Business
Meta Restores Trump’s Social Media Accounts After Criticism
Meta has lifted all restrictions on Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts, days after Trump criticized Mark Zuckerberg online.
Meta announced the decision on July 12, ahead of Trump’s campaign for the GOP nomination. “We believe the American people should be able to hear from the presidential nominees,” Meta stated.
Trump was banned from these platforms in 2021 after the Capitol insurrection but was reinstated last year with conditions. The full restoration follows Trump’s attack on Zuckerberg on Truth Social.
Meta emphasized that Trump and Biden will be held to the same standards as other users. It remains to be seen if Trump will become more active on these platforms or continue focusing on Truth Social.
Business
FG Empowers 500 Women and Youths With Agricultural Skills In Ogun State
The Federal Government trains 500 women and youths in food production and agriculture. The programme was started to support food security.
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security partnered with the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT).
The women and youths were taught tomato, okra and Telfairia production techniques. The government believes this will help boost agriculture, improve food production and strengthen the economy in Ogun State.
Business
Fuel Prices Continue to Drop Across Some Nigerian Filling Stations
According to reports, fuel stations are reducing their prices a bit. This has become a general thing around Nigeria after the spike due to the removal of subsidy.
The prices are dropping to ₦1,275 and ₦1,299, going lower than ₦1,300 compared to what it was before.
Business
MTN Advances IHS Holding Acquisition Following Shareholder Approval
MTN has moved closer to acquiring IHS Holding, following shareholder approval of the proposed takeover, marking another major milestone in the transaction.
The approval was secured during the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on 4 August, allowing the deal to progress to the next stage.
If completed, the acquisition is expected to strengthen MTN’s infrastructure capabilities by giving the company greater control over its telecommunications tower assets. Industry analysts believe the move could improve network efficiency, reduce long-term operating costs, and support MTN’s continued expansion across its markets.
The transaction is still subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions before it can be officially completed.
