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- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 9 Apr 2020
Facebook Launches Coronavirus Information Centre in Nigeria, 16 Others
Facebook is expanding its Coronavirus Information Centre to 17 more countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria. The Information Centres form part of Facebook’s effort to help the global fight…
- 17 Apr 2020
Facebook Unveils Additional Steps to Curb Dangerous Hoaxes, Misinformation on the Coronavirus
Facebook has announced another step the company is taking to combat the spread of harmful hoaxes and misinformation about COVID-19 on its platforms. Through Facebook’s Newsfeed, users who interact…
- 24 Apr 2020
Facebook Expands Coronavirus Information Centre to 24 More African Countries
Facebook has expanded its Coronavirus Information Centre to 24 more countries in Africa as part of its on-going commitment to empowering people around the world with timely and accurate news from…
- 10 Jun 2020
Facebook Launches Messenger Kids Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Facebook is rolling out Messenger Kids, a video chat and messaging app that helps children connect with friends and family in a fun, parent-controlled space. Available to download from the…
- 18 Sept 2020
Facebook to Open New Office in Lagos, Nigeria
Facebook has announced that it will be opening an office in Lagos, Nigeria as part of its continued commitment and ongoing investment in Africa. This will be its second office on the African…
- 18 Sept 2020
Facebook to Open Office in Lagos
As part of its continued commitment and on-going investment in Africa, Facebook announced it will be opening an office in Lagos, Nigeria - its second office on the African continent. Aimed at…
- 17 Dec 2020
Facebook Unveils its 2020 Africa Year in Review
Facebook has released its “2020 Year in Review: Highlights” an infographic showcasing some of its key investments and work across Africa in 2020. Supported by an animated video celebrating and…
- 19 Feb 2021
Facebook’s Climate Change Info Hub now in Nigeria, SA
Following the rollout of its COVID-19 information centre, Facebook is now driving access to information about climate change on the continent. The social media giant has made available its Climate…
- 1 Aug 2022
Meta Hosts Creators to Exclusive Dinner in Lagos, Nigeria
Meta hosted creators in Lagos at an exclusive dinner aimed at celebrating their impact and creativity, as well as introducing them to the various technologies that are paving the road to the…
- 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 Dec 2023
Maida Pledges Support Meta on Undersea Cable Initiative
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said the support of the Commission awaits law-abiding investors…
- 5 Aug 2024
Meta Unveils Llama 3.1 Impact Grants to Empower AI-Driven Organisations Across Africa
Meta is excited to announce the launch of the Llama 3.1 Impact Grants, continuing its commitment to supporting innovative use cases of open-source AI to address critical global challenges. Building…
- 5 Aug 2025
WhatsApp Cracks Down on Criminal Scammers & Introduces New Safety Tools
WhatsApp on Tuesday announced significant advancements in its ongoing fight against sophisticated messaging scams, including taking down millions of accounts linked to criminal scam centers and the…