Category: Technology
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Google to change some ad practices after French watchdog imposes fine
Alphabet’s Google has agreed to make changes to some of its widely-used online advertising services under a settlement with France’s antitrust watchdog that was released on Monday. The authority also fined the Mountain View, California-based company 267.48 million dollars after a probe found it has abused its market power in the intricate ad business online,…
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#TwitterBan: We are disappointed in Nigeria’s Govt – EU, US, UK, others
The diplomatic missions of Canada, the European Union (Delegation to Nigeria), the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA) have expressed disappointment in the government of Nigeria for suspending use of Twitter in the country. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the diplomatic missions expressed the disappointment over the suspension placed…
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Ban: We will restore access for all Nigerians – Twitter
Micro blogging platform, Twitter has vowed to provide a way for Nigerians to gain access to the platform. The U.S. based social media firm made this known on Saturday, stressing blocking Twitter in Nigeria is of deep concern. Recall the federal government of Nigeria just recently suspended the use of Twitter in the country. But…
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We received orders from FG to suspend Twitter – Telecom operators
The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), an industry group, says it had received directives from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the industry regulator, to suspend access to Twitter. The President of ALTON, Mr Gbenga Adebayo made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos, on Saturday. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports…
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Telcos, banks commence implementation of N6.98 service charge for each USSD transaction
Telecommunications companies and commercial banks in the country have commenced implementation of the N6.98 service charge for each USSD transaction. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that many users of USSD services in the country started to see a notice of the charge on their phones on Friday. USSD is a critical channel for delivering financial services, especially…
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Zoom triples revenue
Zoom on Wednesday said it was still profiting massively from the pandemic-induced shift to working life, almost tripling its revenue in the last quarter. The profits jumped to 227.4 million dollars from 27 million dollars a year earlier, Zoom reported after the U.S. stock market closed on Tuesday. The video conferencing service saw revenue jump…
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Using mobile phone while driving can kill – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says using mobile phone while driving is unsafe and can endanger the lives of other road users. Mr Bamidele Ayanwale, FRSC Unit Commander in Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra, made the assertion while delivering a lecture at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) in Awka on Tuesday. The programme…
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How NCC is accelerating digital inclusion in Nigeria – Danbatta
The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has shared experiences on how the telecoms regulatory agency is accelerating digital inclusion in Nigeria. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Prof. Danbatta shared the experiences while receiving a delegation from Autoridade Reguladora Nacional (ARN), the telecom national regulatory authority of…
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NITDA warns against file encrypting computer virus ‘IGVM Ransomware’
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) had warned Nigerians to beware of IGVM Ransomware, a file-encrypting infection that restricts access to data such as documents, images, and videos. Mrs Hadiza Umar, Head, Cooperate Affairs and External Relations of the agency, gave the warning in a statement on Saturday. Umar said the virus “corrupts the…
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Agency lists paths to safer cyberspace
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has listed ways it has been ensuring safe cyber space for digital economy growth. It said they were through prompt awareness, leveraging trusted resourses and implementing a response plan for Ministeries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government. The Director-General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, revealed this while participating…