Category: Internet
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Just in: Finally, TikTok to be banned in the US from Sunday as Supreme Court rules
The US Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law that will ban TikTok in the United States, potentially denying the video-sharing app to 170 million users in the United States on January 19. In a major defeat for TikTok, the court ruled that the law does not violate free speech rights and that the US…
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There’ll be no review on social media regulation bill by NASS – Akpabio
The Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio says the 10th National Assembly will not review the social media regulation bill since there are laws already guiding the use of the media. Akpabio was represented by the Senate Committee Chairman on ICT, Sen. Shuiab Salisu,
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7 Most Common Mistakes in Betting
Are you looking to get the most out of your betting experience? If so, download the 1xbet app and make sure you don’t fall prey to any of the seven common mistakes made by bettors. From chasing losses to not doing enough research, there are a number of pitfalls that can lead even experienced punters…
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IROKOtv boss shares South Africa experience that reveals why everyone should have a digital identity
NIGERIAN-BRITISH business and co-founder of iROKOtv Jason Njoku, has shared his “first real bad experience” in the hands of South African police on Sunday. Njoku, who was in the country for the fourth time this year, said his Uber was stopped by the police while he was on his way to the airport in Johannesburg…
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Moscow court fines Google over storage of user data
A court in Moscow on Thursday fined Google for failing to store the data of users who are based in Russia in that country. A judge imposed a fine of 3 million roubles (40,000 dollars) on Google, the first time the company has faced a penalty of this kind in Russia. However, LinkedIn, an employment…
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Cybersecurity: CBN partners stakeholders to launch ‘NoGoFallMaga’ campaign
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has partnered with some cyber security stakeholders to launch a new cyber awareness campaign tagged ‘# NoGoFallMaga’. The initiative was launched in collaboration with Committee of Chief Information Security Officers of the Nigeria Financial Industry (CCISONFI) and Cybersafe Foundation (CSF). Mr Abumere Igboa, CCISONFI Chairman, announced the partnership on…
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Google offers 22 media innovators $2.1m funding for 2nd GNI Innovation Challenge
Google on Wednesday announced the selection of 22 media innovators to receive $2.1 million in funding through the second Google News Initiative (GNI) Innovation Challenge for Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey. Ludovic Blecher, Head GNI, said in a statement that GNI is Google’s effort to help news players in their transition to a digital…
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JUST IN: Nnamdi Kanu’s Principal Secretary suspended from Twitter
Twitter has suspended the account of Ms Carolyn Uchenna Okorafor, Principal Secretary to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the suspension of Ms Okorafor is coming as the microblogging social media platform strives to make amends with the Nigerian government. Recall the Nigerian government suspended the…
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Nigeria emerges 3rd in global mobile subscriptions additions
Nigeria has the third highest mobile subscriptions additions in the first quarter of 2021 globally, says the latest mobility report by multinational telecommunications company, Ericsson. Ericsson’s Vice President and Head of Ericsson South and East Africa, Todd Ashton, made this known on Tuesday during a virtual press briefing to launch the company’s latest mobility report.…
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Internet giants threaten to pull out of Hong Kong over privacy plans
An association of companies such as Google, Twitter and Facebook is warning that the internet giants and their services will pull out of Hong Kong. The companies warned that their services will be pulled out if a planned tightening of data protection was implemented. The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) criticised the proposed doxxing legislation as…