Train/Bus Accident: 53 patients discharged as Lagos residents donate 300 units blood
March 13, 2023 Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says Lagos residents donated over 300 units of blood to save lives of the train/bus accident victims. Sanwo-Olu, said this on…
Transfer of former ICT director not cause of glitches with results upload – INEC
March 9, 2023 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says transfer of former Director of ICT, has nothing to do with glitches experienced with the uploading of the Feb. 25…
Printers of Nigeria election regalia lose out as ad campaigns pivot online
Feb. 8, 2023 The run-up to a vote is usually a chance for small businesses like Shimatex Prints to cash in on election paraphernalia ranging from hats and flip-flops to…
Meta urged to boost Africa content moderation as contractor quits
Jan. 24, 2023 Rights groups are calling on Meta Platforms to seize the opportunity to improve its content moderation in Africa after its main third-party contractor in the region said…
Spotify to cut staff as soon as this week – Bloomberg News
Jan. 23, 2023 Spotify Technology is planning layoffs as soon as this week to cut costs, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, joining the likes of Alphabet Inc, Amazon.com Inc, Microsoft…
Startups Spring From Ashes of Big Tech Purge
Jan. 3, 2023 Nic Szerman lost his job at Meta Platforms in November, just two months after joining full-time, falling victim to a sweeping 13% reduction of its workforce as…
Facebook directly linked to depression, mental health – new study says
While previous research established correlation between social media platform and increased anxiety and depression, study in American Economic Review finds direct causation New research has found a direct link between…
Instagram will allow users to shop directly in chats
July 19, 2022 Instagram is getting a payment feature that will allow users to buy from small businesses through direct messages, parent company Meta Platforms Inc said on Monday. Users…
Police nabs suspected social media fraudster in Kano
June 20, 2022 The Police Command in Kano State, has arrested one Musa Lurwanu-Maje, 26, who allegedly specialises in defrauding people through social media platforms. The Command’s Police Public Relations…
NITDA Issues Code of Practice for Internet, interactive computer service platforms
June 14, 2022 The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Monday issued Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms, Internet Intermediaries and Conditions for Operating in Nigeria. Hajia…