Australia moves to Ban Social Media for under-16s.
Australian lawmakers have advanced legislation that could ban social media access for users under the age of 16, with potential fines of up to AU$50 million for companies that fail to comply. The bill, which passed the lower house on Wednesday, is set to be debated in the Senate. The new rules would require platforms […]
Australia to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans on Thursday to ban children under 16 from using social media platforms such as Facebook and TikTok, citing the significant harm they pose to young users. The proposed laws would place the responsibility on tech companies to enforce the ban, with substantial fines for non-compliance. “This one is […]
FULL LIST: Nigeria Ranks 5th Globally in Social Media Time
Nigerians rank among the world’s top social media users, with 2024 data placing them fifth globally for average daily time spent online. According to figures from Cable.co.uk and We Are Social, shared by World of Statistics, Nigerians spend an average of 3 hours and 23 minutes per day on social media. Kenya tops the list, […]
Snapchat Gains 11 Million Users Worldwide
Snapchat’s global user base saw continued growth, adding 11 million daily active users in the last quarter, reaching 443 million, a 9% increase. However, its U.S. user count remains steady at 100 million annually. Snap, Snapchat’s parent company, reported a 15% revenue rise to $1.37 billion for Q3, exceeding expectations, though it posted a $153 […]
Kunle Remi sends a message to Social Media Trolls.
On October 20, 2024, the actor shared a message on his Instagram, making it clear that he would not tolerate negativity on his page. He stated, “This page is for light and good vibes, I am not desperate for followers or engagement. If you come with darkness and negativity from a blog to my page, […]
