Opay closure hoax: How to identify fake financial messages, avoid online scams
By Islamiyyah Adekanbi The circulation of a fake notice claiming that fintech company OPay would suspend its operations has highlighted the need for members of the public to verify financial information before acting on or sharing it.The notice, which circulated on WhatsApp and other social media platforms, urged OPay customers to withdraw their funds ahead […]
China builds world’s largest 5G mobile network
China has made initial achievements in building the world’s largest 5G mobile network. Liu Liehong, vice minister, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Monday said in a briefing that the country has built a total of 792,000 5G base stations at the end of February. Liehong said this made the number of mobile […]
New SIM registration to resume April 19 with NIN ― FG
By Emmanuel Elebeke The federal government has approved the activation of new SIM card registration with mandatory NIN. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami, who issued the directive on Thursday said the approval was in line with the Revised National Digital Identity Policy for SIM Card Registration. A statement by […]
FG lifts ban on new SIM registration
By Prince Osuagwu & Emmanuel Elebeke The Federal Government yesterday lifted the ban on new Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card registration, giving Nigerians who desire to get new lines a reprieve. However, this time around, only those who have registered and obtained their National Identity Number (NIN), will be able to do so as the […]
Minister gives reasons for nationwide power outage
…Apologises to Nigerians By Chris Ochayi The Minister of Power Engr. Sale Mamman has tendered an apology to all Nigerians affected by the power outage currently being experienced across the country. Engr. Mamman who described the situation as unfortunate in a statement issued by Aaron Arrtmas, his media aide in Abuja, however, attributed the situation […]
9mobile empowers journalists on requisite skills for good reportage
By Juliet Umeh TO equip journalists with the requisite skills and knowledge needed to boost reportage and adapt effectively to the dynamic media landscape, telecommunication service provider, 9mobile, held a capacity-building session for them recently. The training session was facilitated by the Regional Editor (West Africa), The Conversation Africa, Adejuwon Soyinka. Speaking on the theme […]
