NCC, Customs to block non-compliant mobile devices from networks
The Nigerian Communications Commission has unveiled plans to deepen its working relationship with the Nigeria Customs Service in a bid to curb…
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Nigeria’s smartphone ownership rises to 75% — KPMG
Smartphone ownership in Nigeria has climbed to 75 per cent, underscoring the growing role mobile devices play in how citizens engage with…
WhatsApp sets Android 6.0 as minimum for app access
WhatsApp has released a list of Android phones that will remain eligible to use its messaging platform, warning that devices falling short…
WhatsApp to introduce usernames for chats without phone numbers
WhatsApp is set to let people chat without having to reveal their phone number – by exchanging unique usernames instead. It will…
ALTON backs NCC push for local smartphone manufacturing
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria has declared support for the Nigerian Communications Commission’s push to promote local smartphone manufacturing…
UK to ban social media access for under 16s
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to introduce a total ban on social media access for children under the age…
Google launches fake call detector feature for Android users
Google has introduced a new security feature on Android capable of detecting and flagging suspected impersonation calls in real time, as the…
TikTok launches £3.99 monthly ad-free subscription in UK
TikTok is set to introduce a new subscription option in the United Kingdom that will allow users to remove adverts from the…
Instagram stops end-to-end encrypted messages from May 8
Instagram has officially ended support for end-to-end encrypted direct messages from Friday. The development was disclosed in an update published on Instagram’s…
Social media causes unhappiness among youth globally — Report
The 2026 World Happiness Report says people who are more inclined to use social media seem to be less satisfied with their…
X outage disrupts users as complaints spike globally
Thousands of social media users on Monday reported difficulties accessing X, formerly known as Twitter, as complaints surged across multiple regions worldwide.…
WhatsApp accuses Russia of blocking app for indigenous service
WhatsApp said Wednesday that Russia “attempted to fully block” the messaging app in the country. The company stated this was done to…