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Pres. Buhari has a lot to say about Mark Zuckerberg’s ‘simplicity’
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday commended the Co-founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg for inspiring Nigerian youths through his visit. Buhari said this while receiving Zuckerberg at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.…
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Mark Zuckerberg visits Buhari at Aso Villa (PHOTOS)
Just as we reported earlier today, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday paid a courtesy visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Rock Villa. Zuckerberg who just returned from…
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Report: Mark Zuckerberg returns to Nigeria, set to meet Buhari
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has returned to Nigeria, the Nigerian Eye reports. Zuckerberg visited Nigeria on Tuesday and Wednesday where he met with technology developers in Lagos. The tech guru was hosted…
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SpaceX destroys Facebook’s satellite for Africa, Zuckerberg reacts
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket during a test on Thursday exploded on the launch pad, destroying a Facebook satellite the company planned to use to beam high-speed internet to Africa. The rocket…
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The Media Blog: CNN didn’t do anything wrong
Nigerians have been all over tne matter of CNN’s coverage of Mark Zuckerberg’s visit to Nigeria. The headline was innocuous enough: “Mark Zuckerberg makes first visit to Sub-Saharan Africa”. ;
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We don’t agree with this CNN story on Zuckerberg’s visit to Nigeria
There was a recent feud on Twitter over the use of the description, 'Sub-Saharan Africa' by Cable News Network (CNN). Some persons did not see anything wrong with the…
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Nigerian netizens welcome Zuckerberg in their own special way
by Ezinne Ajoku Mark Zuckerberg’s momentous visit to Nigeria has not gone unnoticed. How could it? From the way he slid into the country with superb thief-in-the-night moves to his…
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Zuckerberg says Facebook will embrace more Nigerian languages
The Founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, who is currently in Nigeria has pledged to include more Nigerian languages on the platform. He said this on Wednesday, during a meeting with software…
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Zuckerberg walks the streets of Lagos as he visits Andela (WATCH)
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is in Nigeria. Zuckerberg who arrived Nigeria in an unannounced visit went to tech startup Andela, one of the companies he invested in. It would be recalled…
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YNaija Analysis: What Zuckerberg’s arrival in Nigeria really means
The surprise visit of Mark Zuckerberg understandably had many heads spinning. What is the world’s 5th richest man doing in Nigeria unannounced? Is it just because Nigeria has the highest…
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Poor Jidenna, coming to Nigeria when Mark Zuckerberg is in…
Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg is currently in Lagos, Nigeria to meet with Developers and discuss tech development across Africa. Good! Nigerian-American artiste, Jidenna arrived Nigeria today for his tour of…
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Mainland 1 vs 0 Island | Our top 10 tweets on Mark Zuckerberg’s visit to Nigeria (READ)
We broke the News of Zuck's arrival in Nigeria here and Nigerians in their usual fashion are tweeting their reactions. We've got some of them below: The clueless ones: Those…
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YNaija Exclusive: This is EXACTLY why Mark Zuckerberg is in Nigeria (READ)
by Isime Esene Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is visiting Nigeria this week on his first trip to Africa, using his time in the country to visit the Yaba technology hub…
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The companies Mark Zuckerberg has acquired over the past 10 years
by Ezinne Ajoku After tinkering with Course Mash and FaceMash( the latter to the disappointment of the school administration), Mark Zuckerberg started Facebook in 2004. That little Start Up which…
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Robots, space, virtual reality: All the ‘crazy’ ways Mark Zuckerberg wants to change the world
by Tolu Omoyeni It is no longer news that Mark Zuckerberg is taking over the cyberspace and he's not ready to stop until the internet and other tech services reach…
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Love him or ‘beef’ him, here are 7 of our favourite photos of Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook is about to launch its newest innovation that will shake the global internet space. Behind Facebook is the man, Mark Zuckerberg. If you did not know him before now,…
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‘Loose the fear of failure, do it afraid…’ + 8 other motivational quotes from Mark Zuckerberg
by Ezinne Ajoku We know you love motivational quotes, so here are 9 wise ones the Billionaire Business Guru has spouted. You will do well to take heed. "Move fast…
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By the numbers: The companies Mark Zuckerberg has built in the past 12 years
by Tolu Omoyeni Mark Zuckerberg is the American programmer and entrepreneur who owns the world's largest internet register for humans and interactivity. He developed the Facebook website while he was…
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All the countries Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg visited before Nigeria
by Tolu Omoyeni Facebook is celebrating an anniversary and over the years, its founder Mark Zuckerberg has grown in influence and reach. As we co-celebrate Facebook's anniversary, here are some…
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Visit Club Quilox – and 12 other things Mark Zuckerberg must do while in Nigeria
Notice we said when, not if (do we know something you don’t?). Anyway, we were saying we had suggestions for experience we’d like Mark Zuckerberg to have on a visit…
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BREAKING: Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg arrives Nigeria (PHOTO)
Mark Zuckerberg arrived Nigeria this afternoon. The Facebook CEO's first stop is the Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) in Yaba. Zuckerberg is in Nigeria to listen and learn and take ideas on how Facebook can better…
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Mark Zuckerberg and wife meets Pope Francis in Rome (PHOTOS)
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Monday. Vatican spokesman Greg Burke said one topic of discussion at the meeting…
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Ukinebo Dare, Ime Archibong, Adesoji Solanke… look who made the #YNaijaPowerList for Corporate Nigeria
As the annual #YNaijaPower List enters its 5th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are giving the term white collar job a whole new meaning.…
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Facebook now available in Hausa language
Popular social media platform, Facebook, with over 1.8 billion users worldwide is now available in Hausa language. To switch your language setting to Hausa navigate to your settings, click on…
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Mo Abudu is the only African among Business Insiders’ top 100 visionaries
Chairman/CEO of Ebony Life TV, Mosunmola Mo Abudu has made the list of The Business Insider's Top 100 creators and business visionaries creating value for the world. The media personality is…
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5 things to know about Facebook’s suicide prevention tools
by Onwuasoanya Chika Tobi Service to humanity is key among Facebook’s aims and objectives, and Mark Zuckerberg is intent on proving just that. Facebook recently announced that it will be rolling out…
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Kanye West has ideas to make the human race a lot better (WATCH)
Kanye West is the greatest mind alive - he believes this more than anything in the world. The rapper was a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and he talked…
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Mark Zuckerberg has only praise for Nigerian developers
Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday, May 10 showed support for Nigerian developers following the launch of Free Basics in Lagos, Nigeria. Free Basics by Facebook provides free access to…
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New father, Mark Zuckerberg to give 99% of Facebook shares to charity
Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg and wife, Priscilla Chan, on Tuesday, December 1, became parents for the first time, as they welcomed into the world, a baby girl. To celebrate her…
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- 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
Fani-Kayode, Omokri bicker over Zuckerberg’s Facebook Hausa comments
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was in Nigeria on Tuesday and Wednesday to meet with technology developers in Lagos. During his meeting on Wednesday the tech guru was asked about the…
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