TikTok Hits $10 Billion User Spending Milestone
Video-sharing platform TikTok has become the first app that isn’t a mobile game to generate $10 billion in global consumer spending, according to a new report,[more...]
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How TikTok is Sustaining Africa’s Largest Movie Industry
TikTok has offered itself as a bridge between short-form content for social media and big-budget blockbusters on Netflix and Amazon Prime. The premise of the[more...]
The 8 Most Exciting Nollywood Stars to Follow on TikTok
With the rise of streaming, huge wads of cash entering the industry (aka angel investors) and soaring demands for West African content globally, the OG[more...]
Why TikTok is Shutting Down its $1 Billion Creator Fund
Social media platform, TikTok has informed its user base that the $1 billion creator fund, initially introduced in 2020, will be concluding on December 16,[more...]
Tiktok, Netflix Named Among Social Media’s Favorite Stocks to Invest in
In-depth analysis of TikTok and Instagram posts finds Disney is the most discussed company when it comes to stocks and shares Netflix has the second[more...]
TikTok Fined £12.7m for Misusing Children’s Data
TikTok has been fined £12.7m by the UK's data watchdog for failing to protect the privacy of children. It estimated TikTok allowed up to 1.4[more...]
BBC Advises Staff to Delete TikTok from Work Phones
The BBC has advised staff to delete TikTok from corporate phones because of privacy and security fears. The BBC seems to be the first UK[more...]
Social Media Users Favour WhatsApp Ahead of Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
While WhatsApp may differ in certain aspects from other social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, the cross-platform has more than two billion monthly[more...]
Canada Bans TikTok on Government Devices
Canada will ban video app TikTok from all government-issued devices starting on Tuesday. The decision follows a review by Canada's chief information officer, and the[more...]
European Commission Bans Staff from Using TikTok on Staff Devices
Staff working at the European Commission have been ordered to remove the TikTok app from their phones and corporate devices. The commission said it was[more...]
TikTok Unveils New Programme to help Content Creators Earn More Revenue
TikTok announced today that it’s launching the beta version of a revamped creator fund called the “Creativity Program.” The company says the program is designed to generate[more...]
How to Get Views on TikTok: Tips to Help Improve Your Engagement
TikTok is one of the most famous and viral short-video-making platforms, with many active users worldwide. Most people use this platform not only for entertainment[more...]
Tech Layoff Persist As TikTok Plans to cut Down Its Workforce
TikTok is still looking to cut down its workforce as the plans to streamline its talent acquisition team will begin shortly. According to a spokesperson[more...]
Why Some Universities Are Blocking Access to TikTok on Campus
A small but growing number of universities are now blocking access to TikTok on school-owned devices or WiFi networks, in the latest sign of a[more...]
Proposed US Law Seeks To Silence TikTok’s Data Flow to China
Social media platform TikTok, amid ongoing negotiations with the Biden Administration about data security and surveillance, is now facing congressional efforts to shut down its[more...]
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Ban TikTok
A trio of US lawmakers has introduced new legislation that aims to ban TikTok from operating in the United States. The new bill by Sen.[more...]
TikTok Challenge Used To Circulate Information-Stealing Malware – NCC Warns
The Nigerian Communications Commission's Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has warned about the potential harm of taking part in the Invisible Challenge on short-form[more...]
Showmax, TikTok Partner on Naija Comedy Festival Hashtag Challenge
African streaming platform, Showmax, has teamed up with top video-sharing platform, TikTok, to give young and aspiring content creators an opportunity to become the next[more...]
TikTok Set to Add Age Restrictions for Live-Streaming Content
Social media giant, TikTok has announced it will restrict hosting certain content and live streaming to certain age limits. TikTok has announced it will introduce[more...]
TikTok Fined £27m for Failing to Protect Children
TikTok could face a £27m fine for failing to protect children's privacy when they're using the platform. The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) found the[more...]
