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[The Presidential Blog] See the “modest” photo of President Buhari that almost turned Facebook upside down
With over 2,ooo shares in just two days, Facebook Imam Ghazali Umar's photo of President Buhari in a house said to be in Daura, Katsina (the President's hometown) has brought…
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Mark Zuckerberg, wife, expecting baby girl
by Dolapo Adelana Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan are expecting a baby girl. Zuckerberg, who already has a daughter, Max, made the announcement on Thursday via…
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This Snapchat IPO might just be a waste of time and money
So Snap Inc. a.k.a Snapchat has just gone public and has risen almost 45% in stock value from its guide price of $17 a share to $25. So now, institutional…
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Snapchat goes public making 26 year old founder a multi-billionaire
by Dolapo Adelana Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel has joined the league of multi-billionaire tech gurus. Snap Inc, the company behind disappearing messaging app Snapchat, had its Initial Public Offer on…
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Opinion: Facebook, Saraki, and the era of digital governance in Nigeria
by Akorede Shakir No one knew it would end up winning an international accolade… One of the greatest online clampdowns on the Nigerian Senate was incurred in November 2015 when…
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5 tips for growing your small business on Facebook and Instagram
Facebook’s product team—lead by Chris Cox, Chief Product Officer at Facebook— is in West Africa this week to hear how creatives, developers and entrepreneurs in the region are using mobile…
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Office Of The Citizen with Chude Jideonwo: Why I am an entrepreneur in the business of nation building (2)
by Chude Jideonwo Then there is the long-term advantage – and this is the more important one for the future of our nation: what roles can business thinking and the…
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The YNaija Tracklist: I will forfeit salaries until workers are paid – Akeredolu | Jonathan denies Amaechi’s claim on NNPC’s alleged $49bn | More stories
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. CBN releases additional $180m into forex market - YNaija I will forfeit salaries until workers are paid – Akeredolu - YNaija Troops…
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Facebook’s Chief Product Officer speaks at Social Media Week and meets local entrepreneurs and creatives
Chris Cox, Chief Product Officer at Facebook was in Nigeria today to speak at the Lagos edition of Social Media Week about the future of media, and to meet with…
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Facebook introduces Naira payment for ads
by Dolapo Adelana Chief product officer of Facebook, Chris Cox has said the social networking platform is now accepting payment for advertisement in naira. Cox disclosed this at an interactive…
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Etisalat empowers subscribers with Facebook free connectivity, Facebook Flex
Nigeria’s most customer-friendly telecommunications company, Etisalat, is treating its customers with another innovative service to stay connected with their friends and families on Facebook and access to other basic internet…
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Opinion: Shame is the new growth
by Israel Raphael It was the summer of 1990-something. I had just failed mathematics in one of my high school terminal examinations. Again. I was too ashamed to bring my…
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Telcos may block WhatsApp, Skype calls to generate revenue
by Dolapo Adelana In a bid to raise revenue, telecommunications companies in the country may block calls made on Instant Messaging applications, WhatsApp and Skype. According to The Punch, the…
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Facebook challenges developers in the Middle East and Africa to create the smartest bots for Messenger
Facebook is challenging developers across the Middle East and Africa to create innovative bots in the Bots for Messenger Developer Challenge. This aligns with Facebook’s commitment to promote innovation in…
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Facebook Rallies Partners To Unite For A Safer And Better Internet
Today is Safer Internet Day (SID) and Facebook has launched a series of initiatives to help make the Internet a safer and better place for people across Africa, especially children…
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#InnovationSeries: Nigeria’s innovation has found fertile ground in its tech hubs
by Ewin Okolo This feature is a part of the YNaija Innovation Special – a set of insightful stories that dig deep into the spirit of innovation, enterprise, and creativity…
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#InnovationSeries: No, Apps are not the answer to everything
by Ewin Okolo This feature is a part of the YNaija Innovation Special – a set of insightful stories that dig deep into the spirit of innovation, enterprise, and creativity…
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Facebook is introducing Privacy Basics to protect information
Facebook has introduced an all new Privacy Basics to make it easier for its users to find tools for controlling their information on Facebook. Privacy Basics features improved functionality and…
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#InnovationSeries: Technology and my radical year of freelancing
by Edwin Okolo This feature is a part of the YNaija Innovation Special – a set of insightful stories that dig deep into the spirit of innovation, enterprise, and creativity…
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British “man” gets pregnant after finding a sperm donor on Facebook
A British man, Hayden Cross who was born a woman has gotten pregnant after finding a sperm donor on Facebook. Cross, 20, decided to suspend his gender transformation process four…
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Woman murders son, kills self after posting suicide note on Facebook
A Caucasian woman, Sheri Shermeyer on Monday, murdered her son, killed herself few moments after posting a suicide note on social media platform, Facebook. In the emotional-ladened post, Shermeryer decried…
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This Lady wants to be a good example to her kids by remaining a virgin forever (photo)
How is this even possible?!
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Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg shows us what his AI assistant Jarvis can do (WATCH)
Facebook founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg has created his own AI assistant known as Jarvis. Zuckerberg had promised to build an AI system that can run his home using Facebook…
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Opinion: The price of free
by Elutidoye Oluwagbenga Free is one of the most used adjectives on the internet because of our inclination for free things or services. We have at one time used the word on…
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The Media Blog: You heard the news where again?
This clip is astounding. Tens of millions of Americans believe these same things. — Jonathan Merritt (@JonathanMerritt) December 1, 2016 Watch. From beginning to end. And once again for…
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Ifedolapo’s mum vs NYSC: Until investigations are concluded, we choose to believe her mother
Ifedolapo Oladepo is the first-class graduate of Transport Management from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Osogbo, who left the comfort of her home and family to fulfil the mandatory one-year…
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Reading Material: What you should be reading if you work in media content (9)
1. Because post-Trump, rigorous and in-depth reporting is more a necessity than ever before: 2. What is "the truth"?: 3. Facebook, fake-news, and media vs. tech: 4. Football Facebook?: 5.…
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Isoken Aruede: What Caused My Social Media Suicide [NEXT]
by Isoken Aruede People often wonder why a social butterfly such as myself, has chosen to possess a non-existent online presence. “Seriously? You’re not on Facebook?” “What’s your twitter handle?…
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Opinion: Dear Joe, you want to hire a developer? Know this first
by Seye Kuyinu Dear Joe, I hear you need an app for your startup or a new website for your organization and you need a developer(or a team of developers)?…
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Reading material: What you should be reading if you work in media content (8)
1. It's been quite the sobering week, hasn't it? 2. On Facebook and fake news: 3. If video is the future, Virtual Reality is what? 4. More…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy