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- 6 Dec 2022
Beware of TikTok Challenge that Circulates Information-Stealing Malware - NCC Warns
The Nigerian Communications Commission's Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has warned about the potential harm of taking part in the Invisible Challenge on short-form video hosting…
- 16 Apr 2026
Top 7 Reliable Virtual Cards for Running Ads in Nigeria
Meta Description: Tired of ad payment failures? Discover the most reliable virtual cards in Nigeria for running Facebook, Google, and TikTok ads without interruptions. One of the biggest challenges…
- 7 Nov 2024
Canada Orders TikTok to Shut Down Operations Amid National Security Concerns
Canadian government has ordered TikTok to shut down its operations within Canada, directing the social media platform to close its offices in Toronto and Vancouver. Despite the office closures,…
- 23 Jun 2025
Mastercard Drops Afrobeat and Amapiano Anthems to Power Youth Culture Across Africa
Mastercard amplifies its iconic sonic brand across Africa with the launch of two localized sonic anthems, “Wami" in the Afrobeat genre and "Amazwe" in the Amapiano genre. Featuring Nigerian star,…
- 24 Apr 2024
Biden Signs Bill to Ban TikTok in the U.S
President Joe Biden signed a foreign aid package that includes a bill that would ban TikTok if China-based parent company ByteDance fails to divest the app within a year. The divest-or-ban bill is…
- 17 May 2023
The Emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Challenges of Modern Newsrooms: Implications for Nigerian Journalists
By Felix Elele The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is one of the outcomes of the digital disruptions of this era. The disruptive effects of sundry technological…
- 22 Aug 2024
TikTok Inaugurates Industry-First Sub-Saharan Africa Safety Advisory Council
TikTok is taking major steps to boost safety on its platform across Sub-Saharan Africa with the launch of its inaugural Safety Advisory Council and the expansion of its #SaferTogether community…
- 6 Jun 2024
TECNO Brings Amazing Prizes to Nigerian Idol Fans – Here's How to Win
TECNO is known for backing great things, and its partnership with Nigerian Idol has been nothing short of spectacular. As TECNO is set to propel another Nigerian Idol hopeful toward their dream…
- 10 Mar 2026
TikTok Pumps $200k into AI Media Literacy for Sub-Saharan Africa at Nairobi Summit
TikTok has announced an additional $200,000 investment in AI media literacy initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa during its third annual Safer Internet Summit in Nairobi, underscoring the platform's…
- 24 Oct 2025
EU Accuses Meta, TikTok of Violating Digital Services Act
European Union has formally accused Meta and TikTok of breaching the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA), placing both tech giants at risk of facing substantial fines. The European Commission announced…
- 22 Dec 2024
From Niche App to Global Giant: TikTok's Controversial Journey
TikTok’s rise from a niche video-sharing app to a global social media giant has sparked controversies worldwide, with concerns over its links to China and its influence on users and politics. In…
- 20 Aug 2025
Data Is Life: Why MTN Wants You to Get Smarter with Your Data
If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s this: life today runs on data. From morning Instagram scrolls to Zoom classes and late-night Netflix binges, we’re constantly plugged in, streaming,…
- 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…
- 29 Jan 2026
Local App Developers Rake $1m in Sales in 2025- NOTAP
National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has said Nigerian software developers have reached significant milestones with locally made applications generating over one million…
- 25 Jun 2025
Global recognition for African communications agency as Irvine Partners CEO joins UK PR power list
Irvine Partners (IP) is proud to announce that its CEO, Rachel Irvine, has been named to the prestigious Women in PR 40 over 40 power list in the United Kingdom. Rachel-Irvine-CEO-Irvine-Partners…
- 14 Mar 2023
Meta to Lay off Another 10,000 Workers - Report
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has revealed its planned to lay off some 10,000 employees, roughly thirteen percent of its work force. The layoffs will affect its…
- 30 Nov 2023
PalmPay Releases 5 Financial Safety Tips to Master Before the Holiday Season
As the holiday draws near, fraudsters are on the prowl for whom to defraud using dubious shopping websites and posing on social media platforms as customer support agents of legitimate businesses to…
- 28 Nov 2023
Nollywood Targets to Generate $14.82B by 2025
A report recently released by the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) has revealed that the Nigerian entertainment industry is projected to reach an estimated $14.82 billion revenue in 2025,…
- 5 Aug 2025
WhatsApp Cracks Down on Criminal Scammers & Introduces New Safety Tools
WhatsApp on Tuesday announced significant advancements in its ongoing fight against sophisticated messaging scams, including taking down millions of accounts linked to criminal scam centers and the…
- 3 May 2023
You Can Digitally Supercharge Yourself as an Entrepreneur: Here’s How
By Stephen Newton, Managing Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, Ad Dynamo by Aleph There is no doubt that Africa is an entrepreneurial continent. As far back as 2017, an African Development Bank report…
- 2 Oct 2024
How to Enter MTN See Naija Competition to Promote Nigeria’s Vibrant Cultural Heritage
In commemoration of the World Tourism Day, MTN Nigeria launched the See Naija platform, a digital tourism initiative aimed at showcasing Nigeria’s vibrant culture, iconic landscapes and creative…
- 14 Apr 2025
SERAP Calls for Withdrawal of Nigeria’s Data Act Amendment
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called for the withdrawal of the amendment of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 because it seeks to regulate the activities of bloggers…
- 15 Jun 2026
UK Bans TikTok, Instagram, Facebook for Under-16s in Landmark Crackdown
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans to ban children under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms, describing the move as necessary to protect young people…
- 18 Jan 2023
African Businesses Turn to Social Media Amid Economic Uncertainty
Economic uncertainty has made social media a more important channel for African firms, as more brands accelerate their social commerce strategies to engage their customers. This is one of the key…
- 30 Jun 2022
Binance Taps Khaby Lame, of TikTok Fame, as Brand Ambassador
Binance has partnered with Khaby Lame, the Italian Senegalese creator who grew to fame through his viral TikTok videos, to join as a global brand ambassador. As the blockchain ecosystem behind the…
- 5 Nov 2020
WhatsApp Introduces Disappearing Message Feature
Facebook-owned WhatsApp said yesterday it would introduce disappearing messages on WhatsApp, a move ramping up its challenge to rival Snapchat. The messaging service used by more than two billion…
- 24 Apr 2025
ALX Nigeria Launches 2025 Ventures Incubator, Premieres Pan-African “Do Hard Things” Finale
ALX Nigeria is once again proving that when African talent meets the right opportunity, magic happens. In a celebration of innovation, grit, and ambition, ALX officially launched its 2025 Ventures…
- 3 Dec 2024
NITDA Commends Google, X, Microsoft, and TikTok for Compliance
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commended Google, X, Microsoft, and TikTok for their compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service…
- 5 Jun 2026
MTN Dismisses Data Theft Claims, Blames Network Challenges on Fibre Cuts, Vandalism
MTN Nigeria has dismissed allegations of internet data theft on its network, attributing rapid data depletion to users’ online activities and device configurations, while also blaming persistent…
- 21 May 2024
Instagram Celebrates African Women in ‘Made by Africa, Loved by the World’ 2024 Campaign
In celebration of Africa Day on May 25, Instagram has launched its international and pan-African campaign ‘Made By Africa, Loved by the World’. In a first, this year's Instagram campaign celebrates…