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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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WhatsApp has launched its new Message Translations feature on Android and iPhone, allowing users to translate chats, groups, and channels instantly. Learn how to use it and see the full list of supported languages.

Mercadolibre close to finalizing Whatsapp Pay in Brazil

Mercadolibre, a Brazilian e-commerce retailer and fintech, has begun negotiations with Meta to process payments for its WhatsApp service (WhatsApp Pay) in Brazil….

By: IBK

Be Mobile Africa, has launched a crypto payment gateway that ensures customers can convert digital currency payments to fiat currency.

Be Mobile Africa introduces Crypto Payments in South Africa 

Be Mobile Africa, has launched a crypto payment gateway that ensures customers can convert digital currency payments to fiat currency….

By: IBK

The VC firm plans to invest funds between €300,000 and €3 million in around 50 startups across the globe…

Global VC Firm, Partech closes €120m fourth seed funding round

The VC firm plans to invest funds between €300,000 and €3 million in around 50 startups across the globe……

By: IBK

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has announced the steps it is taking to protect the integrity of the 2023 elections in Nigeria.

How Meta plans to protect the integrity of Nigeria’s 2023 elections

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has announced the steps it is taking to protect the integrity of the 2023 elections in…

By: IBK

In a recent case of crypto cybertheft, a hacker identified as DEV-0139 has earmarked wealthy cryptocurrency funds through the use of Telegram group chats, Microsoft’s (MSFT) Security Intelligence team stated in a report on Wednesday.

Hackers eye wealthy crypto funds using telegram chats 

In a recent case of crypto cybertheft, a hacker identified as DEV-0139 has earmarked wealthy cryptocurrency funds through the use of Telegram group chats, Microsoft’s…

By: Author Africa

Airtel has emerged as the sole bidder in the auction of the 3.5GHz spectrum band to support 5G deployment in Nigeria.

Airtel edges closer to 5G deployment in Nigeria

Airtel has emerged as the sole bidder in the auction of the 3.5GHz spectrum band to support 5G deployment in Nigeria….

By: IBK

What Lies Ahead The government’s current position suggests India may continue with limited oversight rather than full-fledged regulation, balancing innovation with systemic risk management. Both the finance ministry and the RBI have yet to issue public comments on the latest developments.

Want to invest in December? Here are 3 cryptos to consider

Crypto enthusiasts will hope that the market thrives in December better than it did in November….

By: IBK

Conclusion With its $500 million Digital Asset Treasury fund, HashKey Group is setting a new benchmark in Hong Kong’s crypto sector. By focusing on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Web3 ecosystem projects, the exchange aims to fuel the next wave of digital asset adoption and strengthen its role as a pioneer in the region’s crypto and blockchain landscape.

African Bitcoin miner, Gridless raises $2m seed in round led by Jack Dorsey’s Block

The investment will support the company’s further expansion of bitcoin mines across African markets……

By: IBK

as Stack Overflow bans users from posting AI generated responses from ChatGPT

What you need to know about ChatGPT, the chatbot everyone is talking about

as Stack Overflow bans users from posting AI generated responses from ChatGPT…

By: IBK

Despite implementing these new curricula, the EdTech industry may not be impacted at all, given the state of the education program in Nigerian universities. This is due to the industry’s coverage of more in-depth knowledge, practical training opportunities, and mentoring programs for specific fields in the technology sector, including some that have recently been added to the curricula of Nigerian universities. It has an entirely different teaching and learning process that is still unmatched by Nigeria’s standard education system. The majority of its advantages, particularly virtual learning, are still a struggle for Nigerian universities because many of them lack adequate infrastructures, instructional aids, and functional tech devices that will improve learning and teaching. Nevertheless, this is a big win for the great Nigerian students and an excellent step to improving the youths’ capabilities.

Nigerian universities to award degrees in Data Science, Cybersecurity, others with a new curriculum

The Federal Government, in collaboration with the National Universities Commission (NUC), has introduced a new core curriculum for degree programs in Computing….

By: IBK

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