IT/Telecom
9mobile says security of customers data one of its priorities
Director of Strategy and Transformation at 9mobile, Karn Gulati, has said its commitment to the protection of the data of users on its network is unwavering. According to him: “One of the company’s top priorities is the security and privacy of its customers’ data as well as pioneering digital…
Read More »Adenuga to be honoured with Africa Telecoms Hero Award
Chairman of Globacom Group, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jnr. will be conferred with the Africa Telecoms Hero Award at the 2023 Titans of Tech Africa Awards scheduled to hold next week at Oriental Hotel, Lagos. Lead Partner, Tech TV Global Network, Don Pedro Aganbi, organisers of the Titans of Tech…
Read More »Twitter selectively blocks links to Meta’s Threads
There have been multiple reports of Twitter blocking users to search for Threads conversations and profiles on Twitter, this is as s Threads surpasses 100 million users, says reports. Twitter users are typically able to search for certain websites by adding “URL:” followed by the website they are seeking.…
Read More »Branded content tools coming to Threads
Instagram is planning to bring its branded content tools to Threads, a source told Axios, giving marketers a way to get involved with paid promotion on the app while advertising is still off limits. Why it matters: Companies see a clear advantage in being a first-mover on Threads, but…
Read More »What to know about Threads, Facebook’s new ‘Twitter’ rival
Meta launched its Twitter rival Wednesday. Threads, billed as an app to “share ideas & trends with text,” is available for iOS and Android. Threads is essentially a text-based version of Instagram. You log in using your Instagram account. It uses your Instagram username and you can follow the…
Read More »Twitter threatens Meta with lawsuit
Meta’s launch of Threads platform is attracting a lawsuit from Twitter according to report. According to the report, Twitter has threatened to sue Meta Platforms over the new Threads platform in a letter sent to the Facebook parent’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg by Twitter’s lawyer Alex Spiro. Meta, which launched…
Read More »Konga to thrill shoppers with anniversary sale
Composite e-commerce giant, Konga, is dedicating three weeks to thrill shoppers in its massive 11th Anniversary Sale. The event tagged Thrills, Deals & Trust,’ promises to delight shoppers with mouthwatering deals and exciting offers. From Monday, July 17 to Monday, August 7, 2023, Konga aims to make this anniversary sale…
Read More »Canadian govt suspends all advertising on Facebook
The Canadian government on Wednesday announced it will cease all ad spending — about $7.5 million per year — on Facebook and Instagram. The decision comes after Meta and Google blocked Canadian news in opposition to a law requiring technology platforms to compensate publishers for linking to their content.…
Read More »NCC boss says telecoms investment in Nigeria now $75.6bn
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that, the telecoms investment in Nigeria is now $75.6bn. Danbatta who made this known in an interactive session with stakeholders in the communications media ecosystem, in Lagos on Wednesday. He pointed that since…
Read More »Jumia releases report on successful e-commerce penetration in underserved regions
Jumia has announced the release of its new report titled “E-Commerce in Rural Areas.” This report highlights Jumia’s remarkable achievement in penetrating underserved regions and bringing e-commerce opportunities to previously overlooked populations. Jumia’s online marketplace provides an extensive selection of affordable products, with consumers stating competitive pricing as the…
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