It is blackout for Nigerian electricity consumers, as the government is carrying out a phased repair on the grid. The first phase has thrown 6 states into darkness.
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Wearable tech has far to go before challenging smartphones
Wearable gadgets like smart watches and glasses are growing more capable every year, but experts say smartphones will remain ubiquitous for the foreseeable future -- not least thanks to artificial intelligence features. That's one reason why smart watches able to make calls and send messages largely remain tethered to wearers' smartphones for now.
Lower airfares in sight as NCAA certifies five new airline operators
The entry of five new certified airline operators would cut down the monopoly on routes, allowing fair competition determine price as is seen in other sectors.
Governor concessions state-owned Garment Factory, others to Indian business group
The concession agreement means that the Jampur Group will hold and manage the state-owned businesses, including the garment factory under specified terms.
Eurozone inflation eases slightly in February
Eurozone inflation edged down slightly in February to 2.4 percent, reversing a four-month upward trend thanks to a slowdown in energy price increases, official data showed on Monday. Services sector inflation slowed to 3.7 percent last month, lower than the 3.9 percent recorded in January, Eurostat data showed.
Dangote announces plan to refund Nigerians buying its petrol at higher prices, gives condition
The Dangote Refinery is set to refund Nigerians who pay more for its petrol at partnered filling stations across the country, as it aims to reduce fuel prices.
7-Eleven to replace CEO in Couche-Tard takeover battle: reports
7-Eleven's owner is set to replace its CEO as the Japanese convenience store giant battles a $47-billion takeover bid by Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT), reports said Monday.
AI, trade tensions to mark Barcelona mobile industry meet
Frantic optimism about artificial intelligence's potential to empower gadgets is set to clash with fears about trade tensions stoked by the White House at this week's Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. Generative artificial intelligence's capture of tech industry attention since ChatGPT first emerged has made it a must-have for any firm developing new devices.
Naira’s gain: CBN crashes dollar for importers, releases new exchange rates for cargo clearance
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released a new exchange rate for Customs duty, crashing the US dollar for importers following the rallying of the naira.
ECB to cut rates again as debate heats up on pause
The European Central Bank is expected to cut interest rates again this week in a bid to boost the floundering eurozone economy, even as debate heats up about when to hit pause. - Rate debate - Some policymakers are starting to ask how the central bank should continue on the path downward.
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