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- 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…
- 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…
- 26 Nov 2024
Empowering Youth: Highlights from Meta's First Youth Summit in Lagos
Meta recently hosted its first Youth Summit in Lagos, Nigeria, bringing together over 200 young professionals, students, recent graduates, creatives, tech enthusiasts and aspiring entrepreneurs. A…
- 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…
- 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…
- 25 Jun 2026
NITDA, Meta Roll Out New Programme to Keep Nigerian Youths Safe Online
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening youth online safety and digital literacy through strategic collaboration with Meta, as part…
- 22 May 2026
FG Unveils AI Public Services Platform
Federal government has launched GovGuideNigeria, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered digital platform designed to streamline access to public service information through WhatsApp and the web. The…
- 18 Aug 2026
Meta, 3MTT, RAIN launch AI Academy Nigeria to boost AI skills
Meta has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE), through its 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme and the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), as well as Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN), to launch AI Academy Nigeria.
- 10 Jun 2025
Meta, FMCIDE Unveil AI Accelerator to Drive Innovation in Nigeria
Meta, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE), has launched the Llama Impact Accelerator Program to foster AI-driven solutions across…
- 19 Jun 2025
MTN’s Ikenna Ikeme Urges Responsible AI Use @Pan African Data Policy Conference
The use of local content in Artificial Intelligence systems is essential for delivering accurate, region-specific results, according to MTN Nigeria’s General Manager for Regulatory Affairs, Ikenna…
- 21 May 2025
MTN’s Ikenna Ikeme Urges Responsible AI Use at Pan African Data Policy Conference
The use of local content in Artificial Intelligence systems is essential for delivering accurate, region-specific results, according to MTN Nigeria’s General Manager for Regulatory Affairs, Ikenna…
- 27 Feb 2023
Organizations Worry about Employee Negligence as Cyber-attack Data Breaches
Data leakages of internal systems caused either by cyberattacks (20%) or employees (21%) in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region are the most concerning security issue encountered by…
- 22 Jul 2026
NITDA Seeks Digitally Skilled Workforce to Drive Public Sector Innovation
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated the need for a digitally skilled public sector workforce, saying the success of government reforms and the adoption of…
- 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…
- 9 Jun 2026
NDPC, Meta Launch 2-Year M-SIDP after Regulatory Settlement
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched the Meta-Supported Initiatives for Data Protection (M-SIDP), a strategic programme aimed at strengthening data privacy awareness, regulatory…
- 5 Oct 2023
Danbatta Extols Role of Data Centres in a Digital Economy
Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has identified Data Centre services as critical in a digitalized economy. He stated this in his keynote speech…