TikTok assures user safety for Africans on its platform
TikTok announced a huge spike in its content removal rate across Sub-Saharan Africa, with data showing a 249.81% increase from the second quarter of 2023 to the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Nigeria probes TikTok, Truecaller on suspected data breaches
The regulator said it is currently looking into TikTok and True Caller in terms of data privacy.
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uMunthu Fund departs Baobab Nigeria
The exit comes after more than 12 years since the initial investment and the microfinance bank now has 38 branches in 16 states.
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Visa Inc boosts Nigerian investments
The company says it has made and will continue to make investments in Nigeria.
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Closing the gap: Nigeria plans 1 000 new rural base stations
Working with international development partners, the country hopes to help get more citizens connected.
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Senate progresses social media legislation
The legislative body is debating moves to mandate social media companies operating in Nigeria to establish physical offices in country.
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Nigeria outlines ‘groundbreaking’ digital literacy programme
A government-backed initiative, which aims to increase citizen awareness of misinformation and improve civic engagement, is being launched.
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Nigeria to deploy 90 000km fibre in Q4 25
With a date set, the country hopes to increase internet penetration and connect millions of previously unserved or underserved users.
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Nigerian expert wins Cyber Personality of the Year
Going against the narrative of Nigeria as a cybercrime hotbed, a leading Nigerian cybersecurity has made history at respected global awards.
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Musk drives Africa Starlink plans amid attacks on empire
Musk introduced Starlink in Niger yesterday, following a rocky week in which his microblogging platform X (formerly known as Twitter) was hit by a massive cyberattack.
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Court restricts consumer body over MultiChoice Nigeria price hikes
Following MultiChoice's price hike, the watchdog pointed out concerns about fairness, market abuse, and anti-competitive behaviour.
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Lagos opts for MTN Nigeria to launch MyLagos App
The App is expected to improve the urban experience in Lagos by providing real-time solutions and making it easier for people to navigate the city.