Instagram Launches Map, Reposts, and Global ‘Friends’ Tab in Reels
Instagram has launched a location-focused map, a repost function, and a globally available “Friends” tab in Reels, strengthening its focus ...
Instagram has launched a location-focused map, a repost function, and a globally available “Friends” tab in Reels, strengthening its focus ...
In response to issues over online child exploitation, sextortion, and grooming tactics that continue to surface across digital platforms, the ...
In today’s digital world, teens are using social media to connect with their friends, learn and explore their interests. Instagram ...
You can now temporarily silence specific topics for up to 30 days
In a significant step towards enhancing online safety for teenagers, Meta has announced the launch of Teen Accounts on Instagram ...
A detailed review by cybersecurity firm Surfshark reveals that five major social media platforms have together gotten fines amounting to ...
With significant interest, the Newspaper Proprietors' Association of Nigeria (NPAN), said it has received the news that the Competition and ...
The company has been fined by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria ...
Meta is no longer waiting for users to follow the rules, it’s enforcing them—whether users agree or not
Again, Meta has ended its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, aligning with a trend observed among other major corporations
The Meta CEO shared the surprise on Instagram, accompanied by a nostalgic caption explaining the significance of the song
Fighting Online Scams and Strengthening Account Security
In collaboration with organisations such as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and Thorn
This is the latest in a series of steps by the company to align its workforce with its long-term goals
…also reassures parents by providing a safer environment for their children to explore social media

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Africa’s innovation ecosystem is evolving, but where will the funding for the next generation of startups come from?
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✔️ Sustainable investment strategies for African startups
✔️ Opportunities and challenges in the African tech ecosystem
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