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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 2021, “sapa (very low purchasing power) came, and I was broke. So, that was how I said to myself that I had to get…

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10 high impact technologies adapted into oil and gas to boost production – NUPRC

The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mr Gbenga Komolafe said 10 high-impact technologies have been successfully adapted to the…

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Nigeria Fintech Week 2022 kicks off October 25 to 28, unveils Speakers, Unique Benefits and Side Attractions

The Nigerian Fintech week kicks off this week from October 25 to October 28. It will be held at Landmark Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos,…

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Rethinking Leadership Logic: CBIE’s Model for Evaluating Sustainable Enterprise

Across Nigeria’s expanding business ecosystem, few institutions have maintained the evaluative integrity and intellectual depth of the Council for Business Innovation and Excellence (CBIE) Annual….

By: Victory Eyong

Conclusion If executed as planned, Google’s latest investment will not only strengthen Africa’s internet infrastructure but also position the continent as a key frontier for global technology growth. With localized hubs supporting subsea cables, Africa is on the path to faster connectivity, AI readiness, and broader digital inclusion.lan

Google gives updates on $1 billion commitment in Africa

Google today announced its intent to establish a new Google Cloud region in South Africa…

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“Last Last” by Buurna Boy is the highest streaming song on Spotify

Burna Boy retains #1 spot as Asake maintains upward trajectory on the top Nigerian music chart on Spotify

“Last Last” by Buurna Boy is the highest streaming song on Spotify…

By: IBK

This comes on the heels of the service’s launch in Spain, Brazil, Latin America, and India…

Africa streaming market gets new contender as Universal+ launches in SA by October

This comes on the heels of the service’s launch in Spain, Brazil, Latin America, and India……

By: IBK

Open G”, which can understand commands and respond in 16 of Ivory Coast’s approximately 60 spoken languages, including Dioula, Senoufo and Bété

Ivory Coast gets first locally-made smartphone for users in 16 local languages

Open G”, which can understand commands and respond in 16 of Ivory Coast’s approximately 60 spoken languages, including Dioula, Senoufo and Bété…

By: IBK

Orange’s local CEO and Africell’s DRC finance chief were barred from leaving the country and had their passports confiscated at Kinshasa airport…

DR Congo prevents Airtel, Orange other executives from travelling over tax regime

Orange’s local CEO and Africell’s DRC finance chief were barred from leaving the country and had their passports confiscated at Kinshasa airport……

By: IBK

Nigeria’s central bank, Africa Fintech Foundry to support 10 startups to boost eNaira adoption

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in collaboration with the Africa Fintech Foundry (AFF) is set to support 10 startups, to increase the adoption of…

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