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Thu, February 28th, 06:53 · Babongile Matyila

Google+ now more social

Google has altered its Google+ social network so users can sign into apps and websites through it when browsing. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 15:57 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria using social media for disaster management – NEMA

Nigeria's Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is using social media in facilitating swift responses to disasters and other emergency situations. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 10:17 · Paul Adepoju

University of Lagos could host SMWLagos2014 Youth Hub – Obi Asika

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) could be set to feature at the next Social Media Week Lagos in February 2014, which the organiser has told HumanIPO will be bigger and better. → Read more
Tue, February 26th, 15:39 · Gabriella Mulligan

Cameroonian kidnappers post YouTube video

Cameroonian kidnappers holding seven French citizens hostage have posted a video showing the hostages and outlining their demands on YouTube. → Read more
Tue, February 26th, 09:45 · Kamau Mbote

Land and Dida steal show at Kenya’s second presidential debate

Kenyans last night watched the second presidential debate in the country’s history, with land and corruption taking centre stage. → Read more
Tue, February 26th, 09:06 · Nanine Steenkamp

Social media to impend on imprisonment in SA

South African citizens have been warned against posting offensive social media comments as this may lead to imprisonment. → Read more
Mon, February 25th, 16:01 · Babongile Matyila

Egyptians first Africans to get Facebook Messenger data discount

Facebook is offering discounted or free data to users of its Messenger application, but Egyptians are the only Africans able to take advantage of the deal. → Read more
Mon, February 25th, 09:40 · Tefo Mohapi

Oscar Pistorius’ brother’s Twitter account reportedly hacked

A tweet sent from Carl Pistorius’ Twitter account thanking people for their support is claimed to be the work of “hackers”. → Read more
Mon, February 25th, 09:05 · Vincent Matinde

Documentary on social media use in Kenya to be released

SocialPRO, a social media group, has said it is planning to film a documentary to highlight the use of social media in Kenya. → Read more
Mon, February 25th, 07:14 · Richard Cutcher

Social media ‘afterlife’ to launch in March

Dead people could soon be tweeting after LivesOn announced it is set to launch its mobile application next month. → Read more
Fri, February 22nd, 14:49 · Gabriella Mulligan

Pope’s Twitter account to close

Pope Benedict XVI’s Twitter account will close when he leaves office, according to the Vatican Radio. → Read more
Fri, February 22nd, 12:20 · Gabriella Mulligan

Pistorius ruling to be broadcast on YouTube

The decision on whether Oscar Pistorius will be granted bail is to be broadcast live on YouTube. → Read more
Fri, February 22nd, 09:25 · Gabriella Mulligan

CNN’s Amanpour tweets birthday wishes to Mugabe

CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour has tweeted birthday wishes to President Robert Mugabe, adding a link to a specially compiled video about the Zimbabwean President’s birthday celebrations. → Read more
Fri, February 22nd, 07:05 · Paul Adepoju

OPINION: SMWLagos 2013 Day Four – when cyber security leaves a sense of insecurity

Day four of Africa’s first attempt at hosting Social Media Week featured several events held across Lagos, Nigeria, and in virtual spaces, and overall was well planned and executed. → Read more
Thu, February 21st, 15:51 · Richard Cutcher

Oscar Pistorius tweets could be defamatory – legal expert

Comments made on Twitter concerning the ongoing Oscar Pistorius murder case in South Africa could lead to unknowing bloggers being found guilty of defamation. → Read more
Thu, February 21st, 15:47 · Gabriella Mulligan

Links in Tweets now take up more characters

Changes to Twitter’s t.co link wrapper became effective on Wednesday, meaning links included in users’ Tweets will take up more characters than previously. → Read more
Thu, February 21st, 13:43 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian NGOs are not getting funds online because of credibility issues – Segun Awoyinfa

Dr Segun Awoyinfa, of 234give.com, has said the primary reason non-governmental initiatives in Nigeria are not getting vital financial support via social media is due to their inability to convince donors they are credible. → Read more
Thu, February 21st, 11:26 · Richard Cutcher

Eastern Europeans suspected of Apple and Facebook attacks

An Eastern European gang of hackers are reported to be to blame for malware attacks on 40 companies including Apple, Facebook and Twitter. → Read more
Thu, February 21st, 11:05 · Paul Adepoju

Expert tasks Nigerians with cyber safety at SMWLagos

Nigerians have been advised to take cyber safety more serious to prevent victims falling for the antics of cybercriminals who are well advanced in their acts. → Read more
Thu, February 21st, 10:59 · Gabriella Mulligan

Twitter advises strong password security

Twitter has highlighted the importance of maintaining strong password security, as reports of high-profile Twitter account hacks escalate and the social integrity of the site is questioned. → Read more