Tag: Whatsapp
Meta unveils new subscription packages across Its social apps
Meta Platforms has launched new subscription plans for users of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp globally as the tech giant seeks…
Train driver joins WhatsApp fraud ring, lands in jail
Finally, the judge directed that Ofielu’s biometric details be added to the Lagos State Offenders’ Database and that his Ecobank…
WhatsApp’s Big Shift: Usernames to replace phone numbers
This is meant to give people more privacy, especially in large groups or business chats where sharing personal numbers may…
Nigeria vs Meta: The untold story behind a $220m penalty
The NDPC’s statement highlights the government’s commitment to protecting citizens’ data and ensuring a safe and responsible digital environment in…
WhatsApp bans 6.8m scam-linked accounts
The accounts were removed between January and June 2025 as part of WhatsApp’s global strategy to disrupt criminal activity and…
WhatsApp rolls out new feature to help users recover lost accounts
According to WhatsApp, users can now head to Settings > Account > Email address to securely link an email to…
Meta monetizes WhatsApp, ads to appear in updates section
The ads will appear in the Updates tab, which is accessed by up to 1.5 billion people daily. According to…
No hiding place! FCCPC exposes Meta’s data abuse, slams exit threat as blackmail
The Commission said these include violations of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) and the Nigeria Data Protection…
WhatsApp rejects Nigeria tribunal’s $220m fine, to appeal ruling
WhatsApp said that it would urgently apply to stay the order and appeal the ruling of Nigeria’s Competition and Consumer…
WhatsApp introduces screen sharing feature for video calls
This enhancement offers a wider and more immersive viewing and sharing experience during video calls.
Lagos man Chukwudi lands in trouble over WhatsApp posts
Chukwudi was docked before an Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for publishing false information against the two men on different…
WhatsApp breaks down in many countries
In Germany, many also reported a breakdown of the WhatsApp platform on the portal Allestörungen.de, which collected information on internet…
WhatsApp warning for millions of people – your texts may soon vanish
Whatsapp is rolling out a feature that lets other users delete your texts.
Russia fines WhatsApp, Snapchat, Tinder, others
A Russian court on Thursday fined Meta Platforms Inc's (META.O) WhatsApp messenger, Snapchat owner Snap Inc (SNAP.N) and other foreign…
Facebook, Instagram, WhatsAPP return with apology
Facebook and its WhatsApp and Instagram apps went dark at around noon Eastern time, triggering a record 10.6 million problem…