Data on Trial: MTN Nigeria Submits Mobile Data Mechanics to Independent Public Scrutiny
When Nigeria's largest telecommunications operator invites the public to cross-examine its own engineers, it is either a masterclass in corporate ...
When Nigeria's largest telecommunications operator invites the public to cross-examine its own engineers, it is either a masterclass in corporate ...
Meta is expanding its teen account safeguards across 27 EU countries and introducing stricter age detection tools on Facebook in ...
For many creators, earning money is no longer the problem; getting paid is. From delayed payouts to failed transfers and ...
Meta Platforms has announced a major expansion of artificial intelligence capabilities across its apps, introducing new tools designed to enhance ...
Facebook will be live at the 2026 African Creators Summit, delivering immersive on-ground experiences designed to connect with and empower ...
This is the first time a territorial attorney general has moved directly against the company over these issues.
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Over three exciting days at Lagos Fashion Week 2025, Facebook hosted its first-ever Facebook lounge experience, creating an immersive space ...
Meta’s push into artificial intelligence is accelerating — but investors aren’t all smiles.
The Commission says the companies hindered researcher access to public data and failed to provide simple reporting tools for illegal ...
The fan challenges feature gives creators the ability to set prompts where followers can submit posts or Reels as entries.
Still, Meta insists Vibes is designed to encourage experimentation.
The decision follows cases within government circles over what they describe as a “pattern of negligence” by social media firms ...
In the first half of 2025 alone, the company penalised approximately 500,000 accounts linked to spam
A detailed review by cybersecurity firm Surfshark reveals that five major social media platforms have together gotten fines amounting to ...

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