CAC extends PoS operators registration deadline to September

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💵 CAC extends registration deadline for PoS operators to September 5
📲 YouTube’s updated eraser tool removes copyrighted music without impacting other audio
🛜 Empowers Nigeria and 10 African Nations with €15 Million Broadband Mapping Initiative
📱 “X” Considers Reintroducing Downvote Button for Post Replies: Speculation Sparks Online

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CAC extends registration deadline for PoS operators to September 5

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced an extension for the mandatory registration of Point of Sales agents, super agents, and sole agents until September 5, 2024. In a statement signed by its management and posted on its Twitter page on Saturday, the commission granted a 60-day extension.

The extension aims to provide ample time for operators, especially those in remote areas facing network challenges, to complete their registration and continue their business operations.

The statement read, “The Corporate Affairs Commission wishes to notify Fintech Operators also known as Point of Sales Operators that the initial deadline of 7th July 2024 given for the registration of sole Agents, Super Agents, and Agents has been extended for sixty days beginning from 7th July 2024 to the 5th September 2024.”

“This is to give sufficient time to Operators particularly those in remote areas who might have encountered network challenges to so register and continue with their businesses.”

It also stated that operators who fail or refuse to register at the end of the deadline will risk losing their businesses and facing prosecution for assisting criminal activities.......…....continue reading

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🎥 MEDIA

YouTube’s updated eraser tool removes copyrighted music without impacting other audio

On July 4, YouTube released an updated eraser tool for creators so they can easily remove any copyrighted music from their videos without affecting any other audio such as dialog or sound effects.

YouTube chief Neal Mohan posted about the tool on X and said, “Good news, creators: our updated Erase Song tool helps you easily remove copyright-claimed music from your video (while leaving the rest of your audio intact).”....…....continue reading

🛜 BROADBAND

ITU Empowers Nigeria and 10 African Nations with €15 Million Broadband Mapping Initiative

The International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the United Nations specialised agency for informationand communication technologies (ICTs), has announced a significant initiative aimed at bolstering digital transformation across Africa. Nigeria, along with 10 other African countries, has been selected to benefit from a €15 million broadband mapping project.

This project, funded by the European Union (EU), is designed to accelerate the expansion of broadband connectivity across the continent. The ITU’s initiative will involve comprehensive mapping of existing broadband infrastructure, identifying gaps in coverage, and providing data-driven insights to guide future network deployments..…....continue reading

📱SOCIAL MEDIA

“X” Considers Reintroducing Downvote Button for Post Replies: Speculation Sparks Online

X, formerly Twitter, is reportedly experimenting with a downvote option for post replies, potentially marking a return of a feature that was briefly tested in 2021. The speculation arose from a tweet by @XDaily, a prominent X news source, hinting at the possibility of the platform bringing back the downvote button.

While X hasn’t officially confirmed the development, the implications of such a feature are already generating buzz within the X community. The downvote button could provide users with a way to signal disagreement or disinterest in specific replies, potentially improving the overall quality of conversations on the platform.

The previous iteration of the downvote button was intended to indicate the relevance and value of replies rather than personal opinion. However, many users reportedly used it as a way to express disagreement, similar to its function on Reddit...…....continue reading

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