TECHNOLOGY
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...
Tinubu Sacks Heads Of NCC, NIPOST, NIGCOMSAT, Announces Replacements
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday sacked the Chief Executive Officers of three agencies under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovations, and Digital Economy with immediate effect. The affected CEOs include the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta; the Nigerian Postal Service’s Sunday Adepoju; and Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited’s Tukur Funtua. The President made this known through a statement by his...
We Are Working To Bypass The Ban And Restore Access To Nigerians – Twitter [PHOTO]
Twitter Public Policy @Policy We are deeply concerned by the blocking of Twitter in Nigeria. Access to the free and #OpenInternet is an essential human right in modern society. We will work to restore access for all those in Nigeria who rely on Twitter to communicate and connect with the world. #KeepitOn READ ALSO: Twitter Ban: How To Access In Nigeria – Expert
Nigeria Ready To Deploy 5G — FG
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isah Ali Pantami, has declared that Nigeria is ready for the deployment of the Fifth Generation Network (5G), as long as the major challenges have been resolved. Pantami spoke on Thursday, at a one day hearing on the present status of 5G network organised by the joint Senate Committee on Communication, Science and...
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...
Today Is NIN-SIM Linking Deadline; Have You Done Yours? Do This Now And Save Your Number!!
Today is the deadline for linking your sims with your NIN, If by tomorrow your sims are blocked, what will you do? How to link your SIM cards with NIN Network providers in Nigeria have unveiled various steps their subscribers can adopt to link their SIM cards with the National Identification Number (NIN). The development comes after a recent directive by the Nigeria Communications...
Abia Tech Student Built Power Generator That Functions Without Fuel (PHOTOS)
A news making rounds on social media has it that a young boy reportedly a student of Boys Technical College, Aba, Abia state has made his way in the news for doing an amazing invention. It was reported that this young boy whose identity is yet to be known as at the time of filing this report has built a...
WhatsApp May Suspend Services In Nigeria Amid Regulatory Dispute
WhatsApp, a popular messaging platform in Nigeria, is considering suspending its services in the country due to a dispute with regulatory authorities. This potential move follows the imposition of a $220 million fine on Meta Platforms for allegedly breaching data privacy laws. According to TechCabal, Meta is considering withdrawing certain services in Nigeria in response to the recent regulatory demands. Sources...
Information Suggesting 5G Network Causes Coronavirus Is Untrue, Says ATCON
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has said the reports around the social media which link 5G network to coronavirus are untrue and baseless. ATCON said this in a statement signed by its President, Olusola Teniola and made available to journalists. ATCON said, “We wish to draw the attention of Nigerians to the unfounded claims and misinformation that is trending...
Trump To Launch Social Media Platform In Coming Months
Former US President, Donald Trump is coming back to social media but this time with his own network, a spokesperson of the former world leader had revealed. The announcement comes after Trump was permanently suspended from Twitter and other social platforms, such as Facebook, following his incitement of the US Capitol riots on January 6 — where hundreds of Trump...
