Tag: internet
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NCC receives cybersecurity award, seeks safer Internet usage
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) at the weekend received a cybersecurity promotion award from the Cybersecurity Experts Association of Nigerian (CSEAN) and called on relevant stakeholders to join hands with NCC to promote safer Internet experience in Nigeria.
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NCC raises alarm over destruction of telecom facilities
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that over 50,000 cases of major destruction of telecom infrastructure and facilities have been reported across the country in the past five years, raising alarm over the implication of these incidents to the quality of telecommunications services in Nigeria.
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12 common reasons why people fall prey to online scams and how to avoid falling victim – By Rotimi Onadipe
Scam is simply defined as an illegitimate or deceptive plan of making money, particularly by tricking unsuspecting victims e.g. individuals, companies or organisations. With the advancement of technology, particularly the invention of high tech devices everywhere e.g.
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Social media can be used to defame – Mayowa Adenekan
Mayowa Adenekan a Nigerian talent manager and public relations expert has averred that social media can be used to defame. The Soil Science graduate of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta(FUNAAB) said: “Social media is a powerful tool and can be
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Google lauds increase in software development in Africa
Google in Africa says the increase in software development in Africa has increased tremendously, with Nigeria adding 5,000 new professionals in 2021.
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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…
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Use Internet responsibly – NCC tells Nigerian youths
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on Nigerian youths to leverage Internet/broadband access to unleash their potentials for innovation and creativity, as well as their quest for job opportunities and skills acquisition. The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, made the call during the presentation of 100 pieces of…
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Donald Trump pulls own blog from internet
Donald Trump has canceled his own blog, an advisor announced Wednesday, highlighting the ex-president and election conspiracy theorist’s struggle to escape the social media wilderness. The blog “will not be returning,” Trump aide Jason Miller told CNBC. Named “From the Desk of Donald J. Trump,” the blog was launched only a month ago in response…
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Internet, Lies, Character Assassination
By Fola Olugbemi Since the invention of the Internet, the creators have battled to see it used for more good than evil. It seems that they, and ultimately, humanity, have lost the battle and wickedness has completely taken over the space. Today, a disproportionate portion of what is found on the Internet is untrue, unclean,…
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BREAKING: Microsoft makes big announcement for Nigeria
American multinational technology company, Microsoft 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 internet infrastructure. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Brad Smith, Microsoft President, who made this known in a statement, revealed that the efforts were in support of the government…