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Shipping crisis stalls Dangote fuel distribution
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Fire guts Dangote refinery days after alleging mafia sabotage

A fire erupted this afternoon in a section of the Dangote Refinery, one of Nigeria’s most significant industrial landmarks, causing significant alarm among workers and residents in the vicinity. A viral video showed thick black smoke billowing from the refinery, accompanied by the sound of emergency sirens. The exact cause of the fire has not […]

OpenAI employees consider selling $6bn stock
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OpenAI ‘Voice Mode’ feature launch delayed till July

OpenAI announced on Tuesday that it is postponing the release of its “Voice Mode” feature to July due to technical issues. Originally slated for a late June rollout to a small group of ChatGPT Plus users, the release has been delayed to meet the company’s launch standards. “We’re improving the model’s ability to detect and […]

Apple adds RCS support to Messages app
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Apple adds RCS support to Messages app

Apple has officially added support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) to its Messages app. This feature was introduced with the second developer beta of iOS 18 earlier this week. RCS is a messaging protocol that uses the internet to allow users to send and receive files, high-quality images, see typing indicators, read receipts, start group […]

Opera introduces AI features, multimedia controls to browser
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Opera introduces AI features, multimedia controls to browser

Opera announced today the release of the second version of Opera One in developer beta, introducing new multimedia controls, split tabs, and enhanced AI capabilities. The updated Opera One R2 features new themes and design elements for a fresh look. Traditionally, Opera placed multimedia controls on the sidebar. In the new version, these controls can […]

uLesson employees accuse CEO of toxicity, verbal abuse, others
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uLesson employees accuse CEO of toxicity, verbal abuse, others

Current and ex-employees of edtech uLesson have accused the founder of the company, Sim Shagaya of fostering a toxic work environment marked by bullying, verbal abuse, micromanaging, discrimination, subjugation, and blindsiding. In a investigation released by Techpoint Africa examined the affected by the layoffs, who did not directly interact with the CEO or management. It […]

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Demand for FG bonds declines as investors seek higher yields

Higher-yielding investors remained on the sidelines at the recent FGN bond auction, which saw a lower subscription for the third consecutive month. The Debt Management Office raised only N297 billion in its June FGN bond auction, as investor interest in the bonds remained weak, according to Businessday. On Monday, June 24, the DMO auctioned N450 […]

Power crisis worsens as National grid collapses again
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Lagos court bars IKEDC, NERC from implementing tariff hike

The Federal High Court in Lagos has barred Ikeja Electric Plc and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission from applying, administering, and/or implementing the putative pricing outlined in the April 2024 Supplementary Order on pricing Increase on “Bank A” Feeders. The court ruled on Tuesday that the tariff included those released by Ikeja Electric on April […]

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Aviation stakeholders move to address industry challenges

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s aviation industry are planning a strategy to address the sector’s difficulties. This disclosure was made in a press statement signed by the Chairman of the Conference Planning Committee, Chinedu Eze, on Tuesday, according to The Punch. At the 28th Annual Conference of the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents, they will discuss […]

Kenya shuts down internet amid violent protests over finance bill
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Kenya shuts down internet amid violent protests over finance bill

Yesterday, June 25, protests against Kenya’s Finance Bill 2024 turned violent, with reports of internet throttling and disruptions adding to the chaos. Kenyans, rallying under the hashtag #RejectFinanceBill2024, took to the streets in large numbers. Tragically, the unrest has resulted in deaths and raised significant concerns about digital rights and freedom of expression. NetBlocks, a […]

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Airline operators acknowledge jetA1 price reduction

The Airlines Operators of Nigeria acknowledged a reduction in the country’s aviation fuel prices, following the commencement of operations at the Dangote refinery. This development occurred after the association met with the Dangote group’s management team to discuss constraints that are making the crucial commodity more expensive, resulting in rising airfares, according to The Punch. […]

FG deducts N256.5bn for gas projects in six months
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Administration will continue strategic reforms to address economic challenges – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has declared that his administration will continue to pursue its proposed strategic reforms and actions to solve the country’s underlying structural concerns. This was disclosed in a statement by Tinubu at the Nigeria Employers Summit on Tuesday in Abuja themed, “Economic Renaissance: Harnessing government reforms and private sector agility,” according to The […]

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Aviation school, NANTA partner to eradicate quackery

The President of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies, Yinka Folami, has confirmed his willingness to work with the Lagos Aviation School to prevent quackery among its members. This disclosure was made by the association on Tuesday at the launching of a new building for the school in Lagos, according to The Punch. In […]