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MTN Exits Guinea-Conakry, Sells Subsidiary to Govt

Nigeria, Jan. 2 -- MTN Group has finalized the sale of its subsidiary in Guinea-Conakry to the government, marking the company's exit from the West African country. The deal, which was concluded on D... Read More


Musk Warns AI's False ofhoods Could Endanger Humanity

Nigeria, Jan. 1 -- Elon Musk has raised alarms about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence systems trained to deceive. In a video shared on his X account, the billionaire entrepreneur warn... Read More


WhatsApp to Discontinue Support for Older Phones Starting January 2025

Nigeria, Jan. 1 -- As 2025 begins, WhatsApp will no longer be compatible with certain older smartphones, marking a significant change for users with outdated devices. Starting January 1, 2025, WhatsA... Read More


Apple TV+ Offers Free Streaming This Weekend

Nigeria, Jan. 1 -- Apple TV+ will be available for free from January 3 to 5, giving everyone the chance to watch its popular shows. This is the first time the streaming service has opened up its cont... Read More


Nigeria's Broadband Growth Reaches 42.24%

Nigeria, Jan. 1 -- Nigeria's broadband access reached 42.24% in October 2024, up slightly from 41.56% in September, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission. This increase reflects the ong... Read More


Venezuela Imposes $10M Fine on TikTok After Deadly Viral Challenges

Nigeria, Jan. 1 -- Venezuela's Supreme Court has ordered TikTok to pay a $10 million fine after several deadly viral challenges led to the deaths of three children and injuries to many others. The ch... Read More


Telcos, Banks Move Toward Resolving USSD Debt Crisis

Nigeria, Jan. 1 -- Telcos, Banks Move Toward Resolving USSD Debt Crisis Telecom operators in Nigeria are optimistic about settling a long-standing debt dispute with banks over Unstructured Supplement... Read More


NCC Introduces New Licensing Framework to Strengthen A2P Messaging Ecosystem

Nigeria, Dec. 27 -- The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a licensing framework to tackle pressing issues in the Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging industry. This initiative ai... Read More


Iran Lifts Ban on WhatsApp, Google Play

Nigeria, Dec. 26 -- Iran has decided to lift the ban on WhatsApp and Google Play, marking a shift in the country's internet restrictions. State media reported that the decision was made after a vote ... Read More


Doctors Push for Retirement Age Adjustment, Salary Uniformity

Nigeria, Dec. 26 -- The Medical and Dental Consultants' Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has renewed its call for a uniform retirement age of 70 years for medical consultants. This development comes as... Read More