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MTN Resolved to Use OPay, Flutterwave, Kuda, Others for Recharge Channels

By / April 4, 2021

You’ll recall on Friday, we reported that customers of MTN Nigeria were bar from using the USSD code for recharging or buying data from banks owing to disagreements between the two parties over commission and service charges. As a result of the disconnection, MTN is exploring other electronic payment platforms for its customers to recharge …

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Facebook Data of 533 Million Users Leaked Online for Free

By / April 4, 2021

Sensitive personal information of over half a billion Facebook users was leaked on a hacking forum earlier on Saturday. This information was first discovered by chief technology officer of cybercrime intelligence firm Hudson Rock, Alon Gal who posted on Twitter about the leak. According to Gal, the leak is related to a security breach first …

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MTN users lament as mobile App and USSD channel becomes unavailable

By / April 2, 2021

MTN Nigeria subscribers are having difficulty recharging their lines through the unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) channel and mobile banking applications. The telecommunications operator has blocked its subscribers from recharging their mobile phones or buying data using the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes. This means that subscribers cannot recharge their lines or buy data …

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Microsoft Finally Shutdown Cortana App for Android and iOS

By / April 1, 2021

Microsoft has dropped its support for Cortana apps on Android and iOS platforms on March 31, 2021. Microsoft’s voice assistant alternative to Google Assistant and Siri will continue to function on Windows 10. Cortana is Microsoft’s version of Siri or Alexa, an AI-based personal assistant that can answer questions and complete small tasks. The eponymous mobile app was originally launched in November 2018, but …

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CBN agrees on new charges for USSD services

By / March 17, 2021

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have announced the introduction of new charges of N6.98 per transaction every time you use the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services. The new charges will take effect immediately was part of the agreement reached when banks and telecommunication operators met on Monday …

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JUST IN: You will No Longer be Able to Use USSD Bank Transaction From Mobile

By / March 17, 2021

Telecommunications operators have withdrawn the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) shortcode service banks and other financial service operators leverage on their platforms to service the banking community. The operators under the aegis of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) claimed that the banks owed them over N42 billion in debts for the …

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Cyber Attacks Types: A Closer Look at Common Threats

By / March 8, 2021

What Is a Cyber Attack? A cyber attack is any type of offensive action that targets computer information systems, infrastructures, computer networks, or personal computer devices, using various methods to steal, alter or destroy data, or information systems. A cyber-attack is a deliberate attempt to exploit vulnerable systems, devices or networks to manipulate, steal or gain unauthorized …

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Cisco closes deal worth $4.5B on optical powerhouse Acacia

By / March 2, 2021

Cisco has closed a deal worth $4.5 billion on optical maker Acacia Communications, after some legal wrangling earlier this year. The technology giant Cisco, coveted Acacia for its high-speed, optical interconnect technologies that let data center operators, web-scale companies, and service providers offer ever-faster service access to distributed resources. It also reinforces Cisco’s commitment to …

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Google launches Kids Space, a hub for child-friendly apps and videos on tablets.

By / February 11, 2021

The search giant Google, on Monday, unveiled a new kids mode on selected Android tablets that features apps, books, and videos for your children to explore, learn and have fun as they stay home. Google Kids Space will be available globally on certain Lenovo tablets first, including the new Lenovo Smart Tab M10 HD Gen …

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