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- 22 Jul 2020
Facebook’s Connectivity Investments to Grow Africa’s Economy by $57B in the next Five Years
Facebook has released findings from The Impact of Facebook’s Connectivity Initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa, a study conducted by Analysys Mason that highlights how Facebook investments in…
- 27 Jan 2026
Facebook Powers Connection, Creativity at African Creators Summit 2026
Facebook will be live at the 2026 African Creators Summit, delivering immersive on-ground experiences designed to connect with and empower Africa’s growing creator ecosystem. The summit will take…
- 7 Oct 2021
How Facebook is Using Robotics to Expand Connectivity, Targets 1 billion People Online
Facebook on Thursday unveiled new connectivity technologies that will bring the next billion people online and enhance existing infrastructure projects. Since 2013, Facebook Connectivity has helped…
- 1 Sept 2016
Facebook to Connect Rural communities in Africa
Facebook will this week launch a satellite to spread Internet access to the most rural parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, said CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Zuckerberg's plans are no surprise, as the boss of the…
- 1 Mar 2010
Glo Mobile Offers Subscribers Direct connection to Facebook
National Telecommunications operator, Globacom has introduced a new value added service tagged GloConnect which enables subscribers on the Glo Mobile network to connect directly to Facebook without…
- 6 Oct 2015
Facebook Satellites to Connect Africa
Facebook will proceed with launching satellites to provide Internet to less connected areas of the world, starting next year in Africa. This is despite reports in June, saying Facebook was ditching…
- 26 Feb 2014
GSMA, Facebook Partner to Connect The Unconnected
The GSMA and Facebook, through its Internet.org partnership, today announced a joint initiative designed to connect the billions of men and women globally that currently have no access to…
- 8 Dec 2015
Facebook Opens New Tools, 50m SMEs Connect Customers via “Pages”
Facebook has announced that over 50 million businesses are now using Facebook Pages to connect with their customers all over the world. Facebook said, “People are also communicating with Pages more…
- 12 May 2021
Eutelsat, Facebook Augment WiFi Connectivity Project in Nigeria, Others
Satellite operator Eutelsat Communications is building up its use of the Express WiFi platform, together with Facebook, to provide broadband services via satellite across several countries in…
- 8 Sept 2010
Zain Connects Customers to Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo via SMS
Zain Nigeria has introduced a special service that enables mobile phone users to keep up with the latest trends, news, business tips and gossips on leading social networking sites such as Facebook,…
- 8 Jul 2016
Facebook Lays out Blueprint for Connecting Rural Areas
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO took another step in his pet project to bring internet access to every corner of the planet. Facebook on Wednesday unveiled a platform, called OpenCellular, that will…
- 11 Dec 2017
MainOne, Tizeti Partner Facebook to Improve Internet Connectivity in 10 Lagos Cities
By peter oluka MainOne and Tizeti, Monday, announced the completion of a joint development project with Facebook to enable the expansion of internet services in Lagos. This partnership will leverage…
- 25 Sept 2018
Internet Society Partners Facebook to Expand Internet Connectivity in Africa
The Internet Society, a global non-profit organization dedicated to the open development, evolution and use of the Internet, today announced that it is partnering with Facebook to develop Internet…
- 6 Jun 2021
Eutelsat Partners Facebook to Extend Wi-Fi Connectivity in Sub-Saharan Africa
Eutelsat Communications is expanding its use of the Express Wi-Fi platform in partnership with Facebook to provide broadband services via satellite across several regions in Sub-Saharan Africa. With…
- 12 Apr 2020
Facebook Releases Tools to Keep Faith-based Communities Connected During COVID-19
Facebook has launched key resources to help faith groups stay connected and engaged during the current COVID-19 outbreak. The resources include the “Faith on Facebook Resource Hub” and the Faith on…
- 8 Dec 2017
Facebook’s YearInReview Shows Most Powerful Ways People Connected in 2017
By peter oluka Facebook, through its 2017 Year in Review, highlighting the most powerful ways people came together on Facebook to support one another. First, people came together to react and talk…
- 18 Sept 2022
Meta Launches Community Chats to Connect Community in Real Time on Messenger and Facebook
We’ve helped more than a billion people connect with loved ones in a trusted space on Messenger, and we know that people want to engage in real time with larger communities over shared interests. On…
- 14 May 2020
Facebook, Telcos Unveil A Transformative Submarine Cable for Future Internet Connectivity in Africa
Facebook, China Mobile International, MTN GlobalConnect, Orange, stc, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone and WIOCC announced that they will partner to build 2Africa, which will be the most comprehensive subsea…
- 16 Sept 2022
Introducing Community Chats: Connecting Your Community in Real Time on Messenger and Facebook
We’ve helped more than a billion people connect with loved ones in a trusted space on Messenger, and we know that people want to engage in real time with larger communities over shared interests.…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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'…
- 25 Feb 2019
MainOne, Facebook Announce Open-access Fiber Network in Nigeria
MainOne has announced a metro fiber infrastructure project in two states of Nigeria, with support from Facebook. The infrastructure collaboration is part of Facebook’s efforts to connect more people…
- 5 Feb 2016
Facebook Pledges Support for SMEs in Nigeria, Ghana
Facebook hosted a roundtable with small and medium sized enterprises from Ghana and Nigeria as part of its effort to support entrepreneurship in West Africa. The session focused on how Facebook can…
- 25 Nov 2025
Facebook Promotes Health and Community Spirit Among Young Nigerians @AprokoNation
Facebook will be live at this year’s AprokoNation Fiesta – Y2K Edition, with immersive health and wellness experiences that celebrate creativity and connection. The event will take place on Saturday,…
- 1 Dec 2024
Meta Plans $10Bn Subsea Cable Project to Boost Connectivity
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, reportedly plans to invest over $10 billion in a privately owned subsea cable network spanning more than 40,000 kilometers. This…
- 2 Nov 2025
Facebook Showcases Creator Tools @Lagos Fashion Week 2025
Facebook, a social media platform owned by Meta, hosted its first-ever Facebook Lounge experience at Lagos Fashion Week 2025, creating an immersive space that celebrated creativity, connection and…
- 25 Sept 2019
Facebook Accelerator London Opens to Companies Across EMEA for the First Time
Facebook has announced the third edition of its successful London accelerator program and, for the first time, is opening it up to startups across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The program,…
- 4 Oct 2016
Facebook Launches Buy-and-Sell ‘Marketplace’
Facebook on Monday launched a new online “Marketplace” allowing members of the huge social network to buy and sell with each other. The new feature puts Facebook squarely in competition with local…
- 1 Nov 2013
Cisco, Facebook Collaborate with Wi-Fi Offering to Brands’ Consumers
Cisco on Friday announced its collaboration with Facebook that helps businesses increase brand recognition and proactively target promotions and advertisements based on customer preferences and…