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May 11, 2026

Elon Musk, Tim Cook to accompany Trump to China

Messrs Cook and Musk are part of a list of more than 15 U.S. executives joining the president. 

Elon Musk, Donald Trump and Tim Cook
April 23, 2026

Meta to lay off 8,000 employees, shut 6,000 roles amid AI investment

In 2022 and 2023, Mr Zuckerberg announced major layoffs. 

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March 25, 2026

Experts hail $375 million fine imposed on Meta in child exploitation trial

In an email to Peoples Gazette on Wednesday, University of Sydney experts lauded the court’s verdict as a positive development focused on children’s well-being.

Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram
March 13, 2026

NDPC warns content creators against unauthorised filming of citizens, threatens sanctions

He said the directive aimed to prevent harm to individuals through unlawful processing of personal data.

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
February 10, 2026

India tightens grip on social media with fresh three-hour takedown rule

The country has issued thousands of takedown orders in recent years, according to platform transparency reports.

Indian flag
January 16, 2026

AFCON Semi-final: Ghanaian referee Laryea’s Instagram account taken down after backlash from Nigerians

Nigerian fans expressed strong displeasure with Laryea’s officiating, claiming his decisions were biased in favour of the host nation.

Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea
December 4, 2025

Meta confirms blocking Instagram accounts of critics on Tanzanian govt’s order

Meta confirmed it blocked the accounts of prominent Tanzanian activists Maria Sarungi-Tsehai and Mange Kimambi on Instagram.

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October 22, 2025

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta plans 600 job cuts

Mr Wang said the planned job cuts were aimed at reducing the size of the organisation’s AI team.

Meta
October 7, 2025

Tinubu building Nigeria’s future ‘byte by byte’ as he did with Lagos; APC

“True to his lifelong commitment to visionary governance and innovation, President Tinubu is building on the same foundation he laid as governor of Lagos state,” the party said.

Tinubu in APC attire