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Trump Confirms Microsoft is in Talks to Buy TikTok

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On Monday, former US President Donald Trump revealed that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, as the app’s future in the United States remains uncertain.

TikTok has been under pressure due to a US law requiring the app to separate from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or face a potential ban in the country. Trump was asked by reporters if Microsoft was in negotiations to buy the popular app, to which he confirmed, saying, “I would say yes.”

He also noted that there is significant interest in TikTok, adding, “There’s great interest in TikTok.” Trump suggested that a bidding war for the app could also be a positive development.


 

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Meta Reaches Settlement with Trump and Moves Closer to His Political Circle

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In a notable legal development, Meta Platforms, the head company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay $725 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that the social media giant allowed millions of users’ personal information to be accessed by Cambridge Analytica, a firm that supported Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.

This settlement comes during a series of actions by Meta that appear to align the company more closely with former President Trump and his administration.

Recently, Meta appointed Joel Kaplan, a former aide to President George W. Bush and a prominent Republican figure, as its new head of global policy, replacing Nick Clegg.

Additionally, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the end of Facebook’s third-party fact-checking program, acknowledging that the model had become a tool for censorship and had made “too many mistakes.”


 

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PETROAN and Dangote Refinery Team Up to Improve Gas and Fuel Distribution

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The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has emphasized the importance of issuing gas distribution licenses to petroleum marketers as a key step in reshaping Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.

In a statement released on Tuesday, PETROAN’s spokesperson, Joseph Obele, mentioned the significance of the move. The National Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) had granted these licenses to oil marketers on the same day.

PETROAN further explained that these licenses were crucial to ensuring the success of Nigeria’s gas expansion plans, which are part of the broader vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

The statement outlined that licensees were expected to use their new authorization to contribute to the nationwide distribution of gas, with the goal of covering all 774 local government areas across the country.

In another important development, PETROAN also announced a strategic partnership with Dangote Refinery and MRS, aimed at enhancing the distribution of petroleum products across the nation.

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This collaboration is set to provide Nigerians with more value for their money when purchasing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), while also addressing price disparities by factoring in transportation costs.


 

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Dangote Refinery Explains Petrol Price Hike Due to Rising Global Oil Costs

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Dangote Refinery has explained that the recent adjustment in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, is a direct result of a sharp increase in global crude oil prices.

In a statement released on Sunday, the refinery emphasized that fluctuations in international oil prices inevitably affect the cost of finished products like petrol. This week, Dangote raised the depot price of petrol by 5%, bringing it from N899.50 to N950 per litre.

Despite this increase, Dangote pointed out that the 5% rise is much lower than the 15% hike seen in global crude oil prices.

Over a short period, Brent Crude has jumped from $70 to $82 per barrel, while Nigerian crude has an additional premium of about $3 per barrel in international markets.


 

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