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YouTube enhances Shorts with new features to rival TikTok
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YouTube enhances Shorts with new features to rival TikTok

YouTube is ramping up its efforts to compete with TikTok and Reels by introducing a series of enhancements aimed at enriching its short-form video platform, YouTube Shorts. YouTube’s Chief Product Officer, Johanna Voolich, unveiled these updates in a video address to creators, highlighting six new tools designed to enhance the creation and engagement of Shorts […]

Banks offload final $1.2bn debt From Musk’s Twitter buyout
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Elon Musk’s X develops new downvote feature for replies

Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, is progressing with the development of a downvoting feature aimed at enhancing how replies are prioritized in discussions. While the company has not officially confirmed these plans, recent discoveries suggest that the downvote feature might resemble a traditional “dislike” button rather than the typical Reddit-style downvote icon. Code […]

SpaceX launches Starlink Mini for users
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SpaceX launches Starlink Mini for users

SpaceX has introduced a new option for Starlink users in the US, making the compact Starlink Mini available independently of residential subscriptions. Initially offered to select users in late June, this miniature version of the Starlink dish is designed for portability, fitting conveniently into a backpack. Previously, acquiring the Starlink Mini required a $150 standard […]

Google, Apple partners for easy transfer of images to cloud
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Google, Apple partners for easy transfer of images to cloud

Google and Apple have unveiled a new tool aimed at simplifying the transfer of images from Google Photos to iCloud, as part of their joint effort known as the Data Transfer Initiative. Initially reported by 9to5Mac, this tool expands Google Takeout’s export options to include iCloud transfers. Scheduled to roll out gradually over the next […]

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NDIC urge collaboration of law enforcement to combat banking fraud

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation urged law enforcement agencies to strengthen their partnership to curb banking fraud in the country. This was disclosed by the Managing Director/Chief Executive of NDIC, Bello Hassan on Thursday on Thursday at the annual capacity-building workshop for law-enforcement agents in Lagos, according to The Punch. Hassan, represented by the NDIC […]

Agribusiness News

Stakeholders demand livestock development ministry address food insecurity

Agribusiness players, including the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Commercial Dairy Ranchers Association of Nigeria, have urged the newly established Ministry of Livestock Development to address food insecurity. President Bola Tinubu approved the creation of the Livestock Development Ministry on July 9, 2024, as he inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Livestock Reforms […]

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AfreximBank to initiate capacity development for businesses in AfCFTA

The African Export-Import Bank announced plans to create a capacity development program targeted at allowing African enterprises to capitalize on the opportunities provided by the African Continental Free Trade Area. The continental bank announced on Wednesday that its academy would lead the capacity-building initiative in partnership with the AfCFTA Secretariat. AfCFTA is a free trade […]

US SEC approves ETFs to track Bitcoin
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German govt left with $582m worth of Bitcoin

The German government which has been a source of serious concern for the crypto industry due to its on-chain activity is currently left with $582 million worth of Bitcoin after shedding over 80% of its Bitcoin assets. The German government has been seriously selling a big cache of Bitcoin assets in recent weeks, adding to […]

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FG, IOCs agree on crude oil supply to local refineries

The federal government, through the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has secured an agreement with producers to allow the sale of crude oil to local refiners at market prices. This deal marks the conclusion of a supply issue that has strained relations with international oil companies, according to Nairametric. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission […]

Apple faces $1.1bn in tariff costs as trade tensions escalates
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EU approves Apple’s plan to open up mobile wallet access

The EU antitrust investigators recognized Apple’s pledge to offer rivals access to its tap-and-go payments system, after a four-year probe. The commission stated it has agreed to acknowledge Apple’s offer since the commitment has resolved its concerns. This was disclosed by the EU antitrust Chief, Margrethe Vestager at a press conference on Thursday, according to […]