FG to boost CNG infrastructure, slash transport fare by 40%
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to enhance compressed natural gas infrastructure and reduce transportation fares by over 40%. This…
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UK regulator investigates MoneyGram’s data breach
The UK’s data protection authority is investigating MoneyGram following a report of a data breach from the U.S.-based money transfer company. The…
Meta faces €91m fine for privacy breach in Ireland
Meta has been issued a hefty privacy penalty in Europe, with Ireland’s Data Protection Commission announcing a €91 million fine (approximately $101.5…
Presidency clarifies stance on NNPCL, Dangote refinery fuel price dispute
The Presidency in a statement clarified the government’s position on the ongoing price dispute between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and…
SpaceX’s Starlink hit 4m subscribers
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service is set to achieve a significant milestone this week, surpassing 4 million subscribers. President of SpaceX, Gwynne…
OPEC+ intensifies compliance measures amid oil output cuts
The OPEC+ alliance is intensifying efforts to enforce compliance with oil output cuts, implementing a three-pronged strategy of both formal and voluntary…
Turkish woman suffers hearing loss after Samsung earbuds explodes
A Samsung Galaxy Buds FE user in Ankara has reported a harrowing incident in which his girlfriend experienced a life-threatening situation when…
OpenAI CEO teases restructuring amid lawyer, stakeholders negotiations
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman dismissed claims on Thursday that the recent departures of three senior executives were connected to a planned restructuring…
Uber, Bolt drivers urge inclusion in free CNG conversion initiative
E–hailing drivers affiliated with platforms such as Uber, Bolt, and InDrive have urged the Federal Government to include them in the ongoing…
Insecurity forces closure of five microfinance banks in southeast
A minimum of five microfinance banks in Nigeria’s southeast were shut down in September 2023 due to rising insecurity in the region.…
Musk’s X seeks Brazilian comeback amid misinformation feud
In a significant reversal, Elon Musk’s X has informed Brazil’s Supreme Court that it has complied with orders to curb the spread…
Banks close 23.3 million customer accounts in July
Commercial and merchant banks in Nigeria closed 23.3 million customer accounts in July, according to data from the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System.…