Nepal lifts Social Media ban after deadly Gen Z protests over corruption
Nepal’s government has reversed its ban on 26 popular social media apps and messaging services after protests led to at least 19 deaths and more than 200 injuries. The country’s communication minister announced the decision just hours after demonstrators surged toward the parliament in Kathmandu to protest the ban. Communications Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung said, […]
Russia imposes curbs on WhatsApp and Telegram calls
Russia has announced partial restrictions on voice calls through WhatsApp and Telegram, saying it is part of a move to tackle crime. The decision was made public on Wednesday, August 13, through state media. According to the communications watchdog Roskomnadzor, these foreign apps are now the main tools used for fraud, extortion, and activities considered […]
WhatsApp’s Exit Threat is a Strategy to Influence Public Opinion, Says FCCPC
In recent developments, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has asserted that WhatsApp’s threat to exit Nigeria is a strategic maneuver aimed at influencing public sentiment and pressuring the regulatory body to reconsider its stance. This statement follows the FCCPC’s imposition of a hefty $220 million fine on Meta, the parent company of […]