International multinational technology company, Google, has announced that it will be setting up its first Africa product development centre in Nairobi, Kenya. The centre which is expected to help create transformative products and services for people in Africa and around the world is coming barely 4 weeks after Microsoft opened the new African Development Centre […]
Despite its end-to-end encrypted messaging, WhatsApp has surprisingly strict rules that could get you banned if you don’t follow them – here’s what you need to avoid to stay active on the app As an encrypted messaging app, WhatsApp offers an impressive degree of privacy compared to some conventional messaging apps. However, thousands of users still fall […]
non-fungible token Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, have gained a lot of popularity these days. People are paying big money for these unique collectible cryptocurrency assets. So what are NFTs? These non-fungible tokens have taken the world by storm, but they’re not as complicated as you may believe. Fundamentally, NFTs are a way of registering a digital file […]
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has ranked the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) eNaira, and the Sand Dollar, issued by the Central Bank of the Bahama, as top retail central bank digital currency (CBDCs) projects globally. Retail CBDC projects are digital currencies designed for public use. PwC said this in its 2022 CBDC Global Index and Stablecoin Overview which analyses […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria has fined three Nigerian commercial banks a total of N800 million for failing to comply with regulations prohibiting consumers from transacting in cryptocurrencies. Stanbic IBTC Bank, Access Bank Plc, and United Bank for Africa are among the banks affected. According to Bloomberg, the sanctions are part of the CBN’s efforts […]
These few simple tips on how to make your computer run faster will make your work efficient and improve your productivity. Follow each and every tip mentioned. Your computer will start running at crazy speed. 1. Organize your desktop Clean up your computer desktop by removing unnecessary shortcuts, files, and folders. A computer desktop screen […]
A report published in a business and financial publication, Commercial Times in Taiwan has warned that the new spate of epidemic prevention measures in China might have a big impact on the production and cost of laptop . According to the site, laptop, TV, and iPhone makers in Kunshan are going to have to alter their operations, […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), will impose a penalty of N400 on deposit money banks (DMBs) for every mutilated N100 sent to the apex bank. The penalty took effect from April 1. The CBN, in a circular issued by the director of Currency Operations, Ahmed Umar, the apex bank warned DMBs to stop bringing […]
Elon Musk is now the biggest shareholder in Twitter, thanks to a recent stock purchase that raises his stake in the social media company to 9.2% at the time of disclosure. As per a Schedule 13G declaration filed before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Musk now owns 73,486,938 shares of Twitter. As per Bloomberg’s […]
Pay television giant, Multichoice Nigeria Limited, has been restrained from increasing its tariffs and cost of products and services from April, by a Competition and Consumer Protection (CCP) tribunal sitting in Abuja. This is coming 8 days after Multichoice Nigeria, owners of DStv and GOtv increased subscription fees for its services across board with effect […]
Ubong Abasi
