Coinbase has announced it will end its USDC Rewards program for customers in the European Economic Area (EEA) on December 1, citing compliance with the EU’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations. The decision, confirmed in a November 28 email shared on social media platform X, has sparked disappointment and frustration among affected customers. MICA…
This ruling followed a legal challenge brought by MultiChoice Nigeria Ltd and Details Nigeria Limited (operators of GOtv) against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a price reduction for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol.
India’s antitrust regulator, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has denied a plea by Apple to suspend an investigation report that accuses the tech giant of breaching competition laws. This decision allows the case, which has been ongoing since 2021, to proceed. The development, detailed in an internal CCI order reviewed by Reuters, marks the…
In a strategic move to navigate TikTok’s uncertain future in the United States, ByteDance-owned TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has reportedly reached out to Elon Musk, Tesla CEO and a close adviser to President-elect Donald Trump. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Chew has sought Musk’s perspective on a range of issues,…
Hwang, a South Korean-born financier, faced charges of securities fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy after his firm’s risky bets led to devastating financial losses for major institutions.
Google’s Chrome browser plays a pivotal role in the company’s dominance of digital advertising and search.
Supreme Court Upholds Powers of EFCC, NFIU, and ICPC in Landmark Ruling In a significant judgment delivered on Friday, the Supreme Court of Nigeria dismissed suits challenging the establishment and prosecutorial authority of three key anti-corruption agencies: the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), and the Independent Corrupt Practices…
The focus of the investigation was on Meta’s bundling of Facebook Marketplace with its core social media platform, Facebook.
ASUU Raises Concerns Over Threats to Nigeria’s Public Universities, Calls Out World Bank and IMF The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) issued a stark warning on Tuesday about ongoing efforts that, it claims, aim to undermine the interest and sustainability of Nigeria’s public university system. During ASUU’s annual Heroes Day event in Abuja, ASUU…
