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Nigerian Govt. approves 109 e-Learning centres for primary education

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N964 million for the provision of satellite-based education system equipment in three primary schools in each of the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Information and Culture Minister, Lai Mohammed, revealed this at the end of the Council’s meeting, chaired by President Muhammadu […]

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Lagos to domesticate Nigeria Startup bill

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The Lagos State Government has said it would adopt the Nigeria ‘Startup Bill’, in the bid to fast-track the growth of the startups in the country. Tunbosun Alake, who is Special Adviser on Innovation & Technology to Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwoolu, said this at an event, the Co-Create 2022 tech expo. For its part, the

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Google releases Android 13, beta 3

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Google has released Android 13 beta 3 and the product has reached platform stability. This means that there won’t be any significant changes to Android 13’s Application Programming Iinterfaces (API), and developers can tune their apps for the version when it rolls out to consumers. “We’re asking all app and game developers to start your final

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Meta (Facebook) smartwatch ends up a failed dream, this is why

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Meta has cancelled the development of its smartwatch, according to a report by Bloomberg. Consumertrics reports that photo of Meta’s smartwatch with a camera leaked last year, but nothing is heard of it since then. Meta (and before it Facebook) has been looking for years for a route into hardware to diversify its business and

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Apple announces buy now pay later, among iOS 16 plans

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Apple is planning a buy now pay later (BNPL) service as part of its new operating system, iOS 16. Apple Pay Later will allow users in the US to spread the cost of a purchase into four payments over six weeks, without paying interest or fees. It forms part of a range of new iPhone

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Meta Adds Dedicated ‘Calls’ Tab To Messenger

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Meta is rolling out a new ‘Calls tab’ for Messenger, the company has announced. It says the new feature will make it easier for users to connect with friends and family through the app in one tap. It is now available globally on iOS and will roll out to Android users in the next few

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MTN Nigeria Appoints Mazen Mroue Non-Executive Director

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The board of MTN has approved the appointment of Mazen Mroue as a non-executive director of the company effective from 1st June 2022. MTN’s company secretary, Uto Ukpanah, stated this in statement posted to the website of the Nigerian Exchange. The statement said MTN Board approved Mroue’s appointment as a non-executive director of the company,

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What You Should Know ABout NCC planned Policy On Internet Governance

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is setting up a standardised cyber insurance policy to enforce internet governance in Nigeria. NCC executive chairman Professor Umar Danbatta said this in his address at the symposium on internet governance, held at the federal capital, Abuja. Danbatta said the policy would entail advocacy on internet and internet

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8 Smartphones You Can Get For N50k Or Less

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Smartphones have revolutionised our lives, so much that we tend to feel the world is in our palms while carrying one.

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