LAGOS – Meta has warned it may shut down Facebook and Instagram services in Nigeria following over $290 million in fines and what it calls “unrealistic” regulatory demands from Nigerian authorities. The social media giant, which also owns WhatsApp, said it could be forced to withdraw its platforms to avoid enforcement actions after a federal…
New York, U.S. – Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s attempt to rebrand himself as a free speech absolutist seemed to be working—until he made this fatal error at the end, dropping a bombshell that has hit the President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris administration. Zuckerberg is making some big moves at Meta, and on the surface,…
New York, U.S. – Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and Thread, now allows its billions of users to accuse lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, and queer (LGBTQ) people of being “mentally ill.” Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s CEO, recently announced changes to its policies, including the end of its fact-checking program. This has led to…
In the world today where the Internet is making things easier for us, some people (hackers) lurking around the corner are waiting for an opportunity for you to sleep so they can take advantage of your online social media and bank account. Don’t let them get to you, protect your accounts to keep them far…
On Thursday, 18 July 2024, Facebook hosted its first-ever creator workshop in Lagos, Nigeria. The event brought together over 20 Facebook creators to reinforce the app’s commitment to the region’s creative community. The workshop equipped creators with the knowledge and resources needed to earn from the engaging content they share – whether it’s a Reel…
If you use Facebook, WhatsApp or Instagram, you’ve probably noticed a new character pop up answering search queries or eagerly offering tidbits of information in your feeds, with varying degrees of accuracy. It’s Meta AI, and it’s here to help, at least according to Meta Platforms’ CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who calls it “the most intelligent…
In celebration of Africa Day on 25th May, Instagram has launched its international and pan-African campaign ‘Made By Africa, Loved by the World’. In a first, this year’s Instagram campaign celebrates women of impact, spotlighting four trailblazing women from the continent and diaspora – all of whom have built a global presence through their exceptional…
