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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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How 19-year-old CEO, Njoku Emmanuel is making cross-border payment easier with Lazerpay 

Njoku Emmanuel is one of the brightest young minds in the African crypto space. Apart from the remarkable fact that he is one of the…

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MTN has emerged as the fastest mobile operator in Sub-Saharan Africa, driven by rapid 5G expansion and strong infrastructure investments. Ookla data shows MTN leading across multiple markets, including Nigeria, Uganda, and South Africa.

MTN to increase tariff in Nigeria, South Africa, other African markets as inflation continues to rise

MTN Group – a major player in the global telecoms industry – has revealed that it intends to increase tariff in Nigeria, South Africa, and…

By: IBK

Disney share price falls to $96.26 as its streaming service loses 4m subscribers in Q1

Disney share price falls to $96.26 as its streaming service loses 4m subscribers in Q1

Walt Disney Co the American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate, has suffered a decline in its share value during extended trading….

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Afrity Wins the Financial Infrastructure Innovation Award at the Capital Growth Forum

In an economy where access to credit can define survival for small businesses, financial infrastructure is no longer just a backend system, it’s a lifeline….

By: Ubong Bright

MJB fellowship is set to sponsor digital journalists to the United States

The MJ Bear Fellowship offers a fellowship for digital journalists under the age of 30 whose work exemplifies the best of digital news. Applications for…

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FEC approves N15.3 billion ICT Contract

FEC also approved the contract for the development of external cost of infrastructure at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) new training academy at…

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Why Structure and Patience Define Onyedika Anyamele’s Path to Enduring Leadership

Some entrepreneurs chase visibility. Others chase results. Onyedika Anyamele belongs to a smaller group that quietly chase discipline, the kind that builds companies meant to…

By: Joy Amos

Cyberattacks have become more sophisticated, common, and dangerous over the years. Criminals often use social engineering tactics to trick users into divulging their personal information, impersonating a trusted brand or individual, and using advanced malware to steal data.

8.7% of African users experienced phishing attacks in 2022 -Kaspersky report

Cyberattacks have become more sophisticated, common, and dangerous over the years. Criminals often use social engineering tactics to trick users into divulging their personal information,…

By: IBK

Telkom looking to sell its tower business amidst 46.7% surge in half-year profit

IHS Holding Ltd to bid for South Africa’s Telkom Swiftnet

New York-listed IHS Holding Ltd, is considering a bid for South Africa’s Telkom SOC’s towers and masts business Swiftnet, according to Bloomberg Although the structure…

By: IBK

Meta declares its adoption of AI power chatbot as a means to incite revenue

Meta is experimenting with AI-powered chatbots on WhatsApp, Instagram

Meta declares its adoption of AI power chatbot as a means to incite revenue…

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