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Sound of Music Headlines CDM Eket’s Maiden Concert

The Eket branch of Chorale De La Magnifique (CDM) will host its first-ever concert on November 30, 2025, at Joddag Hotel and Suites, Marina, Eket, Akwa Ibom. Led by founder and music director Dr Ike Eseka, the choir promises a vibrant blend of songs from the 1965 musical ‘The Sound of Music’, alongside ‘Songs of the Birth of Our Lord Jesus’ and Christmas carols in local Nigerian languages. The free musical celebration aims to uplift the festive spirit through elegant harmonies, classical excellence, and African rhythms. The concert’s inclusive approach welcomes music lovers, families, and friends, with live streaming on YouTube and Facebook for anyone unable to attend in person. CDM has branches in Lagos, Abuja, Asaba, and Uyo, all dedicated to blending classical and indigenous music traditions. The event aims to mark the Christmas season with joy, reflection, and […]

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 EU Accuses Meta and TikTok of Breaking Digital Rules

The European Union has formally accused tech giants Meta and TikTok of violating its landmark Digital Services Act (DSA), putting them at risk of substantial fines. The European Commission stated that both companies are failing to provide adequate data access to researchers, which is crucial for understanding issues like children's exposure to harmful content online. Additionally, Meta's platforms, Facebook and Instagram, were accused of not having user-friendly systems for reporting illegal content and for challenging content moderation decisions. The EU also cited "dark patterns"—deceptive design practices that can confuse users. Both companies have rejected the accusations. Meta stated it is confident its solutions comply with the law, while TikTok emphasized its commitment to transparency but noted a tension between data access and user privacy rules. The companies can now propose solutions to address the EU's concerns. If the Commission is […]

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Singapore gives Meta Sept 30 deadline to curb govt impersonation scams

The Singapore government has given Meta until September 30 to crack down on the surge of scams on Facebook that impersonate government officials or risk heavy financial penalties. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), police issued a directive requiring Meta to remove or block scam advertisements, accounts, profiles, and business pages impersonating key government figures. Failure to comply could see Meta fined up to S$1 million (US$776,000), with an additional S$100,000 daily fine if the violations persist after conviction. The ministry highlighted a sharp increase in impersonation scams between June 2024 and June 2025, with Facebook cited as the main platform used by fraudsters. Authorities said that although Meta has introduced global anti-scam measures, such as enhanced detection systems, scammers in Singapore continue to exploit its platform. This is the first time Singapore has invoked its Online Criminal […]

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FCCPC Rejects Meta’s Threat to Exit Nigeria Over $220 Million Fine, Calls It ‘Calculated Move’

FCCPC Stands Firm Against Meta’s Threat to Leave Nigeria The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has responded to reports of Meta Platforms Inc. threatening to exit Nigeria over a $220 million fine upheld by the courts. The fine, imposed for multiple breaches of Nigerian consumer protection and data privacy laws, has sparked a heated standoff between Meta and Nigerian authorities. In a strongly worded statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu , the FCCPC described Meta’s threat as “a calculated move aimed at inducing negative public reaction and potentially pressuring the FCCPC to reconsider its decision.” Meta’s Offenses Under Scrutiny The FCCPC accused Meta and its subsidiary WhatsApp (collectively referred to as “Meta Parties”) of repeatedly violating the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) and the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) . Key offenses […]

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Meta Threatens to Shut Down Facebook, Instagram in Nigeria Amid Regulatory Crackdown

Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram , has issued a stark warning that it may be forced to shut down both platforms in Nigeria due to mounting regulatory fines and what it describes as “unrealistic” demands from Nigerian authorities. The escalating dispute centers on data privacy violations and consumer protection concerns, with Meta facing significant financial penalties and operational hurdles. In a court filing reviewed by the BBC , Meta expressed its inability to comply with recent rulings, including a $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) . The fine stems from a 38-month joint investigation by the FCCPC and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) into Meta’s privacy practices and consumer data policies. The $220 Million Fine and Meta’s Response On July 19, 2024 , the FCCPC fined Meta […]

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Facebook facing lawsuits in Ghana over impact of extreme content on moderators

Lawyers are gearing up for court action against a company contracted by Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, after meeting moderators at a facility in Ghana that is understood to employ about 150 people. Moderators working for Majorel in Accra claim they have suffered from depression, anxiety, insomnia and substance abuse as a direct consequence of the work they do checking extreme content.The allegedly gruelling conditions endured by workers in Ghana are revealed in a joint investigation by the Guardian and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism. It comes after more than 140 Facebook content moderators in Kenya were diagnosed with severe post-traumatic stress disorder caused by exposure to graphic social media content.The workers in Kenya were employed by Samasource, an outsourcing company that carries out content moderation for Meta using workers from across Africa. Majorel, the company at the centre […]

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