Google, Netflix, Facebook, and other foreign companies operating in Nigeria paid N3.85 trillion in taxes to the Federal Government in the first nine months of 2024, according to The PUNCH. The amount represents an increase of 68.12 per cent from N2.29 trillion collected in the preceding period of 2023. The figure includes the amount paid as Company Income Tax and …

In Indonesia, authorities have arrested a 36-year-old man in Tangerang, West Jakarta, for allegedly selling his 11-month-old baby online for 15 million rupiah, approximately US$955. The man, identified only as RA, reportedly used the proceeds to fund his online gambling activities and cover personal expenses, as reported by local media. According to Tangerang City Metro Police Chief, Zain Dwi Nugroho, …

Daredevil hackers have taken over the official Facebook page of Kano State Hisbah Board, releasing and posting inappropriate and explicit content. The incident, which happened on Wednesday, has continued to attract condemnation from members of the public over the ugly trend. The Commander General of the board, Aminu Daurawa, who confirmed the hack to newsmen, said the board had addressed …

A few hours after social media platforms – Facebook and Instagram were shut down across the globe, the service of the platforms has now been restored. Users of the app had lamented the shutdown of the services on Tuesday. Earlier check by our correspondent on multiple Instagram and Facebook accounts indicated users of the account could not access their accounts. …

Users of popular social media – Facebook and Twitter have lamented the shutdown of the services on Tuesday. A check by our correspondent on multiple Instagram and Facebook accounts indicates users of the account could not access their accounts. While Facebook requires existing users to login to their accounts, Instagram account profiles of users and homepage could not be refreshed. …

A former lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Peter Ekemezie has been sentenced to six months imprisonment for publishing defamatory statements against one Prof. Alex Asigbo. Ekemezie, who was charged with three counts bordering on forgery and defamation, was however given an option of N300,000 fine. While delivering the judgement at an Awka Magistrates’ …

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced rollout plans for Meta Verified, a subscription bundle that includes a verified badge. Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg announced on his verified Facebook that the paid verification would be rolled out this week. A gradual test of the service will commence this week in Australia and New Zealand, according to a …