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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).
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
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?
IMEI, #Twitterban, and now an Internet firewall. Nigeria’s clampdown on its cyberspace is taking the same form as China’s. How extreme will it get? Let dive deep
New reports suggest that Nigeria is working with China to build an Internet firewall. If built, it would give the government full control over what Nigerians can access on the Internet… even VPNs
The Nigerian government has announced the suspension of Twitter in Nigeria. Facebook and other social media platforms could be next. Let’s try to make sense of this.
In yet another attempt to combat misinformation, Twitter is tapping the power of community as it launches Birdwatch. Would this do anything to reduce the rate of misinformation on the platform?
Going by an update to @YouTube terms of service, from June 1 2021, creators outside the US that are not on the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) might now have ads appear on their videos with no entitlement to payments. How would this affect African creators?
With Twitter recently launching several features, it appears to be fast-tracking its monetisation plans. It is reportedly working on a plan called Twitter Blue, to charge users $2.99 monthly for these features.
44 US state attorneys general have compelled Facebook to scratch Instagram for children because it exploits vulnerable children and might affect their mental health. Despite the inclusiveness, what’s the catch?
Facebook borrows a leaf from Twitter by adding a feature that prompts you to read an article before sharing it. The company hopes this move would help it combat the spread of fake news on its platform.
As Clubhouse launches its Android beta testing app, Facebook begins its first test of Live Audio Rooms, a Clubhouse-like feature set to allow Facebook users enjoy group voice conversations
Two weeks after it hinted on bringing subscription plans in 2021, @Twitter has finally announced how users can earn by tweeting. It plans to introduce ‘Super Follow’ and a few other features in coming days.
A new report shows that many health apps request more data than WhatsApp and other apps. Since users freely give consent, it raises a question: should these apps be trusted? If yes, what are the possible implications?
A poll conducted to sample WhatsApp users’ opinions about jumping ship for privacy reasons shows that many people using the platform for business are not bothered. What may have influenced this?
Following recent events, discussions about who should police social media use, and to what extent, have arisen again. We examine the primary reasons for moderation and consider when it becomes abuse.
WhatsApp’s request for users to agree to a new privacy policy by February 8 or risk losing their accounts has sparked reactions online. Telegram and Signal have been touted as options; what does this mean for Africans?
In January 2020, Robert B. Matuluko, a Lagos-based artist, began posting ‘Sons of Mystery’, his free comic series based on Yoruba mythology, solely on Instagram Stories and other social media platforms. He shares his experience.
Following the sad #LekkiMassacre incident of October 20, Facebook and Instagram labelled related content ‘false information’. However, there seem to be inconsistencies in how they came to this conclusion
On October 22, in what initially seemed to be another confusing fight against ‘misinformation’, Google took down Arise News’ live feed on YouTube. Though reasons were given, a number of talking points did not add up.