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WhatsApp has introduced a new category of parent-supervised accounts designed for users under the age of 13, in what the company describes as one of its most significant safety updates.
Digital banking firm Revolut has received full approval to operate as a bank in the United Kingdom after the Prudential Regulation Authority lifted restrictions on its license.
Iran has announced it will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, citing escalating tensions with Washington and the reported killing of its leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Nigeria’s equities market recorded a sharp downturn on Tuesday as the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) declined by 0.57 per cent, erasing about N725 billion from investors’ wealth.
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has called on stakeholders across the continent’s oil and gas industry to boycott the upcoming Africa Energies Summit, citing concerns about African representation and commitment to local content.
TPT International marked International Women’s Day 2026 by celebrating the women within the organisation with a specially organised outing aimed at recognising their dedication, creativity and contributions to the agency.
Turkish Airlines has responded to recent protest actions targeting its operations at Lagos and Abuja airports, describing the situation as regrettable while reaffirming its commitment to ongoing discussions with aviation union representatives.
MTN has become the first mobile operator in Africa to successfully test Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite technology, marking a major milestone in the continent’s telecoms landscape. The trial in Zambia involved transmitting the country’s first-ever data session and completing a fintech transaction using MTN’s licensed spectrum in combination with Starlink’s satellite network.
McEnies Global Communications is playing a key role in advancing climate and health integration in Nigeria through the Weather and Climate Information Services for Resilience (WISER) Health project, an initiative designed to improve the use of weather and climate information in addressing climate-related health risks.
Bluesky founder Jay Graber has stepped down as chief executive of the fast-growing social media platform, moving into a newly created role as Chief Innovation Officer as the company enters its next phase of development.
Football giant, Real Madrid are close to finalising a major commercial agreement that could generate around $325 million per season from shirt sponsorship alone, with Emirates, Adidas and HP forming the core of the club’s lucrative partnership portfolio.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new regulations requiring banks and other financial institutions to deploy automated systems to detect suspicious financial transactions, a move aimed at strengthening oversight in Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital economy.
Nigeria’s leading power generation company, Geregu Power Plc, is projecting more than N8 billion in profit for the half-year period ending 30 June 2026.
