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US military helped move 100m barrels through Hormuz – Trump

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States military had quietly assisted about 200 commercial vessels and facilitated the movement of more than 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump revealed the previously undisclosed operation, saying the effort helped prevent a sharp […]

Policy and Regulations

Tax reforms must protect taxpayers’ interests, says RMAFC chairman

The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Dr Mohammed Shehu, has said ongoing tax and revenue reforms must protect taxpayers while ensuring equitable revenue allocation across all tiers of government. According to The PUNCH, Shehu stated this while receiving a delegation of the Joint Revenue Board led by its Executive Secretary, Mr […]

Tech

Netflix expands mobile, gaming strategy across Asia-Pacific markets

Netflix is expanding its push into mobile engagement and gaming across Asia-Pacific, unveiling new product updates aimed at deepening user interaction beyond traditional video streaming. At its APAC Product Innovation Showcase, the streaming giant announced plans to extend its redesigned mobile experience to additional markets in the region while accelerating the rollout of Netflix Playground, […]

Tech

Pinterest adds Amazon storefronts as it courts more creators

Pinterest has expanded its partnership with Amazon in a move aimed at strengthening its position in the creator economy and online shopping market. The company announced on Wednesday that creators will now be able to showcase their Amazon Storefronts directly on Pinterest. Amazon Storefronts are personalized online shops that enable creators and influencers to earn […]

Tech

North Korean hackers behind nearly half of US tech intrusions – CrowdStrike

A new report from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has revealed that North Korean hackers masquerading as remote IT professionals and online recruiters were responsible for nearly half of all documented hands-on-keyboard cyber intrusions targeting United States technology companies over the past year. In its latest annual assessment of the global cybersecurity landscape, CrowdStrike noted the increasing […]

Electricity

AEDC announces blackout in Abuja, Nasarawa over transmission line fault

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has announced an electricity outage in parts of the Federal Capital Territory and Nasarawa State. AEDC disclosed this in a notice on Wednesday, stating that the outage is due to a technical fault on the Transmission Company of Nigeria’s 132kV Apo-Karu line 1. Consequently, bulk electricity supply has been disrupted […]

Scams

Ex-Air Canada pilot charged for flying with fake licence

A former Air Canada pilot has been charged in Canada after authorities alleged he flew tens of thousands of passengers over nearly two decades using a fake pilot’s licence, police said. According to CNN, Geoffrey Wall was arrested on June 1 following an investigation that claims he acted as captain on more than 900 domestic […]

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Blessing CEO remanded in Kirikiri over alleged ₦13m cancer fraud

Social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has disclosed that she has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos following her arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Blessing CEO made the disclosure in a post on her Facebook page on Wednesday, shortly after […]

Business

UK refuses to back down on tech platforms crackdown

The UK government has said it will not be deterred from tightening rules on tech platforms despite reported displeasure from the White House over a proposed ban on social media use for under-16s. The technology secretary, Liz Kendall said she was “not concerned in the slightest” about intervention from the Trump administration in the debate, […]

Travel

NIS deploys tech, boosts surveillance to curb illegal migration

The Nigeria Immigration Service says it has strengthened border security through advanced technology deployment and enhanced surveillance to curb irregular migration and migrant smuggling across the country’s borders. The Service Public Relations Officer, Mr Akinsola Akinlabi, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Abuja. Akinlabi said the NIS […]

Oil and Gas

Oil prices rise as US strikes on Iran raise supply fears

Oil prices werme volatile on Wednesday following U.S. military strikes on Iranian targets, heightening fears that escalating tensions could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. crude futures for July delivery held steady at $88.19 per barrel as of 4:47 a.m. ET, trimming earlier gains of more than 1 per cent. Brent crude for […]