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Elon Musk unveils two-door robotaxi at Tesla event
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Elon Musk unveils two-door robotaxi at Tesla event

Elon Musk showcased a futuristic robotaxi featuring two gull-wing doors, along with a new robovan, during a high-profile event on Thursday. This unveiling marks a shift in Tesla’s focus from being a low-cost mass-market automaker to a leader in robotics. Musk introduced the “Cybercab,” which is slated for production in 2026 and expected to be […]

Apple TV+ to launch on Amazon Prime Video in US
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Apple TV+ to launch on Amazon Prime Video in US

Amazon announced on Wednesday that Apple TV+ will be available on Prime Video later this month in the U.S. for $9.99 per month. This move is seen as a significant boost for Apple, which has been trailing behind streaming giants like Netflix, Disney+, and its own Prime Video. Apple TV+ has distinguished itself in the […]

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TUC calls for June 2023 petrol price reversal amid hike

The Trade Union Congress is calling for petrol prices to revert to their June 2023 levels, citing concerns over the rising cost of living and its impact on workers and families. This follows the recent increase in the price of fuel by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. This demand was made by the President […]

Opera introduces AI-powered tab management feature
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Opera introduces AI-powered tab management feature

Opera browser has launched a new AI-driven feature that allows users to manage their tabs using natural language commands. With this innovative tool, users can easily group, pin, bookmark, or close tabs simply by typing requests such as “Group all video tabs” or “Bookmark all currently open tabs.” To access the Aria command bar, users […]

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IPMAN slams petrol price hike, accuses NNPC of price gouging

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has condemned the recent increase in petrol prices, claiming that the national oil company, NNPC, intends to sell fuel to them for over N1,000 per liter while acquiring it for under N900 from the Dangote refinery. The national president of IPMAN, Abubakar Garima, revealed in an interview on […]

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Rising fuel prices will worsen economic hardship, warns NACCIMA

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture has expressed significant concerns regarding the recent increases in petrol pump prices in Lagos and Abuja. The association cautioned that these rising costs could initiate a cycle of economic hardship throughout the country. This was disclosed in a statement by the NACCIMA’s National President, […]

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GSK shares jump over 6% after $2.2bn cancer lawsuit settlement

Shares of pharmaceutical giant, GlaxoSmithKline surged more than 6% after the company announced a settlement of up to $2.2 billion (€2.01 billion) to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits in the US related to its discontinued heartburn medication, Zantac. The drug has faced numerous allegations of causing cancer. The settlement addresses approximately 93% of the […]

Court dismisses MAN’s lawsuit against electricity tariff hike
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Court dismisses MAN’s lawsuit against electricity tariff hike

The Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, challenging the Band A electricity tariff review implemented by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company and 11 other firms. According to a statement by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission on Thursday, the judgment, delivered on Monday, found that the […]

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FG launches digital portal to enhance public service access

The Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with its digital infrastructure provider, Galaxy Backbone, has officially launched the Government Service Portal in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Head of Media and Corporate Communications at Galaxy Backbone, Chidi Okpala, highlighted that the initiative aims to improve government-to-citizen […]

Emirates to resume Nigerian flights Sept 11
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Emirates Airlines bans pagers, walkie-talkies amid Middle-East tension

Emirate Airlines has proscribed the carrying of pagers and walkie-talkies in both hand and checked luggage for flights to, from, or connecting through Dubai. This decision follows multiple incidents of device explosions reported in Lebanon and Syria last month. In a statement on its website, the airline said, “All passengers travelling on flights to, from […]

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Why NNPC increased fuel price – Minister

The Federal Government of Nigeria has stated that it bears no responsibility for the recent increase in petrol prices. On Wednesday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited announced a significant rise in pump prices across various regions. In Abuja, the price surged from N897 per litre to N1,030, while in Lagos it increased from N855 […]

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Senate to address airlines running multiple routes with three aircraft

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Fatai Buhari announced that the Senate is drafting a bill to regulate airline activities in Nigeria. The proposed legislation aims to limit the number of routes for airlines operating with three or fewer aircraft. Despite pushback from some operators, Buhari emphasized the bill’s potential benefits for […]