TECHNOLOGY
Telecom Services In Kogi Set To Resume As MTN, State Government Resolve Dispute
Lokoja, April 30, 2025 — Telecommunications services disrupted in Kogi State are expected to return to normal by Wednesday, following the resolution of a prolonged dispute between MTN Nigeria and the Kogi State Government. The Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Gbenga Adebayo, confirmed the development on Tuesday, stating that the disagreement which led to...
INEC Pushes For Diaspora, Inmate Voting In Major Electoral Reform Proposal
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled an ambitious proposal for constitutional and legal reforms aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s electoral system, including provisions for Nigerians in the Diaspora, inmates, and essential workers to vote in future elections. In a policy document titled “Issues and Contentions in the Electoral Legal Framework: An Overview from INEC’s Submission,” released on Monday, the...
MTN Confirms Cyber Attack, Says Local Operations Unaffected
MTN Nigeria has confirmed it recently experienced a cyberattack but reassured customers, partners, and stakeholders that its core infrastructure and Nigerian operations were not affected. In a statement issued on Thursday, the telecommunications provider revealed that it had detected unauthorized activity on its network systems and responded promptly to isolate and contain the breach. Chief Executive Officer Karl Toriola stated that...
Google’s Revenue Rises By 12% To $90.2 Billion In Q1 2025
Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, reported robust financial results for the first quarter of 2025, with revenue rising by 12% year-over-year to $90.2 billion. The strong performance was attributed to continued growth across Google’s core businesses, including Search, YouTube, cloud services, and artificial intelligence offerings. Net income for the quarter surged by 46% to $23.66 billion, while earnings...
WhatsApp To Cut Off Support For Outdated Phones In Nigeria
As WhatsApp phases out support for older devices, millions of users in Nigeria and around the world may soon no longer be able to access the app. Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has announced that starting May 5, 2025, the app will no longer function on certain outdated smartphones that do not meet the latest security and performance standards....
Facebook To Shut Down Fact-Checking Program On Monday
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced Friday that its fact-checking program in the United States would be “officially over” on Monday, when it will roll out the community notes feature across all platforms. The news comes after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced in January that the company would end fact-checking and move to restore free speech on Facebook, Instagram,...
Huawei Unveils Energy Storage System, Targets Nigeria’s Power Challenges
Huawei Nigeria Digital Power has unveiled the first commercial and industrial hybrid air and liquid cooling energy storage system in the world, the LUNA2000-215 Series. The launch, which took place at an event attended by industry partners and key stakeholders from the C&I energy sector, marked a significant milestone in the region’s energy landscape. In a statement shared with PUNCH Online...
Abia Technology And Innovation Network Holds Roundtable To Drive Tech Advancement (Photos + Video)
The Abia Technology & Innovation Network (ATIN) has taken a significant step toward strengthening the state's tech ecosystem through a high-level Ecosystem Roundtable Discussion held at Sun Heaven Hotels, Umuahia. The event brought together government officials, investors, academia, media, and tech entrepreneurs to explore collaboration opportunities, identify challenges, and harness available resources to accelerate technological innovation in Abia State. https://youtu.be/joMcol-JoZM?si=OUgPQrIbmAoqzYcu Speaking...
Governor Otti’s Vision Aligns With Tech Advancement In Abia – Rector Ogbonnaya Onu Poly (Video)
Abia State is poised for a new era of technological advancement, as the Rector of Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba (formerly Abia Polytechnic), Engr. Dr. Christopher Kalu Okoro, has emphasized the critical role of technology in shaping the future. Speaking during the Abia Technology and Innovation Network Tour, Dr. Okoro described technology as the driving force behind innovation, economic growth,...
Abia Technology And Innovation Network Hosts Ecosystem Tour To Boost Tech Growth (Photos, Video)
The Abia Technology and Innovation Network (ATIN) has launched a two-day technology ecosystem tour in Abia State. The tour aims to strengthen the state’s digital landscape and foster collaborations between tech innovators, government institutions, and investors. The initiative, which commenced in Aba, included visits to key technology hubs and a strategic engagement with Abia State Polytechnic, Aba (now Rector...
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