CBN: eNaira transactions top N8 billion
According to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as of October 2022, the eNaira app had processed digital transactions totalling about N8 billion.
Hansi Flick to remain Germany boss despite Qatar debacle
Germany coach Hansi Flick will keep his job and lead the team to Euro 2024 despite their crushing World Cup disappointment, the German Football Association (DFB) said on Wednesday.
Eden Hazard ends Belgium career following World Cup exit
The forward participated in all three of Belgium’s Group F matches. Still, he did not score any goals as Belgium finished in third place in the group after drawing 0-0 with Croatia, winning against Canada, and losing to Morocco.
AC Milan sign Nigerian midfielder
Following an outstanding youth career, AC Milan has signed Victor Eletu to a professional deal.
Twitter advertisers unhappy with ads showing on white supremacist pages
The Washington Post reported that white supremacists’ Twitter accounts included advertisements for 40 well-known companies and groups. The malicious Twitter accounts promoted products from corporations like Amazon, Uber, Snap, and GoDaddy; news outlets like USA Today and Morning Brew; and even the US Department of Health and Human Services.
TikTok sued for misleading users about child safety and data security
Following a revelation in The New York Times, Indiana’s attorney general filed two lawsuits against TikTok on Wednesday, accusing the firm of exposing adult content to children and misleading users about its ties to the Chinese government.
Twitter Blue to cost more on iPhones to cover ‘hidden 30% tax’
A recent story from The Information claims that Twitter Blue could relaunch with two different subscription prices. Twitter’s premium membership might cost $11 per month if purchased through the iOS app or $7 less if paid for on the website. This discrepancy in pricing is an effort to avoid the 30% commission that Apple requires on many in-app purchases.
FCTA warns filling stations about random queues
The FCTA’s Transportation Secretariat has warned fuel station owners in the FCT that the agency will no longer deal with the traffic jams and other hazards caused by their businesses.
MURIC: MURIC condemns INEC meeting in church
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos, Nigeria, has been criticised by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) for holding an election-related meeting in a church in Ikeja, Lagos.
Olisa Metuh: CBN’s cashless policy bad for petty trading
Chief Olisa Metuh, a former national press secretary for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has criticised the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new cashless policy, arguing that it is inconvenient for low-income Nigerians.