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Update on #Twitter ban, Nigerian e-hailing drivers go local, Bolt’s e-bikes in Kenya

Today on #TechpointDigest, @nwokomachigo discusses updates on Nigeria’s Twitter ban, @UberNigeria, @Boltapp_ng drivers to partner local companies, and @Boltapp_ke's electric bike launch in Kenya.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 years ago

Social Media

#Twitterban update: A precedent for future shutdowns?

As the concerns for whether Twitter would succumb to the Nigerian government’s conditions is finally laid to rest, it calls to mind the issue of privacy and free speech on the social media platform and questions if more censorships will surface later

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

1 year ago

Social Media

#TwitterBan update: Should you worry if Twitter succumbs to Nigerian government’s demands?

The Nigerian president has once again raised Nigerians' hopes about the indefinite #TwitterBan. As it were, it continues until the social media company agrees to the government’s terms. What is the implication for the populace?

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

2 years ago

Insights

Nigeria’s #TwitterBan reversal? Absa’s WhatsApp banking, Instagram’s anti-abuse tools, Google Search Trends

Today on #TechpointDigest, @latoria_ria discusses Nigeria’s #TwitterBan reversal, @AbsaKenya’s WhatsApp banking, @Instagram’s anti-abuse tools, and @Google Search Trends

Victoria Fakiya

2 years ago

Social Media

#TwitterBan: FG to lift ban "in a matter of days"

More than two months after access to the micro blogging platform, Twitter was indefinitely suspended by the Nigerian government, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has revealed that the ban might soon be lifted.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 years ago

Insights

MaxAB Series A funding, Facebook's fibre in DRC, Nigeria's #TwitterBan losses?

Today on #TechpointDigest, @jermah4 discusses MaxAB Series A funding, @LiquidInTech partnership with @Facebook, and the likely economic effect of Nigeria's #TwitterBan.

Joy Matthew

2 years ago

News

#TwitterBan: Nigeria's House of Representatives ends investigations, silent on ban reversal

Two weeks later than expected, the committee set up by Nigeria’s House of Representatives to investigate the #TwitterBan has finally submitted its recommendations. Several publications report that the House neglected to lift the ban. But, this may not be true.

Ogheneruemu Oneyibo

2 years ago

News

Possible negotiations over #TwitterBan, Apollo Agriculture's $1m raise, Nithio FI raise $4.5m

Today on #TechpointDigest, @nwokomachigo discusses possible negotiations over #TwitterBan, @apolloagri $1m raise, and @nithiocredit $4.5m funding.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 years ago

Governance & Policy

#TwitterBan: ECOWAS Court restricts Nigerian government from imposing further sanctions

Another installation in the sequence of events following the #TwitterBan sees the West African regional court, ECOWAS restrain the Nigerian government from imposing further sanctions on the social media platform.

Ogheneruemu Oneyibo

2 years ago

Governance & Policy

#TwitterBan: Nigerian government begins the negotiation process

The Nigerian government has approved a team of Ministers to oversee its negotiation with @Twitter over its ban. This comes two weeks after the platform indicated its willingness to negotiate.

Ogheneruemu Oneyibo

2 years ago

Insights

#TechpointDigest 100th edition, More on #TwitterBan, iOS, Android’s new features

Today on #TechpointDigest, @BoluAbiodun1 discusses #TechpointDigest 100th edition; more on #TwitterBan in Nigeria; and iOS, Android’s new features.

Bolu Abiodun

2 years ago

Insights

UberX Hourly launches in Nigeria, MoneyHash pre-seed raise, more on #TwitterBan

Today on #TechpointDigest, @jermah4 discusses UberX Hourly launch in Nigeria, @MoneyHashHQ pre-seed raise, and latest developments on the #TwitterBan in Nigeria.

Joy Matthew

2 years ago

Social Media

#TwitterBan: Nigerian TV, radio stations, others can no longer tweet or patronise Twitter

In what appears to be another attempt by Nigeria’s broadcast regulator to stifle journalism, NBC has directed all broadcast stations to deactivate their Twitter handles and stop using User Generated Content (UGC).

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

2 years ago

Governance & Policy

#TwitterBan: Exploring the legal intricacies of Nigeria’s decision

Although this is not the first time the Nigerian government is attempting Internet censorship, it has taken a most curious route. We look at the legal issues surrounding the Nigerian #TwitterBan

Ogheneruemu Oneyibo

2 years ago

Cybersecurity

#TwitterBan: Should Nigerians be worried about VPNs?

On Friday, June 4, #VPN made it to the Twitter trend table after the government banned Twitter’s operations in Nigeria. Although VPNs can bypass the #TwitterBan, are they safe and private? Are free VPNs really free?

Victoria Fakiya

2 years ago

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