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Meta to move to Community Note program
Social media platform, Meta, has hinted its plan to move to a Community Note programme, the same approach adopted and now popular with Elon Musk’s X. This development follows the announcement of the end of its third-party fact-checking programme, which allows users to comment freely across its platforms, including…
Read More »Request to delay TikTok ban law kicked against
President-elect Donald Trump’s request to delay implementation of a law that would ban popular social media app TikTok or force its sale by Jan. 19 has been kicked against. The U.S. Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court late on Friday to reject the request according to a…
Read More »Airtel to feed 6,000 across Nigeria in ‘5 Days of Love’
More than 6,000 underprivileged Nigerians and communities across the country, will be be fed and supported in the yuletide as Airtel Nigeria commenced its annual 5 Days of Love campaign, a philanthropic initiative designed to spread the joy and warmth of the festive season. Marking its 10th edition, this year’s…
Read More »Konga Group CEO, Nnamdi Eke, expresses optimism in e-commerce sector
Despite the current challenges facing the e-commerce business in Nigeria and most parts of the African continent, there is hope for the industry, says Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, CEO, Konga Group, Africa’s foremost online shopping platform. Speaking at the 6th Edition of Nigeria sales conference organized by George Emetuche, the CEO…
Read More »Balsingh replaces Cruz as Airtel Nigeria CEO
Dinesh Balsingh has been named the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, an announcement from the telco has revealed. According to the statement, his appointment took effect from November 1, 2024, replacing Carl Cruz, who returned to his home country, The Philippines, at the…
Read More »Study shows consumer habit as the festive season beckons
The festive season is approaching, so consumers are preparing to splurge on a holiday and spend hard-earned money on much-needed items. But how are Nigerian consumers spending their cash? New insights from Aleph Group, a leader in the digital and technology fields, reveal insights into the trends of…
Read More »Konga Yakata enters final week
As Konga Yakata Black Friday enters its final week excitement is reaching a fever pitch among shoppers. Shoppers nationwide are gearing up for a rain of last-minute deals and irresistible offers, with the promotion set to end on Saturday, November 30, 2024. The month-long Konga Yakata campaign, which kicked off…
Read More »Verve, AliExpress expand global reach
Verve cardholders can now enjoy seamless service courtesy of a partnership deal between Verve International, Africa’s leading domestic payments card scheme and token brand and AliExpress, one of the world’s largest online retail platforms. According to a statement, Verve announced that its cards are now accepted on AliExpress, in a…
Read More »Over 1,200 schools, 1m Africa children connected to digital education in Airtel Africa-UNICEF partnership
A five-year partnership between Airtel Africa and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has connected over 1,500 schools to the internet, trained 17,000 teachers, and reached nearly a million learners with quality digital education resources across 13 African countries. Airtel Africa, is a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services…
Read More »DevFest Lagos 2024: SeerBit reaffirms position to shaping the future, impact one billion lives
SeerBit, Africa’s most trusted payment solutions provider, has reaffirmed its pivotal role in shaping the future of the technology industry by impacting one billion lives at DevFest Lagos 2024 hosted on 15th and 16th November 2024 at Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. An annual conference organised by the Google Developer…
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