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Meta shifts to monetisation strategy with Whats App Plus subscription
10+ hour, 54+ min ago (370+ words) Whats App is preparing to introduce a paid subscription tier, "Whats App Plus, signalling an evolution in how the platform generates revenue while keeping its core services free. Meta, the parent company, confirmed it is currently testing the optional subscription…...
Africa moves to end data colonialism as Uni Cloud, OADC seal sovereign cloud deal
9+ hour, 13+ min ago (562+ words) In a major push to strengthen Africa's control over its digital future, Uni Cloud Africa and Open Access Data Centres have announced a strategic partnership aimed at keeping African data within the continent and reducing dependence on foreign cloud providers....
Whats App's premium pivot divides free, paid users
7+ hour, 7+ min ago (411+ words) Whats App, a Meta-owned messaging platform, is currently testing a new premium subscription service known as "Whats App Plus, introducing a range of features that will not be available to regular users on the free version. Whats Apps shift towards…...
NCC, CBN seal anti-fraud pact, launch data-sharing system to protect Nigerians
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (679+ words) Dr Aminu Maida, executive vice chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC; and Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, during the signing Memorandum of Understanding between NCC and CBN, at the CBN's Headquarters Abuja, on Monday. Nigeria has taken…...
Nigeria activates DNSSEC on. ng domain to curb cyber fraud, boost digital trust
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (411+ words) Nigeria Internet Registration Association (Ni RA) has activated Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) on Nigeria's country domain, a move aimed at reducing cyber fraud and strengthening trust in the country's fast-growing digital economy. The rollout secures the. ng domain…...
Whats App Web set for major visual upgrade with new theme options
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (382+ words) Whats App is preparing a significant update to its web platform by introducing a wide range of chat themes aimed at improving user customisation and aligning the desktop experience more closely with its mobile apps. The update currently under development…...
Digital Realty, IXPN expand Lagos internet exchange footprint to boost Nigeria's connectivity
1+ week, 3+ day ago (635+ words) Digital Realty and the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria have expanded Nigeria's internet infrastructure with a new exchange point of presence in Lagos, a move aimed at improving connectivity speeds and lowering costs for network operators. The new facility, located…...
Africa's internet freedom lags global leaders, study shows
1+ week, 4+ day ago (536+ words) Africa's internet freedom landscape remains uneven and below global leaders, with no country on the continent reaching the highest tier of openness, according to a new study by Cloudwards. The report, which assessed 171 countries across five measures, including access to…...
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1+ week, 5+ day ago (15+ words) Curbing the rise of malicious AI prompting: A robust and assertive call to action'Businessday NG...
Tecno bets on AI and imaging to capture Nigeria's mid-premium smartphone market
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1091+ words) The launch of the TECNO CAMON 50 Ultra 5 G is an important milestone in TECNO's ongoing transition from a budget-friendly smartphone to a more competitive player in Nigeria's rapidly evolving mid-premium segment. Against this backdrop, TECNO's latest device appears designed not…...