That morbid outcome was raised by academics at Oxford University in the U.K., and the broad implications are grave. The research suggests that Facebook members who have passed away will outnumber the living on the social networking site within 50 years.
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Neymar banned for insulting referees on social media
Paris St-Germain forward Neymar has been banned by Uefa for three European games for insulting match officials on Instagram after the Champions League last-16 defeat by Manchester United.
Flirt Naija, a Nigerian Dating Site & App Launched
By: Amber Brooks The Scoop: Online dating empowers singles to meet people anywhere, and all those options have led some individuals to expand the search for love to other countries and continents. Flirt Naija has jumped on this international dating trend and invited worldly singles to chat up and attract dates in Africa. […]
How social media propels protests in Sudan
In a few places like Nigeria and Cameroon where demands for better governance are often lost in tribal divisions, perhaps the extent of suffering in Sudan was the last straw.
Sri Lanka Shuts Down Social Media After Terror Attack
By Fidelia Agwuncha Following a terror attack that killed nearly 300 people and injured hundreds on Easter Sunday, the Sri Lanka government has denied its people access to some of the most popular social media sites in the country due to fear of false news spreading through the medium. Facebook and […]
Facebook pledges more support for Nigerian businesses
Damiete Braide Leading social network, Facebook, has restated its commitment to continuously support and invest in the development of various Nigerian communities on its platform, including startups, small and medium businesses, creators, and youths, through its various empowerment programmes. The company said it was already doing this by equipping future creatives, […]
Twitter tests new desktop layout
If your Twitter feed looks a bit different, there’s a good reason. The microblogging service rolled out a redesigned desktop layout on Tuesday that features a simpler, airier look. The redesign, which Twitter announced in January, was previously available to a limited number of users through an opt-in program. The design […]