OVER 25 MILLION PHONES STOLEN IN ONE YEAR- FG. (PHOTO).

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 Over 25 million phones stolen in one year – FG The Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey report of the National Bureau of Statistics, a Federal Government agency, shows that Nigeria recorded 25.35 million phone theft cases between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the report, this was the most common type of crime within the period under review. The report read, “The number of crimes experienced by individuals in Nigeria was analysed over a period of time. The results show that theft of phones (25,354,417) was the most common crime experienced by individuals, followed by consumer fraud (12,107,210) and assault (8,453,258). However, hijacking of cars (333,349) was the least crime experienced by individuals within the reference period.” It also noted that most phone theft cases occurred either at home or in a public place, and about 90 per cent of such cases were reported to the police. Despite the high rate of the incident being reported, only about 11.7 per cent of t...

INDIA REJECTS TODAY,APPLE'S PLAN TO IMPORT USED iPHONES,INTO THEIR COUNTRY.

                     According to Reuters,Government officials said today wednesday,that India has rejected a plan by Apple Inc to import used iPhones.Apples sells what it calls refurbished iPhones at a discount in some countries,including the United States.Extending this practice to India would have likely helped it increase its share in one of the world's fastest growing smartphone markets against competitors with much cheaper offerings.But India,which is pushing a 'Make in India' initiative to boost the competitivesness of its manufacturing sector,rejected the proposal citing rules against importing used electronics.NN Kaul,a spokesman for the telecom ministry said ''India does not encourage dumping or recycling of hazardous materials''.Apple's proposal was opposed by domestic phone makers who claim selling refurbished iPhones-devices that have been returned by buyers or repaired to factory condition after damage,would breach India's anti-dumping rules.The Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association had written to India's telecom ministry to stall the move.One more photos below.                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

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