Samson Ayodeji, Author at Wakenews Nigeria

December 24, 2024

Kenyan parliament thrashes out petition to ban Tik-Tok in the country

August 16, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

A petition asking for the government of Kenya to ban the popular social media site TikTok was rejected by the Kenyan parliament. The petitioner claims that TikTok is a significant factor in the country of East Africa’s loss of morals and cultural eroding. However, the parliament holds the opinion that they […]

South Africa produces first ever electric taxi

August 15, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

South Africa may be grappling with a major load-shedding crisis, but that doesn’t seem to be stopping its transition to green energy. A group from government-owned Stellenbosch University (SU) is testing what could become the country’s first-ever electric taxis. The taxis are expected to travel for up to 120 kilometres […]

Mark Zuckerberg cancels cage fight with Elon Musk

August 14, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

The top executive of Meta Platforms Inc., Mark Zuckerberg, announced on Sunday that he is moving on from the cage fight he had planned with Elon Musk. Mark claims that this choice was made as a result of Elon’s lack of seriousness. “Elon knows how to get in touch with […]

Nigerian school girls builds AI Robot- Details Inside

August 13, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

Okikiola-Sagamu, often known as Kiki-Saggy, is an AI robot created by secondary school students at the Federal Government Students’ College (FGGC) Sagamu, Ogun State. In Abuja, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, David Adejo Andrew, was shown the initiative, which featured 10 pupils and a small number […]

Airtel, MTN and others record more than N53billion in profit from sms

August 12, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

One might anticipate that in the thriving world of internet-based messaging platforms, the classic Short Message Service (SMS) would take a back seat in the ever-evolving landscape of communication technologies. However, according to a recent study by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the nation’s largest telecom companies, including MTN, GlobalCom, […]

In light of criticism, X (Twitter) lowers the minimum creator ad revenue requirement from $50 to $10

August 11, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

The minimum ad revenue program for creators at X, formerly known as Twitter, is being reduced from $50 to $10. The business also stated that instead of the initial 15 million impressions, the minimum requirement for creators to be eligible for a part of the ad revenue is now 5 […]

Ban Binance in Nigeria- Bureaux de change appeals to federal government

August 10, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria, or ABCON, has petitioned the Federal Government of Nigeria to prohibit Binance’s operations in Nigeria. This was stated in an interview with ABCON’s president, Aminu Gwadabe. Mr. Gwadabe claims that the exchange rate is just one of many variables determining the […]

WhatsApp unveils new screen sharing feature- competes with Zoom, Google and Microsoft

August 9, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

A new screen-sharing capability for users has been launched by popular instant messaging software WhatsApp. This functionality suggests that WhatsApp will now compete with videoconferencing services like Google Meet, Microsoft Team, Apple’s FaceTime Time, and Zoom in addition to being intended to enhance the video conference experience within the app. […]

Buguard raises $500k seed funds to expand operations

August 7, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

The cybersecurity company Buguard, based in Cairo, has announced a $500,000 seed round of funding. The funding will aid in the growth of the team, with an emphasis on channel, sales, and product collaborations. A15, a well-known MENA venture capital firm and one of the most well-known investors in early-stage […]

Google will start deleting inactive accounts after two years

August 6, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

The global technology corporation Google, which is owned by Alphabet Inc., has announced that it will start removing accounts that have been dormant for two years. Google reportedly stated in an email that the amended policy is now in effect. As on December 1, 2023, any account that fits the […]