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Leverage On Heroes MediaAge-Gating Social Media: A New Era of Online Regulation
The call for age-gating social media sparks debate on online safety and free speech, raising questions about the future of internet regulation.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaNCC grants Enugu 15-year lease for startup hub
The Nigerian Communications Commission grants Enugu State a 15-year lease to operate its Digital Industrial Park and Learning Centre, boosting regional tech innovation.
Read full story →MTN Warns Subscribers Against Fake 25GB Anniversary Data Giveaway
Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has issued a formal warning to mobile phone users regarding fraudulent online links promising a free 25 gigabyte anniversary data reward.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaFederal Government to Begin Rollout of 3,700 Telecom Towers in Rural Communities by October 2026
The Federal Government has announced a nationwide deployment of 3,700 telecom towers to provide mobile and internet coverage to over 20 million unconnected Nigerians starting in October 2026.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaWhatsApp Introduces the @all Ping Feature to Notify Every Member in Group Chats
Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature allowing users to tag every member in a group chat using an '@all' command.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaBBNaija Eviction Shock: 19 Housemates Placed on the Danger List
Nineteen contestants face possible eviction in the latest week of the reality television show, sparking intense reactions among fans across Nigeria.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaNigerian Product Leader Obiageli Okafor Wins UK’s Women in Telecoms Champion Award
Nigerian product leader Obiageli Okafor makes history as the first African to win the prestigious UK Women in Telecoms Champion award.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaBusha Expands Its Innovation Portfolio With The Launch Of Licensed Prediction Market, Signal By Busha
Digital asset platform Busha introduces Signal by Busha, a licensed prediction market for forecasting trends in business, politics, and sports.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaFashion Designer Veekee James Defends Public Appearances With Husband Femi Atere
Renowned Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James has robustly defended her frequent public appearances alongside her husband, Femi Atere, describing him affectionately as her personal handbag.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaBoard Warns Job Seekers Over Fake Recruitment Portal Update
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has issued a stern warning to applicants to ignore fraudulent recruitment updates.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaElon Musk Questions Grok's Data on Nigerian and European Birth Rates
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has publicly questioned an artificial intelligence chatbot claim that Nigeria recorded four million more births than the entire European Union.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaUS Issues Strict Warning to Nigerians Over AI-Edited Passport Photographs
The United States Mission in Nigeria has cautioned visa and passport applicants against submitting digitally altered images.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaUS Mission in Nigeria Issues Strict Warning Against Artificial Intelligence-Edited Passport Photos for Visa Applicants
The United States government has cautioned Nigerian visa applicants that using digital enhancement tools or artificial intelligence on passport photographs will lead to severe processing delays.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaUNILORIN Announces Dates for 2026 Post-UTME Screening
The University of Ilorin sets August 13 to 15 for its 2026 Post-UTME screening, urging candidates to complete registration by August 9.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaFederal Government Urges Students to Embrace Artificial Intelligence and Coding as NELFUND Disburses N282 Billion
The Federal Government has urged Nigerian students to master artificial intelligence and coding as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund disburses 282 billion naira to support higher education.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaUNIOSUN VC Warns Fresh Students Against Cultism and Cybercrime
Prof. Clement Adebooye, Vice Chancellor of Osun State University, has sternly cautioned newly admitted students against campus cultism, internet fraud, and other vices during the institution's matriculation ceremony.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaJetBrains Issues Urgent Security Advisory Over Critical TeamCity Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Software developer JetBrains has issued an urgent advisory warning organizations to patch a critical authentication bypass flaw in TeamCity On-Premises.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaSpotify Introduces User Notes Feature to Transform Playlists Into Personal Time Capsules
Music streaming giant Spotify has launched User Notes, a new tool enabling listeners to attach personal captions and memories to individual tracks.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaFAAN Suspends Bolt from All Nigerian Airports Over Concessionary Issues
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has ordered the e-hailing giant Bolt to halt all commercial activities across federal airports due to unresolved concessionary disputes.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaUse Only Official Passport, Visa Websites, NIS Tells Nigerians, Foreigners
The Nigeria Immigration Service has issued a stern warning to citizens and expatriates against patronizing unauthorized travel agents for documentation.
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