30 results
- 7 Mar 2017
OVH Energy Marketing Concludes ‘Teens Can Cook’ Competition
OVH Energy Marketing, licensee of the Oando retail brand has concluded its cross regional Teens Can Cook competition. The O-Gas Teens Can Cook competition, is part of the leading oil retailer’s clean…
- 5 Jun 2025
Instagram Unveils Teen Safety Features in Nigeria
In a significant step towards enhancing online safety for teenagers, Meta is proud to announce the launch of Teen Accounts on Instagram in Nigeria. This initiative is part of Meta’s broader…
- 3 Jul 2026
Listicle: 10 Essential Meta Safety Tools Every Parent and Teen Should Know
As teens spend more time online connecting, creating, and exploring their interests, safety needs to be built into their digital experiences. To ensure safe, age-appropriate online experiences for…
- 17 Sept 2024
Instagram Unveils Teen Accounts with Built-in Parental Control & Privacy
Instagram is overhauling the way it works for teenagers, promising more "built-in protections" for young people and added controls and reassurance for parents. The new “teen accounts” are being…
- 11 Mar 2026
WhatsApp Launches Parent-managed Accounts for Pre-teens Amid Safety Concerns
WhatsApp said yesterday it would allow parents to create accounts for pre-teens, restricted to messaging and calling, amid rising global concerns about the impact of social media and chat apps on…
- 17 Oct 2024
New Instagram Campaign to Raise Awareness and Help Protect Teens from sextortion Scams
Instagram has announced measures to further protect people from sextortion scam, including hiding follower and following lists from potential sextortion scammers, preventing screenshots of certain…
- 6 Feb 2024
Meta Announces New Ways to Help Teens Avoid Sextortion Scams
Having a personal intimate image shared with others can be devastating, especially for young people. It can feel even worse when someone threatens to share it if you don’t give them more photos,…
- 25 Jan 2024
Instagram Tightens Teen Policy, Bans Under-18s from Receiving Messages from Strangers
Meta has rolled out a new safety update by banning under-18s from receiving Instagram messages from anyone they do not follow or are not connected to. The social media giant said the change is part…
- 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 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…
- 27 May 2020
UBA Revamps Kiddies, Teens Accounts; Dangles Freebies
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Pan African financial institution, is set to reward consistent customers with a 13th month cash reward as well as access to scholarships in the upgraded and revamped…
- 16 Jul 2026
Meta to Alert Parents if Teens Discuss Suicide or Self-Harm With AI
Meta has announced new safety measures that will notify parents when teenagers using its artificial intelligence assistant show possible signs of suicide or self-harm during conversations. The…
- 8 Feb 2016
SI Day: Facebook Releases Safety Tips for Teens, Parents
‎With Safer Internet (SI) Day coming up on the 9th of February, Antigone Davis, Facebook's head of Global Safety, has some tips to help parents and teenagers take more control over their security…
- 5 Oct 2010
More New Horizons Teens Get Microsoft Certification
More primary school pupils tutored by New Horizons has emerged as youngest Adobe Certified Associate and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist at Age 8 and 10yrs respectively. They are…
- 23 Aug 2018
MTN Unveils mPulse for Tweens and Teens
Nigeria’s leading ICT Company MTN Nigeria on Thursday launched MTN mPulse to the market. The company at the event which took place at the Landmark Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, said the…
- 10 Jan 2017
RFI Opens Entries in Its Teens Enterprise Development Fellowship
Royal Foundation International (RFI) is a youth-led organization, established in October 2013 with a commitment to grow the economy while reducing the scourge of unemployment and poverty in West…
- 22 Oct 2018
MTN Reaffirms Commitment to Qualitative Education for Nigerian Teens, Supports 2018 NAPPS Day
In its quest to further enhance the quality of Education in the country, MTN Nigeria on Friday October 12, 2018 supported a 25,000 march of school owners and teachers who gathered under the umbrella…
- 4 Dec 2025
Binance Launches ‘Binance Junior’ Crypto Savings Account for Kids and Teens
Binance, global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the launch of Binance Junior, a new parent-controlled savings app designed for children and teenagers between the ages of six and 17. Binance…
- 12 Apr 2024
Meta to Blur Nude Photos on Instagram for Teen Safety
Meta the owner of Instagram is introducing a new safety feature to help protect teenagers from seeing unwanted nude photos in their direct messages. The feature will automatically blur out nude…
- 26 May 2024
Here's How Your Teens Can Celebrate Children's Day with MPulse at Its Finest!
Entering the colorful and fascinating world of mPulse Y'elloVerse is the perfect way to celebrate Children's Day. With a plethora of engaging and instructive experiences that combine enjoyment with…
- 4 Nov 2022
Schmidt Futures, Rhodes Trust Open Applications for Brilliant Nigerian Teens to Join Global Rise Community
Schmidt Futures, in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, announced that young people ages 15 to 17 (as of July 1st, 2023) can apply for the 2023 Rise Global Challenge with the launch of the ‘Rise To’…
- 27 Jun 2025
Instagram Safety Tools Every Parent Should Know About
In today’s digital world, teens are using social media to connect with their friends, learn and explore their interests. Instagram has developed a variety of tools to give parents peace of mind,…
- 11 Feb 2024
Honeydrops Foundation Expands Footprint in Africa with Launch in Lagos
Honeydrops Foundation (HDF), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to ending domestic, sexual, and teen dating violence, is excited to announce its expansion to Africa with the launch of HDF…
- 18 Mar 2021
Instagram Moves to Protect Minors, Blocks Unsolicited Contact
Instagram, the photo and video sharing social network, is now blocking direct messaging between teens and adults, in a move the company says protects privacy and keeps people safe. The new feature…
- 7 Aug 2019
RAD5 Tech Offers Free Computer Training to 300 Children
RAD5 Tech, an Information Technology company, has commenced a free training of 300 children in its Teen Hack Inclusive Project (TIP) for the year. TIP is a summer social enterprise programme…
- 28 May 2014
StarTimes fetes Nnenna & Friends Children Day’s Show
StarTimes joined in observing the Nigeria’s Children’s day celebration with a commitment to empowering children and teens through its educative contents by supporting the Nnenna and Friend’s…
- 5 Jul 2019
MTN Sponsors First Ever Lagos State Private Schools Spelling Bee Competition
In a bid to satisfy the yearning for improved English grammar skills in the youth educational sector of Nigeria, MTN Nigeria through its tween and teen proposition, mPulse is sponsoring the first…
- 29 Mar 2022
Ike, Polaris Bank CEO Harps on Savings, Financial Inclusion for Youths
Polaris Bank Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Innocent Ike, has stressed the need for teens and youth in Nigeria to imbibe the culture of saving money early in life, to enable them…
- 25 Jul 2024
Gemini’s Big Upgrade: Faster Responses with 1.5 Flash, Expanded Access and More
By Amar Subramanya, VP of Engineering, Gemini Every day, we learn about how people are using Gemini to be more productive, creative and curious. And with today’s update, Gemini is getting better at…
- 9 Dec 2019
DStv BoxOffice Unloads 6 Blockbusters to Binge-Watch this Yuletide
If you’re anything like us, this past year has been a whirlwind of work deadlines, social engagements and task juggling. We’ve barely had time to go to the gym, let alone the cinema to catch the…