Facebook expands third-party fact-checking to 10 more African countries
After successfully pioneering its anti-fake news project in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Cameroon and Senegal, Facebook says it…
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Facebook to curb fake news using Yoruba, Igbo languages
Facebook says it will fight fake news on its platform using Yoruba and Igbo languages, NAN report.
Kojo Boakye, Facebook’s…
Facebook disables 3 billion accounts
Facebook on Thursday said it disabled over three billion fake accounts between September and March as part of an effort to…
Facebook removes 265 ‘fake accounts’
Facebook on Thursday said it had removed 265 Facebook and Instagram accounts, pages, groups and events linked to an Israeli-based…
Facebook admits uploading 1.5 million users’ email contacts without consent
The social media giant, Facebook, uploaded the contact details of 1.5 million new users without their permission in the last…
Facebook graduates 15 Nigerian startups
Facebook says it has collaborated with Co-Creation Hub (CCHub) to graduate 15 Nigerian startups from its NG_Hub FbStart…
Facebook supports Nigerian satellite hubs
Facebook says it is unveiling a new incubation programme, in partnership with its Nigerian satellite hubs to help local start-ups…
2019: Facebook Tightens Guidelines for Political Ads in Nigeria
The
use of social media platforms for political campaigns is no doubt
gaining more traction and politicians have found a way of…
Facebook expands investment on startups to boost innovation
Facebook says it has expanded its investment on start-ups toward boosting innovations.
The company’s Director of Platform…
Facebook supports TechCrunch startup to boost African innovation
Facebook says it will support ”TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2018” to boost and celebrate African innovation.
Facebook’s Head of…