Facebook and WHO Africa's new campaign tackles Covid-19 misinformation
Facebook and WHO Africa have launched the ‘Together Against Covid-19 Misinformation’ campaign. The campaign will promote information about Covid-19 vaccines.
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Facebook set to open a new office in Lagos, Nigeria, operational in H2 2021
Facebook’s office will be home to various teams servicing the continent from across the business, including Sales, Partnerships, Policy, Communications as well as Engineers.
Facebook launches virtual digital literacy programme with CcHUB, JAN, others
Facebook has launched a consolidation of all its digital literacy programmes, My Digital World. Due to the global pandemic, the programme will be offered virtually
Earn money on Facebook by making live videos
Along with the launch of Messenger Rooms earlier this week, Facebook has also announced plans to support small businesses and creators by giving such pages the ability to earn money from their live videos.
Facebook rolls out new video conferencing features
Facebook introduces Messenger Rooms, a video chat that allows up to 50 people to connect for an unlimited period of time, whether or not they have a Facebook account. Whatsapp video and voice calls to now accommodate 8 people instead of 4.
Highlights of the 2020 Innovation Showcase Week
Highlights of the 2020 Innovation Showcase Week organised by Facebook in partnership with Co-creation Hub.
Hackathon4Justice 2.0 winner is a solution that prevents child abuse
Predex—a team of University of Lagos and Covenant University students—has emerged winner of Hackathon4Justice 2.0 organised by Andela in partnership with Facebook and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).