Italy Forces Meta to Allow Other AIs on WhatsApp
Italian regulators order Meta to suspend new terms that lock WhatsApp's 3B+ users into Meta AI. An EU antitrust probe is also underway. Read the latest on the tech giant's market dominance battle.
Italian regulators order Meta to suspend new terms that lock WhatsApp's 3B+ users into Meta AI. An EU antitrust probe is also underway. Read the latest on the tech giant's market dominance battle.
A Nigerian Catholic priest based in Italy shares a viral video contrasting his experience, describing the role as king-like in Nigeria versus servant-like abroad. Read his full story and public reactions.
Italy's competition authority fines Apple €98 million for allegedly abusing its dominant App Store position with restrictive privacy rules for third-party developers. The tech giant says it will appeal.
Musa Ahmed Musa of Borno and Hafsat Sada of Kano have emerged overall winners of the 40th National Qur'anic Recitation Competition. Governor Zulum says the event signals Borno's return to peace.
Rome will charge visitors €2 to access the Trevi Fountain from February 1, 2025, to manage crowds. Free viewing from a distance remains. Find out the details.
TotalEnergies Nigeria launches TEMC+ card for secure fleet & business payments, competing with Paystack. Nationwide migration ends Dec 31, 2025.
Volaris and Viva, two leading Mexican low-cost carriers, have agreed to merge, pending 2026 regulatory approval. The deal aims to expand affordable air travel in Mexico amid industry turbulence. Read the full details.
Comrade Timi Frank insists anti-graft agencies must investigate Farouk Ahmed after his resignation. He warns that silence on the $7 million allegations could erode public trust and hurt Nigeria's investment climate.
Victoria Ogoke from Yaba College of Technology wins the ZODML 2025 poetry competition, beating 2,355 entries. Read about her winning poem 'Harvest never rich' and the other finalists.
A landmark EU-Mercosur trade deal faces a major setback as Italy and France demand more safeguards for farmers, casting doubt on a signing ceremony planned for this weekend in Brazil.
NMDPRA boss Engr Farouk Ahmed denies authorising a viral defence against corruption claims. He opts for institutional probe over public brickbat as ICPC reviews Dangote's petition.
Baze University, Abuja, has won the 2025 CGMA Business Leader Challenge, defeating Covenant and Thomas Adewunmi University. Read about their victory and the competition's goals.
Despite a $500bn valuation, OpenAI faces massive losses and fierce competition. Will it dominate AI or fade like Netscape? Read the full analysis.
Global broker JustMarkets launches the Boost Contest, a trading competition with weekly draws and real gold rewards. Open to all clients until January 31, 2026. Join now!
Ndubuisi Praise, 14, from Ikorodu, wins JADC 3.0, beating 570 contestants. He gets ₦1M prize, highlighting Jendol's education revolution in Lagos and Ogun public schools. Read more.
Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, CEO of NUPRC, elected Chairman of African Petroleum Regulators Forum. Nigeria named host nation, signaling major shift in continental energy governance. Read more.
The 2025 Lakowe Lakes Golf Championship kicks off today, featuring over 120 players competing for honours in a 36-hole event. The tournament celebrates skill and improvement across Ladies, Gentlemen, and Veterans categories. Read more.
The RiseVest SuperBall Youth League finale returns to Lagos National Stadium on Dec 18-19, 2025. Expect futsal, basketball, volleyball, music & festive fun. Join the celebration of youth talent!
History made as Chisa Ibe becomes first male winner of Oba Ayangburen And The Bee competition, securing a ₦12 million scholarship. Discover the full story of this educational milestone in Ikorodu.
The European Union has opened an antitrust investigation into Meta, concerned its new WhatsApp AI policy may stifle competition. This marks the bloc's latest move to regulate Big Tech.
Milan prosecutors target 13 luxury brands over suspected labour exploitation in their supply chains. Find out which major fashion houses are involved and the legal implications.
Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry celebrates young innovators in AI and robotics essay contest. Winners received cash, laptops, and seed investment. Discover how Nigerian youths are shaping the future.
Pandora Onyedire from Greensprings School is a global runner-up in the 2025 Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition. Read about her win and the school's push for inclusive education in Nigeria.
Irish regulator investigates TikTok and LinkedIn for potential breaches of EU Digital Services Act. Platforms accused of poor illegal content reporting systems. Read the full details.
Italian prosecutors uncover 'degrading' conditions at luxury brand subcontractors. Read how the 'Made in Italy' reputation is under threat and what it means for global fashion.
The US Mission in Nigeria has launched a nationwide skit competition for Nigerians aged 18-45. Create a 90-second video on American brands' impact for a chance to win a professional camera. Submit by Dec 8!
Amazon Web Services launches its powerful, cost-effective Trainium3 AI chip, intensifying competition with Nvidia in the lucrative AI computing market. Discover how this impacts tech.
Despite being displaced by civil war, Sudan's Al Hilal holds firm in the CAF Champions League. Read how they are defying the odds in their quest for glory.
University of Ilorin emerges champion in maiden Lukman Fagbemi Moot & Mock Competition, beating 19 other Nigerian universities. Winners received cash prizes totaling N1.9 million.
Nigeria's 2025 National Essay Competition concludes in Abuja with young thinkers advocating for tax reforms and governance. Winners spotlight future economic policies. Read their visionary ideas!