📱Nigerian telecoms threaten shutdown over tariffs

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📱Nigerian telecom operators threaten service shutdown over tariff review demands
📺 Apple TV+ kicks off 2025 with Free Streaming Weekend
💵 Apply Now for the $16.5 Million Khulisani Ventures Fund
🤖 Nvidia finalizes acquisition of AI infrastructure startup Run:ai

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📱TELECOMS

Nigerian telecom operators threaten service shutdown over tariff review demands

Telecommunications operators in Nigeria have issued a stern warning that they may shut down services in certain regions of the country next year if their request for a tariff review is not addressed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

This announcement was made by the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) in a statement signed by its Chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, on Monday.

Adebayo emphasized that the telecom sector’s survival hinges on immediate and significant reforms to ensure its sustainability. He stressed that tariffs must be adjusted to reflect the economic realities of providing telecom services at a minimum level necessary for industry sustainability….…continue reading

📺 VIDEO STREAMING

Apple TV+ kicks off 2025 with Free Streaming Weekend

As the calendar flips to 2025, Apple TV+ is giving viewers a gift to kick off the new year in style: a free weekend of streaming from January 3 to January 5. For three days, anyone with an Apple ID can access the streaming service’s entire library on any device where Apple TV+ is available. No subscription required—just an Apple ID and a few free hours to dive into the acclaimed originals Apple has become known for.

This free streaming weekend isn’t just a generous holiday gift; it’s a smart strategy to showcase the platform’s growing slate of award-winning and buzz-worthy content. Apple TV+ has built a reputation for high-quality, critically acclaimed programming, but its relatively smaller library compared to other streaming giants often raises the question: is it worth subscribing? The free weekend is a chance for viewers to explore, fall in love with its originals, and decide for themselves..……continue reading

🤖 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Apply Now for the $16.5 Million Khulisani Ventures Fund

The Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC), a prominent South African investment firm with a 30-year legacy of fostering community-based economic initiatives, is calling on black-owned businesses to apply for funding through its Khulisani Ventures fund.

According to a 2021 report by Innovation Village, the Johannesburg-based MIC announced the launch of MIC Khulisani Ventures, an early-stage investment vehicle specifically designed to support innovative, high-growth black-owned businesses in South Africa.

Established in 1995 by the Mineworkers Investment Trust (MIT), MIC is a 100 percent black-owned investment company. Its primary mission is to build a sustainable asset base that benefits mine, energy, and construction workers, along with their dependents..……..read more

🤖 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Nvidia finalizes acquisition of AI infrastructure startup Run:ai

Nvidia has successfully finalized its acquisition of Run:ai, an Israeli startup specializing in the management and optimization of AI hardware infrastructure. As a result of this merger, Run:ai has announced that its software, which is currently compatible exclusively with Nvidia products, will be open-sourced. This strategic move will allow competitors such as AMD and Intel to adapt and utilize the software for their own hardware.......……continue reading

OTHER STORIES

• Hackers successfully infiltrated several Chrome extensions this month by injecting malicious code after gaining access to admin accounts through a phishing campaign. The attack seemed to be aimed at “targeting logins to specific social media advertising and AI platforms.”.…....read more

• Whether you’re a recent graduate, transitioning careers, or looking to upskill, these six free courses offer valuable knowledge that will make you more attractive to potential employers in 2025.…….read more

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