FirstBank plans expansion to Ethiopia, Angola, Cameroon
First Bank is aiming to expand into at least three African countries in its next phase of growth, as the continent’s financial…
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250 firms opt for independent power generation amid persistent blackouts
Amid persistent blackouts, around 250 manufacturers and academic institutions have decided to sever ties with their respective power distribution companies and generate…
WordPress dispute escalates as CEO Matt Mullenweg deactivates key accounts
Automattic CEO and WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg has deactivated the accounts of several prominent members of the WordPress.org community, including two individuals…
Russia vows to continue oil, gas projects amid US sanctions
Russia’s Foreign Ministry criticized new U.S. sanctions targeting its energy sector on Saturday, stating it would continue its major oil and gas…
National grid did not collapse – Official
The Nigeria National Grid Centre has denied reports of a national grid collapse on Saturday, January 11, 2025. In a post on…
TikTok warns of wider impact if supreme court approves ban
TikTok’s lawyer warned during Supreme Court arguments over a law that could force the sale or ban of the app in the…
NIMRA plans alternative data access following NBS hack
The Nigerian Marketing Research Association has announced plans to offer a private sector-driven alternative for economic data following the National Bureau of…
Germany considers quitting X over concerns on algorithms
The German government is considering whether to delete its presence on the X platform due to concerns about its algorithms, a spokesperson…
Meta ends diversity programs ahead of Trump’s inauguration
Meta Platforms announced on Friday that it is discontinuing its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, including those related to hiring, training, and…
Brazil gives Meta until Monday to explain policy changes
Brazil’s government has given Meta until Monday to clarify its recent policy changes, Solicitor General Jorge Messias announced on Friday. This deadline…
YouTubers sell unused videos to AI companies – Report
YouTubers and digital creators are profiting by selling unused video footage to AI companies looking for exclusive content to improve their algorithms.…
TotalEnergies, partners begin construction of Iraq gas treatment unit
TotalEnergies, in partnership with Basra Oil Company and QatarEnergy, officially launched construction on ArtawiGas25 on Friday. This facility will process associated gas…