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FIRS to Regulate Cryptocurrency, Introduces VAT on Transactions
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced plans to seek the support of the National Assembly to enact a law regulating the cryptocurrency industry in Nigeria.
The revelation was made by the Executive Chairman of the FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, … Continue Reading
Elon Musk To build Starlink Ground Stations in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Ogun State to boost connectivity
Elon Musk’s internet company, Starlink, is set to revolutionize the internet landscape in Nigeria with a strategic move to establish ground stations across the country.
The company has acquired approximately 29,000 acres of land in three states to build … Continue Reading
Mark Zuckerberg Surprises Wife Priscilla Chan with 7-Foot Statue in Viral Romantic Gesture
In a heartwarming and unexpected gesture, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg recently took social media by storm after surprising his wife, Priscilla Chan, with a stunning 7-foot statue.
The sculpture, had gone viral, sparking admiration and discussions across various online platforms. … Continue Reading
FG to Launch New Satellite, NigComSat-2, to Boost Economy
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to launch a new satellite, NigComSat-2, which is expected to have a significant impact on the country’s economy.
The satellite will be used for a wide range of applications, including broadband internet, telemedicine, … Continue Reading
Hackers Takes over GTBank Website After Recent Domain Renewal
The official website of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) became inaccessible on Wednesday night, just a day after the domain name was renewed for an additional five years, from August 13, 2024, to March 21, 2029. This sudden outage … Continue Reading
Cyberattack Disrupts Elon Musk’s Livestreamed Interview with Donald Trump on X
Elon Musk’s livestreamed interview with former U.S. President Donald Trump on X was abruptly taken offline early Tuesday morning due to what Musk described as a “massive” cyberattack. The incident, which Musk attributed to a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, resulted … Continue Reading
AI-Powered Robot Completes First Automated Dental Surgery
In a revolutionary breakthrough, a US-based company, Perceptive, has successfully completed the world’s first fully automated dental surgery using a robotic arm.
The pioneering procedure marks a significant milestone in the field of dentistry, promising to revolutionize the way … Continue Reading
Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Face Being Stuck on ISS Until 2025
When American astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams embarked on a test mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 5, they anticipated a brief stay. However, nearly two months later, the duo remains in orbit, facing the
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Bitcoin Price Plummets Below $50,000, Global Crypto Market Sees Significant Contraction
The cryptocurrency market has witnessed a significant downturn, with Bitcoin’s price dropping below $50,000 for the first time since February. The digital currency’s value hit a low of $49,351 before rebounding to around $51,000. This sudden decline has been attributed … Continue Reading
US Government Sues TikTok for Violating Children’s Privacy
The US government has taken a bold step in protecting children’s online privacy by filing a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging that the popular video-sharing app has been collecting data from young users without their parents’ consent. The lawsuit, filed … Continue Reading