In its Q1 2024 Adversarial Threat Report, Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, revealed on Wednesday that it had deleted 63,000 accounts linked to the infamous “Yahoo Boys” scam organisation. The accounts, which were removed throughout the previous two weeks, were used to disseminate blackmail scripts and conduct financial sextortion […]

As previously indicated, Google will not phase out third-party cookies in Chrome. The technology behemoth has postponed its intention to limit cookie use in its browser until 2024. Many website owners and developers who depend on cookies for various purposes—such as delivering tailored content, tracking user behaviour, and allowing functionality in web apps—will welcome this […]

According to WhatsApp, Meta, the company’s parent body, will file an appeal against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (FCCPC) $220 million penalties for breaking Nigeria’s data privacy rules. This was said by the company WhatsApp in a statement that was provided to the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Lagos.  It stated: […]

Instagram recently expanded its Notes function to include Reels and feed posts, which increased user engagement. Notes, which began in December 2022, allowed users to submit short text updates, encouraging interaction among followers. This change will revolutionise how users interact with content, making it more dynamic and engaging. Previously limited to Stories, the Notes feature […]

Meta Platforms Incorporated has been fined $220,000,000 by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for allegedly engaging in discriminatory acts against Nigerian customers and data. This was made public on Friday in a statement that the FCCPC’s acting chief executive officer, Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, signed. The fine results from a joint investigation by […]

The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria filed an N30 billion lawsuit alleging illegal advertisement against Meta Platforms Incorporated (owner of the Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp platforms) and its agent, AT3 Resources Limited, but the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed the case. In response to a notice of discontinuance submitted by the plaintiff’s attorney, Barrister […]

Meta’s instant messaging network, WhatsApp, is constantly evolving to provide a better experience for its users. The tech giant has unveiled the much-anticipated addition to group chats and events. The purpose of this new tool is to make it easier to plan events, gatherings, and meetings without ever leaving the group chat. With the Android […]

Telegram, the chat app that cares about privacy, is expanding the uses of Stars, the digital currency it just released. Stars were first added for in-app purchases in mini-apps.  Now, they are being added for paid material so that channel owners can profit from their photos, videos, and posts. Read also: Bitcoin price drops below […]

Ad revenue from Facebook and Instagram is now available to content creators in Nigeria, thanks to the country’s eligibility. This modification was implemented on Thursday, June 27th, by Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook. Before this update, content creators residing in Nigeria could not use Facebook to monetise their work unless their page […]

Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the federal government has distributed an amazing N1.5 billion to movie producers for their projects in a calculated attempt to assist the growing movie business in Nigeria. Launched in December 2023 in collaboration with Providus Bank, this funding project is a component of the more general N5 […]

Virtual cards are becoming increasingly popular among marketers and advertisers, especially for paying for Google, Snapchat, Facebook, and TikTok ads. The main reason for this rise in fame is that these cards offer high transaction security levels, keeping banking information safe from possible threats.  They make it easy and flexible to handle money, which is […]

Currently, no user can view who liked the post; the only person exempt from this limitation is the person who initially created the statement. Through the implementation of this adjustment, the likes of users are concealed from anyone other than the individual who initially sent the notification. When this is done, it is done to […]

There has been an increasing number of reports of WhatsApp account hacks, and a remedy has become paramount to safeguard users’ interests. Cases have been reported globally at an alarming rate, which caused Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) to react to this since the country’s citizens are affected. According to the CSA, as of April […]

Reports say Apple will release a new Password app at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2024. This app will significantly improve the safety of millions of people’s digital lives. With this cutting-edge software’s help, users can effectively and safely manage their login credentials. People and businesses are becoming more worried about digital security, […]

For years, the internet has hosted all types of information, so tweeting porn was expected. X (previously Twitter) has long had several active NSFW (not safe for work) communities, and while the social network informally permitted pornographic content, its policies have never banned it. Now, things are different. X added some provisions to its rules […]

By making its “Playables” program available to all users on all devices, YouTube has taken a big step towards adding more games to its library.  Before this new feature, only YouTube Premium members could use it. Now, both mobile and desktop users can access a wide range of over 75 games. The Playables programme has […]

Instead of the previous 30 seconds, WhatsApp now allows users to share longer voice notes in status updates, up to one minute. With the new update, users can now share more in-depth and lengthy moments, perfect for announcements and special occasions. The ability to include longer audio notes in WhatsApp status updates was released to […]

Elon Musk’s accusations that WhatsApp exports user data every night” have been met with a swift reaction from WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart. Contrary to what Cathcart claimed, WhatsApp uses complete encryption from beginning to end for messages because it takes security very seriously. Cathcart also mentioned that customers and their cloud providers might utilise complete […]

The intelligent eyewear partnership between Ray-Ban and Meta (formerly Facebook) has just received some exciting news.  You can now instantly publish photos and videos to Instagram. Stories from the Ray-Ban Stories were initially announced in 2021. With this cutting-edge function, users can broadcast their experiences in real-time, making the boundaries between fashion and technology even […]

Instagram has unveiled its global and pan-African campaign ‘Made By Africa, Loved by the World’ in observance of Africa Day on May 25. For the first time, Instagram highlights four extraordinary women from Africa and the diaspora who have made an international name for themselves in sports, entertainment, and music. These women are women of […]