ByteDance’s TikTok has agreed to permanently withdraw its TikTok Lite rewards programme from the EU to comply with the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA), the European Commission said on Monday. TikTok Lite has a “Reward Programme” that allows users to earn points while performing certain tasks on the platform such as watching videos, liking content, …
TikTok Withdraws ‘Lite’ Rewards From EU To Comply With Tech Rules. Read More »
Turkey’s government on Monday called officials from Instagram to a meeting, four days after blocking the social media platform for unspecified reasons. Instagram, which has been suspended in Turkey since Friday, has been accused by the authorities both of censorship and of failing to remove posts the authorities deemed offensive. The freeze has harmed business …
Turkey to Meet Instagram Officials After Access Ban, Minister Says. Read More »
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) disagrees with claims that its recent penalty order and fine on WhatsApp could force the platform out of Nigeria. The commission also noted that WhatsApp’s claim that it may be forced out of Nigeria due to its recent order is aimed at influencing public opinion and “potentially …
The Justice Department sued TikTok on Friday, accusing it of illegally collecting children’s data and escalating a long-running battle between the U.S. government and the Chinese-owned app. TikTok broke the law by gathering personal information from users under the age of 13 without their parents’ permission, according to the government’s complaint. The company knowingly allowed …
US Sues TikTok Over ‘Massive-scale’ Privacy Violations Of Kids Under 13. Read More »
A group of 21 states and more than 50 US lawmakers on Friday backed the Justice Department in its defence of a law that requires China-based ByteDance to sell TikTok’s US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban. “TikTok is a threat to national security and consumer privacy,” said a court filing led by …
More Than 50 US Lawmakers, 21 States Back Department of Justice in TikTok Lawsuit. Read More »
A global outage affecting Microsoft products including email service Outlook and video game Minecraft has been resolved, the technology giant said in an update. The firm said preliminary investigations show the outage was caused by a cyber-attack and a failure to properly defend against it. Earlier, the company issued an apology for the incident, which …
Microsoft Says Cyber-Attack Triggered Latest Outage. Read More »
Technology brand TECNO announces the release of the new SPARK 20 Pro 5G, the first 5G device in the SPARK 20 Series, now available in South Africa. As a powerful new 5G smartphone, this latest addition to the series offers compelling performance with its high-speed 5G processor, a 108MP Ultra Sensing Main Camera, and a sleek …
One week after Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) fined WhatsApp $220 million for a data privacy violation, the commission’s additional demands could lead to WhatsApp suspending operations in the country. At least four people familiar with the conversation said Meta was considering “withdrawing certain services” in Nigeria. In addition to the hefty …
WhatsApp Could Exit Nigeria Over FCCPC Demands, $220 Million Fine. Read More »
The telecommunications giant reported significant growth across various metrics, reinforcing its position as a market leader in Ghana despite a challenging economic environment. MTN Ghana’s interim dividend for the period ending 30 June 2024 has been set at GHS0.065 per share, reflecting a 30% increase from the previous year’s interim dividend of GHS0.05 per share. …
MTN Ghana Announces Interim Dividend Amid Strong Half-Year Performance For 2024. Read More »
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to generate ₦200 billion annually from approximately two million residents by taxing the digital economy sector. This initiative will expand the existing income tax base to include remote workers and digital influencers, while implementing advanced digital solutions to improve revenue collection. According to the details provided in the …
