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OpenAI mulls $500bn valuation in employee share sale talks
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ChatGPT launches dedicated Windows app for enhanced features

OpenAI has officially unveiled a dedicated Windows app for ChatGPT, expanding access to its AI-powered chatbot platform. Currently in preview, the app is available exclusively to users of ChatGPT Plus, Team, Enterprise, and Edu plans. This early version of the app introduces features such as the ability to discuss files and photos, alongside improvements from […]

Instagram enhances safety features to combat sextortion
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Instagram enhances safety features to combat sextortion

Instagram announced a series of new safety features aimed at protecting users from sextortion scams, particularly targeting younger audiences. The changes, revealed on Thursday, include a ban on screenshots and screen recordings of ephemeral images and videos sent via direct messages. Previously, users could capture screenshots of content marked as “view once” or “allow replay,” […]

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Niger spares fellow junta-led B’Faso, Mali in grain export ban

Niger’s military government has implemented a ban on the export of rice, cereals, and other food items to all countries except for Burkina Faso and Mali. This measure aims to safeguard local food supplies amid rising inflation for certain staples. The export restrictions also include legumes like cowpea and cereals such as millet, sorghum, and […]

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CNG tank explosion at NIPCO station in Edo injures many

A CNG tank explosion at a NIPCO CNG station in Aduwawa, Benin City, has left multiple individuals injured, although no fatalities have been reported. The incident has sparked safety concerns in the area. The viral footage on X (formerly Twitter) shows the aftermath, including a station wagon with its rear section completely destroyed and shrapnel […]

Amazon launches Kindle first color e-reader
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Amazon launches Kindle first color e-reader

Amazon has announced the launch of its first color e-reader, the ‘Kindle Colorsoft,’ marking a significant milestone after years of development efforts. The new device, priced at $280, enters a competitive market where similar products from other manufacturers range from $149 to $330. The Colorsoft utilizes LEDs and advanced technology to deliver its color display, […]

S'African billionaire dethrones Dangote as Africa’s richest man
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Dangote’s wealth doubles to $28bn after refinery launch

The Chairman of Dangote Group, has seen his wealth significantly increase following the launch of his long-awaited Nigerian oil refinery, now valued at $27.8 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. However, despite this financial success, Dangote’s demeanor suggests concerns about the operation’s challenges. Dangote told Bloomberg that he wouldn’t wish the experience on his […]

Meta plans fourth AI overhaul in six months
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Meta announces job cuts across Instagram, WhatsApp, Reality Labs

Meta Platforms Inc. is laying off employees across several divisions, including Instagram, WhatsApp, and Reality Labs, according to a report from The Verge. A Meta spokesperson confirmed to Reuters that certain teams are undergoing changes to better align with the company’s long-term strategic goals and location strategies. “This includes moving some teams to different locations […]

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Fuel hike: FG, Labour agree to cut transport fares, food prices

The Federal Government and Organised Labour reached an agreement yesterday on measures to reduce transport fares and the prices of essential commodities, particularly foodstuffs. This development coincided with a call from the House of Representatives for the government to reverse the recent petrol price hike and implement immediate measures to stabilize petrol and cooking gas […]

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NCAA, IATA partner to enhance aviation workforce training

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has announced a partnership with the International Air Transport Association aimed at improving the training and development of aviation personnel across the country. The initiative seeks to equip aviation staff in Nigeria with the necessary skills to meet global standards and ensure operational excellence within the industry. This was disclosed […]

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Minister pushes for decentralized power grids to curb frequent collapses

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, emphasized the need for regional power grids to address frequent grid collapses in Nigeria. Speaking on Wednesday at the unveiling of Hexing Livoltek, an electricity meter manufacturing company in Lekki, Lagos State, he noted that grid failures are nearly unavoidable due to the country’s poor power infrastructure, according to […]

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Fuel hike: Reps warns against unrest as FG, labour talks stall

The House of Representatives warned on Wednesday that the recent rise in fuel pump prices could lead to social unrest. This caution follows a meeting between the Federal Government and labour leaders that ended in a stalemate regarding the petrol price hike, according to The Punch. Last week, NNPC retail outlets increased petrol prices to […]

NNPCL moves to sell shares, seeks strategic partners
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NNPC remains exclusive buyer of Dangote petrol – Marketers

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited remains the exclusive off-taker of Premium Motor Spirit from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, despite the Federal Government’s recent directive allowing other oil marketers to begin loading petrol from the facility. This situation continues to raise questions about market competition and supply dynamics in Nigeria’s oil sector. Oil marketers indicated […]