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Nigeria at Moderate Risk of Human Metapneumovirus, NCDC Issues Advisory

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- Nigeria is currently at moderate risk of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a common respiratory virus that has been circulating globally, including in China and other affected regio... Read More


UK Moves to Ban Deepfake Abuse

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- The UK government is introducing new laws to address the creation and sharing of sexually explicit deepfake images without consent. This move seeks to close existing legal gaps and... Read More


India Reports Two Infant Cases of HMPV Virus

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- India has confirmed two instances of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in infants. The cases come amid growing concerns about the virus, following an outbreak in China. HMPV, which... Read More


China Faces Respiratory Illness Spike, Packed Hospitals Stir Concern

Nigeria, Jan. 4 -- China is grappling with a surge in respiratory illnesses, filling hospitals and reviving concerns reminiscent of earlier outbreaks. Reports revealed that overwhelmed medical facili... Read More


Microsoft to Invest $80 Billion in Data Centers for AI Expansion

Nigeria, Jan. 4 -- Microsoft is set to allocate $80 billion in fiscal year 2025 to enhance its global data center infrastructure. This investment aims to support artificial intelligence (AI) workload... Read More


Uber CEO Steps Down from Aurora Innovation Board

Nigeria, Jan. 4 -- Dara Khosrowshahi, the CEO of Uber, has stepped down from the board of Aurora Innovation, a self-driving truck technology company. The decision, effective Tuesday, follows Khosrows... Read More


Telegram Rolls Out New Features to Boost Safety and Offer NFT Gifting

Nigeria, Jan. 4 -- Telegram has introduced updates aimed at improving user security, reducing scams, and adding innovative features to its platform. The changes include account verification by truste... Read More


Apple to Resolve Siri Privacy Dispute with $95 Million Settlement

Nigeria, Jan. 4 -- Apple has agreed to settle a five-year legal dispute with a $95 million payout over allegations involving Siri, its voice assistant. The case accused the tech company of recording ... Read More


UK Targets Human Smuggling Networks with New Restrictions

Nigeria, Jan. 3 -- The UK government unveiled a fresh wave of measures aimed at dismantling people-smuggling operations, which include travel bans and limits on phone and social media use for suspecte... Read More


MTN Seeks Tariff Hike Amid Rising Operational Costs

Nigeria, Jan. 2 -- MTN Nigeria is pushing for a 100% tariff increase on voice and data services, citing operational challenges. The company's CEO, Karl Toriola, attributed the request to surging cost... Read More