Meta Cracks Down on Growing Crime Against Teenagers
Meta is taking steps to crack down on the spread of “revenge porn” images of teenagers on Facebook and Instagram. A new tool, called Take It Down, takes aim at…
Canada Bans TikTok on Government Devices
Canada will ban video app TikTok from all government-issued devices starting on Tuesday. The decision follows a review by Canada’s chief information officer, and the app “presents an unacceptable level…
After 45 Years, Nokia Rebrands Operations, Changes Logo
During an interview, with Bloomberg, the President and CEO of Nokia, Pekka Lundmark, said “We want to launch a new brand that is focusing very much on the networks and industrial digitalization, which…
CBN Names Isa Abdulmumin as New Spokesperson
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed Isa Abdulmumin as Acting Director of the apex bank’s Corporate Communications Department. Abdulmumin, a Deputy Director, succeeds Osita Nwanisobi as head of…
Telecom Giant, Ericsson to Cut 8,500 Jobs
Telecom company Ericsson is planning to cut 8,500 jobs around the world in a bid to slash costs. The company — one of the world’s biggest providers of 5G mobile…
Twenty Most Expensive Countries With Highest Cost of Mobile Data in Africa
African countries generally have some of the most expensive costs of mobile data in the world due to factors such as unavailability of infrastructure and high taxation in the telecom…
Netflix Slash Subscription Prices in more than 30 Countries
The streaming giant, Netflix Inc has announced it has cut down subscription prices across more than 30 countries amid stiff competition from other streaming companies. Recall in 2021, Netflix cut down…
European Commission Bans Staff from Using TikTok on Staff Devices
Staff working at the European Commission have been ordered to remove the TikTok app from their phones and corporate devices. The commission said it was implementing the measure to “protect…
Lagos Ranks Number One City for Online Shoppers in Sub-Saharan Africa
According to the report, Lagos (Nigeria) emerged as the top African city with the highest volume of electronic commerce (eCommerce) orders in Africa. Cairo (Egypt) ranked second on the list,…
Ten Interesting things to Know About Nigeria’s Upcoming Presidential Election
Nigeria is set to hold its 5th presidential election under its 4th republic on the 25th of February, 2023. This election is said to be one of the most important…
2023 General Elections: Pantami Inaugurates Committee for Cyberspace and ICT Infrastructure Protection
The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Ali Ibrahim Pantami yesterday ( 23rd Feb) in Abuja, inaugurated a Committee led by the Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC),…
Naira Redesign: Evaluating the Effectiveness of CBN’s Communication
There is a popular theory that Nigerians are resilient. The CBN naira redesign policy put that famous theory to the test in several ways. People have been stretched in a…
BREAKING NEWS! Supreme Court Fixes March 3 for Judgement on New Naira Note
The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned judgement in the new naira policy suit to March 3, 2023. With the apex court’s decision, Nigerians, especially consumer and business groups as well…
Netflix Announces Subscription Reduction for Nigeria and Other Sub-Saharan African
Netflix has announced a reduction in its monthly subscription fees for Nigeria and other countries in the sub-Saharan region of Africa, effective February 21. The streaming giant says the goal is…
Bolt Trims Down its Nigerian Workforce Amid Reports of Global Recruitment
As the tsunami of layoffs continues to spread across the global tech space, Bolt has reportedly laid off 20 staff of its Nigerian operations, Bolt Nigeria. This is according to sources…
Microsoft Inks $69bn Agreement with Nvidia and Nintendo to Save Activision Deal
Microsoft has defended its proposal to buy Activision Blizzard – the maker of Call of Duty and Candy Crush – at an EU competitions hearing. Microsoft says it believes the…
NCC Dedicates Toll-Free Number as Presidential Election Incident Hotline
In view of the importance attached to the upcoming Presidential Election, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dedicated its Consumer Toll-Free Number 622, to serve as 2023 Presidential Election Incident…
TikTok Unveils New Programme to help Content Creators Earn More Revenue
TikTok announced today that it’s launching the beta version of a revamped creator fund called the “Creativity Program.” The company says the program is designed to generate higher revenue and unlock more…
African Countries with the Fastest Internet Speeds
Several African countries have surged in global rankings for internet speeds due to investments in network infrastructure. Mobile and fixed broadband networks are expanding, increasing internet connectivity and access across…
The Top Universities in Africa Based on Levels of Education and Employability
The list is courtesy of the Center for World University Rankings. The list consists of universities situated in South Africa and Egypt. The importance of Universities cannot be overstated as…