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NCC orders immediate restoration of blocked phone lines
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive to telecommunications operators to promptly restore all phone lines that were blocked due to the non-linkage of National Identification…
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5 common mistakes to avoid when charging your phone
In our hyper-connected world, keeping our smartphones charged and ready is a daily necessity. However, many of us unknowingly engage in practices that can harm our phone batteries…
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Huawei to train 150,000 Nigerians, others in digital skills
Global technology giant, Huawei on Friday unveiled its plan to train an additional 150,000 talents in Nigeria and other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2027. A statement by…
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Internet subscriptions reach 164 million as voice users drop by 3% – NBS
Nigeria’s telecom sector saw a surge in internet subscriptions to 164 million in Q1 2024, while voice users dropped 3 per cent, the National Bureau of Statistics said.…
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Asteroid Size of Washington Monument to Pass Close to Earth, NASA Says
An asteroid as large as the Washington Monument is due to pass Earth next week, approaching closer than the orbit of our moon. The asteroid, named 2024 MK,…
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SERA funds Nigeria’s first astronaut mission to space
The Space Exploration Research Agency, SERA, a United States entity has elaborated on its mission to send the first Nigerian civilian to space. This marks a milestone in…
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China produces first nuclear-generated steam for petrochemicals plant
China’s first nuclear-based steam generation project began production on Wednesday, state-run China National Nuclear Corp (CNNC) said in a Wechat post announcing the latest step in Chinese efforts…
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Nigeria to send first citizen to Space
The Federal Government has announced plans to send the country’s first citizen to space.The Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Mathew Adepoju, made…
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FG, World Bank begin talks on 90,000km fibre-optic cable project
Just a few weeks after the Federal Government approved a special purpose vehicle to support the delivery of an additional 90,000 km of fibre optic cable, it has…
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Gov Eno approves scholarship for Akwa Ibom daughter to Aviation College, Zaria
In response to a viral social media appeal and in line with his commitment to educational advancement and youth empowerment as contained in the ARISE Agenda, Akwa Ibom…