Huawei Nigeria has finally released an official statement on the current suspension of some business by Google following an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump. The United States President, Donald Trump, issued an executive order which aims to…
Ukraine tops Science and Tech Global Index (BankingTech)
Hosting mammoth enterprise tech businesses and a vibrant startup scene known to attract the likes of Google, Amazon and Samsung, Ukraine is the global champion in “Technology and Science”, according to UK-based NGO’s Good Country Index for 2019. While the…
Alphabet beat expectations with fourth-quarter results (CNBC)
Alphabet reported fourth-quarter results Monday that beat expectations across the board. Still, the stock fell 3 per cent in extended trading, on continuing pressure on advertising prices and decreasing margins. Here’s how the company did compared with Wall Street estimates:…
Grace Millane: New Zealand threatens to sue Google
New Zealand’s justice minister has said Google could face prosecution for sending a mass email which included the name of the man accused of murdering British backpacker Grace Millane. The suspect was granted a temporary name suppression while he awaits…
Winners of first Google Impact Challenge Africa announced (Guardian)
November 30, 2018 Lagos November 28, 2018: Google tonight announced the winners of the first Google Impact Challenge in Nigeria at an event held in Lagos. Twelve non-profits and social enterprises were each awarded a share of $2m in grant…
Alleged $3 million bribe: Otedola appears in court, insists Lawan demanded bribe (PremiumTimes) * Jega’s INEC conspired against me in 2015 – Jonathan (PremiumTimes)
Alleged $3 million bribe: Otedola appears in court, insists Lawan demanded bribe (PremiumTimes) The main prosecution witness in the trial of a former member of the House of Representatives, Farouk Lawan, Wednesday testified before a High Court of the Federal…
Instagram introduces new feature
Instagram has finally made good on a promise that was made in August by delivering its latest feature. The social network will now give users a dashboard so they can see how much time they’re spending on it. What’s more,…
Ondo impeachment saga: our signatures were forged— lawmakers (Vanguard) * Troops arrest female suicide bomber in Borno (Punch)
Ondo impeachment saga: our signatures were forged — lawmakers (Vanguard) Two of the 18 members of the Ondo State House of Assembly, who signed the impeachment notice served on the embattled Speaker, Bamidele Oleyelogun and his Deputy Ogundeji Iroju, yesterday,…
2019 poll: Buhari vows harsh verdict for Atiku (Nation)* How Ambode lost his second term bid, Adefuye, GAC member reveals (Vanguard)
2019 poll: Buhari vows harsh verdict for Atiku (Nation) The proposed N30,000 minimum wage seems to have become a campaign issue ahead of next year’s election. To the Presidency, the controversy over President Muhammadu Buhari’s position on what the least…
Google touts progress in fight against piracy (Guardian)
Google said Wednesday it is making strides in helping internet users legitimately get songs, films and apps while choking off revenue to websites with stolen digital content. A 64-page report released by Google claimed progress in the war on piracy,…