Google DeepMind unveils on-device AI model for robots
Google DeepMind has announced a new breakthrough in robotics with the release of Gemini Robotics On-Device, a language model capable of running…
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FG, Brazil to sign over 30 MoUs as strategic dialogue begins
Nigeria is expected to sign over 30 Memoranda of Understanding with Brazil as the Second Session of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism…
US House of Reps bans WhatsApp over security concerns
The United States House of Representatives has banned Meta Platforms’ WhatsApp messaging service from all official devices, citing security risks and a…
Bitcoin falls below $100,000 in crypto market
Bitcoin tumbled below the closely watched $100,000 mark on Sunday, shedding over 4% of its value amid a broader selloff in the…
Takealot revenue rises 15% amid rising Amazon competition
South Africa’s largest online retailer, Takealot Group, recorded a 15% rise in full-year revenue, reaching $872 million (in local currency terms) for…
US investor Pompliano launches $1bn Bitcoin treasury firm
Prominent U.S. investor and entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano has announced the formation of a new bitcoin treasury company that aims to hold up…
Chowdeck acquires POS restaurant startup Mira
Nigerian on-demand delivery startup Chowdeck has acquired Mira, a one-year-old restaurant point-of-sale and management platform, in a strategic move to expand beyond…
Lagos reduces truck parking fee on Lekki-Epe axis
Tanker drivers using the Lekki-Epe corridor in Lagos State will now pay N10,000 per truck to access parks provided under the E-Call…
FG commits ₦200bn to strengthen food production nationwide
The Federal Government has invested over ₦200 billion in the agricultural sector to boost food production and strengthen national food security. This…
PoS transactions hit N223tn as Nigerians shift away from ATMs
Point of Sale transactions in Nigeria surged to N223.27 trillion in 2024, marking a 102.3 percent increase from N110.35 trillion in 2023,…
Ministry nears complete review on Abuja estate linked to Emefiele
The Federal Ministry of Housing is finalizing an internal report on a 753-unit housing estate in Abuja, reportedly connected to former Central…
Apple exploring bid for AI search startup Perplexity – Report
Apple Inc. is reportedly in early-stage discussions about a potential bid for artificial intelligence startup Perplexity, according to a Bloomberg News report…