Category: Technology
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Nigeria engaging Microsoft to preserve local languages – Presidency
The presidency says Nigeria is engaging with tech giant, Microsoft Corporation, in order to use machine learning and artificial intelligence to preserve local languages. Mr Ife Adebayo, the Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Innovations, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said that democratising access to digital tools and digital skills was a…
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Twitter suspends several accounts sharing posts from Donald Trump’s website
Twitter has suspended several accounts that have been set up to share posts from Donald Trump’s website. The micro-blogging site said the accounts broke the rules by helping the former president to circumvent a ban from the social network. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that the ex-president was banned from a number of platforms after his supporters…
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Jagun emerges new president of computer professionals council
Mr Kole Jagun has emerged the new President and Chairman in Council of the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN). Mr Aderemi Awe, Head, Media and Publicity of CPN said this on Thursday in a statement in Abuja. According to the election results released by Prof. Abimbola Soriyan, the Chairperson of the CPN Electoral…
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NCC warns Nigerians on dangers of sharing SIM cards, phones
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday warned Nigerians against sharing their phones, National Identity Number (NIN) and SIM cards with others because of the risks involved. The Commission maintained that anybody caught in the act would be held liable for any crime committed with such sensitive information. Its Director of Consumer Affairs Bureau, Mr.…
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Pantami has done well, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday commended the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami. President Buhari commended Pantami for the landmark achievements of the digital economy sector and his commitment in carrying out his responsibility of developing the sector. The president gave Pantami the commendation at the launch of the National Policy…
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NCC awaits FG’s final decision to deploy 5G across Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission is awaiting the Federal Government’s final decision on the deployment of the 5th Generation (5G) mobile network. Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), made this known at signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) on clearing of C-band for deployment…
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Facebook oversight board upholds Trump ban
Donald Trump’s ban from Facebook and Instagram has been upheld by Facebook’s Oversight Board. But it criticised the permanent nature of the ban as beyond the scope of Facebook’s normal penalties. It has ordered Facebook to review the decision and “justify a proportionate response” that is applied to everyone, including ordinary users. The former president…
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BREAKING: NCC signs MoU for deployment of 5G services across Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to begin the deployment of 5G services across Nigeria. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports 5G is a fifth generation of mobile technology, which is an improvement of today’s 4G technology with enhanced capabilities. 5G technology provides the platform for new and emerging technologies such…
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Reps to investigate abuse of expatriate quota by telecommunications service providers
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate abuse of expatriate quota by telecommunications equipment vendors and service providers in the country. This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Bello Shinkafi (PDP-Zamfara) on the floor of the House on Tuesday. Speaking on the motion, Shinkafi said that the Immigration Act, 2015 and the…
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Microsoft initiatives will start in few months – VP Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said the initiatives that the Nigerian government will be embarking on with Microsoft Corporation will start in the next few months. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Microsoft had on Monday made a big announcement for Nigeria, saying it has earmarked the six regions of the country for the development of cheaper high-speed…