Telecom
Asus ZenFoneSelfie’s 13mp Front & Rear Camera Ignites Selfie “War”

ASUS, the leading laptop brand in Europe has made its intent to woo Selfie loving Nigerians with the pricing and availability of ZenFone family including ZenFone Selfie, ZenFone Laser 5.5, ZenFone Go 5.0, and ZenFone C 4.5, all with comprehensive camera solutions
Speaking at the Zenfone family launch recently, Mr. Simplice Zaongo, ASUS Nigeria Country Product Manager, “We are very excited to bring our latest ZenFone family to the Nigerian market. These brand-new innovations are each an empowering luxury that strikes the perfect balance of beauty, functionality and performance, and especially offers Nigerian consumers a comprehensive camera experience via both hardware and software.”
Why ZenfoneSeflie?
ZenFone Selfie is the ultimate choice for selfies, with its twin 13MP PixelMaster cameras and a dual-color, dual-LED Real Tone flash at both front and rear.
ZenFone Selfie also features the new multifaceted polygonal design aesthetic to the ZenFone, offering beauty and power in abundance.
ZenFone Selfie: See the Perfect You
ZenFone Selfie (ZD551KL) is a trailblazing fusion of fashion, technology and craftsmanship that lets users see their perfect selves, with dual 13MP PixelMaster cameras, dual-color, dual-LED Real Tone flash both front and rear, plus laser auto-focus for ultra-fast shots with complete clarity.
ZenFone Selfie delivers powerful all-round performance and beauty in abundance, with a gorgeous new multifaceted polygonal finish accentuating the signature.
ZenFone Ergonomic Arc Design
ZenFone Selfie’s Ergonomic Arc design and intuitive rear key makes capturing selfies easier than ever, with live digital cosmetics to apply some magical glamor — all enjoyed instantly on the stunning 5.5-in Full HD display.
ZenFone Selfie’s exceptional front-facing PixelMaster camera has a huge 13MP resolution and an f/2.2-aperture, 88-degree wide-angle lens to capture more of every smile.
The unique Selfie Panorama mode enables selfies with an outlook of up to 140 degrees, so everything and everyone becomes part of the shot.
ZenFone Selfie’s rear camera is just as advanced, with a large f/2.0 aperture lens for superior low-light shots.
Both cameras are engineered with five-prism Largan lenses and top-quality Toshiba sensors, and include dual-LED Real Tone flash technology for perfect illumination in any lighting conditions.
ZenFone Selfie also delivers superb macro photography that works on subjects as close as 6cm, plus rear laser auto-focus to compose shots in the blink of an eye.
ZenFone Selfie boasts an up to octa-core 64-bit Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processor with 3GB of fast memory for unwavering performance and 4G/LTE connectivity with dual-SIM slots.
Availability & Pricing
The ZenFone family landed in major retailers both online and offline on12th December.
ZenFone Selfie (ZD551KL) has a sggested retail price of N54,990. *Depending on retailer.
Summary of Specification
Processor: 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa-core processor 1.5GHz
OS: Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Network: UMTS/WCDMA/TD-SCDMA/LTE/TDD-LTE/FDD-LTE
Data Rate: HSPA+: UL 5.76 / DL 42 Mbps ; DC-HSPA+: UL 5.76 / DL 42 Mbps
LTE Cat4: UL 150 / DL 50 Mbps
2G: GSM : 850(5)/900(8)/1800(3)/1900
3G: WCDMA : 850MHz/900MHz/1900MHz/2100MHz
4G: FDD-LTE : 2100MHz/1900MHz/1800MHz/850MHz/2600MHz/900MHz/800MHz
Display: 5.5 inches, Full HD 1920×1080/403 PPI, Scratch Resistant Corning® Glass with anti-fingerprint coating, Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4
Memory: 3GB LPDDR3 RAM
Storage: 32GBS, 5GB ASUS WebStorage free for Lifetime. 100 GB Google Drive storage free for 2 years. MicroSD card support up to 128GB.
Sensor: Accelerator/G-Sensor/E-Compass/Gyroscope/Proximity/Ambient Light Sensor/Hall Sensor
Navigation: 5 Satellite Navigation System Support: GPS, GLONASS, AGPS & BDS
Wireless: WLAN 802.11 b/g/n/ac
Battery: 3000mAh Li-Polymer
Camera: Front 13 Mega-Pixel: Auto Focus, LED Flash, Wide View, PixelMaster / Rear 13 Mega-Pixel: Auto Focus, LED Flash, PixelMaster
SIM: SIM1 support 2G/3G/4G / SIM2 support 2G/3G/4G
Connectivity: Micro USB; Bluetooth V4.0
UI: ASUS ZenUI™ 2.0 with over 1000+ software enhancements (What’s Next, ZenLink, ZenMotion, Quick Access, ASUS Splendid, Kids Mode, SnapView, One Hand Mode, Trend Micro™ Security, etc)
Apps: PhotoCollage, PhotoEffects, MiniMovie, Google App, ASUS Sync, MyCloud, File Manager, MyLibrary, SuperNote, Themes (customize ZenFone theme from many different templates); BBM & Whatsapp Ready
Audio: Dual Microphone with Noise Cancellation for the best phone call quality. ASUS SonicMaster for better sound clarity and deeper bass. FM Receiver (Radio). MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, MIDI, WAV, AC3, FLAC.
Dimensions: 156.5 x 77.2 x 10.8 ~ 3.9 mm (LxWxH); 170g
Colors: Premium-crafted Polygonal Design: Dark Purple, White, Pink.
Telecom
MTN Mulls Establishment of Fintech Firm in Nigeria, Others

MTN Uganda is seeking input from stakeholders on a plan to structurally separate its mobile money service, MoMo, from its core telecoms business.
According to the company, the proposed change will be discussed at the upcoming extraordinary general meeting on July 2.
If approved, the telco’s fintech business will be run by a new company controlled by MTN Group Fintech Holdings B.V. and a trust benefiting minority shareholders following a merger.
Additionally, the restructuring also aligns with MTN Group’s ambition 2025 strategy which aims to unlock value, attract new investors, and strengthen regulatory compliance by creating standalone fintech entities in Uganda, Ghana, and Nigeria.
The company’s fintech division has over 13 million customers, with an 18.4% revenue increase in the first quarter of 2025, driven by 19.0% growth in mobile money services, 19.8% growth in transaction volumes, and a 31.4% increase in transaction value.
Reports say the decision is part of the telco’s compliance with the National Payment Systems Act 2020, which mandates mobile money businesses to operate as standalone entities, and to align with MTN Group’s regional fintech strategy.
MTN Uganda, which is led by CEO Sylvia Mulinge, highlighted that the implementation of the proposed transaction will be subjected to a number of conditions and regulatory procedures.
“The implementation of the proposed transaction shall be subject to a number of conditions, including the company and MTN MoMo receiving all required regulatory approvals and no-objections and complying with any regulatory conditions,” said MTN Uganda in notice.
Telecom
Netflix Expands European Presence with €1 Billion Investment in Spain

Netflix has announced plans to invest more than €1 billion in Spanish film and television productions over the next four years, reinforcing its commitment to Spain as a key creative hub in Europe.
The announcement was made by co-chief executive Ted Sarandos at an event held at Netflix’s production studios near Madrid, celebrating the company’s 10-year presence in the country.
Sarandos emphasized that the investment would contribute significantly to Spain’s economy, create jobs, and enable the streaming platform to produce more local content. He was joined by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in unveiling the initiative.
Netflix first established its international production studios in Madrid in 2019, following the success of the Spanish-language hit series Money Heist.
Since then, its 22,000-square-meter facility has become one of Netflix’s major production centers within the European Union.
The company currently supports over 20,000 jobs in Spain, highlighting the nation’s growing influence in global entertainment.
The investment reflects Netflix’s ongoing strategy to expand its presence in European markets through original content and local talent.
Telecom
ngCERT Issues High Alert to Nigerians Using Android Phones

Nigeria Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT) has raised alarms over a new wave of advanced cyberattacks targeting Android mobile phones through a malware campaign dubbed Tria Stealer.
The malicious software is designed to infiltrate Android devices, hijack messaging accounts, intercept One-Time Passwords (OTPs), to steal sensitive personal and financial data.
According to ngCERT, Tria Stealer spreads primarily through deceptive tactics, such as fake event invitations distributed via popular messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram.
Unsuspecting users are enticed to download an infected (APK) file, often disguised as a harmless system application, to evade detection.
Once installed, Tria Stealer requests extensive permissions, including access to SMS, call logs, and app notifications.
It immediately commences data harvesting activities, sending stolen information to a Command and Control (C2) server operated via Telegram bots.
This trojan spreads through fake links, usually disguised as wedding or event invites, and tricks users into downloading malicious APK files
“Account takeover of messaging platforms. Impersonation of victim for fraudulent money transfer requests. Compromise of banking and financial applications. Identity theft and credential harvesting.”
In plain terms, if your phone is compromised, the consequences could be catastrophic.
Your financial apps are vulnerable, your reputation could be ruined by impersonation and even simple personal messages could be twisted into tools for scams.
Here’s what users should be doing now:
Don’t download apps outside the official Play Store.
Be suspicious of random invites or links, even from people you know.
Turn on 2FA for everything—banking, emails, social platforms.
Get a reputable antivirus and keep it updated.
If you run an organisation, you should already be taking this seriously.
ngCERT’s guidance says you should raise awareness, monitor mobile devices, and not let your team click on unverified links.
“Deploy network monitoring for suspicious outbound connections to known C2 domains,” it said, meaning, keep an eye on every digital door in and out.
This isn’t one of those cases where you wait to see if it affects you. By the time you realise it, it may already be too late.
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