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 Meta to end end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages Meta is ending end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages, a feature the company says will no longer be available after May 8, 2026. Unlike WhatsApp, Instagram never offered encryption to all users or as a default; only select users in certain regions could opt in on a per-chat basis. A Meta spokesperson explained that the decision comes due to low adoption. “Very few people were opting in to end-to-end encrypted messaging in DMs, so we’re removing this option from Instagram in the coming months,” the spokesperson said. “Anyone who wants to keep messaging with end-to-end encryption can easily do that on WhatsApp.” Meta’s messaging strategy has shifted multiple times over the years. WhatsApp chats have been encrypted since 2016, and the company began rolling out default encryption for Messenger in 2023. However, Meta has not clarified whether the Instagram decision affects Messenger, which is still in the proc...

ONU: NIGERIA MUST PROTECT ITS AGRICULTURAL BIODIVERSITY.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE

 

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu said that Nigeria must protect and find ways at preserving the various Agricultural biodiversity such as the wide array of plants and Animals indigenous to the country.
Dr. Onu made the remarks when he declared open the National Stakeholders Sensitization workshop on Animal Biotechnology applications and regulatory perspectives, in Abuja during the week.
The Minister urged the National Biotechnology Development Agency to improve the productivity of Animal farming.
He said; “ NABDA has to play greater role in helping our dear nation find a solution to the conflict that exists between animal and crop farmers in the country. NABDA has to intensify research in improving productivity and yield in animal farming.”
He urged on African nations to ensure the use of STI (Science, Technology and Innovation) to convert their abundant natural resources to products and services imported from abroad.
Dr. Onu further highlighted the importance of Agriculture to Nigeria’s socio-economic boost. In his words, “It is estimated that Agriculture accounts for about 35% of the continents Gross Domestic Product, 40% of it exports and 70% of its employment.”
He added that, proper application of STI in agriculture will help solve many of the challenges faced by the nation today.
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural development, Alh. Sabo Nanono who was represented by the Director of Animal Husbandry in the Ministry, Dr. Solarin, said that technologies employed into the field of biotechnology, should be safe and have no adverse effects on food safety and the environment.
Earlier the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Sunday Edet Akpan said that the government at all levels should adopt and create viable policies on Animal biotechnology.
He further called for more efforts on bio-technology adaptations and hailed the existing productive synergy between Agriculture and Animal biotechnology stakeholders.
OTUYEMI ADETAYO
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