Business Day

Gregory Adedayo Akinlotan, who is the community leader of the Nigerian Photographer’s Hub community on Facebook in this interview with BusinessDay’s Frank Eleanya shares how grew one of the largest photographers’ communities in Africa. The photography business in Nigeria is a promising one, especially with the growth of the creative industry. How would you describe […] read more How we grew into one of the largest photographers’ communities on Facebook – Akinlotan

Mark Zuckerberg has announced that Meta is beginning its international expansion of digital collectibles on Instagram, following the initial test launch of the product in May. As part of the expansion, more people, creators, and businesses in over 100 countries in Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and the Americas will be able to share their […] read more African creators can now share NFTs on Instagram

Meta Platforms is set to allow more users create multiple profiles with their Facebook accounts. The Platform disclosed that the recent development will be an attempt to encourage posting and sharing on its social network. Leonard Lam, Facebook spokesperson told CNN that the feature is aimed at helping users “tailor their experience based on interests […] read more Facebook set to allow multiple profile for users

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court has declared unlawful the suspension of Twitter by the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, and ordered the administration never to repeat it again. This is coming after a suit was filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and 176 concerned Nigerians, according to Kolawole […] read more Nigeria’s Twitter ban is unlawful– ECOWAS Court

Twitter was on fire Wednesday as rumours of defection went viral online about Jimi Agbaje, former Lagos Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate. The news went viral following a blog post on a Nigerian online news platform (not Businessday). ‘‘A former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Lagos state, Jimi Agbaje, has […] read more Jimi Agbaje dismisses defection rumour

Dino Melaye, former member of the Nigerian Senate has backed Ike Ekweremadu, the embattled former Senator, over his travail at the hands of the British police. Melaye shared, via Twitter, a document he said clears Ekweremadu’s name. “Sen. Ike Ekweremadu notified the British authorities on his trip with the said boy. I stand with Ike,” […] read more Melaye reveals document to back Ekweremadu

Surviving Facebook’s punitive restriction which lasted for 13 days was the least of things on my scale of preference. Did I have to worry how I would stay off Facebook for a lengthy period? As someone whose work involves the use of social media handles, was the restriction going to hit me hard? I pondered […] read more Surviving Facebook’s punitive restriction

Ameerah Sufyan, the lady who raised an alarm about her alleged kidnap on Twitter last Tuesday has tendered an apology for faking the incident. But the apology has elicited mixed reactions: while some condemned her for misleading Nigerians, others believe she may have been forced to tender the apology by the police. Ameerah had alleged […] read more Lady who alleged kidnap on Twitter apologises

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla is threatening to end his $44 billion deal to acquire Twitter over accusation that the company has refused to give him information on how it calculates the number of fake accounts. This threat was made by Musk’s Lawyer in a letter to Twitter which was disclosed on a Monday filing […] read more Elon Musk threatens to end deal with Twitter

Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, has asked Facebook and other social media platforms to stop allowing the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to use their platforms to incite violence and instigate ethnic hatred in the country. The minister, at a meeting with a team from Facebook, on Tuesday, said since the Nigerian government […] read more Stop IPOB from using your platform to incite violence, FG tells Facebook, others

Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, who has been in talks with Twitter over full acquisition, has put the deal temporarily on hold on Friday. The Tesla Boss disclosed this on his official Twitter handle, citing a recent report from Twitter’s first quarter earnings released on Monday to be the cause of the suspension. “Twitter deal temporarily […] read more Elon Musk puts Twitter deal on hold

Broda Shaggi, Mr Funny, Cute Abiola, Taaooma and Brain Jotter have been ranked as the top five Instagram Skit makers in Nigeria, a recent report by Dataleum, a global talent accelerator shows. The report titled ‘The Skit Making Industry in Nigeria’ also cited Lasis Elenu, Kie Kie and Mr Macaroni as the bottom three on […] read more N50bn comedy industry: Meet top 8 Instagram skit makers in Nigeria

On April 14, 2022, Elon Musk offered to purchase social media company Twitter, Inc., for $43 billion, after previously acquiring 9.1 percent of the company’s stock for $2.64 billion, becoming its largest shareholder. The world’s richest man who’s recently had his acquisition bid approved by Twitter investors appears set to move the microblogging platform into […] read more Here are 7 investors backing Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition

Elon Musk, Tesla CEO is expected to serve as the temporary CEO of Twitter for a few months after closing a final deal with the microblogging platform, according to CNBC. It is not still certain that Musk would seek to install a new CEO, once his takeover of the company is complete. Musk, who is […] read more Elon Musk to serve as interim CEO after Twitter takeover

Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, has raised $7 billion to support his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter. A Securities and Exchange Commission filing made public on Thursday disclosed that Musk received equity commitment letters of about $7.14 billion from a group of 19 investors. According to the filing, the biggest contribution comes from Prince al-Waleed […] read more Elon Musk raises $7 billion for Twitter deal

Kayode Fayemi, Governor of Ekiti State is set to formally declare his presidential ambition on Wednesday (today). Fayemi made this known in a video clip he posted on his microblogging platform, Twitter. In the one-minute video, the Ekiti governor, who is also the chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), encouraged Nigerians not to lose […] read more 2023: Fayemi to declare for president on Wednesday

Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti State has announced that he will declare his presidential bid Wednesday. Fayemi revealed this in a video clip he posted on his microblogging platform, Twitter. In the one minute video, Fayemi said Nigerians must not lose hope In the future of the country, noting that despite the present challenges the […] read more Fayemi joins race for presidential seat

There are indications that Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, a Nigerian music singer popularly known asc Also confirming this was a music video on Instagram, which showcased Emperor Geezy dancing to Kizz Daniel’s latest hit single, ‘Oshe’. On Instagram, Kizz Daniel captioned the post of Emperor Geezy, ‘peace, love, and respect, saying, “At the end of it […] read more Kizz Daniel resolves differences with Emperor Geezy, former record label

Tesla shares slid more than 9 percent on Tuesday, wiping about $97bn off the electric automaker’s valuation, a day after the company’s chief executive and largest shareholder Elon Musk clinched a deal to buy Twitter. Musk is funding the $44bn takeover with $13bn of debt from Wall Street’s largest lenders, as well as a $12.5bn […] read more Tesla’s shares drop 9% ahead of Twitter takeover

Just 12 days ago, some of the most experienced operators on Wall Street and in Silicon Valley privately dismissed Elon Musk’s offer to buy Twitter for$44bn as nothing more than a gimmick. However, Monday was a game-changer as the world’s richest man pulled off a stunning victory, winning unanimous support for his takeover approach from […] read more EXPLAINER: How Elon Musk won his Twitter deal under 2 weeks

The board of Twitter is set to accept Elon Musk’s $43 billion bid to acquire twitter. The company is reportedly preparing a statement to announce the acquisition of the microblogging platform. Sources also say the deal could collapse at the last minute. The Tesla boss has insisted that his offer of $43 billion was the […] read more Twitter to accept Elon Musk’s takeover bid

Following Twitter’s reconsideration of Elon Musk’s offer to acquire the micro-blogging platform, Twitter’s share price has increased by 5.3 percent. The Spectacular Index, a popular website that disseminates information and data about companies and markets, confirmed this on its official Twitter account. “Twitter share price rises by 5.3 percent in premarket trading” Spectacular index tweeted. […] read more Twitter share price surges as board reconsiders Elon Musk takeover bid

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk is not taking a break on his decision to purchase Twitter, as he continues to make possible moves to acquire the micro-blogging platform. The CEO on his official Twitter handle disclosed that he will authenticate all real humans on the platform and declare war against spambots if his offer to take […] read more Elon Musk continues to list agenda over Twitter acquisition bid

Elon Musk has unveiled a $46.5bn financing package to fund his takeover bid for Twitter as he pushes ahead with a deal that would be one of the largest leveraged buyouts in history. Musk is expected to use the financing package to launch a tender offer to Twitter shareholders in the coming days, a move […] read more Elon Musk unveils his Twitter bid package, largest buyout in history

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk has been a top trend all round the media following the purchase of 9.2 percent stake in Twitter and consideration to join the Board of Directors of the Microblogging platform. The Tesla Boss is now out with an offer to purchase the full ownership of the platform at $54.20 per share […] read more Why Elon Musk want to buy Twitter

Twitter has launched a poison pill takeover defence to fend off a $43bn hostile bid from billionaire Tesla chief executive Elon Musk. In the first sign that the social media company plans to fight Musk’s bid, Twitter said on Friday that its board of directors had unanimously adopted a year-long shareholder rights plan to […] read more Twitter launches poison pill to fend off Elon Musk deal

Days after purchasing a 9.2 percent stake in twitter and considering joining the Board of Directors, Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, has offered to buy the platform for $54.20 a share, disclosing that the microblogging platform needs to be transformed privately. The CEO made this known in a letter sent to Twitter Chairman, Bret Taylor and […] read more Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter for $54.20 per share