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NCC, NDPC sign MoU to advance data protection in Nigeria’s telecom sector
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (337+ words) The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the enforcement of data privacy and protection in the telecommunications industry. According to a statement signed by Mrs. Nnenna…...
Tinubu' approves purchase of 2 new communication satellites
1+ week, 2+ day ago (280+ words) President Bola Tinubu has approved the purchase of two new communication satellites to boost Nigeria's digital infrastructure. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, disclosed this at a press conference to mark Global Privacy Day 2026, organised by…...
Instagram denies data breach after users receive password reset emails
3+ week, 4+ day ago (301+ words) Instagram has denied suffering a data breach, saying user accounts remain secure despite a wave of suspicious password reset emails that sparked concern among users. The reassurance came after antivirus company Malwarebytes shared a post on Bluesky on Friday, claiming…...
Google to allow users change Gmail address
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (234+ words) Google may be preparing one of the most significant changes to Gmail since its launch, with reports suggesting users will soon be able to change their Gmail addresses without losing access to existing emails, files or Google services. A Hindi-language…...
Meta tightens WhatsApp security framework with passkey integration
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (203+ words) WhatsApp has introduced passkey protection for its end-to-end encrypted backups, further strengthening user privacy and data security across devices. The new feature adds an extra authentication layer, ensuring that only verified users can access their encrypted chat histories when restoring…...