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- 3 May 2026
Access Bank Warns Nigerians against Fake WhatsApp Investment Groups using Aig-Imoukhuede’s Identity
Access Bank has said that scammers are impersonating, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, former group chairman, with fraudulent WhatsApp investment groups and warned Nigerians to avoid and report groups. The…
- 23 Oct 2020
WhatsApp Gifts Users “Mute Forever” Feature for Chats
WhatsApp, chat app, has released the “Always” mute feature for users. The feature is available for Android and iOS users and will allow users to mute the notifications of a WhatsApp chat or a group…
- 28 Mar 2019
History as MTN Unwraps World-First Airtime Top-up Via WhatsApp
MTN Group Limited, said that it has begun the "world first" WhatsApp channel that allows customers to buy airtime and data bundles. With customers able to purchase them through the messaging…
- 10 Aug 2017
5 Lucrative Ways to Use Whatsapp for Business
The simplicity of Whatsapp shouldn’t fool you into thinking its use is limited to mere casual chatter. Whatsapp can be a powerful and highly cost-effective business tool to those who know how to…
- 17 May 2019
SEC Warns Nigerians Against Trending Ponzi Scheme
SEC Says ‘Loom Money Nigeria’ is a Fraudulent Scheme, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians against fraudsters currently running an online investment scheme tagged…
- 3 Aug 2018
First Bank Launches Chat Banking on WhatsApp
Determined to ensure effective service to its customers, First Bank of Nigeria on Thursday unveiled its chat banking on WhatsApp. Mr Chuma Ezirim, the bank’s Group Head, E-Business, said the…
- 3 Oct 2024
Resolving The SIBAN Crisis
By Barr. Mela Claude Ake In my opinion, the SIBAN kerfuffle is as political as it is legal. We cannot divorce the two — but the legal aspect is far weightier. Barr. Mela Claude Ake On the political…
- 9 Aug 2020
NITDA Debunks Endorsing Money Doubling Financial Investment Schemes
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has urged the general public to disregard any fake news claiming that the Agency or its staff endorses money doubling Financial…
- 7 Sept 2018
Clickatell Transact Powers UBA to Launch Chat Banking on WhatsApp in Nigeria
Clickatell, an authorized WhatsApp Business Solution provider, is proud to announce that United Bank for Africa (UBA) will be going live with their Chat Banking solution – Leo on WhatsApp. In a first…
- Telecom26 Aug 2026
WhatsApp Introduces Stronger Two-Step Verification, New Security Features
WhatsApp has introduced new account security features, including stronger two-step verification, additional information about calls from unknown numbers and expanded passkey support.
- 25 Mar 2020
FG to Enforce Military Lockdown from Friday
Nigerian Army is to embark on a special operation with a multidimensional approach, which includes enforcing the restriction of movement and compulsorily moving sick people to hospitals. This is as…
- 5 May 2018
Safaricom Pilots Messaging App Linked to Mobile money
Safaricom, Kenya's biggest telecoms company, is piloting a social messaging app that will link to its mobile money platform in an attempt to move the company into the application business. Bonga,…
- 17 Oct 2021
SERAP Asks Court to Declare FG’s ‘Plan to Monitor WhatsApp Messages Illegal’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari, asking the court to “declare illegal and unconstitutional the plan by the…
- 17 May 2019
Facebook Deletes 265 Accounts Targeting Nigeria
Facebook on Thursday said it had removed 265 Facebook and Instagram accounts, pages, groups and events linked to an Israel-based firm due to what it called “inauthentic behaviour” targeting users in…
- 14 Apr 2025
MTN, Meta Partner to Enhance Voice and Video Calling Quality
MTN Group, Africa’s leading telecommunications provider, has joined forces with Meta to improve the quality and reliability of voice and video calls on real-time calling applications such as WhatsApp…
- 11 Aug 2018
NGO Calls for Sack of Kawu, NBC Boss over Hate Speech
Paradigm Initiative, Pan-African digital rights advocacy group, has called on the Acting President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo to terminate the appointment of Modibbo Kawu as Director General…
- 8 Feb 2024
9 Ways to Ensure a Safer Messaging Experience on WhatsApp
People share some of their most personal thoughts and information via messaging apps. WhatsApp safeguards all your messages with default end-to-end encryption – which means only you and the person…
- 9 Dec 2025
Financial Sector Faced AI, Blockchain and Organised Crime Threats in 2025 - Report
The 2025 Kaspersky Security Bulletin provides a review of the major cybersecurity trends of the year and offers a look towards the future of cybersecurity, including within the financial sector.…
- 28 Mar 2017
How Access to Whatsapp Encryption May Affect your Privacy
In the wake of last week’s terrorist attack in Westminster, the British government on Sunday disclosed that its security services must have access to encrypted messaging applications such as…
- 1 Jul 2026
WhatsApp Usernames Spark Privacy Fears
WhatsApp’s introduction of usernames ostensibly to increase privacy for users so they don’t have to swap phone numbers – could backfire if hackers turn usernames into a new avenue for privacy…
- 18 Sept 2017
Developers, Startup Founders & Enthusiasts in Enugu Back #StartupSouth3
Developers, Startup Founders, Students and Startup Enthusiasts gathered at the Blue Island Hotels, at the weekend for #StartupSouth3 pre-conference - the Enugu edition held. The session gathered…
- 20 Feb 2017
5 Interesting Ways Whatsapp is Helping Nigerian Students
WhatsApp has 1 billion monthly active users worldwide as at February 2016. It is a very popular instant messaging platform that has eased the way we communicate. Nigerians are not left behind. They…
- 8 Nov 2020
Azman Air Sacks 6 Pilots, Others
Azman Air at the weekend sacked some 10 workers, including six pilots, one cabin crew member, and three ground staff. The workers had their appointments terminated after they complained in a WhatsApp…
- 6 Sept 2017
Five Powerful Ways WhatsApp Has Changed Our Lives
Since Facebook bought WhatsApp in 2014 for 22 billion dollars, it has significantly transformed the way we communicate and our lives. As such, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares…
- 18 May 2021
WhatsApp Privacy Policy Changes: NITDA Issues Advisory on Implication for Nigerian User
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has provided advisory to Nigerians to address their concerns on changes to Whatsapp Terms of Service and Privacy Policy which took…
- 1 Mar 2026
JAMB Uncovers AI-Driven Fraud Targeting UTME Candidates, Warns Parents
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said it has uncovered criminal syndicates that are deploying artificial intelligence tools to impersonate its officials and defraud candidates…
- 20 Feb 2017
BoICT ‘17 Lecture/Awards Series Gathers Momentum, Voting Continues
Voting has continued for this year’s Beacon of ICT (BoICT) Awards, as nominees and individuals are wooing friends and associates to cast vote for them. Investigation showed that most of the nominees…
- 31 Oct 2022
How UCTAAA Sponsored Indigent Alumni Member to Study Abroad
The University of Calabar Theatre Arts Alumni Association (UCTAAA) wishes to announce the execution of its premier welfare programme under the UCTAAA CARE Welfare Scheme. The first welfare initiative…
- 13 Jan 2025
NGX Warns Public of Fraudulent Impersonation by ‘Value Gain’
Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has issued a stern warning against fraudulent activities, following reports of an individual and entity masquerading as affiliates of the Exchange. In a strongly…
- 28 Jan 2025
NDPC @ 2025 Data Privacy Day, Calls for Collaboration on Awareness
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has called for increased collaboration to raise awareness and foster data privacy and protection across Nigeria. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, national commissioner,…