X replaces SMS 2FA support with passkeys on iOS
X, previously known as Twitter, announced on Tuesday the introduction of support for passkeys, a newer and more secure method of logging…
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TikTok lays off 60 staff
TikTok has recently undergone a workforce reduction of approximately 60 positions, primarily in sales and advertising, marking the latest instance of a…
FG opens applications for Girls in ICT competition
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, opened the portal for applications for Nigerian girls to participate…
Lagos shuts down Lekki Conservative Centre
The Lagos State government, through the Lagos State Safety Commission, has ordered the immediate shutdown of the Lekki Conservation Centre. In a…
10 oldest African billionaires in 2024
Within this vast economy are high-net-worth individuals whose entrepreneurial zeal and long-term success have made headlines for decades. These elderly billionaires have…
Bitcoin falls to $30K
Alex Omenye Despite the United State’s government endorsing Bitcoin Spot ETFs, the price of bitcoin fell precipitously in January. A striking contrast…
Tunisia clears all 2023 debts despite financial pressure
Tunisia has managed to pay off all of its internal and external debts for 2023, despite significant pressure on the state resources.…
Forbes: African billionaires’ combined wealth hits $82.4bn
Forbes estimates that Africa’s wealthiest individuals have a combined net worth of $82.4 billion, and the return of Nigerian billionaire investor Femi…
Apple to pay artists for spatial versions
Alex Omenye Apple has disclosed it will pay additional royalties starting this month to artists to have a spatial audio version on…
Equity market maintains positive trend with N673bn gain
The equity market continued to rise on Monday, with investors gaining N673 billion. The PUNCH reported that the All-Share Index and the exchange’s market…
Bricklinks Africa’s revenue falls by 9%
Internet Service Provider, Bricklinks Africa, has reported a 9.82 per cent revenue decline for the fiscal year ending December 2023. The PUNCH reported…
FG approves new organizational structure for FIRS
The Federal Government has authorized a new organizational structure for the Federal Inland Revenue Service to improve operations. The agency announced this…