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Do these seven things if your phone is hacked
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Do these seven things if your phone is hacked

In today’s digital age, where smartphones have become indispensable, falling victim to phone hacking can have devastating consequences. From blocked access to apps and accounts to financial theft and psychological distress, the impact can be profound. Understanding hacking and knowing how to respond if it happens to you is crucial in safeguarding your digital life. […]

Coca-Cola partners Microsoft for cloud computing
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Coca-Cola partners Microsoft for cloud computing

Microsoft on Tuesday, revealed that Coca-Cola has entered into a $1.1 billion five-year agreement to leverage its cloud computing and artificial intelligence services. The collaboration will involve joint experimentation with Azure OpenAI, a service powered by technology from Microsoft-backed startup OpenAI, enabling customers to develop chatbots and other AI solutions within Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform. […]

EFCC arrests Buhari ex-minister over alleged N8bn Nigeria Air fraud
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EFCC arrests Buhari ex-minister over alleged N8bn Nigeria Air fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over an ongoing N8,069,176,864.00 money laundering probe. The Punch reports that the Sirika arrived at the Federal Capital Territory Command of the EFCC at about 1:00 pm on Tuesday Sirika is currently with EFCC investigators to answer questions on alleged […]

Gay dating app Grindr faces lawsuit for allegedly sharing users' HIV status
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Gay dating app Grindr faces lawsuit for allegedly sharing users’ HIV status

A London-based law firm announced on Monday that it is initiating a mass data protection lawsuit against the gay dating app Grindr, alleging that hundreds of users had their private information, including HIV status, shared with third parties without consent. Austen Hays, the law firm filing the lawsuit at London’s High Court, indicated that thousands […]

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CBN sells dollars to BDCs at N1,021/$ as naira falls

The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a circular to all Bureau De Change operators, detailing a new initiative to directly sell US dollars to BDCs at a reduced rate of N1,021 per dollar. This initiative underscores the proactive strategy of the Central Bank to manage currency volatility and to ensure the availability of essential […]

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NNPCL, partner unlock 12,000bpd production at Awoba Field

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has partnered with Newcross Exploration and Production Limited to restart production from the Awoba field which aims to optimise production from the nation’s hydrocarbon assets to boost revenues. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye via the firm’s official X handle […]

GTBank to charge customers ₦6 for SMS alert from May 1
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GTCO to pay shareholders N94bn dividend for 2023 financial year

Shareholders of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc are set to receive a total dividend of N94.180 billion for the financial year ending December 2023, equating to a reward of N3.20 for each share held. These recommendations were made by the board of directors of GTCO, following the authority vested in them by Section 426 of […]

Microsoft announced Monday that it will eliminate developer onboarding fees for the Microsoft Store on Windows
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Microsoft introduces low price AI model for global users

Microsoft has introduced a more affordable AI model called Phi-3, aimed at users who may find the cost of its larger counterparts prohibitive. Revealed via a statement on Tuesday, Microsoft highlighted that the Phi-3-mini demonstrates superior performance compared to models twice its size across various language, coding, and math benchmarks. Smaller AI models like Phi-3 […]

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FCCPC summons owner of Chinese supermarket rejecting Nigerian shoppers

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has demanded the presence of the owner of a Chinese supermarket in the Federal Capital Territory over allegations of discrimination against Nigerians. This follows the alleged discrimination against Nigerians on Sunday in a video circulating on social media. This was disclosed in a statement by the FCCPC via […]

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Dana Air plane skids off Lagos runway

A Dana Air aircraft carrying passengers from Abuja to Lagos has reportedly crash-landed at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. A news flash on ARISE Television on Tuesday morning, April 23, 2024, said it was not immediately clear if there were any casualties. It was reported that the flight departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, […]

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FG to unbundle 11 Discos for more efficiency

Power distribution companies in Nigeria are currently being unbundled for more efficiency the Federal Government declared on Monday. It stressed that the privatisation of these firms would not be reversed, but pointed out that Discos should be broken into more efficient structures across national boundaries to fulfill their obligations, according to The Punch. This follows […]