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Ugandan Govt Shuts Down Internet 2 Days to Elections as Battle Against Big Tech Rages
Between freedom of speech and freedom after speech lies the people of Uganda who currently find themselves caught…
Nigerians Must now Provide NIN to Buy from Amazon, Obtain Driver’s License and Vehicle Registration
Nigerians that shop on Amazon now have to provide National Identification Number (NIN) before their purchases can be…
Analysts Forecast Bitcoin to Hit $100k in 2021, But is This Really a Good Time to Start Buying?
It’s hard to imagine that Bitcoin (BTC) cost just $800 5 years ago. Despite the cryptocurrency’s volatile trading…
With N200bn Unclaimed Dividends, Here’s How to Retrieve your Money through SEC e-Dividend Portal
Did you know that you can retrieve unclaimed dividends belonging to you or your loved ones using the…
Tech Events this Week: CES 2021, Samsung Galaxy S21 Unpacked and Others
Hi guys, trust you had a great weekend. Events have already kick-started for the year across the African…
Should Users Be Worried about WhatsApp Latest Privacy Policy Updates?
Facebook-owned WhatsApp recently updated its privacy policy. In an in-app notification sent to users worldwide, the Instant Messenger…
Global Tech Roundup: Bitcoin Price Crosses $40,000 for the First Time Ever
Happy new year guys! It’s the end of the first working week of the year and there is…
Nigerians to Pay 17% of Minimum Wage for National ID Card Renewal, but NIMC Should Prioritise Solving NIN Challenges
Nigerians will now pay N5,000 to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for national identity card renewal or…
Top 5 Most In-Demand Tech Jobs for 2021 — and Skills Required for them
Tech jobs are some of the most in-demand jobs attracting some of the highest pay in the world.…
Suspected 5G/Covid-19 Conspiracy Theorists Burn Down MTN and Vodacom Towers in South Africa
The resurgence of 5G-Coronavirus conspiracy theories has sparked the burning and destruction of not less than 3 Telecommunication…
