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NCC unveils telecoms identity risk platform for banks and telcos in Nigeria
Technology

NCC Begins Stakeholder Talks on Fibre Duct Pricing to Boost Broadband Access in Nigeria

The Nigerian Communications Commission has opened consultations with telecom stakeholders on a transparent pricing framework for fibre duct sharing under…

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WhatsApp username reservation feature for protecting users’ phone numbers
Technology

WhatsApp Introduces Username Reservation Ahead of Feature Launch

WhatsApp users can now reserve unique usernames ahead of the feature’s full launch later this year, allowing them to connect…

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NIMC Act 2026 multipurpose identity card and digital identity verification in Nigeria
Technology

One Card, Trusted Identity: Strengthening Verification and Cybersecurity in Nigeria

By | Destiny Young The introduction of a General Multipurpose Card under the NIMC Act 2026 could significantly improve how…

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Samsung Smart TV displaying FreeTV channels through NigComSat satellite connection
Channel Scan

CONNECTING COMPATIBLE SAMSUNG TV TO WATCH FREETV CHANNELS

By | Destiny Young The launch of FreeTV on the NigComSat satellite…

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Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, meets with police and Police Trust Fund officials on Project BRIDGE connectivity.
ABUJA

FG Moves to Connect Police Stations to Project BRIDGE Network

The Federal Government has begun talks with the Nigeria Police Force and…

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Mobile communications mast representing United States-backed wireless technology deployment in Nigeria and other West African countries
Digital Infrastructure

US Backs Wireless Technology Deployment in Nigeria, Other West African Countries

The United States is supporting a feasibility study for the deployment of…

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EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede calls on Nigerian universities to use Artificial Intelligence for accountability, ethical governance and anti-corruption reforms.
Anti-Corruption

EFCC Urges Universities To Adopt AI For Accountability

EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede has urged Nigerian universities to adopt Artificial Intelligence…

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Destiny Young
XChat standalone messaging app by X shown in App Store ahead of Friday launch
App Store

X to Launch Standalone Messaging App XChat on Friday

X is set to launch XChat, a standalone messaging app, on Friday.…

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Destiny Young
Google allows users to plan what happens to their accounts after death or prolonged inactivity.
Account Security

Google lets users decide what happens to their accounts after death or prolonged inactivity

Google allows users to decide what happens to their accounts after death…

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Destiny Young
John Ternus speaking after Apple announced its 2026 leadership transition
Apple

Apple is about to change world, new CEO John Ternus says

Apple’s incoming CEO John Ternus says the company is about to change…

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John Ternus named Apple CEO as Tim Cook becomes chairman
Apple

Apple Names John Ternus CEO as Tim Cook Becomes Chairman

Apple has announced a major leadership transition, naming John Ternus as its…

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GPS III satellite in orbit representing a newer generation of the Global Positioning System with improved accuracy and anti-jam capability
anti-jam technology

GPS III Improves Accuracy, Resilience in Global Positioning System

GPS III is the newest generation of the Global Positioning System, built…

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