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On TikTok and X Tax Non-Compliance in Nigeria By Shuaib S. Agaka The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has raised concerns over the failure of social media giants X (formerly Twitter) and...

Nigeria, South Africa Emerge as Africa's Leading Tech Hubs When most people think of global tech hubs, places like Silicon Valley, New York, Toronto, London, Bangalore, and Seoul often spring to mind....

US Appeals Court Rejects TikTok’s Emergency Motion to Halt ‘Divest or Ban’ Law The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has rejected TikTok’s emergency motion to temporarily...

Telegram Blocks 15.4 Million Groups, Channels in 2024 Amid Crackdown on Harmful Content Messaging platform Telegram has announced it blocked 15.4 million groups and channels in 2024 as part of its intensified...

NITDA  Highlights Data as the Foundation of Thriving Digital Economy The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has underscored the critical role of data in driving a sustainable digital economy. At the...

Nigeria Leads the World in Crypto Adoption TECH DIGEST- Nigeria has emerged as a global leader in cryptocurrency adoption, according to the latest findings from ConsenSys' Global Survey. The report highlights the...

Binance Records Highest Inflow in 2024 TECH DIGEST- Binance, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange, has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing $24 billion in user deposits. This record-breaking figure underscores the growing global...

Instagram Removes Hashtag Following TECH DIGEST- Instagram has made a significant change to its platform, eliminating the ability for users to follow specific hashtags. This move, aimed at curbing the proliferation of...

Google Appoints New Indian Head TECH DIGEST- Google has made a strategic move to strengthen its presence in India by appointing Preeti Lobana as the new Country Head. This significant appointment comes...

Defamation Debate: Between Afe Babalola and Dele Farotimi By Yushau A. Shuaib In 2019, my son, Gidado Shuaib—publisher of News Digest and the host of the annual Campus Journalism Awards (CJA)—found himself enmeshed...