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On Wednesday evening, OpenAI launched an App Directory to browse all the tools currently available and opened its SDK for developers to build new interactive experiences that operate within the bot’s UI. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said last month that “We are planning to build the obvious features that you would expect for a robust platform over time,” and opening an app store is certainly a huge step in that direction.Another change is that OpenAI has renamed the “connectors” that helped users pull data from other services (like Google Drive or Dropbox) into ChatGPT, and is now calling those apps…
Bitcoin’s volatility appears to be diminishing, with its movements in 2025 more subdued than those of Nvidia (NVDA), which Bitwise says indicates its investor base is diversifying.Bitwise said on Wednesday that Bitcoin (BTC) will continue to be less volatile than Nvidia in 2026 as “Bitcoin’s volatility has steadily declined over the past ten years.”It added that the shift signals a “derisking” of the asset as its investor base has diversified due to the emergence of institutional investment products. “This shift reflects the fundamental derisking of Bitcoin as an investment and the diversification of its investor base thanks to traditional investment vehicles…
Surely every NFL player has questioned the ability or integrity of the league’s referees at some point — usually in private, as they blow off steam after a tough loss. Puka Nacua just happened to do it on a Twitch stream for a channel with 7 million subscribers. The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver was live with streamers Adin Ross and N3on on Tuesday, December 16, when he weighed in on the state of officiating in the NFL. “The refs are the worst. These guys are lawyers, they wanna be on TV too bro,” Nacua, 24, said. “You don’t think…
The 11 Nigerian military officials on board the C-130 aircraft that made an emergency landing in Burkina Faso have been released. The soldiers were held last week by Burkinabe authorities over what they described as violations of their airspace. Their release Wednesday night comes about nine days after their arrest. The spokesperson of the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, confirmed that the officials were released on Wednesday. Mr Ebienfa told PREMIUM TIMES that the detained soldiers were released after a high-level Nigerian delegation visited Burkina Faso. The delegation, led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, met…
Microsoft said on Tuesday that its longstanding partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria had delivered digital training to over four million people since 2021. The Director for Government Affairs at Microsoft for West Africa, Nonye Ujam, disclosed this at a media roundtable in Lagos. Ms Ujam said that the milestone underscored Nigeria’s commitment to thriving in the digital economy. She added that recent figures indicated that 350,000 individuals have been actively engaged in its specialised students’ programmes. ”With 63,000 completing specific training pathways and 43,000 receiving global certification,” she said. Ms Ujam announced additional training of 350,000 Nigerians in…
I do not judge or condemn those who have separated, or are presently facing enormous pains in their marriages. I pray for healing for them. But honesty demands this: A pastor’s repeated divorce or a believer’s divorce outside biblical grounds is a moral failing and, for pastors, a pastoral disqualification — no matter how gifted or influential that person is. The ultimate cure is for the church to go back to sound doctrines that model Christlike virtues and character that guide couples in their choice of spouses, actions at home, and remedies for marital challenges. Enablers of these Principles These…
This December, Detty December gets tastier as Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) prepares to debut the first-ever Holiday Edition of the GTCO Food & Drink Festival, bringing together 213 food vendors for a two-day celebration of food, family and festive cheer. Scheduled for 20 and 21 December, at the GT Centre, Oniru, Lagos, the holiday edition ushers Africa’s largest food and beverage festival into the heart of the holiday season, promising a blend of culinary experiences, entertainment and family-friendly attractions. GTCO said the Holiday Edition expands the Festival’s global reputation by spotlighting African cuisine, creating memorable moments for…
Egypt claimed a 2–1 win over Nigeria on Tuesday night at the Cairo International Stadium, handing the Super Eagles a narrow defeat in a friendly match used by both teams to fine-tune preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The encounter was Nigeria’s final test before travelling to Fès, where the three-time champions will begin their Group C campaign later this month. Both coaches made use of the friendly nature of the fixture to rotate players and assess squad depth, with Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle fielding a mix of regular starters and new faces from…
Convener of The Alternative, Segun Showunmi, has faulted the National Opposition Movement, NOM, over its stand regarding the new tax law. He described the movement as “gangs of failed politicians who mistake noise for policy and outrage for ideas, and who fail to offer pragmatic solutions.” Recall that in a news conference held at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, the NOM demanded that President Bola Tinubu’s new tax law be immediately suspended, calling it a severe attack on the means of subsistence for ordinary Nigerians. They insisted that the tax law is an assault on Nigerians, citing the nation’s…
The Caretaker Committee of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Bauchi State has cried out that Governor Bala Mohammed should be held responsible should anything happen to any of their members or supporters. Members of the factional caretaker committee, which was recently appointed by the Nyesom Wike’s camp of the PDP led by Alhaji Abdulrahman Mohammed, raised the alarm while formally accepting their appointment. The committee affirmed its unwavering commitment to diligently discharge the responsibilities entrusted to it. The Bauchi factional caretaker committee said it would act in accordance with the Constitution of the party and the…
