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Tech firm Meta on Monday was hit with a fine of $1.3 billion (€1.2 billion) for violating European Union data protection rules and ordered to stop transferring data collected from Facebook users in Europe to the United States. Furthermore, the Facebook-owned company has been ordered to bring its data transfers…

Austin Russell has just acquired a majority stake in Forbes Global Media Holdings, the parent body of the well-known business magazine. He paid $800 million of 82% stake in the company, having bought the shares from the seller, Hong Kong-based Integrated Whale Media Investments, who will retain a minority stake.…

WhatsApp announced that it is rolling out a new feature which allows you edit your WhatsApp messages up to 15 mins after they’re sent! According to the Meta owned platform in a blog post, “For the moments when you make a mistake, or simply change your mind, you can now…

Nigeria, on Monday, commissioned the Dangote refinery which is described the refinery as “the world’s largest single train refinery.” This means that the plant has one integrated distillery system which can produce a variety of products and petrochemicals, instead of having different units for each type of product. The refinery…

OpenAI, the company behind the ChatGPT chatbot, announced that it is introducing the ChatGPT app for Apple’s iOS. This app is free to use and is now available in the US for iPhone through Apple Inc.’s App Store. The app syncs your history across devices and also integrates Whisper, OpenAi’s open-source speech-recognition system,…

An all-encompassing financial strategy must include life insurance. In the case of your untimely passing, it protects your loved ones and makes sure they will be secure financially long after you are gone. According to Forbes Advisor’s survey, the majority of American adults (at least 75%) hold some form of…

Climate change is a concern that grows in importance every year. So, many people are trying to include more sustainable practices in their everyday lives. Of course, they could transform their buying habits. However, it’s also vital to focus on your transportation options. If you often need to travel by…

Today is Africa Day. Formerly known as African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day, Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity. Google has chosen to celebrate this day with a number of initiatives including the launch of 6 New Pocket Galleries and Africa Day playlist. Launch of 6…

Microsoft announced that it has entered into partnerships with several organisations to extend its Airband initiative across Latin America and Africa to provide internet access to nearly 40 million people. The countries included in this expansion include Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Guatemala, and Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda.…

Fresh from securing $1 million from Orange Ventures in February 2023, Morocco-based B2B e-commerce platform Chari has secured an undisclosed amount from Plug and Play. This is the second round of investment from Plug and Play aftre its initial investment in 2020 Founded in 2020 by Ismael Belkhayat and Sophia…

Office happy hours are a great way to foster team building, boost morale, and provide a social opportunity for employees. Planning and hosting a successful office happy hour requires careful consideration and attention to detail. From selecting a venue to planning activities and setting a budget, there are many factors…

Lawyers frequently find themselves embroiled in complex and controversial legal cases that demand their utmost attention and preparation. However, even the most meticulous of attorneys may sometimes find themselves in a predicament where they forget to bring vital documents to the counsel table. In the past, lawyers would have sent…

Criminal activities across global financial institutions are only growing with each passing day. From forgery and counterfeiting to fraud and money laundering, these crimes stretch across a very broad spectrum. To prevent these crimes from taking place, financial institutions turn to anti-money laundering (AML) compliance practices. AML compliance practices are…

Animated commercials have the power to captivate audiences and leave lasting impressions. These unforgettable ads often blend cutting-edge technology with imaginative storytelling to create mesmerizing visual experiences. In this blog post, we’ll explore the fascinating tech behind the scenes of your favorite animated commercials, revealing the creative magic that brings…

MTN Group, the largest mobile telecommunications company, announced that it is planning to build $320 million inland fibre cable to connect ten countries across Africa over the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 as it forges ahead to expand its service and make it available to more and more people in…

Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has broken the Guinness World record for “longest cooking marathon by an individual”. She achieved this in the early hours of Monday when she surpassed the previous record of Lata Tondon, an Indian chef who set a record of 87 hours 45 minutes in 2019. As…

Mobile telecommunication companies in Nigeria have gotten approval from the regulatory body, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to disconnect Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in the country over over N120 billion USSD debt. In 2022, the mobile telecom operators under the auspices of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON)…

The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has started the implementation of its new vetting rates for all social media ads in Nigeria. According to the new rates, Nigerians can pay as high as N100,000 for the approval of social media adverts if they want their adverts to be vetted…

Twitter CEO, Elon Musk tweeted that he has found a new CEO for the social media messaging platform. According to the billionaire in the tweet, the new CEO is a woman and she would be starting in approximately 6 weeks. He has however not mentioned her name and people are…

MTN is said to be in advanced talks to sell its assets in Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry to Axian Group. According to a Bloomberg report, both companies are currently negotiating the prices of the assets. Theses three countries accounted for 1.6% of MTN’s revenue in 2022 but it seems they have…