WhatsApp iOS Requirement Rises November 30: 5 Older iPhones Affected
From November 30, 2026, WhatsApp will require iOS 15.5 or later on iPhones and iPadOS 15.5 on iPads, affecting five older iPhone models that can still be updated to iOS 15.8.8.
Category : Internet
Nigeria’s Digital Address System: New Home Postcodes from Oct 2026
Nigeria’s new Alphanumeric Postcode System launches October 1, 2026, giving every home a unique digital address. The GIS-enabled system aims to improve logistics, e-commerce, emergency response, and national planning, with integration into national identi
Myanmar, India Lead Global Internet Shutdown Rankings
Myanmar topped the global list with 95 internet shutdowns in 2025, followed by India with 65, according to Statisense. Africa recorded 30 shutdowns across 15 countries, with Nigeria ranking 29th globally.
Nigeria's Broadband Speed Jumps 155% as Fibre Connections Triple
Nigeria's broadband speed rose 155% to 19.8Mbps, while fibre connections tripled to 25,000km, according to the NCC's latest report.
7 African Phone Brands You May Not Know and Their Origins
Discover 7 African phone brands from Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, Rwanda, Ghana, and more, and understand what 'Made in Africa' really means.
Nigerians Spent N6.6tn on Data in 12 Months
Nigerians consumed 15.32 billion GB of internet data worth N6.6 trillion from June 2025 to May 2026, with monthly usage hitting a record 1.50 million TB in May 2026.
Nigerians Hit New Data Record: 1.5M TB in May
Nigerians consumed 1.5 million terabytes of data in May 2026, a new record, according to the NCC. This marks a 25% increase from April, driven by streaming and remote work.
Google One Price Hike Hits Nigeria: 55.3% Increase
Google increases Google One 100GB plan in Nigeria from N1,900 to N2,950 monthly, a 55.3% rise, effective September 9, 2026. Subscribers face automatic charges unless canceled.
Nigeria's EV Infrastructure Race: Beyond the Chargers
Nigeria is racing to build EV infrastructure beyond charging stations, including battery swapping, local assembly, and renewable energy integration, as adoption grows.
Love Tops Nigeria’s 2026 Most Searched Word Definitions
Love was Nigeria’s most searched word definition in 2026 with 61,800 monthly queries, followed by biology, introvert, and narcissist, according to Google Trends analysis by Unscramblerer.com.
WhatsApp Unveils 5 Major Calling Features, Adds Web Calls
WhatsApp launches five new calling features including web voice/video calls, call transfer between devices, waiting rooms for group calls, HD video, and noise suppression.
Russia Restricts WhatsApp Calls Amid Global Crackdown Trend
Russia has restricted WhatsApp calls, accusing Meta of refusing to share fraud and terrorism data, joining a list of countries that have partially or fully banned the messaging app.
20+ Countries Pass Social Media Laws in 2026
More than 20 countries across six regions have enacted or proposed social media laws focusing on child protection, government employee conduct, and platform accountability in 2026.
Complete List of YouTube Banned Countries 2026
China, North Korea, Iran, and Russia have banned YouTube as of 2026. Russia completed its total block in February 2026 after years of restrictions, citing censorship and political control.
WhatsApp Username Feature: Contact Without Phone Number
WhatsApp rolls out a username feature allowing users to start conversations without sharing phone numbers. Learn how to find and message contacts using exact usernames and optional username keys.
NBC Expands FreeTV to Android, iPhone with 100+ Channels
NBC launches FreeTV mobile app for Android and iPhone, offering over 100 free channels to Nigerians at home and abroad, with satellite decoders still available for rural areas.
Man Recovers Money After Mistakenly Buying 300GB Data
A Nigerian man who mistakenly sent 300GB data to another line recovered his money by contacting Airtel customer care, who reversed the transaction as airtime.
Why Nigerian Mobile Data Finishes Faster: NCC Explains
Nigerians complain of fast data depletion despite unchanged usage. NCC attributes it to auto-updates, faster networks, and video streaming, advising users to disable background data and use data-saving modes.
New IXPN Internet Exchange Point Activated in Lagos by Digital Realty
Digital Realty has launched a new Internet exchange point for IXPN at its Lekki data centre, boosting Nigeria's digital infrastructure and connectivity across West Africa.
Iran Warns Citizens Defying Internet Blackout Amid Strikes
Iran's internet connectivity has plummeted to just 1% of normal levels following air strikes, with citizens receiving threats of legal action for using VPNs to bypass restrictions, severely disrupting daily life and communication.
Top 10 Nigerian States With Highest Internet Users
NBS data reveals Nigeria's internet user distribution with Lagos dominating at 17.5 million subscribers, followed by Kano and Ogun states. Quarterly and yearly trends show mixed growth patterns across states.
Russia Blocks WhatsApp, Directs Users to State-Backed Max App
Russia has officially blocked WhatsApp, citing legal violations, and is directing citizens to use the state-developed Max app. This follows restrictions on Telegram as part of a broader crackdown on foreign digital platforms.
Wikipedia at 25: Celebrates with Docuseries and Nigerian Story
Wikipedia celebrates its 25th anniversary, launching a video docuseries and highlighting Nigerian contributor Goodness Ignatius. Discover how the human-powered encyclopedia shapes the AI era.
Starlink Provides Free Internet to Iranian Protesters
Elon Musk's Starlink reportedly offers free satellite internet in Iran, helping activists bypass government blackouts and share footage of the violent crackdown. Read the full story.
Iran Internet Shutdown Enters 4th Day Amid Protests
Iran's nationwide internet blackout surpasses 84 hours, hiding a deadly crackdown on anti-government protesters. Global solidarity rallies demand action. Read more.
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Google Allows Gmail Address Change: Key Details
Google is rolling out a feature allowing users to change their @gmail.com address for the first time. Learn how it works, its limits, and how to check if you have access.
Gmail Users Can Now Change Their Email Address
Google has introduced a long-awaited feature allowing users to change their @gmail.com address while keeping all data. The global rollout appears to have started in India.
Buhari, Akpoti-Uduaghan Lead 2025 Google Searches in Nigeria
Google's 2025 Year in Search reveals Nigeria's top trends: Buhari's legacy, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan's rise, and the Lababu toy craze. See what captivated the nation!
Cloudflare outage disrupts global internet services
Major Cloudflare outage on November 18, 2025 caused worldwide internet disruption. Learn about this and 5 other major internet failures that paralyzed global digital services.
Global Internet Disruption Hits Major Services
Widespread internet outage caused by Cloudflare glitch affects X, ChatGPT, banking services globally. Technical issues persist for hours before gradual fix implementation.
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