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Unlike in Canada, where the company has blocked news content to protest a law that would compel it to pay publishers in the country, Meta says news organizations can continue to post links, Reels and so on to Facebook in those three territories. Users shouldn’t have any issues with accessing news content there either. According to Meta, this effort is to funnel resources toward services and products users care more about, and the changes are set to take effect in early December. Meta says it will honour existing Facebook News deals with publishers in the UK, France and Germany. However, it won’t renew those pacts or enter into new ones in those countries. Moreover, the company doesn’t “expect to offer new Facebook products specifically for news publishers in the future.” As news content currently comprises less than three per cent of the content displayed in users’ Facebook feeds, Meta asserts that users are primarily focused on short-form videos, connecting with others, and discovering opportunities, interests, and passionsMeta Earns $7 Billion Annually from Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram, Report Reveals
Despite Bitcoin’s recent dip below $100,000, strong fundamentals, rising institutional adoption, and long-term scarcity make it a better investment bet than naira- or dollar-backed assets.Here’s Why I’ll Still Invest My ₦1 Million in Bitcoin Despite Its Latest Dip
A new Bolt and Ipsos report shows that women make up 70% of e-hailing passengers in Nigeria, highlighting growing female adoption of ride-hailing apps for safety, convenience, and flexibility.70% of E-Hailing Cab Users in Nigeria Are Women — New Bolt Report Reveals
Samsung and NVIDIA have joined forces to create the world’s first AI factory, combining advanced chip manufacturing with intelligent computing powered by NVIDIA GPUs — marking a new era in autonomous semiconductor production and digital transformation.Samsung and NVIDIA Partner to Build World’s First AI Factory, Pioneering the Future of Intelligent Chip Manufacturing
The Federal Ministry of Education has launched the upgraded NgREN integrated with the TERAS platform, creating a unified digital ecosystem to modernize teaching, learning, and research across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.Nigeria’s Tertiary Institutions Gain Unified Digital Ecosystem with NgREN–TERAS Integration
Unlike in Canada, where the company has blocked news content to protest a law that would compel it to pay publishers in the country, Meta says news organizations can continue to post links, Reels and so on to Facebook in those three territories. Users shouldn’t have any issues with accessing news content there either. According to Meta, this effort is to funnel resources toward services and products users care more about, and the changes are set to take effect in early December. Meta says it will honour existing Facebook News deals with publishers in the UK, France and Germany. However, it won’t renew those pacts or enter into new ones in those countries. Moreover, the company doesn’t “expect to offer new Facebook products specifically for news publishers in the future.” As news content currently comprises less than three per cent of the content displayed in users’ Facebook feeds, Meta asserts that users are primarily focused on short-form videos, connecting with others, and discovering opportunities, interests, and passionsMeta Earns $7 Billion Annually from Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram, Report Reveals
Despite Bitcoin’s recent dip below $100,000, strong fundamentals, rising institutional adoption, and long-term scarcity make it a better investment bet than naira- or dollar-backed assets.Here’s Why I’ll Still Invest My ₦1 Million in Bitcoin Despite Its Latest Dip
A new Bolt and Ipsos report shows that women make up 70% of e-hailing passengers in Nigeria, highlighting growing female adoption of ride-hailing apps for safety, convenience, and flexibility.70% of E-Hailing Cab Users in Nigeria Are Women — New Bolt Report Reveals
Samsung and NVIDIA have joined forces to create the world’s first AI factory, combining advanced chip manufacturing with intelligent computing powered by NVIDIA GPUs — marking a new era in autonomous semiconductor production and digital transformation.Samsung and NVIDIA Partner to Build World’s First AI Factory, Pioneering the Future of Intelligent Chip Manufacturing
The Federal Ministry of Education has launched the upgraded NgREN integrated with the TERAS platform, creating a unified digital ecosystem to modernize teaching, learning, and research across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.Nigeria’s Tertiary Institutions Gain Unified Digital Ecosystem with NgREN–TERAS Integration

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TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+ clinches two French Design Awards

This significant recognition signifies the SPARK 20 Pro+’s outstanding performance in the international design arena…

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uLesson slashes subscription prices by 50% to help Nigerians cushion against economic hardship

Sim Shagaya, the Founder and CEO of the popular digital learning platform, uLesson, has announced the slashing of subscription prices on its app by 50…

By: IBK

e-gates work through biometric verification

FG commences installation of e-gates at international airports to check harassment by immigration officers

e-gates work through biometric verification…

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FairMoney, a digital digital bank headquartered in Paris and based in Lagos, is in early-stage discussions for a $20 million all-stock acquisition of Umba, a credit-focused digital bank operating in Nigeria and Kenya.

FairMoney explores $20m all-stock acquisition of Umba to expand presence in Nigeria and Kenya

FairMoney, a digital digital bank headquartered in Paris and based in Lagos, is in early-stage discussions for a $20 million all-stock acquisition of Umba, a…

By: IBK

“Think of it this way: every cloud provider has their own unique blueprint for their infrastructure management. We have our own too. Combining our blueprint with our partner’s ‘secret sauce’, means that our clients will receive the best infrastructure service and support out there. This, combined with our existing multi-cloud expertise, allows us to operate at the very top of the industry within the Google Cloud environment,” he concluded.

Google Infrastructure Specialisation will not lead to additional costs for clients- Deimos CEO Andrew Mori

Founder and CEO of Deimos, a leading cloud-native company, Andrew Mori has assured users that the company’s latest feat of achieving the Google Infrastructure Specialisation…

By: IBK

One of the important conversation points was debt and the proliferation of loan apps. According to the report, almost 4 in 10 Nigerians are in debt…

PiggyVest hosts ecosystem leaders’ roundtable on the Nigerian financial landscape

One of the important conversation points was debt and the proliferation of loan apps. According to the report, almost 4 in 10 Nigerians are in…

By: IBK

Elon Musk and X formerly known as Twitter have agreed to pay a fair settlement to the former employees in its African office in Ghana after they were laid off in November 2022

X agrees ‘fair settlement’ for former employees in Ghana 7 months after $500m lawsuit

Elon Musk and X formerly known as Twitter have agreed to pay a fair settlement to the former employees in its African office in Ghana…

By: IBK

Jumia posts 90% year-over-year decline in operating loss in 2023, declares optimism for 2024

Jumia posts 90% year-over-year decline in operating loss in 2023, declares optimism for 2024

Amidst the backdrop of global economic uncertainties, Jumia, the preeminent e-commerce platform in Africa, concluded the year 2023 by showcasing resilience and a strategic mindset….

By: IBK

The government of Plateau State, Nigeria has partnered with a non-profit organisation, Algorand Foundation to foster innovation and explore real-life use cases for blockchain in the space.

Plateau State government partners with Algorand to explore blockchain use cases

The government of Plateau State, Nigeria has partnered with a non-profit organisation, Algorand Foundation to foster innovation and explore real-life use cases for blockchain in…

By: IBK

Businesses and companies in Africa can now deploy the recently launched Google Gemini AI, to create effective Google Search Advertisements, per a release sent to Technext on Monday.

Africans can now use Google Gemini for Search Ads; here’s how

Businesses and companies in Africa can now deploy the recently launched Google Gemini AI, to create effective Google Search Advertisements, per a release sent to…

By: IBK

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