U.S. States launch antitrust probes of tech companies, focus on Facebook, Google
Two groups of U.S. state attorneys general have announced separate antitrust probes of large tech companies such as Alphabet’s Google and Facebook. The first probe, led by New York and…
Apple says Uighurs targeted in iPhone attack but disputes Google findings
Apple Inc on Friday confirmed that China’s Uighurs, a mostly Muslim minority group considered a security threat by Beijing, had been the target of attacks due to iPhone security…
Xenophobia: Bringing Nigerians back home is not the solution to the problem – Adeboye
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has appealed to Nigerians not to engage in reprisal attacks against South-Africans following the violence which…
Sudan: AU lifts three-month suspension after transitional government appointed
Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok The African Union (AU) on Friday lifted its suspension of Sudan’s membership in the bloc, ending a three-month freeze that had been in place pending the…
Zimbabwe after Mugabe: dashed hopes and economic chaos
When Robert Mugabe was deposed as Zimbabwe’s president in 2017, Karen Sundirai was convinced the country would quickly recover from years of economic turmoil and authoritarian rule. Nearly two years…
Beam searchlight on activities of fake agro-chemical dealers -AFAN tasks FG
The Niger chapter, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), has decried the unwholesome activities of fake Agro-Chemical dealers in the country. Alhaji Shehu Galadima, AFAN chairman in Niger, said in…
Xenophobia: Why we are postponing airlifting of Nigerians from South Africa – Air Peace
Air Peace has postponed its planned airlifting of Nigerians from South Africa as majority of those interested in the process have expired passports. The airline with the support of the Federal…
Qualcomm to expand 5G chips into mid-priced phones next year
Qualcomm Inc said on Friday it will put fifth-generation, or 5G, technology into chips powering mid-priced mobile phones starting next year, expanding use of chips now found almost exclusively in pricey…
MTN Nigeria shares hit three-month high, rose 5.03% after partial reopening
Shares of MTN Nigeria hit a three-month high on Friday after the telecoms company’s offices partially reopened following a shutdown due to anti-South African attacks in the West African country. The…
Mosque Demolition: We are working to ensure justice – JNI
Gov Nyesom Wike of Rivers State The Jama’tu Nasir Islam (JNI), has urged Muslims to exercise restraint over the demolition of Trans-Amadi mosque in Rivers. The organisation said it…