TECHNOLOGY
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...
Masari Urges Mechanics To Embrace Modern Technology
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has charged mechanics in the state to embrace modern skills and technology while addressing automotive issues. The world, today, according to Masari, is moving faster hence issues concerning automobiles have gone beyond the work of spanner or hammer but computers and brains. Masari gave the charge on Tuesday when he performed the foundation laying ceremony...
NCC Makes U-turn, Stops MTN From Disconnecting Glo Customers
The Nigerian Communications Commission has put on hold its earlier approval for MTN Nigerian Communications Plc. (MTN) to begin the phased disconnection of Globacom Limited (Glo) with effect from Thursday (today). The earlier proposed disconnection was due to a long-standing interconnection debt dispute between the parties. A statement from NCC which was signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka,...
NADDC, Ajawole Conduct Intensive Mechatronics Training For Auto Technicians In Abia (Photos, Video)
In a bid to enhance technical skills and keep auto technicians and youths updated with the latest automotive innovations, the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), in collaboration with Ajawole Technical Service Limited, has successfully concluded a two-week specialized mechatronics training for technicians and youths in the South-East zone. The intensive training, held at Michael Okpara Federal University of...
Apple To Unveil iPhone 17 with AI Push Amid Rising Competition, Trade Tensions
Apple will unveil its iPhone 17 lineup on Tuesday at an event themed “Awe Dropping”, with artificial intelligence (AI) upgrades expected to headline the launch. The tech giant has given little away about the new devices, but the event coincides with Apple’s annual iPhone reveal — a product line that remains its biggest revenue driver. Still, the company faces growing...
Oyo Govt Partners Media And Digital Skills Centre To Commence Training On Coding, Robotics, AI, Others
Oyo State government in partnership with the Advocacy Unit of Media and Digital Skills Centre, Nigeria will commence a pilot training programme on Coding, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence And Drone Technology for 3 Public Secondary Schools in the st...
Gregory University Student Produces Fuel-less Power Generating Set
As Nigeria battles to bridge the growing electricity supply gap in the country a 300-level student, Prayer Nwojoyi of the department of Electrical Electronics in the College of Engineering of Gregory University Uturu, Abia state. Nwojoyi has shown that with innovation, the shortage of electricity supply will soon be a thing of the past in Nigeria. The under-graduate student has designed...
Musk Plans To Charge Twitter Users Monthly Subscription Fee
Elon Musk has suggested that all users of X, formerly called Twitter, may have to pay for access to the platform. In a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the billionaire said a payment system was the only way to counter bots. “We’re moving to having a small monthly payment for use of the system,” the Tesla and SpaceX boss...
Police Recover Eight Explosives In Borno
On Friday, eight unexploded ordnances were found by the Borno State Police Command in Maiduguri, in the Dala and Gwange areas of the state. The command’s Deputy Public Relations Officer, Grace Michael, disclosed this in a statement released on Saturday. The statement read, “On 22/11/2024, at about 0843 hrs, the Borno State Police Command received a distress call about some unidentified...
5 Simple Ways To Use WhatsApp For Business
The simplicity of WhatsApp shouldn’t fool you into thinking its use is limited to mere casual chatter. WhatsApp can be a powerful and highly cost-effective business tool for those who know how to properly employ its features for business. ABN TV shares five lucrative ways to use WhatsApp for business. For customer engagement and support WhatsApp is a great tool...
