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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 the last eight years, AFEX says it has assisted over 350,00 farmers and fed over 4,000,000 people

AFEX tops Financial Times’ ranking of Africa’s fastest-growing companies

In the last eight years, AFEX says it has assisted over 350,00 farmers and fed over 4,000,000 people…

By: IBK

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has restated its instruction to telecom operators, emphasizing the necessity to block sim cards of telephone subscribers who haven’t linked their National Identification Numbers (NINs) by February 28, 2024.

NCC’s proposed research wants to improve competition in telecoms market

engages PwC to conduct study on competition level | *stakeholders urged to see forum as opportunity to seek and receive clarification…

By: IBK

“Think of it this way: every cloud provider has their own unique blueprint for their infrastructure management. We have our own too. Combining our blueprint with our partner’s ‘secret sauce’, means that our clients will receive the best infrastructure service and support out there. This, combined with our existing multi-cloud expertise, allows us to operate at the very top of the industry within the Google Cloud environment,” he concluded.

Google approves removal of personal information from Search

Users can now remove private information from Google Search……

By: IBK

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has restated its instruction to telecom operators, emphasizing the necessity to block sim cards of telephone subscribers who haven’t linked their National Identification Numbers (NINs) by February 28, 2024.

NCC, stakeholders discuss Blockchain Tech and its effects on the economy

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), stakeholders and technology enthusiasts debated the benefits of emerging technologies such as Blockchain in boosting the country’s economy and advancing…

By: IBKEducationists point of view Other speakers, including some educationists, stated the benefits of Blockchain technology and discussed urged the government to look into adopting this policy. The difference between Blockchain and Bitcoin was clarified by Dr Abdul-Kareem Oloyede of the University of Ilorin. He also mentioned that financial institutions, healthcare providers, and enterprises may use Blockchain to cut costs, speed up transactions, and improve data security. NCC’s daring step of introducing DLTs to Nigeria was welcomed by Amaka Ukwueze of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, because Nigerians has yet to adopt a blockchain policy. She also asked the federal government to actively support Blockchain adoption, promote legal certainty for its applications, and create a flexible and adaptable regulatory environment that encourages innovation.

A spokesperson said Meta asks contractors like Sama to not overload or pressure their staff

Meta distances self from “poor workplace” conditions allegation in Kenya

A spokesperson said Meta asks contractors like Sama to not overload or pressure their staff…

By: IBK

Concerns were raised about clauses in the NSB in a Technext article. NSB says that the bill is “not a silver bullet,” and that it’s a “Nigeria-first legislation.”

Startup bill drafters respond to criticism that it may not solve many problems

Concerns were raised about clauses in the NSB in a Technext article. NSB says that the bill is “not a silver bullet,” and that it’s…

By: IBK

The Food Lab is typically a cloud kitchen platform but identifies as an infrastructure company, especially for restaurants and the food/ beverage space (F & B) in Egypt

Egyptian Food Lab raises $4.5m pre-seed financing for its expansion

The Food Lab is typically a cloud kitchen platform but identifies as an infrastructure company, especially for restaurants and the food/ beverage space (F &…

By: IBK

The Future of AI-Powered Browsing The introduction of Gemini in Chrome marks a major step in Google’s mission to integrate AI assistance into everyday tools. By blurring the lines between web browsing and intelligent productivity, Google is positioning Chrome as more than just a browser—it’s becoming a smart companion for work, learning, and exploration.

Google to open first African Product Development Centre in Nairobi, begins hiring developers

Nitin Gajria, Managing Director for Google in Africa said Africa is strategic for the future of technology development and consumption across the globe…

By: IBK

Number of enrollments rise by 2.3 million | *133.5 million active accounts expose gaps in CBN’s financial inclusion drive

BVN enrolments in Nigeria hit 54 million

Number of enrollments rise by 2.3 million | *133.5 million active accounts expose gaps in CBN’s financial inclusion drive…

By: IBK

Nnenna Ajanwachukwu has real life problems she wants to solve and her pivot in tech is the beginning of this story.

Nnenna Ajanwachukwu is trying to solve the problem of financial inclusion and she preaches collaboration

Nnenna Ajanwachukwu has real life problems she wants to solve and her pivot in tech is the beginning of this story….

By: IBK

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