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November 23, 2024

WhatsApp releases new feature, Allows users send messages to other messaging apps

September 12, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

A new feature known as “Third-party chats” has been added to WhatsApp for Android beta (version 2.23.19.8) in a recent release. This beta release comes soon after the European Commission declared that Meta, WhatsApp’s owner, qualifies as a “gatekeeper” under the terms of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). This […]

By December 2023, Meta will discontinue the Facebook newsfeed option in several countries

September 10, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

In particular nations, Meta is removing Facebook’s News tab. Beginning in early December, it will take down the specialized section in the UK, France, and Germany. News organizations can still post links, Reels, and other content to Facebook in those three countries, unlike in Canada where the firm has prohibited […]

Rema’s Calm Down becomes the first African song to receive one billion Spotify streams

September 10, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Rema, one of Nigeria’s fastest-rising stars, has reached a stunning milestone with his popular tune Calm Down, starring Selena Gomez, achieving one billion downloads on Spotify, which is a testament to his artistry and universal appeal. This is the first tune featuring African artists to be inducted into Spotify’s Billions […]

Apple suffers $200 billion loss due to China’s complete ban on the use of iPhones

September 8, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

Apple, the maker of the iPhone, just saw a sharp decline in the value of its stock, shedding a startling $200 billion in only the last two days. The reduction was partially attributable to China’s decision to ban the use of iPhones by employees of its government. Following news of […]

China will now forbid iPhones from firms supported by the government

September 7, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

The decision by China to extend the iPhone ban from sensitive government departments to state-owned businesses and government-backed organizations foreshadows greater difficulties for Apple in its biggest overseas market and base of operations worldwide. This action puts Apple’s position in the Chinese market in danger as part of Beijing’s continued […]

NERC raises prepaid electricity meter costs by 40%

September 6, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

The Daily Trust says that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has given its clearance for a price increase on prepaid meters nationwide. The statement was made in a circular that was made public and was dated September 5, 2023. Sanusi Garba, the chairman, and Dafe Akpeneye, the commissioner for […]

In 3 months, Nigeria generated N1.53 trillion from corporate income tax; 10% VAT increases

September 5, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

In a study published on Monday, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) stated that Nigeria’s tax income collection increased significantly in the second quarter of 2023. According to the report, the Federal Government received N1.53 trillion from corporation income tax (CIT), a significant increase of 226.4% over the N469.01 billion […]

According to the GSMA analysis, there will be 5.5 billion mobile internet users worldwide by 2030

September 4, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

By 2030, there will be 5.5 billion mobile internet users worldwide, according to a report titled The Mobile Economy 2023. This is 9% larger than 2022’s penetration rate of 55%, or 64%. The research, which was released by GSMA, also offers other insights into the mobile connection market. It is […]

NUC integrates cybersecurity, software engineering, and other subjects to university curricula

September 3, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

Some repackaged core technology courses have just been included in Nigerian institutions’ curricula by the National Institutions Commission (NUC). During a recent stakeholder meeting, Dr. Chris Maiyaki, who is the commission’s acting Executive Secretary, reassured that the new curriculum will be kicked off at the beginning of September 2023. According […]

Launching “Electric Boda” in Kenya, Uber positions itself as the e-hailing service of the future

September 1, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

In Kenya, Uber has recently entered the electric bike market. According to Reuters, the e-hailing business today announced the launch of Electric Boda, a fleet of electric motorcycles that riders would use to transport passengers in Nairobi, the country’s capital. In Nairobi, around 3,000 electric bikes will be provided to […]