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thetrumpet. ng > how-nigerias-digital-switchover-gave-birth-to-freetv

How Nigeria's Digital Switchover Gave Birth to Free TV

1+ hour, 45+ min ago  (345+ words) That landscape changed dramatically on June 17, 2026, with the official nationwide launch of the Digital Switchover (DSO) platform and the debut of Free TV " a government-backed, subscription-free digital television service offering over 100 channels. The journey began internationally. In 2006, Nigeria joined other…...

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thetrumpet. ng > google-approves-90-of-play-store-submission-then-deletes-2-million-apps-in-massive-cleanup

Google Approves 90% of Play Store Submission, Then Deletes 2 Million Apps in Massive Cleanup

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (368+ words) Google's app ecosystem is under fresh scrutiny after new data revealed that nearly 90 percent of all Play Store submission requests were approved, even as more than 2 million apps were later removed for policy violations, fraud, and security risks. The figures…...

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thetrumpet. ng > truecaller-call-to-cart-redefines-mobile-commerce-can-one-tap-now-replace-the-full-shopping-journey

Truecaller Call-to-Cart Redefines Mobile Commerce: Can One Tap Now Replace the Full Shopping Journey?

3+ day, 27+ min ago  (298+ words) Truecaller Call-to-Cart introduces a new AI-driven commerce system that turns everyday communication moments into direct shopping opportunities, allowing users to move from product discovery to checkout in just two steps. The system is built to reduce friction in mobile commerce,…...

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thetrumpet. ng > ncc-begins-first-major-telecom-tariff-review-in-nearly-a-decade

NCC Begins First Major Telecom Tariff Review In Nearly A Decade

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (594+ words) The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with consulting firm KPMG, has commenced a comprehensive review of telecommunications interconnection pricing, marking the first major reassessment of the sector's tariff framework in almost eight years. NCC Launches Telecom Tariff Review Review…...

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thetrumpet. ng > is-google-killing-website-traffic-zero-click-searches-now-dominate-search-results

Is Google Killing Website Traffic? Zero Click Searches Now Dominate Search Results

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (427+ words) The rapid rise of Zero Click Searches is reshaping the digital marketing landscape, with new research revealing that nearly seven out of every ten Google searches now end without users visiting a website. "68% of Google searches now end without a…...

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thetrumpet. ng > may-google-core-update-rolls-out-worldwide-as-google-refines-ai-powered-search-rankings

May Google Core Update rolls out worldwide as Google refines AI-powered search rankings

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (538+ words) Google has officially begun rolling out the May Google Core Update, its second broad core algorithm update of 2026, marking another significant step in the evolution of AI-driven search rankings and content evaluation. According to Google's official Search Status Dashboard, the…...

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thetrumpet. ng > nigerias-digital-broadcasting-push-gains-momentum-as-broadcasters-seek-inclusive-reboot

Nigeria's Digital Broadcasting push gains momentum as broadcasters seek inclusive reboot

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (324+ words) Nigeria's long-delayed transition from analogue to digital broadcasting may be heading for a fresh start, as broadcasters across the country rally behind renewed efforts to revive the Digital Switchover (DSO) programme while demanding transparency and broader stakeholder involvement. The renewed…...

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thetrumpet. ng > meta-unveils-paid-subscriptions-for-facebook-instagram-whatsapp

Meta unveils paid subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram, Whats App

3+ week, 17+ hour ago  (335+ words) Meta Platforms has announced a major expansion of its subscription business with the launch of new paid plans across Facebook, Instagram and Whats App. The new subscription packages, unveiled under a broader "Meta One" ecosystem, are designed to give users…...

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thetrumpet. ng > ncc-promises-improved-telecom-services-amid-rising-complaints-over-network-quality

NCC promises improved telecom services amid rising complaints over network quality

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (407+ words) According to the NCC, improving Quality of Service has remained a major regulatory focus over the past two years through stricter oversight of Mobile Network Operators, Internet Service Providers, and Tower Companies. The Commission disclosed that the telecom sector is…...

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thetrumpet. ng > fg-fixes-june-17-for-nationwide-digital-switch-over-rollout

FG fixes June 17 for nationwide digital switch over rollout

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (478+ words) The Federal Government has announced June 17, 2026, as the official date for the nationwide rollout of Nigeria's long-delayed Digital Switch Over (DSO) project, describing it as a major breakthrough for the country's broadcasting industry. The announcement was made on Wednesday by…...

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