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Why newly launched Infinix Note 7 was made popular with Nigerian notable celebrities

The glamourous, classy and sophisticated newly launched Infinix Note 7 phones were on display on Thursday May 14 as latest flagship mobile phone live on YouTube. At the launch were top Nigerian celebrities among them was celebrity spokespersons who showed up to hype the features of the device, superstar pop musician Davido, actors like Ini…

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Scam alert as new Ponzi scheme, Naijaloan berths in Nigeria

МММ was a popular Ponzi scheme by a Russian company that became popular in the country before it collapsed. Later, another popular Ponzi scheme came called Tradermoni few months ago and it collapsed as well. The present one in Nigeria is Naijaloan which came with notion of lending money out replacing MMM notion of helping others…

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MTN already tested 5G in Nigeria (See Screenshot)

Following the recent brouhaha surrounding the 5G network all over the world, prompting the Nigeria Federal Government to issue a statement that nobody has been licensed to operate a 5G network, a memo was stimbled upon from MTN Nigeria saying they have tested 5G in Nigeria. The Federal government says no license has so far…

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COVID-19: Airtel is giving out 3gb, see how to claim it

Following the lockdown in some states in Nigeria which has kept people at home, Airtel is giving free data to subscribers as palliative. Airtel is giving out free 3gb for her customers. All you have to do are, first, Download My Airtel TV, install the app and launch it. I will advice that you ensure…

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5G network: Can it cause cancer or COVID-19? Fact Check by Mrphysics

An expert simply identified as Mrphysics has done fact-check on a puzzle on whether coronavirus otherwise known as COVID-19 can be caused by 5g technology by aminulive. Read below how this expert solve this scientific puzzle: I appreciate what has been done, I think enough needs to be done to drive that point clearer to…

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COVID-19: It is dangerous to block citizens’ access to communication, PIN tells Ghana and Nigerian governments

Paradigm Initiative has urged the government of Ghana and Nigeria not to block the telephone lines or access of citizens to emergency services in this critical time. A statement released by Ghana’s Ministry of Communications alleged that over 99% of calls made to the emergency line provided for COVID-19 response were prank calls and that…

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‘Our data bundles no longer expire’ as MTN announces, reveals activation codes (See the codes)

Mobile Telecommunications giants, MTN has announced to their numerous customers that their data bundles no longer have any expiration dates. This move was put in place to address the growing concerns and complaints of customers about how their unused data bundles are being taken. They announced on their social media handles by sharing a photo…

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FG says no going back on regulation of social media despite criticisms

There is no going back on the planned sanitation of the social media, the federal government has maintained, The Nation reports. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said government will not back down on the proposal. The Minister, who spoke in Abuja during an audience with the online publishers, insisted no amount of…

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FG orders NCC to reduce data cost

The Federal government on Tuesday insisted the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) must work out modalities to reduce the price of data in the interest of Nigerians, The Nation reports. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami gave the directive. He said his office has been inundated with complaints from concerned Nigerians…

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Minister directs MTN, Glo other telecommunication companies to reduce data tariffs

The Minister of Communications, Dr Isa Pantami, has directed telecommunication companies in the country through the Nigerian Communications Commission to reduce the prices of data being offered subscribers. He as well ordered the commission to put a stop to ‘illegal’ deduction of subscribers’ data by the telecommunication companies. Personal Assistant to the Minister on New…

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