MainOne, Facebook flag off open-access fiber network in two states
Whereas it is yet to rectify issues delaying its rollout in Lagos as Infrastructure Company (Infraco) licensee in the nation’s commercial hub, MainOne has announced a metro fiber infrastructure project in two states of Nigeria including Edo and Ogun. The…
Facebook opens first Content Review Centre for Sub-Saharan Africa in Kenya
Leading social media giant, Facebook has given reasons for opening a new content review centre in Nairobi, Kenya, saying “As part of our continued investment across Sub-Saharan Africa and commitment to safety and security on our platform, we are opening…
Facebook celebrates innovation at Lagos TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2018
Facebook is returning as the headline sponsor of TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Africa 2018 in line with its talent discovery drive in Africa and Lagos in particular. The event, taking place in Lagos, Nigeria — will search for Sub-Saharan Africa’s best…
We’re watching Facebook for possible probe on Nigerians’ privacy abuse—CPC
The Director General of Consumer Protection Council (CPC), Mr. Babatunde Irukera, weekend gave an indication in Lagos that the Council is keeping an eye on Facebook over its data privacy management of Nigerians on its platform. In an exclusive interview…
Facebook working with partners across Africa for a safer internet regime
Key global social media group, Facebook on Tuesday, announced a number of partnerships across Africa with over 20 non-governmental organisations and government agencies – with the aim of raising awareness of emerging online issues and helping to explore ways to…
Do Facebook’s investments in Nigeria match its market share?
Available figures have revealed that ahead of the launch of NG_Hub in Nigeria early next year, the monthly users of Facebook have risen to 22million. Even though the Facebook team said “Giving communities in Nigeria the power to share and…
Facebook, CC-Hub unveil first Community Hub in Nigeria
Leading global social media giant, Facebook on Wednesday, announced a new nationwide initiative in Nigeria to further cement its commitment and investment in the country, and across the continent. Before now, there had been rising agitation by industry players in…
Facebook, Google, Microsoft drill MDAs on social media imports
Federal Ministry of Communications’ SOCIAL MEDIA FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE Seminar supported by Nigerian Communications Commission, NITDA, NIGCOMSAT, NIPOST, Galaxy Backbone PLC, as well as Facebook, Google, and Microsoft. #sm4gg #socialmedia4gg #fmocsocialmedia Report claimed the event was held in Lagos, but…
Facebook, 2 Nigerian firms, Kenyan group to focus on connecting Africa
Facebook corporation in it s new Express Wi-Fi by Facebook partnership with Tizeti in Nigeria, Surf in Kenya and Coollink in Nigeria are now partnering at ongoing AfricaCom, in Cape Town, South Africa to deepen connection of people in the…
ALTON seeks equitable revenue sharing between OTT, MNO operators
Considering the changing trend in the use of telecoms services from the traditional voice and sms to Over The Top (OTT) services including WhatsApp, WeChat, Skype, Facebook, Viber, Imo, etc., the leadership of Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria…
