Google Pay, formerly known as Android Pay, is a mobile payment platform created by Google for facilitating contactless purchases in apps, online, and in person using Android smartphones, tablets, or smartwatches.

Users can authenticate via a PIN, passcode, or biometrics such as 3D face scanning or fingerprint recognition.
How To Set Up Google Pay Account:
1. Download the Google Pay App: First, head to the Google Play Store or the App Store on your smartphone. Search for “Google Pay” and install the app.
2. Sign In: Open the Google Pay app and sign in using your Google Account. If you don’t have one, you can create it during the sign-in process.
3.Add a Payment Method:
– Tap on your profile picture (usually located at the top right corner).
– Select Wallet.
– Tap Add to Wallet.
– Choose the type of card you want to add (debit, credit, or other options).
– You can either use your phone’s camera to capture the card details or enter them manually.
– Review and accept any terms from your card issuer.
4. Check NFC Compatibility:
– If you plan to use Google Pay for in-store payments, check if your phone has NFC (Near Field Communication) capabilities.
– NFC allows your phone to communicate wirelessly with payment terminals at stores.
5. That’s It! You’re all set up. Now you can use Google Pay to make online purchases, pay in stores, and even send money to friends and family.
Remember, Google Pay is a quick, easy, and secure way to manage your payments.

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TECHDIGEST – The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have released an advisory regarding the spread of false information as Nigeria approaches the 2023 general elections.

The internet is a shared resource, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure safe use of it by preventing the spread of misinformation and disinformation (fake news).

This can be achieved by flagging and reporting information which we suspect or believe to be false through the appropriate channels provided by the Online Platforms.

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The Agency also use this Advisory to notify the public of the existence of the Nigerian Fact-checking Coalition (NFC) which consists of fact-checking organisations, civil societies, and newsrooms that are collaborating to curb the spread of misinformation and disinformation in Nigeria. Nigerians are enjoined to engage them directly to ascertain the veracity of information in circulation. The Members of the Coalition include:

FactCheckHub

Africa Check

Dubawa

International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR)

Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID)

FactsMatterNG

The Cable

Daily Trust

Premium Times

The Insight

Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)

Digital Africa Research Lab

This advisory is issued pursuant to the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries.

The Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries can be accessed via: https://nitda.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/APPROVED-NITDA-CODE-OF-PRACTIVE-FOR-INTERACTIVE-COMPUTER-SERVICE-PLATFORMS-INTERNET-INTERMEDIARIES-2022-002.pdf
For enquiries, please contact icsp@nitda.gov.ng

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