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March 16, 2017

[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 forth a new and very confusing kind of angle to discussions about President Muhammadu Buhari. It has nothing to do with his sickness, and very... Read More
The Presidential Blog
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March 10, 2017

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 his social media pages. “Priscilla and I are happy to share we’re expecting another baby girl,” Zuckerberg said. “After our difficult experience having Max, we... Read More
The News Blog
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March 3, 2017

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 and private investors are happy. Even happier are the two under-30 co-founders, Evan Spiegek and Bobby Murphy who now own more than the $3 billion... Read More
Thinking Through
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March 2, 2017

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 Thursday which increased its value to $33bn. The share price began at $17 at the New York Stock Exchange, but few moments after Snap co-founders... Read More
The News Blog
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March 2, 2017

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 the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, announced that the federal lawmakers – including their aides – would be ‘schooled’ on how to use Facebook. On... Read More
Opinion
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March 1, 2017

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 technology to create services, content and businesses that address local needs. Francesca Sacasa, Facebook’s Head of Partner Services for Europe, Middle East and Africa, presented... Read More
Partners, The News Blog
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March 1, 2017

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 entrepreneurial spirit play in reshaping the Nigerian society?   To answer, you may first ask the more fundamental questions: what is the role of business,... Read More
Featured, Thinking Through
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February 28, 2017

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 kill 18 Boko Haram insurgents in Yobe – YNaija Lagos govt to crush, recycle 4000 impounded motorcycles – YNaija Senate denies attempt by govs to... Read More
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February 27, 2017

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 Nigerian entrepreneurs and content creators. Nigeria is the first stop on a week-long trip to West Africa where Chris will visit Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal... Read More
Partners, The News Blog
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February 23, 2017

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 services at absolutely no cost. This new feature, Facebook Flex, provided by Etisalat in partnership with Facebook, allows subscribers on the Etisalat network to switch... Read More
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February 20, 2017

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 telecoms companies seek to address their loss on international calls, and are targeting a revenue of N20trn. This development may also prevent subscribers from performing... Read More
The News Blog
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February 16, 2017

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 the Middle East and Africa by providing developers and start-ups with the tools they need to build, grow, monetize, and measure products and services. Facebook... Read More
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January 30, 2017

#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 oft-talked about but seldom told as stories in Nigerian media. The series which kicked off with the release of The New Establishment list, our annual... Read More
Citizenship, Thinking Through
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January 28, 2017

#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 oft-talked about but seldom told as stories in Nigerian media. The series which kicked off with the release of The New Establishment list, our annual... Read More
Citizenship, Thinking Through
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January 28, 2017

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 top topics based on users most frequently asked questions about privacy and security. Built using user’s feedback, everything is organized so that information about protecting... Read More
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January 23, 2017

#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 oft-talked about but seldom told as stories in Nigerian media. The series which kicked off with the release of The New Establishment list, our annual... Read More
Citizenship, Thinking Through
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December 29, 2016

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 her husband’s drinking habit, as she called him a mean man who did not deserve to have a son. She wrote in part, “You will... Read More
The News Blog
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December 21, 2016

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 tools in January this year. In a recent video, Zuckerberg is seen interacting with Jarvis, programmed with Morgan Freeman’s voice. The Facebook CEO revealed what... Read More
The News Blog
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December 5, 2016

The Media Blog: You heard the news where again?

This clip is astounding. Tens of millions of Americans believe these same things. https://t.co/OqK1xtyVub — Jonathan Merritt (@JonathanMerritt) December 1, 2016 Watch. From beginning to end. And once again for good measure. And while you try not to run mad from the apparent senselessness of it all, listen carefully. “From the media,” the old woman... Read More
The Media Blog
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December 3, 2016

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 youth service corps programme. She was posted to Kano and we do not know how the news of that must have felt but she made... Read More
Citizenship
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November 28, 2016

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: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/26/us/politics/donald-trump-international-business.html 2. What is “the truth”?: https://medium.com/thoughts-on-journalism/its-a-tricky-thing-this-truth-stuff-d32150e8b5cc#.t2yeuvwnk 3. Facebook, fake-news, and media vs. tech: http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-38106131 4. Football Facebook?: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/nov/28/big-football-clubs-take-on-facebook-with-new-social-media-network 5. Are we all just in one huge echo chamber: https://medium.com/@girlziplocked/the-kkk-isnt-reading-the-new-york-times-op-ed-pages-978f358503be#.vpb5wxenr
The Media Blog
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November 25, 2016

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? …Huh? …Liar.” “There’s no way you’re not on Instagram! Look at you!” It all started around my primary school days. I had just gotten an e-mail... Read More
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November 14, 2016

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? http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/13/us/elections/to-our-readers-from-the-publisher-and-executive-editor.html 2. On Facebook and fake news: http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/13/13613566/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-misinformation-hoax-media 3. If video is the future, Virtual Reality is what? http://fortune.com/2016/11/10/imax-50-million-virtual-reality-investment/ 4. More lessons (or questions) from the US elections: http://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/what-normalization-means 5. Twitter will figure this thing out, somehow. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-twitter-advertising-idUSKBN1361ZF Have a great week, people!
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