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TikToker urges youth to harness social media for global impact
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (411+ words) Digital creator and popular TikToker," Ralph Georges, has urged young people, particularly in the Caribbean and the diaspora, to take advantage of opportunities in the digital economy while staying connected to their cultural roots. According to a statement made available…...
NSCDC cautions on destruction of fibre optic cables in A’Ibom
16+ hour, 57+ min ago (228+ words) The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Command in Akwa Ibom has cautioned on the destruction of fibre optic cables and other critical infrastructure by miners and road construction companies. The Commandant, Geraldine Abetianbe, made the caution in a statement…...
Passwords, SMS tokens failing security tests – Identy.io CEO, Aragon
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (249+ words) The Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Identy.io, Jes's Arag'n, explains why passwords and SMS tokens are failing, and why biometrics is emerging as the most reliable identity verification method in this interview with OKECHUKWU NNODIM Briefly tell us…...
Simple ways to stop apps draining phone battery
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (986+ words) Smartphone batteries drain quickly due to apps running in the background, constant wireless connections and poor charging habits. Experts advise closing unused apps, limiting background activity, turning off Wi-Fi or Bluetooth when not needed, and monitoring battery health to extend…...
Passwords, SMS tokens failing security tests – Identity.io CEO, Aragon
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (249+ words) The Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Identity.io, Jes's Arag'n, explains why passwords and SMS tokens are failing, and why biometrics is emerging as the most reliable identity verification method in this interview with OKECHUKWU NNODIM Briefly tell us…...
MTN to provide mobile services for refugees across Africa
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (321+ words) Africa's biggest telco, MTN Group, plans to expand mobile connectivity and digital services for refugees, internally displaced persons, asylum seekers, and host communities across its African markets. The initiative will be carried out through a multi-year partnership with UNHCR, the…...
SERAP sues FG over phone-tapping rules
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (723+ words) The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the government of President Bola Tinubu at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice over the government's alleged failure to withdraw "unlawful mass phone-tapping rules" known as the Lawful Interception…...
Vitel Wireless rolls out free e-SIM nationwide
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (270+ words) The company said customers can obtain the e-SIM at no cost when they purchase 3.5GB of data for N1,500, noting that the initiative is aimed at making mobile connectivity faster and more convenient for users. In a statement made available to The…...
Nosh Expands Digital Services with New eSIM Offering
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (386+ words) Nosh Expands Digital Services with New eSIM Offering'Punch Newspapers Nosh Expands Digital Services with New eSIM Offering Kindly share this story: Nosh, the fast-growing digital payments and trading platform, has officially launched its eSIM feature, marking a strategic expansion from…...
Phone heating issues: Causes and practical fixes
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (448+ words) Phone overheating is usually caused by heavy apps, background processes, poor charging habits and ageing batteries, but it can be reduced through proper app management, careful charging practices and regular device maintenance, JUSTICE OKAMGBA writes Technology users and enthusiasts who…...