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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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In a press release, Apollo Agriculture, a leading agri-fintech startup dedicated to supporting small-scale farmers in Africa, announced a $10 million investment from Swedfund and ImpactConnect.

Kenya’s Apollo Agriculture secures $10m investment to service 400,000 more African farmers

In a press release, Apollo Agriculture, a leading agri-fintech startup dedicated to supporting small-scale farmers in Africa, announced a $10 million investment from Swedfund and…

By: IBK

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the launch of 11 bitcoin exchange-traded funds (BTC ETFs) on 10 January 2024.

How will the SEC’s approval of the Bitcoin ETF affect investors?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the launch of 11 bitcoin exchange-traded funds (BTC ETFs) on 10 January 2024….

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

NIMC to launch NIN registration app for Nigerians in the diaspora by February 2024

The new app will allow Nigerians in the diaspora to seamlessly enrol for their National Identification Number (NIN)…

By: IBK

While agritech can significantly enhance agricultural productivity, its impact will be limited without proper education and training

Redefining Nigeria’s agricultural landscape: pioneering the agritech renaissance

While agritech can significantly enhance agricultural productivity, its impact will be limited without proper education and training…

By: IBK

The new partnership between Klasha and FOMO Pay enhances cross-border payment across Africa and Asia.

Klasha partners with FOMO Pay to power cross-border payment between Africa and Asia

The new partnership between Klasha and FOMO Pay enhances cross-border payment across Africa and Asia….

By: IBK

In a defining manoeuvre heralding its swelling ambitions to metamorphose into Africa’s dominant cryptocurrency gateway, trailblazing trading platform Celia has forged an alliance with internationally admired Nigerian corporate practice Templars to cement its position.

Celia and Templars combine legal might and crypto vision to construct Africa’s next fintech empire

In a defining manoeuvre heralding its swelling ambitions to metamorphose into Africa’s dominant cryptocurrency gateway, trailblazing trading platform Celia has forged an alliance with internationally…

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

Foris Labs gives students the superpowers to transform any space into a science laboratory

Meet Foris Labs, the virtual laboratory startup sponsored by Gov Soludo to TC Battlefield

Foris Labs gives students the superpowers to transform any space into a science laboratory…

By: Author Africa

Sheryl Sandberg played a pivotal role in Facebook’s transformation from a revenue-less startup to a digital advertising giant

Sheryl Sandberg leaves Facebook and Instagram board after 12 years

Sheryl Sandberg played a pivotal role in Facebook’s transformation from a revenue-less startup to a digital advertising giant…

By: IBK

North African country, Egypt is making moves with its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project and is set to launch around 2030, per reports.

Egypt is reportedly working towards e-pound CBDC by 2030

North African country, Egypt is making moves with its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project and is set to launch around 2030, per reports….

By: IBK

Fresh allegations reveal that some NIMC agents in Abuja are charging up to N45,000–N55,000 for illegal NIN date of birth changes, despite the official correction fee being N28,574.

NIMC temporarily suspends third-party agents from NIN enrollment ahead of CBN deadline

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has temporarily suspended Front-End Partners (FEPs) from participating in National Identification Number (NIN) enrolments….

By: IBK

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