In what could become the most transformative update in its history, WhatsApp, the world’s most widely used instant messaging platform, is preparing to change the way its two billion users connect. The company is testing a feature that allows people to identify themselves through usernames rather than phone numbers, a move that signals a major […]
By Motolani Oseni More than two billion people across 180 countries currently use WhatsApp to connect with friends and family, making it probably the world’s most widely used private messaging service. In fact, people are currently using WhatsApp for more than just messaging friends and family. Introduced last year, WhatsApp Channels is a new feature […]
A database containing up-to-date mobile phone numbers of 487 million Whatsapp users, including 19 million from Nigeria, was leaked and put up for sale, with the dataset allegedly containing WhatsApp user data from 84 countries, a report by Cybernews has revealed. The report showed that the threat actor posted an ad on a well-known hacking […]
By Motolani Oseni WhatsApp has announced the launch of the WhatsAppreneurs campaign, profiling small entrepreneurs from Africa who are using the WhatsApp Business app to grow their business and reach more customers. The campaign will highlight the stories of Small and Medium Business owners in Africa, and help them and others like them learn more […]
Some phones across the world starting from November 1, (tomorrow) will not have access to WhatsApp, as the app will be blocked on their device. Naija News had earlier reported that the social media messaging app will stop working on some devices because owners of the platform will cease to provide support for the operating […]
According to AFP, WhatsApp has filed a lawsuit to prevent India from imposing new social media restrictions that would violate its privacy promises. The rules, which went into force the same day, come at a time when social media behemoths are at odds with the Indian government, which has asked that Internet companies remove information […]
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, […]
Facebook on Monday added a digital payments feature to its WhatsApp messaging service, starting in Brazil but with an eye to expanding around the world according to AFP. WhatsApp users in Brazil can use the encrypted mobile messaging service to send money or make purchases, Facebook said in a blog post. It marked the first […]
.As FG slashes revenue projections for relevant agencies The Federal Inland Revenue Service has clarified on the recent announcement regarding charges on Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions as well as WhatsApp messages. Speaking to Daily Times, the Director Communications department of the FIRS, Abdullahi Ismaila Ahmad said details of the planned charges are still being […]
Nigerians will now pay stamp duties on all forms of electronic notifications acknowledging receipts of funds. This includes SMS and messages on any electronic platform such as emails and Whatsapp messages. This is according to a circular that was signed by FIRS’ Executive Chairman, Muhammad Nami, as seen on the tax agency’s website. Part of […]
Some members of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, Kaduna State chapter, now use the WhatsApp platform to keep students engaged while on coronavirus lockdown at home. The Secretary of the association, Mr. Philip Iorhena, made this disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna on Tuesday. Iorhena […]
The Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) has distributed relief materials to 4, 000 victims of Boko Haram insurgents’ attack in Auno community of Konduga Local Government Area of Borno. Mohammed Alkali, NEDC Managing Director, made the disclosure at the distribution of the relief items to the affected persons on Monday in Auno, Borno. Alkali disclosed that […]
WhatsApp, social messaging app will stop working on phones running on Windows mobile operating system from December 31. A FAQ section on the instant messaging app’s website stated, ‘You’ll no longer be able to use all Windows Phone operating systems after December 31, 2019”. Facebook celebrates key milestones for sub Saharan Africa in 2019 Further, […]
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), Guild of Editors and their members have more to gain with the Federal Government’s plan to sanitise the social media space. The minister gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja when the President of NUJ, Mr Chris Isiguzo led […]
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, on Thursday, announced that the services of its Chatbot, Leo is now available for customers on Apple Business Chat, where its users can communicate directly with businesses using the Messages app on iPhone and iPad. Speaking at the launch of the service in the bank’s Head office on Thursday, […]
In line with what has been described as its mission to provide convenient and fast payment solution to its customers, Nigeria’s oldest bank, FirstBank Nigeria Limited, launched FirstBank chat banking on WhatsApp at the weekend in Lagos. Briefing newsmen at the launch, MD\CEO of the bank, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan said the whole essence of the […]
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced the commencement of its chat bank “Leo” on the WhatsApp platform. With Leo on WhatsApp, customers who are users of the popular social app can now perform basic banking services, including checking their balances on the go, transferring funds, paying bills, among other services. Group Managing Director/Chief […]
…Says operators engage in huge capital flight, tax evasion …Narrates how operators keep huge revenue offshore …Slams NCC for poor regulatory framework in tacking the menace Following a report by The Daily Times on International calls fraud, and how the operators across borders connived with the fraudsters to defraud innocent victims in Nigeria, a telecom […]
Research from security experts, Malwarebytes, has revealed that a fake version of Facebook-owned app, Whatsapp, can steal sensitive user data. The bogus app, Whatsapp plus, is said not to be found on the official Google Play Store or Apple App Store, but is circulated on blogs and forums online. According to Malwarebytes,when users install and […]
Global phone messaging platform, WhatsApp has been down for about thirty minutes now. The shutdown has created a lot of online hysteria as online communities are wondering what has gone wrong. So far there has been no statement from Facebook, the owners of the platform. More to follow