TECH
ICYMI: Meta Scraps Third-Party Fact-Checking with User-Driven Community Notes
January 13, 2025
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced that it will discontinue its third-party fact-checking initiative and replace it with a user-driven model known as Community Notes. The approach mirrors one employed by...
Telecom operators propose tariff hikes amid industry struggles
January 3, 2025
MTN reported a loss of N514.93 billion for the nine months ending in September 2024, despite a 33.7 percent increase in service revenue to N2.37 trillion. Similarly, Airtel’s revenue dropped by 46.9 percent to $755 million within the same period.
Telegram launches new verification feature to combat scams
January 3, 2025
Telegram has announced a series of updates, including a new verification feature aimed at combating scams on its platform. The new features include third-party account verification, enhanced search filters, and the ability to convert gifts...
Key events that shaped Nigeria in 2024
December 31, 2024
In 2024, Nigeria witnessed pivotal events, including a national minimum wage increase, widespread protests against economic reforms, and other key incidents that shaped the nation’s socio-economic and political landscape. Below are some of the Key...
Over 70 dead in Southern Ethiopia road accident
December 30, 2024
At least 71 people have died in a tragic road accident in southern Ethiopia after a truck plunged into a river in Sidama state. The Sidama Police Commission Traffic Prevention and Control Directorate confirmed the...
TCN begins maintenance of transmission stations in FCT
December 28, 2024
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has alerted Federal Capital Territory residents to planned power outages in select areas due to maintenance work at two transmission substations. In a statement issued Saturday, TCN’s General Manager...
Starlink Announces New Price Hike for Satellite Internet Services in Nigeria
December 28, 2024
Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider, has announced a significant increase in subscription prices across Nigeria, effective immediately for new customers and from January 27, 2025, for existing users. In an email to subscribers on...
NCC approves disconnection of Exchange Telecom from MTN
December 28, 2024
Interconnection is an essential part of the telecommunications ecosystem, as it allows operators to connect their networks and provide services to customers.
MultiChoice grants free three-day access to all DStv channels
December 27, 2024
All DStv customers will have free access to all DStv channels from 27 to 29 December, regardless of their current subscription package. This is contained in a statement on Thursday by MultiChoice Nigeria. The statement...
How Google Professional Certificates Can Kickstart Your Career in 2025
December 22, 2024
As the job market evolves, so do the demands for specialized skills. Google Professional Certificates are becoming a game-changer for career growth, offering practical, in-demand knowledge that employers value. If you’re looking for a way...
