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Slow Adoption of 5G Technology as Nigerians still use 2G

By Henry Orji / May 9, 2024

Despite the numerous advantages touted by telecommunications operators, the adoption of fifth-generation (5G) technology in Nigeria remains sluggish, with only […]

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Microsoft African Development Centre in Lagos Faces Closure

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2024

Industry insiders have revealed to The Guardian that Microsoft’s African Development Centre (ADC) in West Africa, situated in Lagos, Nigeria, […]

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Nigerian Government Accused of Soliciting $150 Million Bribe from Binance

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Binance, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, accused Nigerian government officials of soliciting a $150 […]

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LockBit Leader Unmasked: US Offers $10 Million Reward for Khoroshev’s Capture

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2024

In a major development in the fight against cybercrime, the US Department of State announced a $10 million reward for […]

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Dorsey Leaves Bluesky Board Amidst Speculation

By Ifunanya / May 6, 2024

Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter, recently announced grants for open protocols from his philanthropic Start Small initiative. This announcement […]

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Google Photos Introduces Enhanced ‘Block Face’ Feature and ‘Show Less’ Option in Memories

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2024

Google Photos, renowned for its comprehensive gallery features, is rolling out an update to refine its “Memories” feature. In version […]

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Washed Out Returns with ‘Notes From a Quiet Life’ Album, Unveils Surreal Music Video for ‘The Hardest Part

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2024

Ernest Greene and director Paul Trillo created their new music video using Open AI’s Sor

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Google to give $350,000 to select African startups 

By IDBM Consult / May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024 Google has announced the opening of applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator […]

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Patricia Technologies Shuts Down After Security Breach: A Cautionary Tale in the Fintech World

By Ifunanya / May 1, 2024

In a significant turn of events, Nigeria’s once-promising fintech and crypto trading platform, Patricia Technologies, has officially closed its doors. […]

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Instagram Tests “Creator AI”: Influencers Get AI Chatbot Sidekicks

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2024

In a move that could reshape influencer-fan interactions, Instagram is testing a new program called “Creator AI.” This initiative allows […]

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Alphabet Soars Past $2 Trillion Market Cap, Joining Tech Titans League

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2024

In a significant milestone, Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has surpassed the $2 trillion market capitalization mark. This achievement solidifies Alphabet’s […]

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How WW3 could be won in space… and it’s Russia and China leading the star wars nuke race

By IDBM Consult / April 25, 2024

…As Moscow vetoes UN bid to prevent space-based Armageddon, the deadly weapons Putin and Xi’s scientists are preparing to unleash […]

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Microsoft really does not want Windows 11 running on ancient PCs

By IDBM Consult / April 24, 2024

….Even tighter requirements, so it’s time to put old hardware out to pasture… or find an alternative OS  April 24, […]

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How Elon Musk’s prediction that AI will become ‘smarter than any human being’ by 2025 could come true, according to artificial intelligence expert

By IDBM Consult / April 23, 2024

An AI expert has turned Elon Musk’s prediction of the tech into a visual timeline 

She explained what would need to happen each month over the next year

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Elon Musk’s X is DOWN: Worldwide outage hits app and website

By IDBM Consult / April 23, 2024

April 23, 2024 Elon Musk’s X is down worldwide, leaving thousands of users unable to access the website or app. […]

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Fears for generation digital as a study finds a quarter of 5-7 year-olds own a smartphone

By IDBM Consult / April 19, 2024

…. And are allowed to go online by parents April 19, 2024 Children as young as five are being left […]

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Secure Your Finances: How to Block Your Ecobank ATM Card and Account Immediately

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2024

If your Ecobank ATM card is lost, stolen, or compromised, acting fast is crucial to protect your money. In this […]

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FG targets conversion of 100,000 cars into gas-powered by December

By IDBM Consult / April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024 The federal government is targeting conversion of 100,000 cars from petrol or diesel fuel to Compressed Natural Gas […]

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Is it safe to keep your cellphone in your pocket? Experts explain the risks and what to do if you’re worried

By IDBM Consult / April 9, 2024

April 9, 2024 Where is your cellphone right now? If you’re reading this, your phone is probably in your hand. […]

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TikTok takes on Instagram! Video app is planning to release a photo-sharing app called TikTok Notes

By IDBM Consult / April 9, 2024

9 April 2024 Video-sharing giant TikTok is reportedly preparing to launch a new app dedicated to sharing photos called TikTok […]

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