India is stepping up efforts to control online content. The government now requires platforms like X, YouTube, and Meta to remove unlawful material within three hours of being notified or …
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Education, Science and Technology\IT
IXPN Explains Nigeria’s High Broadband Costs, Low Internet Penetration
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeLagos: The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) argues that Nigeria’s low number of Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) directly increases broadband costs and limits digital economy growth by suppressing competition. …
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Alphabet’s record capital outlay signals a bid for AI dominance, even as Wall Street reacts nervously. California, USA: Google has announced it will invest up to $185 billion (approximately ₦261 …
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Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs as AI Reshapes Workforce Despite Strong Profits
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeAmazon plans to cut about 16,000 corporate jobs, its second big round of layoffs in three months. The company is relying more on generative artificial intelligence and reorganizing after growing …
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Abuja: The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has pledged to reinforce Nigeria’s partnership with the United States in advancing data privacy, Artificial Intelligence, capacity building, and cybersecurity. The Director-General …
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Lagos: The Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) on Tuesday projected a shift in the telecom industry, from consolidation in 2025 to expansion in 2026. President of ATCON, Mr …
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Foreign Report/International Figures
Tanzania’s Internet Shutdown, X Ban Inflict $238M Economic Blow – PIN
Lagos: A non-profit organisation, Paradigm Initiative (PIN), has raised concerns over Tanzania’s internet blackout during the election period and the continued suspension of X (formerly Twitter). The Executive Director of …
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Agency Report Washington: Elon Musk’s social media platform X has launched a marketplace to redistribute inactive or unused profile names. The feature is initially available exclusively to paying Premium Business …
