The president of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, and former vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, are among the 30 million users who have joined Meta’s new platform, Threads. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, aims to reach one billion users in the near future. Threads, launched in over 100 […]
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The parent company of TikTok, Bytedance, has ventured into the realm of music streaming by introducing TikTok Music. This newly launched subscription-based service allows users to synchronize their existing TikTok accounts. By doing so, they gain the ability to explore, download, and enjoy tracks discovered within the video app. With […]
The technology brand,TECNO, announces the introduction of its environmentally-friendly ‘Magic Skin’ design, powered by recycled materials, contributing to the preservation of the planet and mitigating the adverse impacts of climate change. During a recent media parley in Lagos, the Marketing Manager of the company, Thompson Ani, revealed that TECNO is […]
The Chairman of the Trade Promotion Board at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCCI), Leye Kupoluyi, cautioned industrial entities about the impending disruptions caused by advancing technology at a media launch for this year’s Information Communication Technology and Telecommunications Expo. He emphasized the need for businesses to […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has enacted four Executive Orders, including the suspension of the 5% Excise Tax on telecommunication services and the increase in Excise Duties on domestically produced goods. The Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy, Dele Alake, disclosed this during a media […]
The Zone 2 Police Command, Lagos State has apprehended two individuals associated with a syndicate involved in hacking over 1000 bank accounts in Nigeria. The suspects, known for targeting local banks, were arrested at a hideout in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State following a new generation bank. The spokesperson […]
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has managed to remain Africa’s wealthiest individual, even with the Nigerian currency’s fluctuation relative to the dollar, as indicated by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. In the latest daily top billionaire lists, Dangote’s wealth was evaluated at a remarkable $15.6 billion, securing his position […]
Firstbank demonstrates its dedication to inventive financial solutions by introducing a Humanoid Robot at its Adetokunbo Ademola VI, Lagos Digital Experience Centre Branch. This cutting-edge robot incorporates Video Banking and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to serve as a friendly branch staff member. The introduction of this robot is part of Firstbank’s […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has urged organizations in the country to appoint data protection officers within six months. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner and CEO of NDPC, emphasized the importance of this measure in light of the substantial amount of data generated daily in Nigeria as the […]
Canada has launched its tech talent strategy to attract foreign experts to its thriving digital sector. The announcement was made by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Sean Fraser, at Collision 2023. The strategy includes an “innovation stream” providing open work permits for up to five years to […]