from ₦970 to ₦899.50 per litre, aiming to alleviate transportation costs during the festive season. The refinery made this disclosure in a statement via its […]

TikTok removes more Universal Music songs as conflict worsens
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Albenia bans TikTok over teenager’s killing

Albania’s government announced a one-year ban on TikTok on Saturday, citing concerns over the app’s impact on children after a teenager’s killing last month. Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that the TikTok ban, part of a broader initiative to improve school safety, will take effect early next year. “For one year, we’ll be completely shutting […]

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Starbucks workers strike across US as negotiation stalls

Starbucks workers, represented by the union, staged walkouts in several U.S. cities on Friday, protesting unresolved disputes over wages, staffing levels, and scheduling practices. The union represents over 10,000 baristas nationwide, according to Reuters. The union announced that the five-day strike, which started Friday and shut down Starbucks locations in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, […]

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Three Nigerians make Forbes 50 wealthiest black Americans list

Alex Omenye Forbes has unveiled its 2024 ForbesBLK 50 list, celebrating the accomplishments of the wealthiest and most influential Black Americans. Among the distinguished honorees are three Nigerians: Adebayo Ogunlesi, Tope Awotona, and Wemimo Abbey, whose entrepreneurial achievements and social impact have earned them a place on this prestigious list. The ForbesBLK 50 list reimagines […]

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FG’ll fund 50% of $2bn fibre project with loans – Bosun Tijani

Alex Omenye The Federal Government will provide 50% of the $2 billion needed to implement Nigeria’s 90,000-kilometer fibre optic project, according to Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. Speaking on Arise TV on Friday, Tijani revealed that the government’s contribution will be secured through loans as part of its borrowing […]

Fuel can sell for N200/litre with working refineries - IPMAN
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NNPCL denies shutdown of Port Harcourt refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has refuted claims that the re-streamed Old Port Harcourt Refinery has been shut down, stating that the refinery is fully operational. This follows alleged reports suggesting a closure shortly after the refinery resumed operations two months ago. The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, made this disclosure […]

has presented its 2024 Regulatory Impact Assessment, a comprehensive review aimed at overhauling existing telecom regulations
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NCC launches initiative to tackle fraud, spam messaging

The Nigerian Communications Commission has introduced a draft regulatory framework to tackle issues like fraud, spam, and other challenges in the Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging sector. This initiative aims to improve the integrity of messaging services, ensuring a safer and more efficient communication environment for consumers and businesses. This was disclosed in a statement by the […]

Minister threatens to revoke Kogi-Benin Road contracts
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FG to review Lagos-Calabar coastal road to six lanes

Alex Omenye The Federal Government has announced a cost-saving review of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project, reducing the number of lanes from 10 to six. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this on Friday during a tour of the project, citing the need to address design variations and unforeseen challenges, including the evacuation of up […]

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Vandals attack Shiroro-Katampe line, dissrupt power supply in FCT

Suspected vandals have once again plunged parts of the Federal Capital Territory into darkness by targeting the Shiroro-Katampe transmission line, a vital infrastructure supplying power to several areas in the capital city. Vandalism on electricity assets owned by the Transmission Company of Nigeria has surged recently, despite efforts by the Ministry of Power and the […]