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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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The Commission expects MTN and Globacom to resolve all outstanding issues within the 21-day period

NCC suspends January 18 disconnection of Globacom services by MTN for 21 days

The Commission expects MTN and Globacom to resolve all outstanding issues within the 21-day period…

By: IBK

Open AI now enables users to have voice conversations with ChatGPT

OpenAI launches Sora, an AI tool that creates 1-minute videos with text instructions

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced the release of a new video-generation software called Sora. In an announcement on Thursday, the AI company says…

By: IBK

Showmax increased its market share in Africa to 39 per cent. This was way higher than Netflix which claimed 33.5 per cent of the African market share.

Showmax overtakes Netflix as Africa’s biggest streaming platform with 39% share

Showmax increased its market share in Africa to 39 per cent. This was way higher than Netflix which claimed 33.5 per cent of the African…

By: IBK

Reelfruit hopes to increase its monthly dried fruit production from 6 Metric tons to 30 metric tons while hiring over 200 employees

Food technology startup, Reelfruit unveils 800 metric ton dry fruit factory in Ogun State

Reelfruit hopes to increase its monthly dried fruit production from 6 Metric tons to 30 metric tons while hiring over 200 employees…

By: IBK

CBN’s new policy highlights the new shift in foreign transactions and adapting to electronic means for accessing both personal and foreign travel allowances.

CBN bans cash dollar payments for Personal and Business Travel Allowance, orders banks to process them electronically

CBN’s new policy highlights the new shift in foreign transactions and adapting to electronic means for accessing both personal and foreign travel allowances….

By: IBK

Kenyan electric mobility startup Roam, formerly known as Opibus, has secured a substantial boost of US$24 million in debt and equity funding.

Kenya’s Roam secures $24m funding to expand its e-mobility service across Africa

Kenyan electric mobility startup Roam, formerly known as Opibus, has secured a substantial boost of US$24 million in debt and equity funding….

By: IBK

Africa’s largest creator platform, Selar has announced the launch of its school tuition support project tagged ‘Selar Tuition Fund’. The N5m (five million Naira) fund is dedicated to supporting students in Nigerian tertiary institutions with a sum of N100,000 (one hundred thousand Naira each).

Selar announces N100,000 tuition support for 50 final-year Nigerian students

Africa’s largest creator platform, Selar has announced the launch of its school tuition support project tagged ‘Selar Tuition Fund’. The N5m (five million Naira) fund…

By: IBK

Opera MiniPay is a self-custodial dollar stablecoin wallet seamlessly integrated into the Opera Mini brow

Opera MiniPay crosses 1 million users in Africa 5 months after its launch

Opera MiniPay is a self-custodial dollar stablecoin wallet seamlessly integrated into the Opera Mini brow…

By: IBK

Uber earned $1.8 billion profit in 2023

Uber has achieved its first annual operating profit since its initial public offering (IPO) in 2019, signalling a departure from its historical pursuit of growth…

By: Wura Oba

ITU appoints Bosun Tijani as member of Digital Innovation Board 

The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has announced the appointment of Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani as a member of…

By: Wura Oba

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