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Telegram has rolled out a new feature aimed at enhancing user safety by flagging messages from unknown contacts. When users receive messages from individuals outside their contact list for the first time, a detailed information page now…

A Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Dr Maymunah Kadiri, says technology and social media are contributing to the rise of social vices and mental health conditions, particularly among young Nigerians. READ ALSO:Rotary Club calls for…

The UK government is ramping up its oversight of social media platforms, requiring them to evaluate and mitigate online risks as part of broader efforts to enhance digital safety. The country's media regulator, Ofcom, has ordered social…

Stakeholders in Kano State, Northwest Nigeria, have underscored the pivotal role of social media in driving the nation's development and promoting national unity. This perspective was emphasised during a public lecture organized by Adnan…

Australia's government introduced a bill on Thursday aiming to ban social media use for children under 16, proposing fines of up to A$49.5 million (£25.7 million) for social media platforms in cases of systemic breaches. To enforce the…

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Thursday that the Australian government will introduce legislation to ban social media access for children under 16 to address growing concerns about the effects of social media on young people’s…

U.S. senators have questioned the leaders of major social media companies in their ongoing endeavour to address concerns raised by parents and mental health experts. The focus is on whether these companies prioritize profits over…

Wizkid sparks argument on social media over tattoo

Nigerian Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said that the unregulated use of social media and other digital platforms has become a clear danger to global information flow and processes. The Minister…

Nigerians have been called upon to mitigate the hazards of social media by prioritising their mental health and taking proper care of themselves. The call was made at a programme organised by the U.S Embassy in collaboration with Jela’s…