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AI startup Perplexity offers to buy Google’s Chrome browser for $34.5 billion
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AI-powered search startup Perplexity has made an unsolicited $34.5 billion offer to buy Google’s Chrome web browser, a bold move targeting Google’s dominance in the internet space.
The San Francisco-based company is aiming to position itself ahead of a possible US government order that could force Google to sell Chrome following antitrust proceedings. The proposal was sent to Google’s parent company, Alphabet, on Tuesday.
Perplexity, which has been building itself as an AI-driven alternative to Google Search, says it will fund the purchase with backing from large investment funds, though it has not disclosed their identities.
Google is currently under intense scrutiny from US regulators after a federal judge ruled last year that it has been illegally monopolizing the internet search market. The US government has suggested remedies such as forcing the sale of Chrome and licensing search data to rivals. While Google plans to appeal, it is also exploring softer adjustments to its business practices, which could delay any forced divestment for years.
Industry analysts are skeptical about Perplexity’s offer, with some valuing Chrome closer to $100 billion and questioning whether regulators will mandate a sale. Analysts also warn that separating Chrome from Google’s ecosystem could hurt its quality and user experience.
Perplexity maintains it has both the funds and a strategy in place. Recently valued at $18 billion after a $100 million fundraising round, the company says it would invest $3 billion over two years into Chrome and its open-source Chromium project, retaining much of Chrome’s existing team.
This isn’t Perplexity’s first attempt to preempt a major tech divestment. Earlier this year, it reportedly sought to merge with TikTok’s US operations to prevent a potential ban. The company is also preparing to launch its own browser, Comet, with integrated AI agents capable of performing tasks like online shopping.
Perplexity has pledged not to make hidden changes to Chrome, ensuring stability for users and advertisers. Whether Google accepts the offer—or is compelled by regulators to consider it—remains uncertain.
See Exchange Rate As Naira Gains 0.07%
The Black Market Dollar-to-Naira Exchange Rate for 24th June 2026 Can Be Accessed Below.
NOTE: The exchange rate changes hourly. It depends on the volume of dollars available and the Demand. This means…you can buy or sell 1 dollar at a certain rate, and the price can change (high or low) within hours.
The official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today, including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates.
Note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market.
What’s the dollar to naira black market today, 24th June 2026?
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players sell a dollar for ₦1395 and buy at ₦1385 on Wednesday, 24th June, 2026, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.
Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Selling Rate ₦1395
Buying Rate ₦1385
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Highest Rate ₦1375
Lowest Rate ₦1365
The Nigerian naira traded at relatively stable levels against the United States dollar on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets, as market participants continued to monitor liquidity conditions and foreign exchange demand.
Latest data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) showed that the naira exchanged at approximately ₦1,366.41 per dollar at the official market. The NFEM rate, which is published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, represents the volume-weighted average exchange rate for the day.
The official exchange rate has remained within the ₦1,350-₦1,370 range in recent weeks, supported by improved liquidity and sustained foreign portfolio inflows into local assets.
In the parallel market, also known as the black market, the dollar traded at around ₦1,400 for buying and between ₦1,410 and ₦1,420 for selling, depending on location and dealer quotations.
The spread between the official and parallel market rates remained relatively narrow compared with previous years, reflecting ongoing reforms aimed at improving transparency and efficiency in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market.
Currency traders said demand for dollars from importers, travellers and businesses remained steady, although the naira has benefited from increased confidence in the foreign exchange market and improved dollar supply.
Analysts noted that exchange rates could continue to fluctuate in response to changes in foreign exchange inflows, global oil prices and domestic economic conditions.
As of the prevailing rates, $100 would exchange for about ₦136,641 at the official NFEM window, while the same amount could fetch between ₦141,000 and ₦142,000 in the parallel market.
Foreign exchange rates remain subject to intraday movements and may vary across banks, bureaux de change operators and other market participants.
A total sum of N2.300 trillion, being the May 2026 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared between the federal government, states, and the local government councils.
In a statement on Wednesday by the spokesperson of the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, the revenue was shared at the June 2026 Federation Account Allocation Committee FAAC meeting held in Abuja.
The N2.300 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N1.611 trillion and distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N688.785 billion.
A communiqué issued by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) indicated that the total gross revenue of N3.395 trillion was available in the month of May 2026. Total deduction for cost of collection was N123.546 billion, while total transfers and refunds were N971.610 billion.
According to the communiqué, gross statutory revenue of N2.651 trillion was received for the month of May 2026. This was higher than the sum of N2.378 trillion received in the preceding month by N273.623 billion.
Gross revenue of N743.668 billion was available from the Value Added Tax (VAT) in May 2026. This was lower than the N806.617 billion available in the month of April 2026 by N62.949 billion.
The communiqué stated that from the N2.300 trillion total distributable revenue, the federal government received a total sum of N818.680 billion, and the state governments received a total sum of N759.141 billion.
The local government council received N534.277 billion, while the sum of N188.132 billion (13% of mineral revenue) was shared with the benefiting state as derivation revenue.
On the N1.611 trillion distributable statutory revenue, the communiqué stated that the federal government received N749.801 billion and the state governments received N380.309 billion.
The local government councils received N293.202 billion, and the sum of N188.132 billion (13% of mineral revenue) was shared with the benefiting states as derivation revenue.
From the N688.785 billion distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue, the federal government received N68.879 billion, the state governments received N378.832 billion, and the local government councils received N241.075 billion.
In May 2026, Companies Income Tax (CIT), CGT, SDT, Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT), Hydrocarbon Tax (HT), and Oil and Gas Royalty increased significantly, while Import Duty, Value Added Tax (VAT), Excise Duty, and CET Levies decreased considerably.
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