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- 2 Aug 2019
Dell Technologies Adds Russia to its Digitally Advanced Markets in META Region
Dell Technologies has announced that its Middle East, Turkey, Africa (META) region is now being expanded to include Russia, with the change coming into effect immediately. The re-mapping of the CIS…
- 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…
- 14 Jan 2026
Falana Wins $25,000 Damages from Meta over Fake Illness Video
Lagos High Court at TBS has awarded $25,000 in damages in favour of Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) in his $5 million lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the US-based technology company owned by Mark…
- 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…
- 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…
- 26 Mar 2026
Jury Finds Meta, Google Liable for Woman’s Social Media Addiction
A jury in Los Angeles has found technology companies, Meta and Google liable for contributing to a young woman’s social media addiction, in a case being described as a landmark ruling. The…
- 10 Mar 2026
Meta to Charge Location Fees on Ads to Six Countries from July 1, 2026
Meta, a multinational technology company, has informed advertisers that it will begin applying new location-based fees to certain advertisements delivered in six selected jurisdictions starting July…
- 7 Sept 2022
Meta Launches ‘Creators of Tomorrow’ Campaign Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Meta on Tuesday announced the launch of ‘ Creators of Tomorrow ', a new campaign that celebrates emerging talents from around the world who are inspiring a new movement of creative content online.…
- 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…
- 4 Mar 2024
Study Finds More than Half of Companies Use AI, IoT in their Business Processes in META
A recent Kaspersky study has revealed that more than 50% of companies surveyed have implemented Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) in their businesses’ infrastructures.…
- 9 Dec 2021
Meta Unveils ‘Africa Year in Review’ for 2021
Meta on Thursday released its ‘2021 Africa Year in Review’, an infographic capturing some of the company's significant investments and initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa this year - focused on driving…
- 12 Dec 2022
25% of SMBs Make Half their Annual Revenue in the Final Months of the Year - Meta
The festive season is a critical period for small businesses as a study from Meta’s latest Global State of Small business Report shows that 25% of SMB owners expect to make more than half of their…
- 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…
- 6 Dec 2021
Meta Partners Africa No Filter to Improve Funding of Virtual Reality in Africa’s storytelling
Africa No Filter, a narrative change organisation, and Meta have announced a partnership to launch “Future Africa: Telling Stories, Building Worlds” program, aimed at boosting the use of Virtual…
- Telecom27 Aug 2026
Meta to Pay Up to $16.68Bn to Settle 29-State Lawsuit Over Child Safety Claims
Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion to settle allegations by 29 U.S. states that it designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children, misled the public about the safety of its platforms and unlawfully collected personal data from minors.
- 16 Oct 2025
FG, Others Preach for Online Safety after $32.8m Data Privacy Settlement with NDPC
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Federal Ministry of Justice, Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), Paradigm Initiative (PIN) and other experts in the information communication technology (ICT)…
- 6 Jul 2026
FG orders FCCPC probe of Big Tech over alleged exploitation of Nigerian media
Federal Government has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology companies and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
- 15 Nov 2022
Meta Hosts Creators Day in Lagos to Support and Empower Creators
Meta recently hosted its first Creators Day in Lagos Nigeria, attended by over 50 creators across tech, lifestyle, entertainment, travel, beauty and fashion creator territories. Cross-section of…
- 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…
- 2 Jun 2026
Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and Google Reach Multi-Million Dollar Deal in School Lawsuit
Several leading social media companies have agreed to pay approximately 27 million dollars to settle a lawsuit filed by a school district in the United States over claims that their platforms…
- 16 May 2017
St. Saviour’s @ 22nd Interhouse Competition Commits to Excellent Child Development
St. Saviour’s Schools, Ebute-Meta, the first primary school to teach information and communication technology (ICT) as a core-subject, has promised more programmes to achieve its vision anchored on…
- 6 Jul 2022
Meta’s AI Machine Translation Research Helps Break Language Barriers
Meta has announced that it has built and open sourced ‘No Language Left Behind’ NLLB-200, a single AI model that is the first to translate across 200 different languages, including 55 African…
- 21 May 2026
Meta Cuts 8,000 Jobs in Major Shift Toward Artificial Intelligence
Meta Platforms has laid off about 8,000 employees as part of a sweeping restructuring aimed at transforming the tech giant into an artificial intelligence-focused company. Mark Zuckerberg The…
- 4 Aug 2022
Five Facts About The Metaverse You Need to Know
Technology has always enabled people to connect and express themselves. As communication became faster, video became a richer way to share experiences. We’ve gone from desktop to web to mobile; from…
- 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…
- 18 May 2023
Made by Africa: Meta celebrates Africa’s Rising Stars in its 2023 ‘Loved by the World’ Campaign
As part of Africa Day celebration on 25 May, Meta announced the third iteration of its pan-African 'Made by Africa, Loved by the World' campaign. Themed "Rising Stars" , this year's edition aims to…
- 20 Feb 2023
Meta Reveals Behavioural Insight on Nigerian Shoppers During Ramadan to Guide Advertisers
Meta presents the 2023 Ramadan insight study to explore the significant opportunities that comes with the #MonthOfGood season. To better understand the behaviours of people who observe Ramadan and…
- 20 Mar 2024
Women for Digital Conference 2024: Celebrating Women’s Inclusion in the Digital Economy
The Women for Digital Conference returns this year on March 30th, 2024, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. With a commitment to celebrating, inspiring, and educating women across…
- 13 Mar 2024
Meta Launches ‘Creators of Tomorrow’ Campaign in Nigeria
Meta and Pulse Nigeria have announced the launch of ‘Creators of Tomorrow,’ a first-of-its-kind campaign that spotlights five emerging creators in Nigeria who are turning what they love into what…
- 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.