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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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Nigerian lawmakers are working with crypto industry leaders to draft the proposed Virtual Asset Law, aiming to unify regulation, end uncertainty, and foster responsible cryptocurrency adoption in Nigeria.

Nigerian government set to tax cryptocurrency, other digital assets

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, has announced that there is a provision to tax cryptocurrency and other digital assets…

By: IBK

FG to earn N28 billion from satellite concession deal

The Nigerian government has announced the concession of a Research and Development of Satellite Internet Broadband Project which would earn N28 billion over a 15-year…

By: Author Africa

the startup has done over 1million insured trips since April when it was released to the public

How ETAP is going beyond car insurance to provide customer satisfaction

the startup has done over 1million insured trips since April when it was released to the public…

By: Author Africa

Just after the acquisition in October, billionaire Elon Musk has steadily pared back its workforce from about 7,500 employees as he sought to reduce costs. On his first at the office, the billionaire fired several of the company’s senior executives following the closure of his recent transaction. Among those recently fired are the CEO, Parag Agrawal; the CFO, Ned Segal; the Head of Legal, Policy, and Trust, Vijaya Gadde; and the General Counsel, Sean Edgett.

How Musk’s new $8 verification plan could mean chaos for Twitter

New $8 Twitter Blue checkmarks barely answers questions on content moderation, or provide answers to impersonation…

By: IBK

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has linked poor telecom service quality in Lagos, Abuja, and other major cities to inadequate network capacity and heavy internet usage in densely populated areas.

5G: NCC Convenes Stakeholder Forum for Auction in December

The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken another step in the quest to make 5G available in the country. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has…

By: IBK

Just after the acquisition in October, billionaire Elon Musk has steadily pared back its workforce from about 7,500 employees as he sought to reduce costs. On his first at the office, the billionaire fired several of the company’s senior executives following the closure of his recent transaction. Among those recently fired are the CEO, Parag Agrawal; the CFO, Ned Segal; the Head of Legal, Policy, and Trust, Vijaya Gadde; and the General Counsel, Sean Edgett.

Twitter Blue suspended amid controversies

This decision was announced in an internal note identifying service misuse as the reason behind the suspension….

By: IBK

Following the successful launch of the PearlAfricaSat-1 satellite, the Ugandan government plans to use the microgravit for advanced 3D biological printing…

Uganda to start 3D bioprinting of human organ-like tissues in space following successful satellite launch

Following the successful launch of the PearlAfricaSat-1 satellite, the Ugandan government plans to use the microgravit for advanced 3D biological printing……

By: IBK

Users who paid for the Twitter Blue subscription can now access the highly awaited edit button function.

Twitter Blue users get access to the edit functionality

Users who paid for the Twitter Blue subscription can now access the highly awaited edit button function….

By: IBK

Flutterwave Hires Former Mastercard Director, Emmanuel Efenure, as Head of Risk for Africa

Emmanuel Efenure, former Director of Customer Engagement and Performance responsible for leading Customer Compliance and Risk efforts for Sub Saharan Africa at Mastercard, joins Flutterwave…

By: Author Africa

American fintech firm, Stripe, lays off 14% of its workforce  

US-based fintech giant Stripe said it is laying off 14% of its workforce in what it described as the ‘hardest change’ to the company….

By: Author Africa

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