Author: Elan
The deal between Nigeria and Meta, details of which have not been previously disclosed, is replete with concessions by Nigeria, including writing off the $32.8 million fine and softening the obligations it earlier imposed on Meta. In February 2025, Nigeria announced a $32.8 million fine for data privacy violations against Meta Platform Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. But the government went quiet when it reversed course by writing off the fine after striking a deal with the tech giant in October last year. Under the settlement agreement, Nigeria consented to freeing Meta of all liabilities regarding the…
In brief Bitcoin’s funding rate turned negative to -1.8%, its lowest since 2023—a historically bullish signal according to VanEck analysts. Hash rate recovery after three recent decline episodes suggests favorable conditions ahead, the analysis shows. Bitcoin’s price rose above $79,000 this week for the first time since January. After Bitcoin popped to its highest price since January earlier this week, VanEck analysts said Friday that they continue to see bullish on-chain signals around the leading cryptocurrency, with historically profitable conditions emerging across key metrics.Bitcoin’s hash rate currently sits at a 30-day moving average of 985.5 EH/s, down 7.5% from its…
It starts in an elevator in Paris, France. On Saturday, April 4, 2026, Amara Uyanna was trying to catch a 10 a.m. flight, mentally checking off her usual work-travel list. Her suitcase in hand, she made her way to the lowest floor of a Parisian hotel where she had lodged; the elevator doors slid open, and she walked in. There, a stranger stepped in, whispering, almost to himself, “Bismillah.” Without thinking, she answered, “Bismillah,” too, their first connection in a foreign land. When they got out of the elevator, they realised they were both headed to the airport. The man…
Andy Walker / Android AuthorityThis open-source tool acts as a middleman between elevated Android functionality and permissions and third-party apps, giving the latter (and the user) access to previously locked-away features. It might not sound like much, but it’s a core reason why Shizuku is one of the most important Android apps for power users. Do you use Shizuku on your Android phone?283 votesYes, regularly.37%I’ve it installed, but I rarely use it.27%I’ve never tried it, but now I want to.27%No, I don’t need it.10% Despite this power, Shizuku is pretty useless on its own. Without supporting apps that leverage its…
NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Former Sierra Leone Ambassador Sidique Wai to Lead Strategic Initiative Connecting African Governments, Diaspora Leaders, and U.S. Institutions at Critical Inflection Point for U.S.-Africa Relations Gotham Government Relations, a leading New York-based government affairs and strategic advocacy firm, today announced the launch of the Gotham Africa Practice, a comprehensive platform designed to serve African governments, diaspora communities, and institutional stakeholders seeking effective engagement with Washington, New York, and U.S. policy institutions. The Gotham Africa Practice is the first Africa focused initiative by any major lobbying and government relations firm…
South Africa is rapidly establishing itself as one of Africa’s most dynamic hubs for artificial intelligence innovation. From machine learning platforms tackling financial inclusion to AI-driven tools addressing uniquely African challenges in healthcare, agriculture and public safety, a bold new generation of startups is proving that world-class AI doesn’t only come out of Silicon Valley. The conditions are increasingly right. A growing pool of tech talent, expanding venture capital interest in African markets and a business landscape hungry for smarter, more efficient solutions have created fertile ground for AI to take root. Cities like Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban are…
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Make CryptoSlate preferred on I believe the hardest question for DeFi in 2026 is whether the original dream is still alive.The collective bargain was simple. Users would hold their own keys. Code would execute the rules. Markets would stay open. Ledgers would be visible.Intermediaries would lose power because financial services could run on public smart contracts rather than private balance sheets.That framing explains why decentralized finance grew so quickly after 2020. It also explains why the current moment feels so deflating.I’d like to preface this piece by saying that I believe decentralized finance is an essential part of the world…
Infinix is cementing its status within the premium smartphone segment in a bold new way with NOTE 60 Ultra, its landmark flagship which debuted in Barcelona during Mobile World Congress 2026. Co-developed with Italian automotive and design legend Pininfarina, NOTE 60 Ultra’s design is driven by an emotion-led aesthetic inspired by super cars. Beneath its bold design lies a fully realized flagship experience, integrating breakthrough in-house innovations with best-in-class partner technologies. A professional-grade 200MP ultra-high-definition imaging system, built-in multi-country satellite communication connectivity, and immersive audio precision-tuned by SOUND BY JBL come together to challenge expectations in the premium segment. Supercar…
Meta is laying off around 8,000 employees and cutting approximately 6,000 open positions, with the changes taking effect on May 20. These reductions amount to about 10% of Meta’s global workforce of 78,865 employees. The layoffs were announced in an internal memo from Meta’s head of HR, Janelle Gale, and confirmed by a company spokesperson.Gale stated in the memo that the move is part of an effort to run the company more efficiently and to offset other investments. The memo was first reported by Bloomberg.Why Meta Is Making These CutsMeta expects its capital spending in 2026 to be between $115…