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Yingqi Auto Urges Nigerians: Don’t Discard Old Engines
Yingqi Auto also offers support in the field of new automotive energy technologies, including natural gas engines and electric vehicles, aiming to enhance Nigeria’s automotive industry and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.
Lagos, Nigeria – Yingqi Auto Machinery … Continue Reading
Brazil Lifts Ban on Elon Musk’s X After $5.2M Settlement and Compliance
X Reinstated After Elon Musk Complied with Court Orders in Brazil’s Fight Against Election Disinformation
Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly Twitter, is back online in Brazil after the country’s Supreme Court lifted a month-long suspension. The platform, which … Continue Reading
14 U.S States Sue TikTok Over Mental Health Crisis in Teens, Accusing Platform of Addictive Harm
In a move highlighting the growing concerns over social media’s impact on youth, more than a dozen U.S. states have filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the platform of exacerbating a mental health crisis among teenagers.
The suit, which includes … Continue Reading
Ukrainian Hackers Launch Cyberattack on Russian State Media on Putin’s 72nd Birthday
Ukrainian hackers targeted multiple Russian state television and radio channels on October 7th, 2024, President Vladimir Putin’s 72nd birthday.
The cyberattack took down online broadcasts of at least 20 state-run broadcasters, including prominent channels like Rossiya-1, Rossiya-24, and Kultura. The … Continue Reading
Quantum Computing: IBM Opens Its First Quantum Data Centre In Europe
A move toward advancing quantum computing, IBM has officially opened its first European quantum data center in Ehningen, Germany.
Ehningen, Germany- This is IBM’s second quantum data center globally, following the first located in the United States. The newly … Continue Reading
Breaking: Starlink Hikes subscription price in Nigeria to ₦75,000
Starlink Increases Subscription Prices in Nigeria, Customers Left Reeling
Lagos, Nigeria – Starlink, the satellite internet service provider owned by SpaceX, has announced a significant price hike for its subscribers in the country. The new rates, which come into … Continue Reading
FG Moves to Slash Transport Fares by 40%, Signs MoU for Cheaper Fuel Supply
FGTargets 40% Fare Reduction with CNG-Powered Vehicles, Expands Fuel Stations Nationwide
In a bid to ease the financial burden on Nigerians, the Federal Government (FG), through its Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGi), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) … Continue Reading
StartupSouth 2024: Comrade Phils, Henshaw Jacobson, Others to speak on “Digital PR & Storytelling”
The 2024 edition of StartupSouth, a yearly technology and business conference, is scheduled to hold on October 4, 2024, in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, with a list of seasoned panelists for a discussion on the topic, “Digital PR and Storytelling: … Continue Reading
US Sues Visa For Allegedly Raking in $8 Billion in Excessive Fees
Justice Department Sues Visa for Antitrust Violations, Alleging Monopoly in Debit Card Networks
In a move to crack down on alleged anti-competitive practices, the US Department of Justice has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, Inc. The lawsuit, filed … Continue Reading
X to allow blocked users view public posts
X Overhauls Block Functionality, Allowing Blocked Users to View Public Posts
X, formerly known as Twitter, has announced a change to its block feature, allowing users who have been blocked to view public posts from the accounts that … Continue Reading