FG: Unnamed ‘third-party’ hacked Nigeria’s 104m ID database at NIMC 

The Federal Government has claimed that an unnamed “third-party” allegedly granted unauthorized access into the database of over 104 million enrolled citizens under the custody of Nigeria’s ID agency, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).

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Star-Wars-inspired robot rolls on a round body and uses legs to steer

Inspired by the wheel-bodied battle droids from Star Wars, a scientist has created a robot that rolls along on one big wheel, using its legs to steer. Instead of smashing the Rebel Alliance, however, this bot may one day be making deliveries.

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Police visit Nigeria’s ID agency, NIMC

The Nigeria Police has visited the nation’s ID agency to explore collaborations in the area of security of Nigerians, the National Identity Management Commission has said.

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Mirrorless goes micro with pocket-friendly travel camera

Colorful photo-tech inventor Samuel Mello Medeiros and camera/optics veteran Yashica have joined forces to create what's billed as the world's smallest mirrorless camera, the Micro Mirrorless Yashica – I'm Back.

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In a Major Twist, Binance Executive Sues NSA, EFCC

Tigran Gambaryan, a detained executive of Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange being investigated by Nigeria, has filed a lawsuit against the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alleging violations of fundamental rights.

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Blazing bits transmitted 4.5 million times faster than broadband

An international research team has sent an astounding amount of data at a nearly incomprehensible speed. It's the fastest data transmission ever using a single optical fiber and shows just how speedy the process can get using current materials.

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Nigeria probes 400+ privacy breaches linked to loan apps

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is probing over 400 incidents of privacy violations linked to digital lenders, commonly referred to as loan apps, the agency has said.

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Emo senses your smile before it happens and responds in kind

A robot that senses when a human is about to smile and simultaneously responds with one of its own could represent a big step towards developing robots with enhanced communication skills more conducive to building human trust, a new study suggests.

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Heirs Technologies unveils plans to disrupt Africa’s business landscape

Heirs Technologies, the technology business unit of Heirs Holdings, has unveiled ambitious plans to disrupt the African business landscape over the next five years.

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Nigeria’s data consumption hits record 721,522 terabytes in January

Nigeria’s internet data consumption has reached a record-breaking 721,522 terabytes by January this year, according to official telecoms market figures reviewed by Technology Times.

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