NITDA Launches ‘Cyber for Women’ Programme to Boost Female Participation in Cybersecurity
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched a specialised training programme aimed at equipping Nigerian women with cybersecurity skills and increasing their...
Ride-Hailing Drivers Begin Three-Day Strike Over Low Fares
Ride-hailing drivers operating on platforms including Uber, Bolt, inDrive and Lagride have commenced a three-day strike in Lagos over what they described as poor...
Trump Administration Set to Receive $10 Billion Fee From TikTok U.S. Deal
The administration of Donald Trump is expected to receive about $10 billion in fees from investors involved in the recently completed deal to take...
Nigeria Among 72 Countries in INTERPOL Operation That Shut Down 45,000 Malicious IPs
A global cybercrime operation coordinated by INTERPOL has resulted in the takedown of more than 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers linked to phishing,...
Meta Considering Layoffs That Could Affect 20% of Workforce
Meta Platforms is reportedly planning layoffs that could affect 20 percent or more of its workforce, according to sources cited by Reuters.
The potential cuts...
Instagram to End End-to-End Encrypted Direct Messages
Meta Platforms will discontinue support for end-to-end encrypted direct messages on Instagram starting May 8, 2026.
The company said users who currently have encrypted chats...
Google Maps Launches ‘Ask Maps’ AI Feature Powered by Gemini
Google has introduced a new AI-powered conversational feature in Google Maps that allows users to ask detailed questions about places and receive personalised recommendations.
The...
WhatsApp Introduces Parent-Managed Accounts for Under-13 Users
Meta Platforms-owned WhatsApp has introduced parent-managed accounts for users under the age of 13, giving parents greater control over how children use the messaging...
Events360.ng Launches Platform for Discovering Local Events in Nigeria
A new digital platform, Events360.ng, has officially launched with a promise to transform how Nigerians discover, share, and promote events across the country. Designed...
Microsoft Integrates Anthropic’s AI Agent Into Microsoft 365
Microsoft has announced plans to integrate Anthropic’s AI agent technology into Microsoft 365, allowing users to delegate workplace tasks to autonomous AI systems that...
