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The Nigerian government has closed approximately 13.6 million social media accounts for posting offensive content and breaching the country’s Code of Practice. The accounts were removed from platforms including TikTok, …
13 million social media accounts shut in Nigeria Read More
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has lauded Google, Microsoft, and TikTok for their continued compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries and for …
Online safety: Over 13m social media accounts closed, 58m contents taken down – NITDA Read More
The United States government has updated its visa application requirements, mandating that all applicants disclose every social media handle they have used over the past five years. The directive, issued …
US authorities issue fresh directives to visa applicants Read More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday called on young Nigerians active in the digital media space to harness their platforms as instruments of national progress. He urged them to build …
Tinubu to content creators: Use your influence to foster unity, verify before amplifying Read More
The Concerned Christian Youth Forum has vowed to no longer tolerate what it calls “twisted narratives” and “false allegations” spread by content creators and bloggers targeting church leaders to boost …
Christian youth forum condemns ‘slander’ against religious leaders Read More
Controversial Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington, has tendered a public apology following backlash over a viral video in which he appeared to confess to a sexual encounter with a minor. The …
Speed Darlington makes u-turn after backlash over teenage girl claim Read MoreThe social media has redefined the world of journalism and knowledge sharing. Businesses, sports, governance and even our ways of life have been improved or worsened through the social media. …
Sexualisation of social media contents in Nigeria Read More
Tanzanians were blocked from social media platform X on Wednesday after a police account was hacked and used to falsely announce the president’s death, internet watchdog NetBlocks said. The social …
Tanzanian govt shuts down X platform after hackers falsely declared President d3ad Read More
The South – South zonal organising secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Blessing Agbomhere, Sunday, warned social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to stop slandering the …
APC chieftain tackles social media critic for attacking Akpabio Read More
The South – South zonal organizing secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Blessing Agbomhere, Sunday, warned social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan to stop slandering …
APC chieftain tackles social media critic for attacking Akpabio Read More
…Quacks having field day on social media – Expert …Celebrities, influencers often mislead followers – Dr. Ubani ‘…Stories of Nigerians slumping, dying commonplace due to self-medication’ As the cost of living skyrockets, …
Rising cost of medicare: Concerns as more Nigerians turn to social media for prescriptions Read MoreSocial media appears to be doing more harm than good to relationships as families hardly find time to communicate without focusing on phones, laptops and other electronic gadgets. Even children …
How social media addiction is affecting relationships, education Read More
A Nigerian social media influencer, Abba Mohammed Ali, has issued a formal clarification following a controversial post on his Facebook and Instagram accounts; (@abbaGmediaTeam) that referenced Abdulazeez Kaka, sparking widespread …
Social media influencer Ali retracts controversial post about north Read More
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has tasked spokespersons across the country to brace up and embrace information and media literacy. Information and media literacy is a composite concept …
Embrace media literacy, Idris urges spokespersons Read More
The Social Media Awareness and Promotion Deployment Association (SMAPDA) recently organised a two-day workshop for its members from 19 northern states, on Friday and Saturday, at Bristol Hotel, Kano The …
TikTok can address unemployment issues in Northern Nigeria – Ashir Read More
The recent expulsion of a 300-level student of History and International Studies department of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UniZik), Miss Goddy-Mbakwe Precious, for assaulting a lecturer of the school has …
UNIZIK student ’s expulsion: Was incident avoidable? Read More
Popular dance sensation and fashion influencer Aimiuwu Esosa Jonathan, known as “D Natty”, has taken TikTok by storm with over 600 dance challenges and numerous viral trends, captivating audiences worldwide. …
D Natty: TikTok dance maestro sets social media buzzing with over 600 challenges Read More
Popular dance sensation and fashion influencer Aimiuwu Esosa Jonathan, known as “D Natty”, has taken TikTok by storm with over 600 dance challenges and numerous viral trends, captivating audiences worldwide. …
D Natty: TikTok dance maestro sets social media buzzing with over 600 challenges Read More
Popular lifestyle influencer and entrepreneur, Mrs. Cynthia Onoriode Lowo, better known by her online alias “CY4LUV,” is opening up about her journey through the dynamic world of fashion, beauty, and …
Social media star CY4LUV shares journey of style, success, and challenges in public life Read More
Mauritius on Saturday reversed its decision to block social media until its election that had been prompted by a wire-tapping scandal. The ban on social media had been in place …
Mauritius makes u-turn on social media ban Read More
Al Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved a milestone, reaching 1 billion followers across all his social media platforms. Ronaldo shared the news with fans via a post on Thursday …
Cristiano Ronaldo hits 1billion followers on social media Read More
The federal government has urged international media to always balance its reporting on Nigeria to reflect the progress being made so as to inspire hope for a brighter future among …
FG demands balance reporting on Nigeria by international media Read More
The former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has urged the Federal Government to take action against social media companies that allow misleading information to circulate unchecked. According …
Hold social media platforms accountable through regulations, Lai tells FG Read More
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has been proactive in its mission towards providing a safer cyberspace for citizens. Last week, the NITDA’s Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team …
Suppressing malware attacks on social media Read More