15 results
- 2 Feb 2023
How Meta is Preparing for Nigeria’s 2023 General Elections
In a bid to help ensure a safe and secured general election in Nigeria, Meta had earlier today, through Adaora Ikenze, Head of Public Policy for Anglophone West Africa, shared another update ahead of…
- 28 Sept 2022
Meta, NAPTIP Launch AMBER Alert Programme to Help Find Missing Children in Nigeria
Meta on Wednesday announced the launch of the AMBER Alert Programme on Facebook and Instagram in Nigeria. Working in partnership with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons…
- 7 Dec 2022
2023 Elections: How Meta is Working to Promote Election Integrity in Nigeria
Meta on Wednesday revealed the steps it is taking to protect the integrity of the Nigeria elections taking place in 2023. This includes its efforts to combat the spread of misinformation and to make…
- 13 Mar 2022
International Women's Day: Meta Celebrates 50 Women Entrepreneurs
In continuation of this year's International Women's Day Celebration, Meta in partnership with She Leads Africa, FATE Foundation and Afrigrants hosted 50 women-business owners to an exclusive dinner…
- 20 Jun 2022
Meta Launches Digital Training for NGOs Across Anglophone West Africa
Meta has officially launched the Meta Non-profit training program, a digital capacity building program for 1,500 non-profit personnel across Anglophone West Africa. L-R: Oluseyi Oyebisi, Executive…
- 24 Jan 2020
Facebook Calls for Robust Infrastructure Deployment to Bolster Digital Culture, Seeks NCC Partnership
Facebook, a digital services provider has called for governments’ collaboration and partnership for infrastructure deployment to strengthen connectivity, enhance businesses and bolster citizens'…
- 12 Feb 2020
Facebook Partners Edo State to Increase Access to Online Training
In a first for Facebook in Nigeria, and as part of its ongoing commitment to building community and improving connectivity, Facebook partnered with the Edo State Government to increase access to…
- 4 Aug 2021
Fiam Wi-Fi Extends Connectivity to Lagos Suburb
Fiam Wi-Fi has expanding its use of Facebook Connectivity’s Express Wi-Fi platform to Ajegunle, a suburb of Lagos that is densely populated with lower-income earners. The initiative is supported by…
- 17 Nov 2023
Meta to Land 2 Submarine Cables in Nigeria
Meta is set to deploy two submarine cables, with landings scheduled in Lagos and Akwa Ibom by the end of November, according to Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director-general, National Information…
- 4 Feb 2019
Facebook Partners Dubawa on Fact-Checking in Nigeria
Following the recent launch of its Third-Party Fact-Checking programme in partnership with Africa Check and AFP, Facebook has announced its third partner, Nigerian fact-checking organisation Dubawa,…
- 27 May 2024
Stakeholders Express Optimism Over Proposed Lagos Innovation Bill
In the wake of the Lagos State Government's engagement with stakeholders on the proposed Lagos Innovation Policy Bill, key players have expressed optimism and support on the potential of the bill on…
- 22 May 2019
Facebook Celebrates One Year of NG_Hub
Celebrating exactly a year to the day since the doors of NG_Hub opened in Lagos, and Facebook further cemented its ambitions to train users across Nigeria in digital skills, Facebook released an…
- 23 Sept 2019
Facebook Accelerator Nigeria Opens with Season Two Bootcamp
Following the successes and impact of the first season of its research and mentorship-driven accelerator programme, Facebook Accelerator, Nigeria, Facebook today announced in partnership with…
- 3 Oct 2019
Facebook Partners, Teleperformance to Open SBG Operations Centre in Lagos
Facebook, in partnership with Teleperformance, has announced the opening of its first Small Business Group (SBG) Operations Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, which will provide outsourced support to all…
- 15 Jan 2020
Facebook Accelerator Startups in Nigeria Record Impressive Achievements
Startups participating in the second season of the Facebook Accelerator Programme have recorded significant achievements, including raising over $500,000 in committed investments and grants in just…