TECHNOLOGY
Anonymous Hack NBC Website, Threaten To Expose Government Secrets
The Twitter account of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has been hacked. The hackers put up a message threatening to reveal secrets of Nigerian authorities. “We #Anonymous are out to expose government’s secret and dirty files”, it read. “Put an #ENDTOPOLICEBRUTALITY #Twitterdown #NBChacked”, the message added. The website was also not opening as at 9:25 am. NBC regulates the Nigerian broadcast industry. The commission says...
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...
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...
FG, Govs Decide On State Police Next Week
The Federal Government and the state governors will next week take decisions on the creation of state police. The Governor of Bayelsa State, Duoye Diri, disclosed this to State House correspondents in Abuja on Thursday after the National Economic Council. Diri revealed that the NEC gave Adamawa, Kebbi, and Kwara states and the FCT one week (November 28) to submit their...
Minister Of Communication, Bosun Tijani Makes Revelation On Why Nigeria Is Not Progressing
The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has underlined reasons why the country is not progressing as it ought to, despite the enormous resources and manpower. Tijani, lamented that Nigeria, was not progressing because Nigerians are not applying knowledge and innovation for the development of the country. He said this while delivering the 33rd convocation lecture of...
All Loans Cleared Due To Our System Error Will Be Repaid, Says MTN
A system error in MTN Nigeria’s system has led to the disappearance of debt on the accounts of subscribers who had borrowed airtime/data from the telecommunication company. The subscribers initially believed that the telecom operator deliberately cancelled their debts and, hence, were already jubilating and thanking the company. The telecommunication service however debunked this, claiming that the disappearance of debts in the subscribers’...
Trump Is Banned From Facebook, Instagram For Two Weeks —Zuckerberg
Facebook Co-Founder, Mark Zuckerberg, says United States President, Donald Trump, is banned from Facebook and Instagram till the end of his tenure on January 20, 2020. Zuckerberg said this in a post on Facebook while reacting to the violence perpetrated at the Capitol by Trump supporters who wanted to stop the US Congress from certifying the election which Joe Biden...
DSTV, GOTV Hacked? Nigerians Shocked As All Stations Suddenly Start Nationwide
There’s a celebration frenzy across social media at the moment amidst multiple reports of all DSTV and GOTV stations displaying in the country. While there have been multiple attacks on many government websites including, CBN, EFCC and Nigeria Police Force amongst others, there seems to be an attack on the Multichoice platform too. As regards the reports from multiple people on...
Fresh Details On Iphone 15 Massive Upgrade Leaked Ahead Of Lunch (PHOTOS)
Fresh details have emerged about Apple's highly expected iPhone 15, less than a month before the tech giant officially pulls back the curtain on the new device. A leaker claims the iPhone 15 will support charging speeds of up to 35W – significantly faster than its predecessor, the iPhone 14, which has a charging speed of just 20W. This means the upcoming smartphone could charge...
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
