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As Social Network Flogs the English Language

April 19, 2022

Man would be nothing without language. The evolution and development of language is one of mankind’s most outstanding efforts. It is through language that we express our emotions and concerns. English, Mandarin, Nupe, Kanuri and others are all means of communication that have been transferred over years. The world currently parades about 6,500 spoken languages, … Continue reading As Social Network Flogs the English Language

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Is Connectivity a Human Right?

April 19, 2022

In this post, CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, examines the possibility of getting more people around the world connected. He explains his internet.org vision and what is expected in the future. For almost ten years, Facebook has been on a mission to make the world more open and connected. Today we connect more than 1.15 … Continue reading Is Connectivity a Human Right?

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Facebook Introduces Embedded Posts

April 19, 2022

Facebook is beginning to roll out Embedded Posts to make it possible for people to bring the most compelling, timely public posts from Facebook to the rest of the web. Embedded Posts let people add public posts from Facebook to their blog or web site. When embedded, posts can include pictures, videos, hashtags and other content. People … Continue reading Facebook Introduces Embedded Posts

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Feature Phone Milestone: Facebook for Every Phone Reaches 100 Million

April 19, 2022

Facebook has announced that there are now more than 100 million people using its Facebook For Every Phone each month. Facebook For Every Phone enables people around the globe to connect to the people and things they care about most, no matter what kind of mobile device they use. Millions of people in developing markets like … Continue reading Feature Phone Milestone: Facebook for Every Phone Reaches 100 Million

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Introducing Video on Instagram

April 19, 2022

Over the past two and a half years, Instagram has become a community where you can capture and share the world’s moments simply and beautifully. Some moments, however, need more than a static image to come to life. Until now these stories have been missing from Instagram. Today, Instagram is introducing Video recording to give … Continue reading Introducing Video on Instagram

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Hurray! The #Hashtag comes to Facebook!

April 19, 2022

Starting today, hashtags will be clickable on Facebook. Similar to other services like Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, or Pinterest, hashtags on Facebook allow you to add context to a post or indicate that it is part of a larger discussion. When you click on a hashtag in Facebook, you’ll see a feed of what other people … Continue reading Hurray! The #Hashtag comes to Facebook!

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LIFESTYLE

Who to Follow on Twitter: Teacher Tweeters

April 19, 2022

Wondering which handles to follow on Twitter this weekend? Education goes beyond classroom lectures, training sessions and seminars; the “tweminars” held often on Twitter prove this. So, if you love learning, Twitter has lessons on everything, from Nigerian history and current affairs, to self development, relationships and life management. Follow: 1. @Leke_Alder Bio: Official tweets … Continue reading Who to Follow on Twitter: Teacher Tweeters

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BUSINESS

Walmart Is Number One; Apple, 6th, on New Fortune 500 List

April 19, 2022

Walmart is the biggest organization in the world — by revenue, according to the new Fortune 500 list. Walmart made $469.2 billion in the last fiscal year, leading all the organizations in the world, including Exxon Mobil, which made $449.9 billion. Apple was at sixth place, making the top ten for the first time, while Facebook made … Continue reading Walmart Is Number One; Apple, 6th, on New Fortune 500 List

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Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg To Visit Nigeria in May, NDYP Says

April 19, 2022

Founder and CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, is expected to visit Nigeria in May, according to Moses Siasia, Chairman of Niger Delta Young Professionals (NDYP). He made this known, when he paid a courtesy visit to the Akwa Ibom Governor, Godswill Akpabio, about the economic summit of his association, coming up in Uyo between May 28 and 29. … Continue reading Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg To Visit Nigeria in May, NDYP Says

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On Android, Facebook Launches ‘Home’

April 19, 2022

The highly anticipated Facebook event, announced last week in an invitation by Facebook to the media to come  see its new Home on Android, was held a few hours ago. Facebook has launched a Home screen for Android phones that is more than a typical app, since its focus will be on the comfort of … Continue reading On Android, Facebook Launches ‘Home’

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One Billion People Now Use YouTube, Every Month

April 19, 2022

There are now a billion active users of YouTube — monthly. This was revealed in an event by YouTube celebrating the remarkable feat, yesterday. It comes five months after Facebook hit a billion users — monthly, and 7 years after Google bought YouTube for $1.76 billion. It seals YouTube’s top spot among leading websites worldwide, … Continue reading One Billion People Now Use YouTube, Every Month

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SPORTS

Sunday Oliseh Inducted Into FIFA’s Technical Study Group

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh has become the first Nigerian to be appointed by FIFA into its technical study group. Oliseh made this known on his personal facebook page. He wrote, “It is with Great Honour that I share with you my appointment by the world’s Football governing body F.I.F.A as … Continue reading Sunday Oliseh Inducted Into FIFA’s Technical Study Group

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Blackberry z10 review: ‘To Buy, or Not to Buy’

April 19, 2022

By Jesse Ogun   After the intro, specs and photos that I shared about the BlackBerry Z10, let’s dive into the meat of the matter. What makes the BlackBerry Z10 a winner with me? What are the stuff that I still find irritating? What do I want BlackBerry to do to make the platform better going forward? … Continue reading Blackberry z10 review: ‘To Buy, or Not to Buy’

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New Facebook’s Graph Search

April 19, 2022

If Facebook didn’t do it then, it will remain a wonder that with trillions of data and information, users can’t make specific queries for people, photos, places, and interests; but Facebook has, and there is an advanced search feature on the network. Facebook yesterday, at one of its seasonal mega press events, unveiled its Graph … Continue reading New Facebook’s Graph Search

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Revamped Myspace Launches

April 19, 2022

After spending one and a half years in the tech oven, the one-time social network stalwart Myspace has revamped its website. Doing away with its old look of boxy music players and garish profile layouts, the new website has been overhauled and replaced with a fresh, modern, minimalist design. MySpace’s new look was unveiled on … Continue reading Revamped Myspace Launches

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