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WhatsApp to Stop Working on Some Older Phones in May 2025

Nigeria, April 17 -- WhatsApp will no longer work on certain older phones starting May 5, 2025. This change is due to updates in the app's compatibility with outdated operating systems. Meta, the co... Read More


South Africa Stops Issuance Of New Cards

Nigeria, April 17 -- The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has stopped giving out new Postbank black cards to social grant beneficiaries after the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) flagged ... Read More


List of Ponzi Schemes That Have Tricked Nigerians Since 2016

Nigeria, April 16 -- Since 2016, many Nigerians have continued to lose their money to Ponzi schemes that promise fast and easy profits. These schemes, often promoted on social media and through word ... Read More


Android Phones to Reboot Automatically After Three Days of Inactivity

Nigeria, April 16 -- Google has rolled out a new security update that will make Android phones automatically restart if they remain locked for three straight days. This update was added on Monday thr... Read More


SEC Warns Nigerians About CBEX, Other Risky Investment Platforms

Nigeria, April 15 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians to stay away from CBEX and other investment platforms that are not registered with the government. This warning ... Read More


Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 127 as Ondo, Taraba Record Most Fatalities

Nigeria, April 15 -- From January to April 6, 2025, Nigeria has confirmed 674 cases of Lassa fever out of a total of 4,025 suspected cases, according to data released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease... Read More


New Video App Neptune Lets Creators Focus on Content, Not Followers

Nigeria, April 15 -- A new video-sharing app called Neptune is entering the short-form content space, offering an alternative to TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. The app, still in its tes... Read More


Trump Exempts Phones and Laptops from New Tariffs

Nigeria, April 14 -- The U.S. government has released a fresh update on its tariff policy, showing that some popular tech products will not be affected by the latest wave of import charges. This upda... Read More


Meta Heads to Court Over Instagram and WhatsApp Purchases

Nigeria, April 14 -- Meta Platforms Inc. appeared in court on Monday in a major antitrust case that could result in the company giving up ownership of Instagram and WhatsApp. The case, which has been ... Read More


Paystack Faces Trouble Over New Product Launch Without CBN Approval

Nigeria, April 14 -- Paystack, a well-known Nigerian financial tech company, is facing a serious issue after launching a new product called Zap. The product was introduced to the public on March 24, ... Read More