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- 24 Oct 2022
Meta selects Ad Dynamo as Meta’s Authorised Sales Partner in Nigeria
Ad Dynamo and Meta have announced that the two companies will collaborate in Nigeria under the Meta Authorized Sales Partner (MASP) Program. L-R:Tintin Imevbore, Managing Director, Ad Dynamo by…
- 8 Jul 2026
Meta Introduces Muse Image With Advanced AI Image Editing Across WhatsApp and Instagram
Meta is rolling out Muse Image, the companyʼs first image generation model from Meta Superintelligence Labs, now available in Meta AI . Muse Spark made Meta AI a smarter assistant; now, Muse Image…
- 19 Jun 2024
Meta Announces Llama Impact Innovation Awards to Support AI-Driven Organisations in Africa
Meta on Wednesday announced the launch of the Meta Llama (Large Language Model Meta AI) Impact Innovation Awards, building on its commitment to open science and empowering developers in every…
- 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…
- 7 Aug 2026
Meta Hit With $567m US Court Order Over Alleged Harm to Children
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to pay $567 million to address the alleged harms caused to young people by its social media platforms. Meta The…
- 3 Jun 2026
Meta Unveils AI-Powered Business Agent to Support Customer Engagement
Meta has unveiled a new artificial intelligence-powered tool, Meta Business Agent, designed to help businesses automate customer interactions, boost sales and improve operational efficiency across…
- 22 Feb 2022
Meta Launches Reels on Facebook to Help Creators Make Money Across SSA
Meta on Tuesday announced that its expanding the availability of Facebook Reels for iOS and Android to more than 20 countries across sub-Saharan Africa. Meta is also introducing better ways to help…
- 20 Dec 2023
Meta Unveils '2023 Year in Review' Showcasing Key Milestones in Sub-Saharan Africa
Meta released its ‘2023 Africa Year in Review ’ to showcase some of its significant investments and works across Sub-Saharan Africa in 2023. Captured in an infographic, it highlights Meta’s ongoing…
- 3 Dec 2021
Meta Launches ‘Good Ideas Deserve to Be Found’ Campaign, Aims to Fuel Growth of Indigenous SMB
Meta, has launched a new campaign tagged ‘Good Ideas Deserve To Be Found' aimed at spotlighting the inspiring stories of the people behind the businesses who are using Meta technologies to achieve a…
- 9 Feb 2026
EU Eyes Interim Ban on Meta's WhatsApp AI Restrictions
European Union has launched a formal challenge against Meta Platforms over a new policy restricting third-party artificial intelligence tools on WhatsApp. Meta Regulators accuse the U.S. tech giant…
- 19 Feb 2023
Meta Introduces $12 Monthly Payment for Facebook, Instagram Users
Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram has launched a paid subscription service starting at $11.99 a month, allowing users to verify their accounts. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta made the…
- 24 Apr 2025
Meta Tightens Spam Controls to Elevate Original Content on Facebook
Meta has announced new measures to tackle spammy content on Facebook, aiming to enhance the Feed experience and support authentic creators. These updates are part of Meta's broader commitment to…
- 29 Apr 2026
EU Warns Meta Could Face Huge Fine Over Underage Facebook, Instagram Users
European Union (EU) has warned that Meta may be failing to effectively prevent children under the age of 13 from accessing its social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. Meta The…
- 30 Apr 2026
Meta Shares Crash 10% on AI Spending Fears as Google Soars 6%
Shares of Meta Platforms plunged nearly 10 per cent at Wall Street's opening on Thursday, April 30, contrasting sharply with a more than six per cent surge in Google-parent Alphabet's stock. Meta The…
- 10 Mar 2023
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta to launch App to Rival Elon's Twitter
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has announced that it is creating a new social media app that lets users share character-limited posts to take on Elon Musk's Twitter. A Meta spokesperson confirmed the…
- 15 Jan 2024
Meta to Hide Posts about Suicide, Eating Disorders
Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced plans only to show teenagers age-appropriate content on both platforms. In a recent blog post, Meta said teenagers will be placed into…
- Telecom20 Aug 2026
Meta AI Introduces New Features to Help Small Businesses Analyse Data and Grow
Meta has announced new artificial intelligence (AI) features designed to help small businesses analyse their performance, optimise advertising campaigns and make data-driven decisions.
- 8 Apr 2026
Meta Unveils Muse Spark: MSL’s Groundbreaking People-First AI Model
Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL) unveiled Muse Spark Tuesday, its first large language model in a new Muse series, designed from scratch to deliver "personal superintelligence"—an AI assistant…
- 24 Jan 2025
Meta Denies Forcing Users to Follow Trump Administration Accounts
Meta has responded to complaints from users who claimed they were forced to follow the social media accounts of the new US administration under President Donald Trump. Meta spokesperson Andy Stone…
- 27 Jul 2026
Meta AI Doesn’t Just Think, It Acts
Earlier this month, we announced our new model, Muse Spark 1.1, which powers the Meta AI app and meta.ai. The model is built to plan, work with your apps, and follow through from start to finish, and…
- 5 May 2026
Meta Expands AI-Powered Age Assurance Measures to Strengthen Teen Safety Online
Meta has announced new advancements in its age assurance technology as part of its ongoing efforts to create safer, age-appropriate experiences for young people across its platforms. Through a…
- 7 Aug 2025
Meta, I.N Official unveil AI-powered fashion collection at Africa Fashion Week London
In a significant step to reshape the development and refinement of fashion, Meta is proud to announce its collaboration with I.N Official to unveil the first ever AI-powered fashion collection at…
- 30 Jul 2024
Meta lists 22 reasons why Nigerian Tribunal should quash FCCPC’s $220 Million penalty
WhatsApp and its Parent company, Meta, have filed an appeal with the Nigerian Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal, seeking to overturn a $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition…
- 26 Jun 2026
Meta, FG Unveil New Safety Measures to Protect Nigerian Teens Online
Meta on Thursday convened the Nigeria Youth Safety Summit in Abuja, bringing together government officials, civil society organisations, parents, educators, content creators and youth leaders to…
- 16 Jul 2025
NDPC Asks Court to Dismiss Meta’s Suit Challenging $32.8m Fine
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has prayed the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja to dismiss, in its entirety, a suit filed by Meta Platforms, Inc. challenging the sanctions imposed on it.…
- 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…
- 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…
- 1 Mar 2023
Meta is Testing AI Tool for WhatsApp and Messenger
Meta is the latest social media company to jump on the artificial intelligence train according to comments shared by its Chief Executive Officer, Mark Zuckerberg, in a Facebook post published…
- 17 Nov 2024
EU Hits Meta with $840M Fine for Abusive Facebook Ad Practices
European Union has fined Meta nearly €800 million for violating antitrust laws by automatically granting Facebook users access to its classified ads service, Facebook Marketplace. The European…
- 12 Apr 2026
Meta Files Appeal over $25,000 Damages Awarded to Falana
Meta Platforms, Inc., global technology company, has filed an appeal against the judgment of the Lagos State High Court delivered in favour of Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, setting the stage for…