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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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5G: Buhari says Nigeria has raised $547 million in auctions

The Federal Government has generated the sum of $547 million through 5G spectrum auctions so far this year. This was disclosed by President Muhammadu Buhari…

By: Author Africa

CyVers raises $8M to bring proactive security to Web3 economy

CyVers is developing agentless, plug-and-play, scalable, and highly accurate solutions to detect suspicious behaviour….

By: IBK

ASUU, iPhone 14, Ukraine makes list

Asake, Peter Obi, World Cup top Nigerians’ Google search in 2022

ASUU, iPhone 14, Ukraine makes list…

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) suffered a major outage affecting several global platforms, including Snapchat and Canva. The disruption, traced to AWS’s US East Coast region, left millions of users facing downtime across multiple services.

Amazon to compete with Tik-Tok with new launch

A TikTok-like shopping experience is coming to the Amazon app….

By: IBK

the company that has gotten over $302.2 million in funding since its 2018

Chipper Cash lays off significant number of staff

the company that has gotten over $302.2 million in funding since its 2018…

By: IBK

ZELF is revolutionizing the banking industry streamlining the client onboarding process from days to seconds and reducing Customer Acquisition Costs by 600 times compared to traditional banks. These cost savings allow the neobank to invest in more innovative banking services and features for customers forming a better relationship between the bank and its clients. Launched in 2020, ZELF has already gained more than one million registered users and plans to grow to five million by the end of 2023. There is so much excitement about this upgrade as it suggests an optimistic future for cryptocurrency.

American Fintech ZELF launches anonymous Visa debit card with crypto recharge 

ZELF, an American fintech company, has launched an anonymous Visa debit card that can be used as legal tender in 80 million locations around the…

By: IBK

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, on Thursday, insisted on the new withdrawal limits proposed by the apex bank on Tuesday.

CBN governor insists on new withdrawal limits as House of Reps orders suspension

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, on Thursday, insisted on the new withdrawal limits proposed by the apex bank on…

By: IBK

CBN governor insists on new withdrawal limits as House of Reps orders suspension

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, on Thursday, insisted on the new withdrawal limits proposed by the apex bank on…

By: IBK

Check out the Nigeran TikTokers nominated for #TopCreator2022 award

In commemoration of its #YearOnTikTok, TikTok has revealed some of the top Nigerian users who produced content that went viral on the platform in 2022…

By: IBK

Nigeria’s Moove plans UAE expansion with latest $30 million raise

Nigeria’s Moove plans UAE expansion with latest $30 million raise

Moove, mobility fintech and Uber’s largest vehicle supply partner in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa has raised a $30 million investment fund through its…

By: IBK

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