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SIM boxing, and the unboxing of a crime syndicate By Suleiman Bala Bakori Boxes have a multitude of uses, and the word “box”, lends itself to diverse contexts. For “Ajala Travelers,” the box...

PalmPay urges Nigerians to embrace digital payments PalmPay has encouraged Nigerians to embrace digital payment systems, as it announced the first set of winners in its Eid campaign, tagged PalmPay Eid Bonanza. In...

OpenAI to Launch Tool for Detecting Fake Generated Images In a bid to tackle the rising issue of misinformation and manipulated content online, OpenAI, the Microsoft-backed artificial intelligence (AI) company, has unveiled...

Microsoft to Close Nigerian Center, Putting 200 Jobs at Risk Microsoft is reportedly contemplating the closure of its African Development Centre (ADC) located in Lagos, Nigeria, marking a potential setback for the...

CBN Imposes Cybersecurity Levy on Electronic Transactions The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has mandated all banks to initiate a 0.5% cybersecurity levy on electronic transactions within the country. The directive, disclosed...

Bitcoin Network Hit One Billion Transactions Milestone TECH DIGEST- In a historic moment for the digital currency world, the Bitcoin Network has achieved an unparalleled feat, processing its one billionth transaction after...

META AI: Users Seek Opt-out Feature TECH DIGEST- Meta, the parent company of social media Facebook and Instagram, a while ago unveiled an innovation, Meta AI, across multiple platforms in over a...

Lagos-Calabar Highway Construction Threatens Telcom Connectivity TECH DIGEST- In a move that has sparked concern among telecommunication companies, Multichoice recently issued a notice to subscribers, detailing a scheduled three-day technical downtime. This...

CBN Calls for Bids to Upgrade ICT Facilities The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has issued a call for bids from qualified contractors to upgrade its information and communication technology (ICT) facilities...

TikTok Launches Global Youth Council to Amplify African Voices TikTok, the popular short video platform, has taken a significant step towards amplifying African voices in digital spaces with the launch of its...