News from the tech and telecoms sector in Nigeria
Meta rolls out Teens Accounts on Facebook, Messenger to protect under 18 users
Trump extends TikTok deadline by 75 days, citing need for further approvals
MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita appointed as new GSMA Deputy Chair
Truecaller surpasses 450 million users as growth accelerates in Nigeria, other markets
Tinubu approves N20 billion for space agency to regulate Nigeria’s space sector
Elon Musk’s Neuralink begins global recruitment for research on brain implants
Amazon, OnlyFans founder join race to acquire TikTok as April 5 deadline nears
Premier League to begin implementation of semi-automated offside technology on April 12
Transport union directs members to boycott inDrive operations in Lagos over security concerns, fare policies
African startup funding drops sharply to $50 million in March 2025—Report
Meta’s Head of AI Research, Joelle Pineau, to quit in May 2025