EU commits €46m to boost social protection in Nigeria
The European Union has committed €46 million to support Nigeria’s social protection system through the “Sustainable Social Protection System in Nigeria” program.…
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JPMorgan boosts software development speed by 20% with in-house AI
JPMorgan Chase has increased its software engineers’ productivity by 10% to 20% using an internally developed AI-powered coding assistant, the bank’s global…
DeepSeek focuses on research over profits amid US tensions
Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek is choosing to focus on research rather than chasing rapid revenue growth, despite a recent surge in sales,…
TikTok users in Albania lose access as government ban takes effect
TikTok users in Albania reported difficulties accessing the popular video app on Thursday, as a one-year government ban officially came into force,…
UK, US officials hold talks over Apple encryption concerns
British officials have held private discussions with their U.S. counterparts to address concerns that the UK is pressuring Apple Inc. to create…
Apple plans AirPods update to enable live language translation
Apple Inc. is preparing to introduce a new feature for its AirPods that will allow real-time translation of conversations, Bloomberg News reported…
Meta tests “Community Notes” in US, drops professional fact-checkers
Tech giant Meta will begin testing its new Community Notes feature next week across its platforms in the United States, marking a…
NGX rebounds, adds ₦82bn to market capitalization
The Nigerian Exchange Limited saw a modest rebound, gaining ₦82 billion in market capitalization. The All-Share Index rose by 0.12 per cent…
MTN Nigeria to build new HQ in Eko Atlantic
MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest mobile network operator, has announced plans to build its new headquarters in Eko Atlantic City, joining a…
CBN uncovers N2.3m illicit naira dealings
The Central Bank of Nigeria has raised concerns about the rising incidence of illicit transactions involving banknotes, warning that this trend threatens…
Trump escalates trade war with 200% tariff on European alcohol
President Donald Trump has vowed to impose a sweeping 200% tariff on European alcoholic beverages, responding to the European Union’s retaliatory tariffs…
Reps adopt tax reforms, retains VAT at 7.5%
The House of Representatives has adopted the Tax Reform Bills as a working document, confirming that Nigeria’s Value Added Tax will remain…