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NIMC restricts access to NIN database over data breach
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FG okays NIMC’s overhaul of national identity system

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its dedication to enhancing the national identity system, calling for full support for the National Identity Management Commission to speed up digital identity enrolment and reforms. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, stated that Nigerians would need to use the National Identification Number to access social […]

Canada bans WeChat on govt devices
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Tencent shares rise with DeepSeek integration into WeChat

Tencent Holdings Ltd. shares surged 6.6% in Hong Kong on Monday, continuing a winning streak fueled by the successful debut of DeepSeek. Tencent announced that it is integrating DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence chatbot into WeChat. The Shenzhen-based firm is joining a growing list of service providers and government bodies across China adopting DeepSeek’s software. This move […]

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NIA, Ministry call for sustainable urban planning

The Nigerian Institute of Architects and the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development have reiterated their commitment to addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit and fostering sustainable urban development. During a courtesy visit by the NIA leadership to his office, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, emphasized the importance of collaboration in achieving […]

Meta plans full AI-driven Ad creation by 2026 - Report
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Meta plans to involve Trump over EU tech regulations

Meta’s global policy director, Joel Kaplan, has stated that the company “won’t shy away” from appealing to President Donald Trump if the EU enforces digital regulations that unfairly target its products. Kaplan, a longtime Republican strategist appointed by Mark Zuckerberg as Meta’s chief of global affairs after Trump’s re-election, stated at the Munich Security Conference […]

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FG to improve Nigeria’s aviation safety with reforms, technology – Keyamo

The Federal Government plans to integrate advanced technologies into Nigeria’s aviation sector to improve efficiency, passenger experience, and air safety. Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja at the NCAA’s 25th-anniversary symposium. The symposium, themed “Human Capital Development: Upskilling the Next Generation of Aviators,” highlighted the future of the aviation industry. […]

Elon Musk announces upcoming release of AI chatbot Grok 3
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Musk confirms xAI’s Grok 3 Chatbot launch on Monday

Elon Musk announced that xAI’s Grok 3 chatbot will launch with a live demo on Monday. Earlier this week, Musk stated that Grok 3 was nearing completion and would be released within one to two weeks. He hinted at Grok 3’s launch during a video conference at the World Government Summit in Dubai on Thursday, […]

Meta launches AI voice translation on Facebook, Instagram
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Meta confirms Project Waterworth, world’s longest subsea cable

Meta has officially announced Project Waterworth, a 50,000-kilometer subsea cable network that will become the longest in the world upon completion. The company confirmed the details on Thursday, following earlier reports about its $10 billion-plus investment in the project. The network will span five continents, connecting landing points in the United States, Brazil, India, South […]

Instagram tests private dislike button for comments
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Instagram tests private dislike button for comments

Instagram is testing a new feature that allows users to privately dislike or downvote comments on posts and Reels, the company confirmed. Instagram chief Adam Mosseri addressed the test in a post on Threads, clarifying that the feature will not display a public dislike count, and users will not be notified if their comment receives […]

Apple signals major AI spending shift, open to big acquisitions
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Apple enhances Vision Pro with AI, spatial content app

Apple Inc. plans to introduce Apple Intelligence, a guest mode, and a spatial content app to the Vision Pro headset as part of the visionOS 2.4 update, expected as early as April, according to sources familiar with the matter. Apple Intelligence on the Vision Pro will include Writing Tools, Genmojis, and the Image Playground app, […]

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National grid hasn’t collapsed in 2025, lines only tripped – TCN

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has denied reports of a national grid collapse in 2025, stating that the grid has remained stable. In a statement, TCN described the claims as false and misleading, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining grid reliability. “The Transmission Company of Nigeria hereby notes that the report making the rounds about the […]

Meta tests in-house AI chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia
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Meta CTO urges employees to quit if they disagree with company policies

Meta’s Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Bosworth, has told employees dissatisfied with the company’s latest policies that they are free to leave, according to a report by Business Insider. The statement came in response to an internal chat where an employee criticized Meta for scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and allegedly stifling internal […]

Google signs $3bn US hydropower deal amid AI energy race
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Google’s Gemini AI gains memory recall feature for conversations

Google’s Gemini AI chatbot now has the ability to recall information from previous conversations, allowing for more personalized and fluid interactions, the company announced in a blog post. The new feature enables Gemini to summarize past discussions and remember details shared in previous chat threads, eliminating the need for users to repeat themselves or search […]