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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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Global streaming service Prime Video increases investment for customers in Nigeria

Today, global streaming service Prime Video increased its investment in Nigeria with the announcement of two Local Amazon Originals for Nigerian customers, Gangs of Lagos and LOL: Last…

By: Author Africa

Meet the 4 Africans featured on the 2022 Bloomberg New Economy Catalyst list

Wemimo Abbey (Esusu), Odunayo Eweniyi (Piggyvest), Olugbenga Olubanjo Olufemi (Reeddi), Aneri Pradhan (Nexus) & Gregory Rockson (mPharma)……

By: IBK

Philisiah Mwaluma has always been a tech sis, not only because she studied to be one at the Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya, or only ever really worked in tech.

Philisiah Mwaluma speaks on starting out early in tech, empowering other women with Codeln

Philisiah Mwaluma has always been a tech sis, not only because she studied to be one at the Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya, or only ever…

By: IBK

Twitter has announced its commitment to providing a level playing field for all candidates and their supporters to air their opinions…

How Twitter plans to promote healthy conversations during Kenya elections

Twitter has announced its commitment to providing a level playing field for all candidates and their supporters to air their opinions……

By: Author Africa

NBC fines Multichoice and others, 5 million naira for televising the BBC banditry report

The Nigerian Broadcating Commission (NBC) has fined Multichoice Nigeria Ltd, owners of DSTV, TelCom Satellite Limited (TSTV), NTA-Startimes Limited, and local channel Trust TV a…

By: IBK

African women’s participation in STEM fields remains disproportionately low

African women in Tech: It’s time to close the gender gap by Oluwaseyi Kehinde-Peters

African women’s participation in STEM fields remains disproportionately low…

By: IBK

The event had in attendance a selected mix of content creators and technical creators who represent a variety of interests…

Meta hosts popular content creators to exclusive dinner on the metaverse in Lagos

The event had in attendance a selected mix of content creators and technical creators who represent a variety of interests……

By: IBK

After Senate, House of Reps passes Nigeria Startup Bill

The lower chamber of the Nigerian National Assembly, the House of Representatives on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, passed the Nigeria Startup Bill (NSB). This followed…

By: Author Africa

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Inuwa Abdullahi, at the GAT Summit 2022 held on July 28, 2022, said that tech executives are now more powerful than political leaders.

GAT Summit 2022: Tech executives are now more powerful than political leaders – DG NITDA, Inuwa Abdullahi

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Inuwa Abdullahi, at the GAT Summit 2022 held on July 28, 2022, said that…

By: IBK

The future of technology has sparked positive debates all over the world. And economic growth, aided by the tech industry, has increased focus on that space.

Does Nigeria replicate regulations? Innovators discuss localisation at GAT Summit 2022

The future of technology has sparked positive debates all over the world. And economic growth, aided by the tech industry, has increased focus on that…

By: IBK

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