Binance Users Withdraw $3.6bn After $6.3bn Cyberattack
Binance recorded $3.64bn in net withdrawals after reopening services following a $6.3bn cyberattack linked to North Korea’s TraderTraitor group.
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FG Approves New Power Grid to Tackle Frequent Grid Collapses
The FG has approved new eastern and western power grids to tackle Nigeria’s frequent grid collapses and strengthen electricity transmission.
German Police Seize Robot After It Allegedly Gropes Teen Girl
German police seize a robot after it allegedly groped a 16-year-old girl in Cologne. Two suspects are under investigation.
Turkey Bans Social Media for Children Under 15 From November 1
Turkey has officially announced a social media ban for children under 15. The new rule will take effect on November 1. The country joins a growing list of nations introducing stricter rules to protect young people online. The announcement appeared in Turkey’s official state journal on Saturday. Parliament approved the law in April. Under the…
Meta Bans TikTok Ads on Facebook and Instagram in US
Meta has banned TikTok ads on Facebook and Instagram in the US and several other countries, escalating its rivalry with ByteDance over users and advertising revenue.
2027 Elections: INEC Partners Google, Microsoft to Fight Cyber Attacks
INEC partners Google and Microsoft to secure Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
Ofcom Investigates Meta Over Instagram Instants Feature
Ofcom is investigating Meta over Instagram Instants, citing concerns about safety risk assessments before its launch.
Elon Musk Becomes Trillionaire Again as SpaceX Shares Surge
Elon Musk is a trillionaire again after SpaceX and Tesla shares pushed his net worth above $1 trillion.
TikTok Sued Over Alleged Restrictions in Kano, Kaduna, Others
A Nigerian foundation has dragged TikTok to court over alleged restrictions on users in parts of Northern Nigeria. The Foundation for Digital Justice and Sustainable Development filed the suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The group accused TikTok of restricting or geoblocking users in Kano, Kaduna, Kebbi and Sokoto states. It filed the…
“Instagram Is for Girls”: Elon Musk’s Blunt Take Goes Viral
Elon Musk has sparked a fresh conversation online after calling Instagram an app “for girls.” The billionaire shared the comment on X, formerly known as Twitter. His response came after an X user announced that they had deleted Instagram.The user wrote: “Officially deleted instagram. An inherently female app. Zero benefit.” Musk then replied with a…