Microsoft’s Teams services were restored on Saturday after a disruption blocked access to the messaging platform. “After extended monitoring and mitigation efforts, we’ve confirmed that our Microsoft Teams service and features have been restored or have returned to optimal health,” Microsoft said in its post on X, formerly known as Twitter. Several users had flagged issues with the messaging platform on Friday. Complaints peaked in the afternoon with more than 14,000 incidents, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. All incidents appeared to be resolved on Saturday. The company had earlier said it had identified a networking issue impacting a portion…
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Konga, in an exciting show of commitment to customer satisfaction, began the year with great fanfare by giving its shoppers unbeatable discounts on a wide range of products at its recent live auction which was held in Lagos. Hundreds of followers were seen bidding for the best prices on products ranging from 50kg bags of rice, sandwich makers, kettles, Apple iPhones and many other items, in an event that was streamed live on Konga’s social media platforms and YouTube. Adegboye George, a bidder at the event said “I joined the Konga Live Auction on social media because there were some…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with Coursera has opened applications from interested Nigerians to apply for Cohort 3 of Coursera courses. This development is in line with NITDA’s drive to implement President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at creating one million digital jobs in the Information Technology sector. Recall that NITDA and Coursera on October 19, 2022, launched a partnership to help combat high rates of youth unemployment, which stood at 19.6% in 2021, with both parties intending to train 8000 Nigerian learners annually in a cohort of 4000 learners each for the total…
Access Holdings Plc, the parent company of Access Bank, has been granted approval in principle by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to establish Oxygen X Finance Company Limited, a consumer lending subsidiary. The announcement of the approval was contained in a regulatory filing with the Nigerian Exchange signed by company secretary, Access Holdings, Sunday Ekwochi. Okwochi stated that the proposed subsidiary will make a positive impact on the financial landscape by providing innovative and seamless digital lending solutions to address distinct challenges faced by individuals and businesses in a rapidly evolving world. He said the proposed subsidiary would commence…
The last time a family member of mine booked a plane ticket, they had to go to the airport to do it. Imagine if you could book international flights from the comfort of your hands. Imagine being able to send money to someone in the UK from your Nigerian account directly into their UK account or even converting dollars to naira easily on your bank app. These features and more are what Access Bank is offering through the newly launched AccessMore app. Beyond Just Banking AccessMore is a state-of-the-art, mobile banking application offering a wide range of financial solutions, tailored…
LG Electronics (LG), a pioneer in home appliances, has introduced a range of cutting-edge products designed to enhance the daily lives of Nigerian consumers. Embracing the essence of hygiene, comfort, efficiency, and a sustainable lifestyle, the new line of home appliances brings together advanced technology and thoughtful design. From a state-of-the-art Styler to an energy-efficient WashTower, each item is crafted to elevate the overall home experience. Analysts say that Nigeria, with its vibrant and dynamic lifestyle, deserves appliances that complement its spirit. LG Electronics said it is proud to be at the forefront of delivering products that align with the…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has rewarded Nasarawa State with a free wireless internet cloud in recognition of the State’s recent passage of the Right-of-Way Regulation 2023. Governor Abdullahi Sule who disclosed this Monday when presiding over an emergency executive council meeting at the Government House, Lafia, said the free wireless internet cloud is to be installed in one of the state-owned tertiary institutions. Recall that the Nassarawa State Right-of-Way Regulation 2023, which came into effect on the 29th of December, 2023, waives Right-of-Way (RoW) charges for the installation, placing, laying, and maintenance of telecommunication network facilities in the state.…
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday declared null and void the provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code authorising the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to impose fines on broadcast stations for alleged breaches of the code. The court ruled that administrative and regulatory bodies could not exercise judicial powers. Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia while delivering judgment in a suit instituted by Media Rights Agenda (MRA) against the NBC following the commission’s imposition of fines of N5 million each on a television station and three pay-TV platforms in 2022 for allegedly undermining Nigeria’s national security by broadcasting documentaries on banditry in…
British energy giant, Shell is set to conclude nearly a century of operations in Nigerian onshore oil and gas after agreeing to sell its subsidiary there to a consortium of five mostly local companies for up to $2.4 billion. Shell pioneered Nigeria’s oil and gas business beginning in the 1930s but has struggled for years with hundreds of onshore oil spills as a result of theft, sabotage and operational issues that led to costly repairs and high-profile lawsuits. Since 2021, Shell has sought to sell its Nigerian oil and gas business but will remain active in Nigeria’s more lucrative and…
Researchers at Abu Dhabi’s Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) say they have developed technology that can imitate someone’s handwriting based on just a few paragraphs of written material. To accomplish that, the researchers used a transformer model, a neural network designed to learn context and meaning in sequential data, according to a report by Bloomberg. The team at MBZUAI, which calls itself the world’s first AI university, has been granted a patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office for the artificial intelligence system. The researchers have not yet released the feature, but it represents a step…