Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement in a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging its Siri voice assistant violated users’ privacy.According to Reuters’ report, the settlement, which awaits approval from U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White in Oakland, California, was filed on Tuesday and seeks to resolve claims that Apple recorded private conversations without consent and shared them with third parties, such as advertisers.The lawsuit contends that Apple’s Siri assistant, activated by the “Hey, Siri” command, inadvertently recorded private conversations when triggered unintentionally.Plaintiffs argued that these recordings were later used for targeted advertising.Examples from the case Examples from the case include a…
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Tether’s U.S. dollar stablecoin experienced its sharpest decline since the FTX collapse during the sluggish crypto market of 2022.On-chain data revealed that Tether’s USDT lost approximately 1.2% of its market capitalization this week as the European Union’s digital asset regulations fully took effect on December 30.The stablecoins market cap dropped to $137 billion, down from its December peak of $140 billion, sparking speculation about USDT’s future and potential volatility. Concerns emerged over whether Tether’s operator might exit the European Union due to the newly implemented laws.Industry Response to Concerns Social media speculation was met with pushback from industry leaders and analysts who…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has countered recent claims made by Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, regarding Nigeria’s fiscal management under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.The APC has asserted that Tinubu’s administration has achieved a significant reduction in the debt servicing ratio, bringing it down from 90% to 64%.In a statement released by APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party accused Obi of peddling outdated and misleading statistics about Nigeria’s debt situation.The statement read, in part, “In reality, 18 months later, the economy under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, has showed steady record of progress…
Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has said that the commission will continue the distribution of solar-powered streetlights in the Niger Delta region to light up more areas and improve the security of lives and property.Ogbuku said this in a Press statement released on Thursday by Seledi Thompson-Wakama, the NDDC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, in Port Harcourt.He said the deployment of solar-powered streetlights is being done under an initiative tagged “Light Up the Niger Delta,” in which all nine states of the Niger Delta, including Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo,…
Elon Musk is kicking off the new year with a generous act of charity, donating a massive $112 million worth of Tesla stock—268,000 shares—to undisclosed charities.The surprise gift, made just two days before the ball dropped, is part of Musk’s “year-end tax planning” strategy.While the recipients of this donation remain a mystery, the billionaire’s latest move follows a pattern of making sizable contributions through stock giveaways, further cementing his status as one of the world’s most high-profile philanthropists.While the specific recipients of the donation remain unidentified, it marks another large-scale contribution from the billionaire entrepreneur.Musk, who holds a net worth…
Nigeria’s Power sector has evolved over the years with improved investments by both the government and private businesses, but it is far from achieving reliable and sustainable energy for all its citizens.Amidst numerous challenges, the sector recorded notable activities and developments this year, from policy reforms and infrastructure upgrades to increased private sector participation and investments in renewable energy.It also recorded the highest number of grid collapses in a single year.As the country strives to bridge its energy gap and power its growing economy, the notable events and developments in the power and utility sector will shape the country’s future…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced that the 150,000 barrels per day (bpd) Port Harcourt Refinery and the Kaduna Refinery are undergoing a comprehensive overhaul aimed at meeting world-class standards.This was disclosed in a statement by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., Olufemi Soneye, in response to comments from former President Olusegun Obasanjo regarding the refineries’ rehabilitation on Thursday.According to NNPC, the rehabilitation of the 60,000 bpd Port Harcourt and Warri refineries exceeds traditional Turnaround Maintenance (TAM), representing a full revamp to meet global standards.Obasanjo had expressed doubts about the operational status of the…
The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Mr. Karl Toriola, has said telecom operators in the country have made a request of approximately 100% increase to ensure the industry’s sustainability rather than boost short-term profitability.Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, the telecoms executive detailed the financial pressures facing operators and their potential impact on service delivery, employment, and overall economic growth.According to him, the telecom industry is now facing a sustainability threat that must be addressed through a tariff review.He, however, noted that the telecom regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), may not approve the 100% increase requested.“We’ve put…
France is continuing its effort to address the country’s skill shortage by keeping its international talent program active in 2025.The French government has announced significant changes to the program, which now carries a new name: the Talent Residence Permit. The changes are designed to attract skilled professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and other high-caliber workers to contribute to sectors like technology, healthcare, and the arts.These efforts come as the country looks to meet growing demands in various industries while fostering economic growth.The Talent Passport, as it was previously known, has undergone a series of updates in its eligibility criteria, application process, and…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) warns the public against counterfeit cancer drugs Phesgo® 600mg and Avastin 400mg/16ml currently circulating in Nigeria.In a statement shared on its official X handle on Thursday, NAFDAC alerted healthcare providers and the public about the discovery of suspected counterfeit Phesgo® 600mg/600mg/10ml in Lagos, labeled with batch C5290S20.The alert also highlighted the detection of counterfeit Avastin 400mg/16ml in Kano and Abuja, involving batches H0223B08 and H4239A70.Phesgo® 600mg counterfeit details According to NAFDAC, the Marketing Authorization Holder (MAH) Roche received a complaint from a doctor at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH-NSIA).The report…