News Highlights: Google successfully challenged a 1.49 billion euro ($1.66 billion) antitrust fine imposed by the European Commission in 2019. The annulled fine was part of a trio of antitrust fines totaling 8.25 billion euros against Google, including a complaint filed by Microsoft in 2010. Alphabet unit, Google won its challenge on Wednesday against a 1.49 billion euro ($1.66 billion) antitrust fine imposed five years ago for hindering rivals in online search advertising, a week after it lost a much bigger case. The European Commission in its 2019 decision said Google had abused its dominance to prevent websites from using…
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News Highlights: Meta has enacted a global ban on Russian state media outlets like RT and Rossiya Segodnya across its platforms. Meta alleges that Russian state media has been engaging in deceptive tactics to evade detection and carry out influence campaigns. Meta has introduced a global ban on Russian state media outlets on its social media platforms, citing “foreign interference activity.” Digital TimesNG understands that the move is fueled in part by concern about attempts by Russia to influence the 2024 US presidential election. The ban, which is coming into force over the next few days, means that the likes…
News Highlights: Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani emphasized the urgent need for ethical AI development and regulation, noting that many developers prioritize personal gains over ethical concerns. Nnamani highlighted the significant shortfall in Nigeria’s data center capacity, stressing the need for massive investment and infrastructure to support the country’s growing digital economy. Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, CEO of Digital Realty Nigeria, has emphasized the importance of developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an ethical solution. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) as a fall out of the Association’s ICT Growth Conference, Nnamani noted…
News Highlights: Konga Health, in collaboration with L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty, is set to appoint authorized resellers across Nigeria for renowned skincare brands like CeraVe and La Roche-Posay. The program offers businesses a chance to join a growing network with access to high-demand skincare brands. Konga Health in partnership with L’Oréal, a global leader in premium skincare, has announced the appointment of prospective authorized professional resellers of its high-demand products. This exciting opportunity offers structured Nigerian retailers, wholesalers, healthcare professionals, and structured online sellers a chance to join the growing network of resellers for world-renowned brands such as CeraVe, La Roche-Posay…
News Highlights: The NNPC emphasized that petrol prices in Nigeria are now determined by market forces, not by the government, in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The NNPC confirmed that it is paying Dangote Refinery in USD for petrol deliveries in September 2024, with a shift to Naira payments starting October 1, 2024. The NNPC early Monday morning released estimated prices of petrol obtained from the Dangote Refinery in its retail stations across the country, stressing that in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), petrol prices are not set by government, but negotiated directly…
Innovative technology brand TECNO has unveiled its new AI-enhanced, second-generation flip smartphone, PHANTOM V Flip2 5G. A remarkable fusion of on-trend aesthetic design and powerful technologies, it brings stylish individuals a fun, fashionable and functional flip phone experience that makes everyday iconic. Bringing pocket-sized ease and elegance to daily life, PHANTOM V Flip2 5G is freshly equipped with TECNO’s brand-new TECNO AI suite of AI functions. The suite features an upgraded Gemini-integrated Ella AI Assistant, AI Artboard, AI Writing and much more. It also upgrades the flip experience with a stunning infinity pool-inspired ThruPool cover screen, a flagship imaging system,…
By Malam Idris NASIR In a significant boost to security in Northwest Nigeria, the Nigerian military has eliminated notorious bandit kingpin Halilu Buzu Sububu, a key figure in the region’s fight against banditry. This achievement follows the recent relocation of the Command and Control Centre to Sokoto by Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, acting on the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. As part of President Tinubu’s broader strategy to restore peace and stability in the Northwest, Dr. Matawalle, together with the service chiefs, has been working relentlessly to fulfill the president’s commitment to securing the…
News Highlights: Airtel Africa Foundation has introduced the prestigious fellowship program for undergraduate students at IIT Madras Zanzibar. The initiative aims to support deserving students from 14 African countries, offering full tuition coverage and additional living expenses. Airtel Africa Foundation has announced the launch of the prestigious ‘Airtel Africa Fellowship Program’ for the undergraduate students at IIT Madras Zanzibar, the first-ever foreign campus established by an IIT. The Fellowship aims to support deserving students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) in Zanzibar.…
World’s No. 1 OLED TV: 11 Years Later, Still On Top The LG OLED TV goes beyond sight and sound by incorporating advanced sensory technology, engaging touch, speech, taste, and intuition. This makes it an interactive and personalized home entertainment system, offering AI-driven visual and audio optimization, voice control, and direct screen interaction through Touch Sense technology. Excerpt……. Article Highlights: The LG OLED TV enhances home entertainment by engaging all six senses—sight, hearing, touch, taste, speech, and intuition. Powered by LG’s AI ThinQ, the TV adapts to user preferences, providing personalized content recommendations, intuitive voice control, and integration with other…
Sophos Uncovers Novel Keylogger “Tattletale” News Highlights: Sophos X-Ops uncovered three distinct clusters of Chinese cyberespionage activity—Cluster Alpha, Cluster Bravo, and Cluster Charlie—within a high-profile government organization. After a brief pause, renewed activity from Cluster Bravo and Cluster Charlie was detected, spreading to numerous organizations across Southeast Asia. Sophos, a global leader in innovative security solutions against cyberattacks, has published a report titled “Crimson Palace: New Tools, Tactics, Targets,” outlining the latest advancements in a nearly two-year-long Chinese cyberespionage campaign targeting Southeast Asia, reports Digital TimesNG. In June, Sophos X-Ops first reported on what they called Operation Crimson Palace, revealing…