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NCC to Create New Rules to Tackle Mobile Message Fraud, Spam
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to draft a new regulatory framework to address growing concerns around fraud, spam, and data privacy in...
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Antitrust Dispute: Google Pushes Back Against US Call to Sell Chrome
Google has fiercely countered a call from the US government to sell its widely used Chrome browser, suggesting a judge address the concerns about...
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Nigeria Launches Groundbreaking AI Academy
In a monumental step towards reshaping Nigeria's role in the global digital economy, the Federal Government has launched a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy. The...
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MTN, Airtel Lead Recovery as Nigeria’s Mobile Subscriptions Climb to 157.3 Million
Nigeria's telecommunications sector is rebounding, with mobile subscriptions climbing to 157.3 million in October 2024, up from 154.6 million in September. This marks a significant...
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Nigerian Drug Kingpin Jailed for 30 Years in U.S. Over Dark Web Empire
Oluwole Adegboruwa, a 54-year-old Nigerian man from Las Vegas, Nevada, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for masterminding a major dark web...
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N15 Million Fine: Appeal Court Slams MTN Over Unsolicited Messages
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dealt a heavy blow to MTN Nigeria Communications Limited, slapping the telecommunications giant with a fine of...
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Crypto Platforms Lose $2.2 Billion to Hackers in 2024 – Report
The cryptocurrency world is under siege. Hackers have stolen a staggering $2.2 billion from crypto platforms in 2024, marking a 21.07% increase from the previous...
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Crypto Influencers Must Disclose Paid Promotions or Face Heavy Penalties — SEC
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), under the leadership of Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has announced new regulations requiring crypto influencers to disclose paid...