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- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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,…
- 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…
- 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…
- 23 Nov 2009
GTBank Holds Raffle for SKS Account Holders
Guaranty Trust Bank is set to reward its SKS (Smart Kids Save) account holders in its Annual SKS Raffle Draw. Current SKS account holders will have an opportunity to win variety of prizes on offer…
- 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 Jan 2025
UBA Rewards Customers with over N41m in Final Edition of Legacy Promo
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Africa’s global Bank, has distributed over N41.8m in prizes to over 100 lucky customers in its just concluded UBA Legacy Promo series. The promo which began last…
- 24 Aug 2025
UBA to Deepen Financial Inclusion, Boost Savings’ Culture with Super Savers’ Promo
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Africa’s Global Bank, has officially launched the fifth edition of its Supersavers Promo aimed at reinforcing the bank’s commitment towards deepening financial…
- 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…
- 15 Nov 2020
UBA Deepens Retail Products, Services through Digital Channels across Africa
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Pan African financial services institution, has deepened its retail products and services with an aim to delivering services aimed at meeting the needs of its…
- 9 Mar 2021
AVON, UBA Partner on Bespoke Health Plans for Children
Avon Healthcare Limited, a leading health management organisation has partnered with United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, pan-African financial institution, to develop well-tailored and unique health…
- 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…
- 10 Jul 2026
EU warns Meta over addictive Facebook, Instagram designs, threatens fines
European Union has warned Meta Platforms Inc. that it could face a significant financial penalty unless it changes what regulators describe as the “addictive design” features of Facebook and…
- 6 Jun 2025
TikTok Rolls Out Personalization Tools for Nigerian Users
TikTok has today announced a new set of features designed to give users greater control over the content they see—helping them explore their interests, discover fresh creators, and personalise their…
- 11 Jun 2014
UBA Unveils Next-Gen Accounts to Boost Entrepreneurship
United Bank of Africa (UBA) Plc has launched a new product, Next-Gen accounts aimed at driving entrepreneurship development and creating opportunities for youths in the country in their quest to be…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 May 2021
Millionaires Emerge in UBA Savings Promo as 10 Customers win N1m Each
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Pan African financial institution,has rewarded 10 of its loyal customers with a total sum of N10m in the quarterly draws of the ongoing UBA Savings Promo. This…
- 6 May 2021
UBA to Make 10 Customers Millionaires in Savings Promo Today
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Pan African Financial Institution, has announced that 10 of its loyal customers will get a chance to win N1,000,000 each, in the ongoing UBA Savings Promo which is…
- 7 Jul 2025
Secret Service Seizes $400M in Crypto, Cold Wallet among World’s Largest
US Secret Service has quietly seized nearly $400 million in digital assets over the past decade, amassing one of the world’s largest crypto cold wallets, Bloomberg reported at the weekend, citing…
- 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,…
- 29 Mar 2023
Google 2022 Ads Safety Report: How we Suspended 6.7 million ad accounts over Safety Issues
In a bid to ensure the safety of its users, Google has released its Ad Safety Report 2022 with detailed accounts of how the telecom giant is maintaining a secure and trustworthy online space for its…
- 25 Mar 2026
US Jury Finds Meta, Google Liable in Landmark Social Media Addiction Case
A Los Angeles jury has found Alphabet's Google and Meta Platforms liable for $3 million in damages in a groundbreaking social media addiction lawsuit, a verdict expected to reverberate across…
- 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…
- 4 Dec 2017
Facebook Rolls out Messenger App for Kids under 13
Facebook has rolled out Messenger Kids, an app that lets the world’s biggest social media company expand into a so-far untapped market of kids under 13 while also giving parents complete control over…