NIMC denies charging fees in dollars for NIN data modifications, attributing the issue to VPN usage and advising users to turn off VPNs or contact support if the problem persists. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) on Monday denied accusations that it charges fees in U.S. dollars for National Identification … Read more
Nigeria’s ban on Twitter immediately cut off an estimated 40 million users. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, had said that social media companies wishing to operate in the country must register as a local entity and be licensed by the federal government. “We are insisting that for you to operate in Nigeria you … Read more
The federal government had, last week, suspended the activities of Twitter indefinitely over allegations that it poses a threat to Nigeria’s corporate existence Some Nigerians have berated the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, for allegedly using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access his Twitter account and trading in … Read more
“Those using the VPN are advised to desist in their own interests because of its risks, which include data theft, illegal access to strategic company documents and possible economic espionage. The All Progressives Congress, APC , has warned Nigerians against the continued use of the Virtual Private Network ,VPN, to access Twitter, saying many private … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG has uncovered an alternative to access Twitter without the use of a VPN. Following the indefinite suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria by the Federal Government, EKO HOT BLOG has uncovered an alternative to access the microblogging site, Twitter, without the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN). Millions of Twitter users, on Saturday, … Read more