In a recent interview with NBC, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump hinted at a possible 90-day extension for TikTok to avoid an impending ban in the United States. The announcement, expected to be finalized after he takes office on Monday, could provide temporary relief to the popular social media platform. “The 90-day extension is something that…
In a bold move to reinforce its cash circulation policies, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed fines of ₦150 million on several Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) for failing to ensure the availability of Naira notes via automated teller machines (ATMs) during the busy yuletide season. The penalties reflect the CBN’s commitment to maintaining…
The European Commission has given conditional approval for Synopsys, a leader in chip design software, to acquire Ansys, a software powerhouse known for its applications in diverse industries. The $35 billion cash-and-stock deal, initially announced in January last year, has now cleared regulatory hurdles, albeit with specific concessions aimed at addressing competition concerns. Ansys is…
The two of the world’s largest pictures agencies in stock photography, Getty Images and Shutterstock, have announced plans to merge, a move set to reshape the visual content industry. The merger, revealed on Tuesday, will combine the vast image libraries and resources of the two companies into a single entity, which will be called Getty…
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has urged the Federal Government to take decisive steps to revitalize Nigeria’s oil and gas downstream sector. In a statement titled “PETROAN’s Retrospect of Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Downstream Sector 2024”, the association outlined critical recommendations to boost efficiency, protect businesses, and secure the nation’s…
Dangote refinery and Ardova Plc, one of the nation’s leading integrated downstream oil and gas companies formalized a bulk purchase agreement. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to enhancing supply security and delivering cost-effective solutions to consumers across the country. This was made known through a statement by Grant Onome, Ardova Plc’s Head of Brands…
China has unveiled the world’s largest amphibious assault ship, named the Sichuan. The country has again demonstrated its growing military prowess by also testing flights for a sixth-generation stealth fighter jet, named the J-36 On Friday, the Sichuan, China’s newest and largest amphibious assault ship, entered the water at a shipyard in Shanghai. This cutting-edge…
The planned dam is poised to outshine the mighty Three Gorges Dam, currently the largest hydropower project in the world.
Iran’s Supreme Council of Cyberspace has voted unanimously to lift the ban on WhatsApp, the popular messaging application, after more than two years of restrictions. The decision was made announced by the by state media on Tuesday, also includes removing the ban on Google Play, marking a potential turning point in Iran’s approach to internet…
The Blum team has officially announced the highly anticipated launch of Season 2 of its airdrop campaign, urging its vibrant community to stay alert for the big reveal. Taking to their X (formerly Twitter) account, which boasts 5.4 million followers, Blum shared a teaser featuring a screenshot of a Ton-funded wallet, subtly hinting at a…
