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MTN Nigeria Communications PLC has warned subscribers that it would soon block SIM cards without the National Identity Numbers (NINs). According to telecoms giant, such SIMs will be barred from using the network on or before 28 February, 2024. MTN, in a statement issued by Uto Ukpanah, Company Secretary, said the move is part of an […]
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed MTN Nigeria, Airtel, GLO and other telecommunications firms to fully bar SIMs of phone lines without National Identity Numbers (NIN). Equally affected are those whose NINs have not been verified. This was disclosed in a corporate notice that MTN Nigeria filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited revealing the […]
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The Head of the Directorate of Research and Strategy of Acts of Positive Transformation Initiatives, Kolawole Johnson, has said the signature of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has been forged since September. Speaking during an interview with ARISE News on Thursday, Johnson said his Non-Governmental Organisation is worried that the ailing governor’s signature was […]
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The Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani has given reasons for the poor communication network in the country. He stated that it will cost about $2bn to lay fibre optics cables across Nigeria. Tijani stated this during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Tuesday. He also said that advanced […]
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In what would like a hint at an upward tariff review, the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has stated that the current pricing regime is no longer sustainable. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting with the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, on Thursday, November 16, Chairman […]
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Meta, owners of WhatsApp has enabled users access to operate multiple accounts on a single device. The new feature was announced by the Meta-owned platform in a blog post today, Thursday, October 19. WhatsApp said the feature will allow users to “switch between accounts,” thereby eliminating “worry about messaging from the wrong place”. It, however, […]
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Twitter now known as X has revealed its plan to charge new unverified users of the platform $1 annual subscription fee to sign up. This update is contained in a statement shared on the support account of the popular social media platform today, October 18. According to X, the program is now being tested in […]
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Kano-born 14-year-old twins, Hassan Muhammad Nawad, and Hussaini Muhammad Nawad have given the reason they designed a cooking stove that uses petrol and water to cook for over five hours. The twin brothers, during an interview with Daily Trust on Saturday, said they have been planning to use their brains to design something that will […]
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WhatsApp, an app by Meta, owners of Facebook, Instagram and Threads has introduced a new feature, WhatsApp Channels. WhatsApp, a community messaging app used by billions across the globe, is gradually rolling out game-changing feature. Aimed at offering a dedicated space for sharing updates and connecting with followers, this feature is currently available to a […]
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Otaghware Onodjayeke, the popular stand-up comedian, known by his stage name as Igosave has raised alarm over the alleged swindling of Nigerian internet users by telecommunication companies. He called on the federal government to look into it and possibly investigate the matter, insisting that Nigerians are being ripped off their hard-earned money by the internet […]
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