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Google TV enhances features ahead of new streaming box launch
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Google TV enhances features ahead of new streaming box launch

As Google prepares to launch its latest set-top streaming device, the Google TV Streamer, the tech giant has announced a series of exciting updates for all Google TV devices. Key enhancements include a new home panel for smart home control, AI-powered screensavers, a dedicated sports page, and more. The company revealed these features on Monday, […]

Trump opens TikTok account amid pending ban deadline
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TikTok launches redesigned subscription monetization for creators

TikTok announced on Monday the rollout of its revamped “Subscription” monetization feature to eligible creators in select regions, including Brazil, France, Germany, Spain, the U.K., Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. The platform plans to expand this offering to additional markets in the coming weeks. This launch follows TikTok’s announcement in March that […]

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Lagos begins e-call up system for trucks at free trade zone

The Lagos State Government officially launched the E-Call Up System on Monday to manage truck movements in the Lekki-Epe corridor and reduce congestion caused by articulated trucks. This technology-driven solution is expected to streamline traffic flow, decrease waiting times, and enhance logistics within the Lekki Free Trade Zone. The launch follows a previous postponement of […]

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FG nears $1.5bn World Bank loan approval

Nigeria is poised to secure approval from the World Bank for three significant loan projects totaling $1.5 billion, with negotiations expected to conclude this week. According to the World Bank’s official website, the approval date is set for September 26, 2024. The loans are designed to bolster Nigeria’s development initiatives across healthcare, governance, and infrastructure. […]

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Eko DisCo warns customers against meter installation scams

Alex Omenye The Eko Electricity Distribution Company has issued a firm warning to its customers, advising them not to pay individuals or groups for the installation of electricity meters. The company stressed that all payments must be made directly through its official channels. This alert follows the arrest and arraignment of Mufutau Olohunkemi Bello, who […]

Dangote Refinery loses N32.5bn after petrol price cut
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Lagos, Dangote refinery disagree over parks, call-up system for trucks

The electronics call-up truck management system introduced by the Lagos State Government to prevent gridlock in the Lekki Port corridor appears to be facing significant challenges as key stakeholders disagree on implementation, several years after the programme was initiated. The two key stakeholders are Lagos State Government which is the owner and driver of the […]

Vandals attack transmission line, leaving Damaturu, Borno in darkness
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Vandals attack transmission line, leaving Yobe, Borno in darkness

Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, and surrounding areas in Borno State have been plunged into darkness following the destruction of the Gombe-Damaturu-Maiduguri transmission line. This incident, attributed to vandals suspected to be members of the Boko Haram terrorist group, occurred just three months after the line was repaired by the Transmission Company of Nigeria. […]

Average price of 12.5kg cooking gas hits N16,500 in south south states
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Average price of 12.5kg cooking gas hits N16,500 in south south states

The average price of a 12.5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, commonly used for cooking, reached N16,524 in the South-South geopolitical zone in August, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics. This figure marks a notable increase, as the national average price for a 12.5kg cylinder across Nigeria stood at N15,552, […]

Naira strengthens slightly to N1,534.52/$ at official market
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Nigeria’s external reserves reach 22-month high amid weak Naira

Nigeria’s external reserves have surged to a 22-month peak of $37.31 billion, reflecting a significant influx of foreign capital into Africa’s largest economy. This growth, however, has not translated into improvements for the naira, which has been classified as one of the ten worst-performing currencies globally by Bloomberg as of September 20. According to the […]

Smartphone demand increases Xiaomi's revenue to 30%
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Xiaomi overtakes Apple as world’s second-best smartphone brand

The Redmi 13 and Redmi Note 13 series have played a key role in helping Xiaomi capture significant market share in India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, according to a recent report. The report attributes Xiaomi’s rise as the second-largest smartphone brand in part to the seasonal drop in iPhone sales in […]