In its unwavering drive to support the growth and development of marketing and media industries, and inspire the next generation of marketing and media professionals in Nigeria, GDM Group, in partnership with Eko Innovation Centre has flagged off MarkHack 2.0, with the theme, “Unlocking the Power of the Creative Economy”. MarkHack is Nigeria’s first-ever marketing and media hackathon, and the second edition MarkHack 2.0 will bring together …

WhatsApp has announced new security features it will be adding in the coming months to help users improve their messaging security. Part of the new security features will include account protection, which allows WhatsApp to ask a user trying to switch to a new phone for verification on his old phone. Speaking on other features, it said, “Device Verification: Mobile …

The Lagos State Government on Thursday launched its upgraded citizen and government communication and multichannel platform named “Citizens Gate 2.0 App”, a citizen engagement platform, aimed at bringing governance closer to the people. The Citizens Gate 2.0 is an improvement on the 1.0 version designed to accommodate interactions between the government and the citizens. The platform is expected to deliver …

The Federal Government has inaugurated science and technology television. The television, which is under the purview of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), is to ensure the effective dissemination of information on scientific, technological, and innovations in the sector. STI Minister, Dr Adeleke Mamora, who inaugurated the project on Tuesday in Abuja, said the station would educate, entertain …

At least 35 indigenes of Katsina State are studying cyber security and space engineering at the Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State. Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Noah Yusuf said that the Katsina State government is bankrolling the programmes for the undergraduates. Yusuf urged other state governments to take a cue from the Katsina State government by sending their wards …

HP Inc (NYSE: HPQ) has announced new products and solutions to usher in the next era of hybrid work for everyone with a comprehensive set of computing solutions for hybrid flexibility. These were unveiled at the just concluded Amplify™ Partner Conference. With only 22 percent of workers describing themselves as ‘thriving’ in hybrid work, it’s clear companies are still figuring out …

The United Kingdom Data Regulator on Tuesday disclosed that it has fined TikTok the sum of £12.7 million ($15.9 million) for allowing up to 1.4 million children under the age of 13 years to use its social media platform in violation of its own rules. The UK government through the Information Commissioner’s Office said the Chinese-owned firm broke Britain law …

HP Inc (NYSE: HPQ) has announced its latest line-up of gaming hardware and software designed to bring gamers everything they need to enjoy the games they love. Unveiled at the Amplify™ Partner Conference, they include the new OMEN Transcend 16 Laptop, OMEN 16 Laptop, Victus 16 Laptop, and a vast range of stunning OMEN monitors that offer casual, hobbyist, lifestyle, …

Australia said Tuesday it would ban TikTok on government devices, joining a growing list of Western nations cracking down on the Chinese-owned app due to national security fears. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said the decision followed advice from the country’s intelligence agencies and would begin “as soon as practicable”. Australia is the last member of the secretive Five Eyes security alliance …

HP Inc (NYSE: HPQ) on Thursday  at its Amplify™ Partner Conference unveiled the HP Wolf Connect, an IT management connectivity solution that provides a highly resilient and secure connection to remote PCs, enabling IT to manage devices even when powered down or offline.    Using a cellular-based network, HP Wolf Connect’s robust connectivity helps ensure IT teams can readily manage a dispersed hybrid workforce. It can …