New researches confirm 5G is safe as China targets 2025 for 6G
Two new scientific reviews have backed up all the previous research into 5G technology to date, finding that the next-generation connectivity standard doesn’t pose any Read more
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‘FG should uphold DVB-T2, LTE networks for flawless co-existence’
NCC directors bag NIEEE FellowshipThe Federal Government has been told to uphold the protection ratio of Digital Video Broadcasting second generation terrestrial (DVB-T2) and Long-Term Read more
Fibre operators seek pioneer status as broadband penetration falls by 3%
Fibre operators, especially in the metro space, have called on the Federal Government to grant them pioneer status. This, they claimed, would boost their operations Read more
A massive hack that Google thwarted was actually a counterterrorism operation
Security researchers regularly reveal software vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit, or even have exploited in the past. In some cases, they’re software issues that have Read more
Tambuwal Receives First Electric Car Assembled In Nigeria By NADDC
Sokoto State governor, Honourable Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, was on Friday presented with a made in Nigeria electric car by an indigene of the state, Jelani Read more
Instagram for kids could be coming, and it would be disastrous
Commentary: The platform incites feelings of jealousy and inferiority that would be detrimental to young minds. It’s a tough enough battle as an adult. Reports Read more
A robot just sold its NFT artwork for almost $700,000 (Video)
NFT art is so hot now, even robots are trying to cash in. “As one creates a piece of art, a mysterious, enigmatic, and magical Read more
Nigerian fintech startup Bankly raises $2m in seed funding round. 2 other things and a trivia
ba Here are updates on developments and events going on around the tech world today. 1. Nigerian fintech startup Bankly raises $2m seed funding round Read more
Cryptocurrency: This is what Bill Gates said about investing in Bitcoin
Bill Gates On Investing In Bitcoin: ‘If You Have Less Money Than Elon, You Should Probably Watch Out’ Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates is not Read more
Chartered Institute of Educational Practitioners, UK (CIEP-UK) Organizes Workshop On M&E for Managers: Press Release
I write to inform you that the Chartered Institute of Educational Practitioners UK (CIEP-UK) is organizing a 3-day free Workshop/Seminar with the Theme: Monitoring and Read more
Facebook Now Allow Nigerian Journalists To Register And Be Verified for Safer and Secured FB Accounts
In a media alert sent by Facebook Nigerian agents to 9News Nigeria titled “We are making our platforms safer for Journalists in Nigeria,” Facebook has Read more
Facebook Marketplace Rolls Out in Nigeria: A destination enabling people to discover, buy and sell items
February 3rd, 2021 – Facebook today announced the launch in Nigeria of Marketplace, a convenient destination where people can discover, buy and sell items from Read more
Osun State Government Scholarships 2021
The Ministry Of Education, Osun State Secretariat, Osogbo has requested for Applicants Scholarship Award for Students of Osun State in Nigerian Universities under the Sponsorship Read more
We Have Licensed Telcos To Provide NIN – NIMC
Telecommunications companies have been licensed to register people who do not have National Identity Numbers so as to reduce the large crowds at the offices Read more
President Biden’s face-off with Facebook, a bad omen for Mark Zuckerberg
Before the Cambridge Analytica story had broken. Before Facebook’s acknowledgement that its platform had been used to help incite ethnic cleansing in Myanmar. Before the Read more
Bitcoin hits all-time high rising above $20,000
Bitcoin has hit a new all-time high breaking through $20,000 (£14,800). The volatile virtual currency has gained more than 170% this year amid stock market Read more
Suspected Russian hackers spied on U.S. Treasury emails, source reveals
WASHINGTON (9News Nigeria) -Hackers believed to be working for Russia have been monitoring internal email traffic at the U.S. Treasury and Commerce departments, according to Read more
Mark Zuckerberg in fresh trouble: Facebook may be forced to sell WhatsApp and Instagram following US FTC lawsuits
The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of attorneys general from 48 states and territories filed two separate antitrust lawsuits against Facebook on Wednesday. The suits target two of Facebook’s major Read more
Best TV streaming service for cord cutters: YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu and more compared
If you’re looking to save money on your cable bill but want to keep live channels, these are the best live TV streaming alternatives. As Read more
Digital Governor 2020: Tambuwal Beats Lagos, Delta Counterparts To Emerge Winner
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has clinched the 2020 National Information Technology Merit Award (NITMA), the highest award ensemble for the Information Technology (IT) Read more
ICT: Sokoto Gets First NCS Fellow
The Director General of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Sokoto State, Dr Nasir Daniya, has become the first indigene of the state to be Read more
Perm-Sec, Dr. Ayandele calls for availability of digital infrastructure, connectivity to boost learning in rural areas
Dr Olufolayimika Ayandele, Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, Education District III, has called on the Lagos State Government to ensure availability of digital infrastructure and connectivity to boost learning Read more
A brain-computer interface Elon Musk wants you to build
Elon Musk isn’t content with electric cars, shooting people into orbit, populating Mars and building underground tunnels to solve traffic problems. He also wants to Read more
Syinix to Launch its First Android TV in Ghana and Nigeria
Syinix is set to launch its first Android TV in Ghana and Nigeria this month. The Syinix Android TV features a frameless design, offering a Read more
Hacker Hijacks Twitter Account of Indian Prime Minister’s Relief Fund, Asks Followers for Crypto
According to a report by the Nikkei Asian Review on Thursday, a Twitter account of Modi’s personal website known as the Prime Minister’s National Relief Read more
5 Tech Trends to Increase your Bottom Line
Technology has been constantly innovating and expanding the possibilities for organisations across the world. From AI and data gathering to overall productivity – here are Read more
Why Women Need to Embrace these 3 Digital Technologies
Over the next decade, a new wave of digital technologies is set to reshape how we live and work. It is imperative that women play Read more
Payment Failed, the $1 million plot to hack Tesla
Hacking isn’t all 1s and 0s—more often than you’d think, it’s about people. A Tesla employee was offered a $1 million bribe in early August Read more
Minister of Comms & Digital Economy Isa Ali Pantami to unveil 11 completed projects to drive digital economy
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami @DrIsaPantami, is set to commission eleven projects, which is the phase two of completed projects Read more
FirstBank upgrades mobile banking application
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma First Bank of Nigeria Limited has upgraded its mobile banking application, FirstMobile, with improved features to promote safe and convenient Mobile Banking experience for Read more
