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July 29, 2012

“I’ve always been suspicious of Nigerians with full English names” – Check out the top 10 tweets on David Mark’s social media statement

  Senate President David Mark caused quite a stir with his recent statements about Social Media and its use to demean leaders. The Senator who is also famous for his statements on mobile phones not being meant for the poor seems to think we all just need to stop being naughty and hold out tongues... Read More
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July 25, 2012

Opinion: Following the leaders is not a recipe for social media success

by Srinivas Rao If Brian Clark and Darren Rowse (some of the biggest names in blogging) started their blogs today and followed their own advice, they would fail. It’s tempting to look at how successful people have made their reputations and copy their techniques. You may even get some results. But what made them successful was originality. ... Read More
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July 17, 2012

4 ways social media could transform conflict in Africa

by Gabrielle Ramaiah and Jason Warner Whether social media ultimately will prove itself to be a tool of greater pacification or belligerence in Africa and throughout the developing world is yet to be seen; that it will remain a powerful lever capable of conveying advantages to whichever side in a conflict wields it most strategically... Read More
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July 17, 2012

Chude Jideonwo: Social media and great accomplishments

Social Media helps us look beyond the narrow; it helps us do great things. by Chude Jideonwo My team stands at a truly privileged position: with YNaija, one of the nation’s most popular sites according to Alexa, we are at the centre of new media content; with Red Media, we have applied new media strategies... Read More
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June 18, 2012

Tolu Ogunlesi: This Twitter of a thing… [Random Observations] (YNaija FrontPage)

Whatever the jokes may be about President Jonathan bringing Facebook to Nigeria, one thing is certain – the story of Facebook’s significance in Nigeria will be incomplete without him. Social media doesn’t count (much)? Social media doesn’t count in the larger scheme of things; it is just a bunch of privileged youth feeling super-important in... Read More
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June 17, 2012

So, who is your Twitter Overlord? Read: The sociology of the self-acclaimed “activist” Twitter community

Whether you think it’s a narrow attack on easily identifiable social media voices or a dispassionate assessment of a growing social problem, what NOEL IHEBUZOR writes here (produced un-edited) is quite fascinating. Enjoy it: Reactions to recent events in Nigeria, notably the very tragic loss of lives in the crash of a Dana aircraft and... Read More
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May 21, 2012

Technology 101: Social Media Censorship – a government’s attempt to suppress the populace

by Oluwatobi Soyombo Posts photo credit: deccan herald Freedom of expression – in particular, freedom of the press – guarantees popular participation in the decisions and actions of government, and popular participation is the essence of our democracy. – Corazon Acqino At the New Media and Governance Conference in Abuja last week, quite a number of the... Read More
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May 15, 2012

#Day1 New Media & Governance Conference – Summary & Pictures

          by Oluwatobi Soyombo First of its kind in Africa, the New Media and Governance Conference commenced today in grand style. The program was divided into three (3) Sessions including:  Opening Plenary: Welcome: Conference overview Session I: Nigerian elections and new media: Moving forward Session II: Engaging Government   The Program... Read More
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March 1, 2012

YNaija joins BBC Focus Africa in Bush House London to discuss New Media in Africa

by Chi Ibe YNaija spent the “leap day”, 29 February at the BBC, Bush House in London celebrating the co-operation’s 80th year of world service. As part of the celebration, BBC Focus Africa joined other BBC programmes to broadcast simultaneously and live under a big tent in the Bush House premises. The programmes focused majorly... Read More
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January 3, 2012

Bonfires, Gridlock and Hundreds of Young Nigerians! See photos from the #OccupyNigeria #FuelSubsidyRemoval protest in Lagos today

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Nigerians took to the streets of Lagos, Kaduna, Ibadan and other cities around the country to protest the recent removal of fuel subsidy. In Lagos, the procession took place on Ikorodu road, starting from the Nigeria Labour Congress office in Yaba. The protesters moved from Jibowu through Fadeyi towards Maryland on Ikorodu.... Read More
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