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- 3 Dec 2012
Africa Check Wins African News Innovation Challenge
Africa Check - a brand new fact-checking website devised by the AFP Foundation has been named one of the winners of the inaugural African News Innovation Challenge – an internationally-backed contest…
- 14 Aug 2019
Facebook, Africa Check Include Igbo, Yoruba Others to its Third-Party Fact-Checking Programme
Facebook in collaboration with Africa Check announced that it has added new local language support for several African languages as part of its Third-Party Fact-Checking programme - which helps to…
- 16 Mar 2021
How Africa Check Became the Only African Recipient of Google’s Funds to Counter COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
The Google News Initiative (GNI) has named Africa Check as the only African recipient, among a total of 11 projects, to benefit from the new $3-million GNI Vaccine Counter-Misinformation Open Fund,…
- 19 Dec 2014
Africa's First Fact-Checking Website Hits Million Visitors
Africa’s first independent fact-checking website Africa Check, launched two years ago to promote accuracy in public debate and the media, announced Thursday that it had hit a million visitors.…
- 14 Jul 2026
TD Africa Sponsors Check Point Secure 360 Summit to Boost Cybersecurity in Nigeria
Africa's leading technology distributor Powerhouse, TD Africa, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing cybersecurity awareness and digital resilience by sponsoring the 3rd Annual Secure 360 Summit…
- 30 Mar 2022
Check Point Software Partners TD Africa to Expand the Reach of Cybersecurity Expertise in West Africa
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, partners with TD Africa, a foremost distributor of technology, services and lifestyle products, to…
- 1 Dec 2024
TD Africa Joins Forces with Check Point to Enhance Cybersecurity in Nigeria
TD Africa, a leading technology distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa, has joined forces with Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a global cybersecurity leader, to enhance Nigeria's cybersecurity…
- 25 Mar 2022
Fact-checking Firms Partner to Tackle Africa’s Fake News Problem
Fact-checking organisation FactSpace West Africa has entered into a partnership with AW Free Foundation to expand the fight against misinformation, disinformation, fake news and propaganda across…
- 10 Jul 2025
Check Point Report Finds Africa as Top Target for Cyber-attacks
Africa has become the most targeted region globally for cyber-attacks in the first quarter of 2025, according to new research from Check Point Software Technologies. The company’s Q1 2025 Global…
- 16 Oct 2018
Facebook Expands its Fact-Checking Programme to Nigeria
Joining fact-checking programmes in Kenya and South Africa, Facebook has launched Third-Party Fact-Checking to help assess the accuracy of news in Nigeria, and reduce the spread of misinformation,…
- 1 Mar 2024
Check Point to Expand Partner Ecosystem on Africa Growth
Check Point Software Technologies is looking to grow its market share and strengthen its partner channel in Africa. The security company launched a new partner programme at its CPX APAC conference in…
- 8 Oct 2019
Facebook Expands its Third-party Fact-checking Programme to 10 Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Joining third-party fact-checking programmes in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Cameroon and Senegal, Facebook today announced the expansion of its Third-Party Fact-Checking programme to 10 additional…
- 28 Mar 2021
Check Point Software Technologies Applauds Channel Partners as Key to Success in Africa
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a leading provider of cyber-security solutions globally, has recognized the success of its leading African channel partners at its annual African Check Point…
- 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,…
- 15 Feb 2023
2023 Polls: Nigerian Fact Checkers Fight Election Misinformation with Full Fact's AI Tools
Full Fact, a UK-based charity which tackles misinformation through fact-checking and campaigns, is partnering with organisations dedicated to promoting credibility in information during the upcoming…
- 10 Mar 2026
TikTok Pumps $200k into AI Media Literacy for Sub-Saharan Africa at Nairobi Summit
TikTok has announced an additional $200,000 investment in AI media literacy initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa during its third annual Safer Internet Summit in Nairobi, underscoring the platform's…
- 22 Oct 2020
How Facebook is Supporting Elections Across Africa
By Akua Gyekye Our work in supporting elections across Africa continues to be a priority and we’ve dedicated unprecedented resources to these efforts both locally and globally, with protecting…
- 13 Aug 2012
Resourcery, Checkpoint Partner on IT Security Solutions for Public Sector
Resourcery, a systems Integrator in West Africa, and Check Point Software Technologies, the worldwide leader in Network security have concluded a one week data security workshop for the public sector…
- 11 Jan 2023
PAICTA, Check Point Software Partner to Provide Inclusive Access to Cybersecurity Skills Across Africa
The Pan African Information Communication Technology Association (PAICTA), an organisation that advocates for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), young people, women, and people with disabilities by…
- 11 Jun 2013
Arik Air Begins Online Check-In Service
Arik Air, West and Central Africa's leading airline, has introduced a new online check-in service to further boost its passenger experience. According to Arik, the service is aimed at customers…
- 13 Feb 2019
Facebook Highlights Efforts to Protect Election Integrity in Nigeria, Africa
With a number of upcoming elections across Africa, Facebook has restated its commitment to reduce the spread of misinformation, protect election integrity and support civic engagement across the…
- 23 Jan 2023
The Necessity for Updated Cybersecurity education in a New Digital World
As the world marks International Education Day today 24th January, Check Point® Software Technologies, a leading provider specialised in cybersecurity worldwide, wants to make use of this event. This…
- 21 Jun 2010
Check Point Commences Operations in Nigeria
Check Point Software Technologies Limited, an internet security company has announced the kick off of its operations in Nigeria. With cybercrime on the rise worldwide, Nigerian customers are to…
- 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…
- 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…
- 5 May 2022
Check Point Outlines Five Must-haves for Creating a Secure Password @ World Password Day
World Password Day comes around every year on the first Thursday of May and is the perfect time to remind everyone about the importance of having a secure password for all online accounts. Check…
- 17 Aug 2010
Check Point Appoints CWG, Others as Resellers in Nigeria
Check Point Software Technologies Limited, the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, has entered into partnership with five leading IT firms in Nigeria as reseller partners of Check Point’s…
- 7 Feb 2023
Safer Internet Day Highlights Africa's Online Challenge
Yesterday the world marked Safer Internet Day, a reminder that emerging online issues like cyber bullying and harmful online experiences continue to pose a threat to users, especially, the youth.…
- 6 Apr 2018
How Gen II Security will not Save Your Company from a Gen V Cyberattack
by Rick Rogers For the first time ever, cyber attacks have emerged as one of the top three risks impacting the world. Along with natural disasters and climate change, the Global Risks Report for 2018…
- 3 Dec 2025
Nigeria Records Highest Weekly Cyberattacks in Africa — Report
Nigerian organisations are facing the highest volume of weekly cyberattacks in Africa, according to the newly released African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report 2025 by Check Point Software…