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Team,Today, on my first day as CEO, I just wanted to send a quick note to thank everyone for the warm wishes. I also want to extend my deep appreciation to Tim for sharing so much of his knowledge and experience during this transition, and more importantly, for everything he contributed to Apple over the years. We’re so lucky to have had a CEO who led with his values and with such decency and humanity. We are all better for it and I’m so grateful he’ll be our executive chairman.I’m honored to be stepping into this role at what is…

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed overhauling decades-old rules governing transfer agents as blockchain-based recordkeeping and tokenized securities become more prominent in US markets.The proposal would update requirements covering registration, recordkeeping, safeguarding and securities transfers, while introducing new rules aimed at risks emerging from increasingly digital and automated market infrastructure.“Market participants are actively seeking to bring blockchain-native, or ‘onchain’ transfer agents into the U.S. market,” the SEC said, pointing to models for blockchain-based recordkeeping, tokenized fund administration and cross-chain interoperability.The agency said its existing framework does not adequately address those developments, particularly risks involving cybersecurity, operational resilience…

A former State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State, Otoabasi Udo, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of neglecting longstanding supporters despite their sacrifices and contributions to his political career. Mr Udo, a lawyer who served as the party’s state publicity secretary from 2021 until March 2026, made the allegations in an open letter addressed to Mr Akpabio on Monday. The letter, titled “Why Am I Forgotten & Forsaken? An Appeal for Reward & Recognition,” was addressed to Mr Akpabio in his capacity as president of the Senate and chairman of the National Assembly.…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has expressed condolences to the Orbih family on the death of their son, Daniel Orbih, who was the Chairman of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. In a statement on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Ebojele, the governor described Orbih as a bridge-builder and a voice of reason. Reflecting on his dedication to institutional leadership and educational excellence, the governor described Orbih’s death as a significant loss to his family, Edo State and the university community. The governor described Chief Orbih as an astute political leader, adding that in his service…

Smart homes have gotten really good at making things really complicated. Turning on a light can involve multiple steps, compared to just flipping a switch. Homey, the Dutch-based smart home platform owned by LG, thinks it has a solution.This week it launched the Homey Portal, a touchscreen smart home controller that looks very promising, if very expensive. Preorders open today at an introductory price of $249/€249, with units shipping in December.A 2.8-inch round touchscreen device with a stainless steel dial, the Homey Portal can sit on a desk or mount to the wall and is powered by a USB-C cable.…

A group of 21 major financial institutions plans to establish a new company to develop and issue stablecoins, offering another sign of traditional finance’s push into digital dollars as regulatory frameworks take shape.The consortium, announced Tuesday, includes Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, Citi, Deutsche Bank, UBS, Santander, MUFG and Fidelity Investments. It plans to launch a US dollar-denominated stablecoin in the first half of 2027, subject to the company’s formation and other conditions.According to the announcement, the group ultimately plans to expand into stablecoins denominated in other G7 currencies, with a euro offering identified as its next priority.The consortium said…

Kelly Clarkson said goodbye to The Kelly Clarkson Show with a little help from her kids. “My kiddos have always come first. They’re a big reason I did this show … and they’re also a big reason it’s time to say goodbye,” Clarkson, 44, said on the Monday, August 31, episode of her daytime show, referring to daughter River Rose, 12, and son Remington, 10, who were watching in the crowd. “I’m such a proud momma, they’re the greatest kids in the world.” Clarkson continued, “When we started, River was in kindergarten. She’s about to be in middle school, crazy. My…

At least 10,613 children in Lagos State suffered emotional abuse after witnessing domestic violence in their homes over the past five years, the state government has said. In a statement on Monday, the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, made this disclosure at a press comference to mark the commencement of the 2026 Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month. Mr Pedro, who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), stated that the children were not necessarily the direct targets of the violence but were affected by what they witnessed at home. “These children may not have been…

The maiden National Intermediate Games, tagged EKO 2026, will go beyond the competition arena by fostering the development of school sports and creating a sustainable pathway for identifying and nurturing young talents. Scheduled to hold in Lagos from 1 to 15 October, the Games is expected to attract about 15,000 athletes from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Local Organising Committee (LOC), chaired by the Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Sam Egube, with Lekan Fatodu (Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission) and Mobolaji Ogunlende (Commissioner for Youth and Social Development)…

The Lagos State Parking Authority has commenced enforcement of the 2026 parking permit regulations across its operational zones in the state, warning defaulters of substantial fines and immediate suspension of operations. The General Manager of LASPA, Adebisi Adelabu, disclosed this in a statement shared on the stste government page on Tuesday, saying the enforcement marked the end of the prolonged grace period granted to customers to regularise their activities and obtain their 2026 parking permits. Adelabu said the extension was intended to give affected customers sufficient opportunity to meet their obligations and comply with the authority’s requirements. She said the…