Category: ICT

Netflix Suffers Worst Leak In Streaming History

Ganiyu Amodu

. Hunts for hackers leaking unreleased footage of its Blockbuster shows   Earlier this year, Netflix suffered from a massive leak that saw full episodes and pictures of some of its most popular shows including Terminator Zero, Arcane, Squid Game and Ranma 1/2 leak online ahead of their official release. Streaming giant Netflix had then released an official statement saying that it was “actively taking action” against the perpetrator of the leaks. VIDEO: K1 De Ultimate Apologises, Calls Out Kollington, Osupa, Obesere, Others For Truce ‘Casino Journalism And The End…

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From China With ‘Love’: Inside Counterfeit Electrical Goods Racket In Africa

Ganiyu Amodu

Africa faces widespread use of substandard electrical cables due to a lack of regulation and the limited ability of many countries to enforce compliance with safety standards. Research indicates that electrical cables are among the most commonly counterfeited products on the continent. Cables imported from China are identified as the primary source of poor-quality products, with other Asian imports contributing to the majority of the remainder. Global Alliance Appoints NIPR President as Member, Africa Regional Council NCC Moves To Sanitize Tarrif Plans Regime, Targets 7 Plans Per Operator Additionally, locally…

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NCC Moves To Sanitize Tarrif Plans Regime, Targets 7 Plans Per Operator

Ganiyu Amodu

As part of its efforts to improve consumer experience and strengthen the telecommunications sector, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced an initiative to limit telecom operators to a maximum of seven tariff plans each. The Commission said this move is to improve transparency and reduce the vast array of tariff options and promotional elements that make it difficult for consumers to make informed decisions. This move appears to mirror the decision of India’s Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI), which in 2004 restricted telecom operators to no more than 25 tariff…

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NCC Addresses Growing Concern Over Data Consumption

Ganiyu Amodu

As part of his leadership consumer-centric approach to regulatory affairs in the telecoms ecosystem in the country, Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), again, has addressed the growing concern over data consumption and billing transparency in the digital space. Dr. Maida, who stated this in his keynote speech at the recent 93rd Telecoms Consumer Parliament (TCP), held in Abuja, FCT, said with Nigeria boasting 132 million Internet connections, a significant portion of the global five billion user base, the West African…

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NCC Reaffirms Pledge To Safeguard Telecoms Infrastructure, Enhance Service Accessibility

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigerian Communications Commission hosted its 2024 Annual Workshop for Judges on Legal and Regulatory Issues in the Communications Industry at the Sheraton Hotel Ikeja, Lagos. Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, delivered the welcome address, emphasizing the importance of the judiciary’s role in accelerating digital transformation in Nigeria. Dr. Maida highlighted the NCC’s mandate to establish and oversee a regulatory framework for the Nigerian communications industry, promoting efficient, reliable, affordable, and easily accessible communications services. He stressed the need to protect telecommunication infrastructure, which has suffered…

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‘1st Time In Africa,’ Davido Breaks Record On TikTok

Abibat Babalola

How the OBO crooner also generated 377 lion gifts during livestream on TikTok, valued at $400 each   Music superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has made history on TikTok. Platforms Africa reports that the DMW boss broke the record for the most-watched live stream in Africa’s History. Veteran Nollywood Actor, Charles Olumo ‘Agbako’, Is Dead ‘She Missed #CHIVIDO2024,’ Emotional Story of Davido’s Mother Who Died At 39 ‘I’m Quitting Music After My Next Album’ – Davido RCCG Suspends, Probes Two Pastors Over Homosexuality Homosexuality: RCCG Calls For Evidence…

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Axe Dangles On Starlink, NCC Speaks On infraction Firm Committed

Aliyu Aliyu

In a recent development, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that Starlink, the satellite internet service provider, did not obtain the necessary approval before increasing its subscription tariffs. Platforms Africa reports that this information was disclosed in an official statement issued on October 8, 2024, by Reuben Muoka, the Director of Public Affairs at the NCC. After Platforms Africa Report, Oil Ministry Director Queried, Minister Disowns Claim Nigeria Names Dangote Refinery Sole Supplier Of Jet A1 Minister To NNPC: Shelve Running Govt Refineries, Face Equity In Dangote Refinery, Others…

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IT’S OFFICIAL: Earth Now Has Two Moons

ADEOLA YUSUF

    ‘Intriguing,’ You actually want to read some insights shared by astronomers at the Complutense University of Madrid. and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) about these celestial visitors.       Over the past few weeks, you’ve probably heard somewhere that Earth was going to get a second moon. Well, we can now confirm that Earth now officially has two moons after capturing asteroid 2024 PT5. On Sunday, September 29, our planet captured the tiny asteroid named 2024 PT5, turning it into a temporary mini-moon. This intriguing…

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Because your data is worth Gold, Ghassan Azzi, Sales Director for Africa at Western Digital speaks on data reservation technology 

ADEOLA YUSUF

      Data and efficient data storage is increasingly becoming a differentiator and success factor for companies: higher capacities and better response times contribute to higher customer satisfaction. Modern technologies like AI, IoT, automation and more are optimizing efficiency of companies in almost every industry, but they are also driving an increase in the amount of data that is generated, collected, analyzed and stored. This data growth presents companies with a challenge. This is because it requires different data storage solutions to fulfil a wide range of requirements. As…

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From Floppy Disks to ‘Digital Calabash’

Gbenga Adeoti

Back in the day, storage was a real hassle. I still remember the era of floppy disks—fragile and barely able to hold a few documents. After those came CDs, adding more capacity but still far from perfect. Then came flash drives, and while they felt like a revolution at the time, data corruption was an all-too-common heartache with those earlier versions. Losing files was like losing a cherished photograph—painful and irreplaceable. Fast forward to today, and we’ve come a long way in digital storage landscape. Now, I’m working with the…

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