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Facebook to shut down news tab in US, Australia
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Italy’s Meta tax review begins test case

Alex Omenye The initial examination of Facebook parent firm Meta in a tax lawsuit, which might result in a bill for the American business of about 870 million euros ($925 million) and serve as a test case for the digital industry, is anticipated to take Italy until the end of the year. Although a small […]

Amazon, Google, Apple, Meta, Microsoft meet EU over gatekeeper status
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Amazon, Google, Apple, Meta, Microsoft meet EU over gatekeeper status

Alex Omenye Alphabet’s Google, Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft have alerted the European Commission that they qualify as gatekeepers, according to EU industry director Thierry Breton. Under the new EU IT regulations, companies with a market capitalization of 75 billion euros and more than 45 million monthly active users are regarded as gatekeepers offering a […]

Meta to unveil Twitter-like 'Threads' app
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Meta to unveil Twitter-like ‘Threads’ app

In response to Twitter’s recent limitations, Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, is gearing up to launch Threads, a microblogging app. The move is to provide an alternative platform for users seeking unrestricted communication. The announcement comes just days after the executive chair of Twitter, Elon Musk introduced a temporary cap on the number of […]

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Metaverse to contribute $760bn to US GDP by 2035 – Report

A study commissioned by the owner of Facebook, Meta Platforms, has revealed that Metaverse could contribute up to $760 billion, or about 2.4 per cent of the annual US gross domestic product by 2035. The report, conducted by consulting firm Deloitte and accessed by Reuters, suggests that economic gains could come from the use of […]

Mark Zuckerberg beats Elon Musk in billionaire rankings
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Meta launches paid IG, Facebook blue tick in US

Meta has on Friday announced the launch of its subscription service in the United States. The service will allow Facebook and Instagram users to pay for verification and obtain a blue badge, similar to what is currently offered by Twitter, which is owned by Elon Musk. The service, known as Meta Verified, will require users […]

How social media posts influence Nigerians' buying decisions - Report
E-commerce

How social media posts influence Nigerians’ buying decisions – Report

A 2023 survey conducted by Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Whatsapp, and Instagram, found that 77% of Nigerian customers made decisions about the upcoming Islamic holiday of Ramadan based on posts on Facebook and Instagram. Along with the public opinion and data supplier YouGov, Meta conducted the “Ramadan and Eid Study,” an annual global […]

Business

Why tech firms are laying off staff

Oluwanifemi Ojo     From last year, tech giants have embarked on job cuts, and the question of every employee will likely be who’s next to announce downsizing after the likes of Twitter, Spotify, and Microsoft among others.   Since the year began, world’s leading tech companies have been announcing the laying off of staff. […]

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How Metaverse’ll impact businesses in 2023 – PwC

PwC, a leading professional services firm, has made six predictions about Metaverse and how it will impact businesses in 2023. The predictions, according to the firm, will help businesses position themselves without putting their organisations at risk. While the Metaverse is not yet ready for prime time, it has begun to create real business value […]