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WhatsApp on Tuesday announced several new privacy updates, including the ability for users to check their messages without other people knowing. It said that it will soon allow people to control who can see when they’re online, prevent others from taking screenshots of certain messages, and leave groups without notifying entire channels. WhatsApp has more than 2 billion users globally and is owned by Facebook (FB) parent Meta. Announcing the changes on Facebook and Instagram, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company would “keep building new ways to protect your messages and keep them as private and secure as face-to-face conversations.” WhatsApp has long touted…
The leadership of the Commission was urged to continue the good work and also strive to mind and bridge the infrastructure gap that may create a gap between the served and underserved communities in the country.
A new malware, HiddenAds, which has infiltrated Google Play Store that can impact device performance and jeopardize users’ privacy, has been flagged by the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT). NCC-CSIRT classified the virus, first identified by the McAfee Mobile Research Team, as high in probability and damage potential as contained in its advisory of August 8, 2022. The malware infiltrated the Google Play Store in the form of several device cleaners or optimization apps. According to the summary provided by NCC-CSIRT “Upon installation, it can run malicious services without the user opening the app. It also…
The leading technology company is expanding broadband services to millions of homes across Nigeria.
First Bank Nigeria has denied online media (not DigitalTimesNG) reports that its branch or head office was sealed at any time. The bank, through a statement signed by Kehinde O Taiwo of the Marketing & Corporate Communications Department, described the report as “a misrepresentation of the facts and misleading.” According to the statement, “Please be informed that the referenced story is a misrepresentation of the facts and misleading. Neither our branch nor head office was sealed. “On the 4th of August, 2022, there was an unlawful enforcement at the Bank’s Coomassie House Branch of a garnished order issued by a…
-Reinforces Firstbank’s Leading Role In Promoting Financial Inclusion In Nigeria
• The Bank’s Firstmonie Agents play a critical role in promoting financial inclusion in the country
• The Bank currently has over 180,000 Firstmonie Agents spread across 772 Local Government Areas in Nigeria
• Since 2020, FirstBank has economically empowered thousands of its Firstmonie Agents with over 100 billion naira credit facility
—Partnership will also ensure free delivery of Supplements and others to Nigerians nationwide
The leading technology company is expanding broadband services to millions of homes across Nigeria.
9mobile, Nigeria’s caring telecom service provider, has reaffirmed its support for the Nigerian news media by facilitating various avenues for journalists to upskill in developing creative news content to expand their audience footprint. The telecom company gave the assurance during the 6th edition of its Media Capacity Building Workshop with the theme “leveraging video content to reach new audiences.” Executive Director, Regulatory and Corporate Affairs, 9mobile, Abdulrahman Ado, represented by the Public Relations Lead, 9mobile, Chineze Amanfo, remarked that it is extremely important for Journalists to be in tune with the latest trends that will help them attract wider news-consuming…