TECHNOLOGY
We’re Expecting Twitter To Open Nigerian Office In Q1 2022 — Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said on Monday, that the microblogging site, Twitter, is expected to open its Nigerian office before the end of March 2022. The minister, who disclosed this when he appeared on a radio progarmme, the Radio Link, in Abuja, said the move is part of the agreement the company reached with the Federal Government...
Ban: Twitter Reportedly Writes FG, Seeks Dialogue
The Federal Government on Tuesday confirmed that Twitter has formally written to seek for dialogue on issues leading to the indefinite suspension of its operations in the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, confirmed this when he featured on “Politics Nationwide,’’ a Radio Nigeria call-in programme monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. “I...
Go A Step Further, Delete Buhari’s Handle Completely — IPOB Begs Twitter
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has reacted to the deletion of President Muhammadu Buhari’s tweets on Wednesday, by Twitter, saying that the micro-blogging site should ensure he is banned completely. President Buhari after receiving briefing on Tuesday from the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on the destruction of the commission’s facilities across the country, had in...
Federal Govt Unveils National Policy On 5G
The Federal government on Tuesday launched the National Policy on Fifth Generation Networks (5G) for Nigeria’s Digital Economy. Speaking at the launch presided over by President Mohammadu Buhari, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) said that the deployment of the fifth-generation (5G) network, “will play a vital role in improving the security situation in...
Twitter Ban: How To Access In Nigeria – Expert
Following the Twitter ban in Nigeria, accessing twitter in Nigeria will not be Possible using a regular internet connection. The big question now is that how can you access twitter in Nigeria? To access Twitter in Nigeria is very simple as ABC… READ ALSO: Twitter Deletes Buhari’s Post On Civil War Here are the steps; Step One: Visit google play store if you...
Suspension Of Twitter A Violation Of Your Country’s Constitution, US Tells Buhari
The United States Government says the suspension of Twitter by Nigeria is at variance with the 1999 Constitution which guarantees freedom of expression. The US said in a statement that the move undermines Nigeria’s ability to exercise this freedom and it sends a poor message to investors. The statement read, “Nigeria’s constitution provides for freedom of expression. The government’s recent #Twitterban...
Government Moves To Translate Lagos Laws Into Yoruba With AI
The Lagos State Law Reform Commission has organized a three-day workshop to harness AI in translating Lagos State laws into Yoruba language. This was contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Jubril Gawat, posted on his X account on Tuesday. According to the statement, the theme for the three-day event was “Unlocking...
Facebook, Instagram, Messenger And WhatsApp Currently Down For Everyone
Facebook-owned services, WhatsApp and Instagram, are down on Monday, leaving some three billion online users frustrated and unable to connect all over the world. The social tools including Facebook’s own Messenger service were first reported as not being available from 04:25pm on Monday. Users visiting the social platforms owned by Silicon Valley guru Mark Zuckerberg are confronted with error messages. On Twitter,...
NASA Announces It Has Found Water On The Moon For The First Time (Photos)
NASA reveals tiny pockets of ice on the lunar surface could provide enough oxygen, hydration and rocket fuel to support a human colony. Study estimates up to 40,000 square km of water hidden in cold traps in craters NASA has confirmed, for the first time, that there is water on the sunlit surface of the moon. The revelation means it is...
Global Outage Hits Multiple Industries, Disrupts Services Worldwide
A widespread global outage has forced a diverse range of businesses to go dark, including banks, airlines, telecom providers, broadcast networks, and supermarkets, leaving them unable to operate online. CNN reports that major US airlines, including Delta, United, and American Airlines, experienced a system-wide ground stop on Friday morning due to a technical communication issue. According to Reuters, a witness stated...
