NCC raises alarm over call masking
By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has raised the alarm over the resurgence of call masking in the country’s telecommunications industry, warning that the practice threatens industry revenues, national security and the integrity of Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem. The telecom regulator described call masking as an act of economic sabotage capable of adversely affecting […]
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Trapped in digital dark: How Nigeria’s financial system fails persons with disabilities
As Nigeria rapidly embraces digital transformation and financial inclusion, a significant portion of its population, Persons with Disabilities, PWDs, remains left behind.
Routelink builds resilience culture in cyberspace to curb cyber threats
Enterprise Division of IT solutions company Routelink Group, is carrying out sensitization programmes aimed at educating the public on how to avoid being victims of cyber criminals.
Aptech doles out N621 million scholarship to 76 Nigerian students
IT training institute, Aptech, said it has offered 76 Nigerian students 50 per cent scholarships worth 621 million naira in collaboration with Middlesex University, London.
Instagram introduces teen-friendly safety features
Meta has launched Instagram Teen Accounts, a new feature designed to enhance safety for teenagers under 16 on the platform.
Nigeria-US bilateral relations at risk over continued detention of Binance Executive – Lawmaker warns
US Representative James Hill (R-AR) has expressed concern that the continued detention of Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan in Nigeria could jeopardize bilateral relations between the two countries.
TikTok fights US Govt in court to avoid nationwide ban
On Monday, TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, will face off against the US Justice Department in a crucial legal battle in Washington, DC.
Subscriber group backs Telcos on mass disconnection of non-NIN linked SIMs
The Association of Telephone, Cable TV, and Internet Subscribers of Nigeria (ATCIS) has expressed support for telecommunications operators to disconnect subscribers who failed to link their SIMs to their National Identification Numbers (NINs) as the deadline expired on September 14, 2024.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX makes history with first private spacewalk
In a groundbreaking achievement, Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully completed the world’s first private spacewalk on Thursday morning.
Samsung Electronics to slash global workforce by 30%
Samsung Electronics, a global leader in smartphones, TVs, and memory chips, is planning significant staff reductions, cutting up to 30 per cent of its overseas workforce in some divisions, according to three sources with direct knowledge of the situation.
AI revolution: Why Nigeria needs policy frameworks to address unseen challenges
In the bustling streets of Lagos, Mrs. Joy Akin, , begins her day by consulting an artificial intelligence. She, is a seasoned financial analyst and her AI-powered application provides real-time stock market predictions.
