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TikTok restored service in the United States Sunday after briefly going dark, as a law banning the wildly popular app on national security grounds came into effect. TikTok credited President-elect Donald Trump, who retakes power on Monday, for making the reversal possible -- though the outgoing administration of President Joe Biden had earlier said that…
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Boomplay Top Spot, an innovative online event designed to spotlight new music releases in a fun and interactive way,
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As parts of a move to advance the course of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Africa, the first AI Nigeria-focused university is set to be established in Epe, Lagos.
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Insightful Edutech has enhanced itself in the fast-evolving digital landscape, creating impactful solutions with required innovation, collaboration, and a clear mission.
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Online privacy campaigners said Thursday they had filed complaints in several European countries against six Chinese companies including TikTok, accusing them of "unlawfully" sending Europeans' personal data to China.
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Apple lost its status as the best selling smartphone brand in the crucial Chinese market last year, new data showed Thursday, with a pair of local rivals surpassing it with surging shipments.
15 Jan
The Economic Situation Room, a coalition of 48 civil society groups in Nigeria, has warned that the Federal Government's failure to release funds for completed contracts under the 2024 capital budget is having a devastating impact on businesses and the economy.
15 Jan
With a new tariff regime for Nigeria’s telecoms sector now a done deal, what is in the hike for millions of subscribers who have continued to bear with poor services?
15 Jan
AO Partners, recognised as Africa’s fastest-growing cybersecurity startup, has attained a noteworthy milestone by securing the ISO 27001 certification. This globally acknowledged standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) emphasises the company’s commitment to providing secure, scalable, and exemplary cybersecurity solutions. The last decade has seen a skyrocketing increase in data breaches and cyber threats…
15 Jan
Meta plans to dismiss approximately 3,600 employees identified as low performers and replace them with new hires, according to an internal memo Tuesday.
14 Jan
The Director General, World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said Nigeria and three other African countries are poised to reap significant economic benefits from Artificial Intelligence, with potential gains exceeding $136 billion. This is even as she stated that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to boost global economic activity by up to $15.7…
14 Jan
Indications emerged, yesterday, that telecommunications operators will suspend the operation of the unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) offering in two weeks over non-remittance by deposit money banks (DMBs) of the charges, which have accumulated to N250 billion in debts.
14 Jan
A human capital development organisation, Genius Hub is set to revolutionise Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Nigeria by integrating innovative Educational Technology (EdTech) into its programs. The organisation revealed that as the demand for skilled workers in a rapidly evolving job market increases, they are committed to providing solutions to equip youths…
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To mitigate building collapse, the Lagos State government has begun applications for its Certified Accreditors’ Programme (CAP), a Public-Private Partnership initiative, to enhance monitoring and inspection of building sites within the state.
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Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Dapo Abiodun, has described the tanker fire that claimed 86 lives and injured 25 others along the Dikko-Maje Road in Suleja, Niger State, as a devastating tragedy.
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Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) and the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) have commenced a partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at strengthening bilateral trade relations and fostering increased economic cooperation between the two countries.
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A sense of unease has gripped Ombi 1, a community within the Lafia North Development Area, following the discovery of the lifeless body of an unidentified woman behind a compound on Saturday morning.
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Inhabitants of Kauru Local Council in Kaduna State, at the weekend, cried out over the resurgence of terrorist attacks in the area, which led to killings and kidnap of many.
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have thwarted an attempt by 26-year-old Esther Onyinyechi Uzodinma to ingest 76 wraps of cocaine just hours before her return flight to India.
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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man, Mr Sholola Kazeem, for gender-based violence and assault after he allegedly poured hot oil on his wife and stabbed her in the head.
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The Rivers State Government has taken a bold step to ensure transparency and accountability in the procurement process, with the governing board of the state Bureau on Public Procurement vowing to eliminate over-bloated contracts and ensure value for money.
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that 2024 is the warmest year on record, based on six international datasets. The past ten years have all been in the Top Ten, in an extraordinary streak of record-breaking temperatures.