EU slams record €1.2bn fine on Facebook over data transfer

EU slams record €1.2bn fine on Facebook over data transfer

Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has been fined €1.2 billion (£1 billion) for mishandling people’s data when transferring it between Europe and the United States. Issued by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, it is the largest fine imposed under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation privacy law. GDPR rules require companies to seek people’s consent before using…

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NAHCO begins export of fresh pepper to Europe

NAHCO begins export of fresh pepper to Europe

Nigeria Aviation Handling Company Plc (nahcoaviance), has on Wednesday started the exportation of food items to Europe under its new subsidiary, NAHCO Food and Beverages Limited. It commenced the exportation of fresh pepper after being certified by the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) and after consultation with foreign food standards agencies. The initiative has been…

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Garri, palm oil prices soar in Enugu

Garri, palm oil prices soar in Enugu

Prices of some foodstuffs, particularly tomatoes, palm oil and cassava flakes, popularly known as garri, have continued to increase in Enugu’s major markets. NAN correspondent, who conducted a market survey in Enugu on Monday, reports that the prices of foodstuffs increased significantly between April and May. A big basket of tomatoes now sells for between…

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