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UK starts probe on Apple over alleged App Store monopoly

Ihesiulo Grace 4 March 2021 0

Britain’s competition regulator said on Thursday it has opened an investigation into Apple Inc after complaints that the iPhone maker’s terms and conditions for app developers are unfair and anti-competitive. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the investigation would look into

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Facebook to end ban on political ads in United States

Ihesiulo Grace 4 March 2021 0

Facebook Inc said in a blog post on Wednesday that it would lift its temporary ban on political advertisements in the United States on Thursday. The social media giant imposed a months-long ban on political, electoral, and social advertising as part of an attempt to combat disinformation and violations in the run-up to the Nov. […]

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Biden rushes to address global computer chip shortage via latest executive order

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2021 0

The United States President Joe Biden will sign an executive order on Wednesday aimed at addressing a global semiconductor chip shortage that has forced U.S. automakers and other manufacturers to cut production and alarmed the White House and members of Congress, administration officials said. The shortage, exacerbated by the pandemic, will be the subject when […]

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WhatsApp to deactivate messages for all who reject new terms

Ihesiulo Grace 22 February 2021 0

WhatsApp users who do not accept its updated terms and conditions by the 15 May deadline will be unable to receive or send messages until they do so. Their account will be listed as “inactive”. And inactive accounts can be deleted after 120 days. Calls and notifications will still function for “a short while” but, […]

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Huawei turns to pig farming as smartphone sales fall

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2021 0

As it struggles with tough restrictions on its smartphones, Huawei is turning to technology for pig farmers. After the Trump administration labeled it a threat to US national security, the Chinese telecoms giant was prevented from accessing critical components. Huawei is looking at other sources of revenue for its technology in response to struggling smartphone […]

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Google names exec to oversee responsible AI research after staff unrest

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2021 0

Alphabet Inc’s Google on Thursday named Marian Croak, one of its few Black executives, to oversee research on responsible artificial intelligence (AI) after weeks of internal anger over its firing of a prominent Black scientist. Google confirmed Croak will manage 10 teams, including a dozen scientists studying the ethical considerations of automated technologies known as

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Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy takes over Ecosystem Coordination Unit

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2021 0

The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy has taken over the Ecosystem Coordination Strategic Unit (ECSU) of the Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) Project from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The handing over ceremony took place on Wednesday, January 27, between Engr. Festus Yusufu Daudu of the […]

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Huawei founder praises US tech feats after Biden’s inauguration

Ihesiulo Grace 23 January 2021 0

Sharon Isaalah, Lagos The United States remains a beacon of technology to be emulated and China’s Huawei Technology should consider cutting products in the wake of U.S. actions against it, the Chinese firm’s founder Ren Zhengfei said in remarks made public on Friday. Ren’s comments, in a letter to staff dated June of last year, […]

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The CANs unveils rape tracking app, announces SGBV Champions

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2020 0

Philip Clement, Abuja The CANs, a social development and innovation organisation  announces the first cohort of its six sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) champions for UNSUB, its sexual offences tracking mobile app, Daily Times reports. The app, according to The CANs, is a digital platform built to connect victims and survivors of SGBV to first […]

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Huawei, Galaxy Backbone Commission ICT lab in ATBU Bauchi

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2020 0

Philip Clement, Abuja Huawei Technologies Company Nigeria Limited in collaboration with Galaxy Backbone Limited have commissioned the Huawei ICT Academy Laboratory in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Daily Times reports. The commissioning followed the donation of an ICT laboratory equipment to the ICT academy in ATBU which is said to be focused on helping students

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12 Nigerian students reach Huawei’s global ICT competition finals

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2020 0

Philip Clement, Abuja A total of 12 Nigerian students will be representing the country at the final of the 2020 global ICT competition. The competition which is sponsored by ICT giants, Huawei have students from the University of Ibadan, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and University of Port Harcourt on the final list following their sterling […]

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India bans more than 100 apps linked to China

Ihesiulo Grace 3 September 2020 0

A further 118 Chinese mobile apps have been banned by India, as tensions between the two countries continue to rise. Those on the list include several of Tencent’s products including the hit video game PUBG Mobile and WeChat Work. Previously the government had banned 59 of the most popular apps including TikTok over national security […]

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Chinese phones with built-in malware sold in Africa

Ihesiulo Grace 25 August 2020 0

Malware which signed users up to subscription services without their permission has been found on thousands of chinese phones sold in Africa. Anti-fraud firm Upstream found the malicious code on 53,000 Tecno handsets, sold in Ethiopia, Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana and South Africa. As gathered by Daily Times, Manufacturer Transsion told Buzzfeed it was installed in the supply

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Amazon launches online pharmacy in India

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2020 0

Online retail giant Amazon has launched an internet pharmacy in India, marking its entry into the country’s online medicine market. Amazon Pharmacy will make its debut in Bangalore and it may be trialled in other Indian cities. The move comes as the online drugs business has been given a major boost during the coronavirus pandemic. […]

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‘How to boost investment in technology, health, others for COVID-19 pushback’

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2020 0

Institute for Corporate and Public Sector Professionals (ICPSP) has called on governments to improve investment in health, technology, manufacturing and education as a strategy to reduce adverse effects of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Daily Times gathered. ICPSP made the call in a communique it issued at the end of its 2020 International Conference which held […]

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“Driving fintech innovation through strategic partnerships: Insights from Okwuchukwu Udeh, growth leader at sparkle”

Ihesiulo Grace 11 August 2020 0

Okwuchukwu Udeh is a renowned leader within Nigeria’s fintech sector and has been instrumental in driving transformative initiatives at Sparkle, a pioneering digital bank startup in the country. With a deep-rooted passion for leveraging technology to advance financial inclusion and drive innovation, Okwuchukwu has adeptly navigated the industry’s complexities,

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Embracing the future: UI/UX design set to become premier skill, design expert says

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2019 0

At a recent design summit held in Ikeja Lagos, the future of design took center stage as UI/UX product design expert, Oluwatosin David, delivered a compelling keynote address. With profound insight and a keen eye for industry trends, David boldly predicted that UI/UX would emerge as a premier skill in the near future. His words […]

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Social Media Expert Olumide Lawrence Shares Strategies at Wennovation Hub’s WennoChat

Ihesiulo Grace 2 March 2019 0

On February 27, 2019, Wennovation Hub, Nigeria’s premier innovation center, hosted its second WennoChat of the year, featuring social media expert Olumide Lawrence, CEO of Glowville Communications. The event, titled “Launch, Relaunch and Earn with Social Media,” provided valuable insights for startups and entrepreneurs looking to leverage social media for