Category Technology

Mark Zuckerberg becomes 2024’s top wealth gainer

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6th September 2024 Mark Zuckerberg has emerged as the most significant wealth gainer of 2024, surpassing Nvidia’s Jensen Huang following a volatile market week. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Zuckerberg’s net worth has surged by $56 billion this year,…

China group launches AI ‘life assistant’

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The fintech firm backed by Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has made a foray into products powered by artificial intelligence after announcing a “life assistant” mobile app. Ant Group said its Zhixiaobao app can help users “order meals, hail taxis, book…

How to beat cyber criminals

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In an increasingly digital banking landscape, fraudsters continue to devise sophisticated methods to exploit unsuspecting customers. With the rise of online banking and financial apps, TEMITOPE AINA writes on how to stay ahead of these scams and how to safeguard…

WATRA seeks unified regulatory framework

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In a bid to unlock Africa’s vast digital potential, the West African Telecommunications Regulators Assembly has advocated for a unified regulatory framework to propel the continent’s digital growth. According to the President of WATRA in a chat with The PUNCH,…

Agencies collaborate to tackle SIM fraud

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The Nigerian Communications Commission has partnered with the Office of the National Security Adviser and the National Identity Management Commission to tackle subscriber identification module fraud. The collaboration is a crucial element of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to enforce…

NIGCOMSAT seeks to boost digital economy

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The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited has reiterated its commitment to aligning with the Federal Government’s presidential priorities, specifically targeting the enhancement of economic growth and the generation of employment opportunities. The Chief Executive Officer of NIGCOMSAT, Jane Egerton-Idehen, said in…

Expert sounds alarm on AI’s job displacement potential

A tech expert, Mr Abdul-Aziz Mohammed, has cautioned that the widespread adoption of Artificial Intelligence could lead to significant job displacement, particularly in the long term. However, he also emphasised that the impact of AI on employment is a complex…

NCC strengthens regulations to improve telecom service

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The Nigerian Communications Commission strengthens its regulatory supervision of telecom operators through newly introduced regulations designed to boost service quality and protect consumer rights. The QoS Regulations 2024, which replace the previous set of rules established in 2013, aim to…