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Tuesday, Oct 21

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Mark Zuckerberg, Adam Mosseri and Evan Spiegel ordered to testify in trial over social media addiction

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri and Snap CEO Evan Spiegel will have to testify in an upcoming trial that deals with social media safety and whether the executives' platforms are addictive. A Los Angeles judge ruled…

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‘Massive legal siege’ against social media companies looms

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Lawsuits accuse social media companies of knowingly designing their platforms to addict users.

‘Massive legal siege’ against social media companies looms

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Lawsuits accuse social media companies of knowingly designing their platforms to addict users.

‘Massive legal siege’ against social media companies looms

Lawsuits accuse social media companies of knowingly designing their platforms to addict users.

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Ex-minister Edu urges social workers to amplify voices, drive collective action

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Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Betta Edu, has called on Nigerian social workers to continue serving as a platform for amplifying diverse voices, sharing actionable insights, and inspiring collective

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Edu enjoins social workers to serve as a platform to amplify diverse voices

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Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr Beta Edu has enjoined Nigerian Social Workers to continue to serve as a platform to amplify diverse voices, share actionable insights and inspire collective action. Edu made this assertion in her…

A US judge orders Mark Zuckerberg, Evan Spiegel, and Adam Mosseri to testify in the "first bellwether trial" over child social media safety, set for January (Samantha Subin/CNBC)

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A US judge orders Mark Zuckerberg, Evan Spiegel, and Adam Mosseri to testify in the “first bellwether trial” over child social media safety, set for January — Meta Platforms' CEO Mark Zuckerberg will need to testify at the first trial over…

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What to know about social media ‘spoofing’ scams

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Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter) make it easy to stay connected, but they also make it easy for scammers to exploit users. One common tactic is account spoofing.

What to know about social media ‘spoofing’ scams

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Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter) make it easy to stay connected, but they also make it easy for scammers to exploit users. One common tactic is account spoofing.

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Spread Of Fake News Dangerous, Social Media Must Be Regulated – Sultan

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Sultan expressed deep concern over the rapid dissemination of misinformation on online platforms, noting that many Nigerians often accept false narratives as truth.

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New social media platform pledges to be 'safer' online space for young people

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New social media app Tribela aims to provide younger audiences a new and better safe space to communicate and share content without the harms of the internet addiction.

Monday, Oct 20

18

Conor McGregor's social media silence hits two weeks as fans speculate on his plans

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The Dubliner has always been very active on social media platforms, gathering over ten million followers on X, and over 46 million followers on Instagram

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Canva Suffers Outage, Millions Of Users Locked Out Of Platform

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Popular online graphic design platform, Canva, has experienced a major outage on Monday, leaving millions of users around the world unable to access their accounts or complete ongoing projects. The disruption sparked widespread frustration…

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Snapchat is down — live updates on AWS outage and its impact on the social media app

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Snapchat users are reporting a huge outage on the social media platform at the same time as Amazon's AWS service is experiencing huge problems.

Sunday, Oct 19

X-Lite App: Elon Musk-Run Social Media Platform’s Lite Version Now Available for Android Premium+ and Premium Users

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X-Lite, a lightweight version of the X app, is now available for Android users with Premium and Premium+ subscriptions. The update improves database performance, speeds up timeline loading, and enhances navigation. It also adds features…

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Social media erupts over Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko alleged domestic violence

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Reactions have flooded social media following viral reports that actress Regina Daniels allegedly suffered domestic violence in her marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko. Many users and celebrities have taken to various platforms to express…

Saturday, Oct 18

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Hidden Cost of Relying Only on Social Media – Insights from a Leading Web Design Company in Lagos

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In today’s digital economy, most Nigerian businesses see social media as the heart of their online presence. From Instagram boutiques to Facebook vendors, social platforms have become the go-to spaces for promoting products and attracting…

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£260m mega celebrity takes to social media after Jannik Sinner said 'let's go'

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Jannik Sinner has named who he would like to play him in a film - with his choice now giving a firm response via social media platform X.

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EssentiallySports Appoints Ashley Reid to Lead Socials Strategy

EssentiallySports has appointed Ashley Reid as its new Socials Lead, a strategic addition to the company’s growing digital and creator ecosystem. Reid will oversee global social strategy, content development, and platform innovation,…

Friday, Oct 17

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AI Social Platform Series Inks 12K-SF Lease at 520 West 25th Street

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Series, an AI-powered social networking platform, has signed a 12,000-square-foot lease at The Feil Organization’s 520 West 25th Street, the landlord announced. The lease is for five years, and Series will take over the building’s entire…