Tech

WhatsApp new username feature sparks mixed reactions

Some WhatsApp users have expressed mixed reactions to the platform’s newly introduced privacy feature, Username for WhatsApp, with opinions divided over its benefits and drawbacks.

NCC pushes for accelerated FTTH deployment to unlock $1 trillion economy

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged accelerated Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) deployment, saying faster broadband expansion is critical for Nigeria to achieve its $1 trillion…

What to know about new WhatsApp feature everyone is talking about

WhatsApp says it has started rolling out username reservations, a new privacy feature that will allow users to connect without sharing their phone numbers.

NCC earns 3rd spot in 2026 MDAs ranking

The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has ranked the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) third position among best-performing Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs)…

Reaction as NCC makes move for local smartphone factories

Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr Idris Olorunnimbe, has pledged to seek presidential incentives for investors ready to…

NCC, CAC introduce new telcos ownership approval rule

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have introduced a new compliance requirement.

FULafia Centre for AI gets new Director

The management of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) has appointed renowned academic,  Associate Prof. Mohammed Abubakar Mohammed, as the new Director of its…

FG bans use of personal emails for official duties, orders civil servants to migrate to GovMail

The Federal Government has directed all civil servants to stop using personal email accounts for official communication, marking a significant step in its ongoing…

Why banks and fintechs must keep Nigerians’ payment data at home

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled sweeping new regulations that could significantly reshape the country’s rapidly expanding digital payments industry. In a…

UK moves to ban social media for under-16s as Keir Starmer targets big tech over child safety

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled plans to ban children under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms, in a…