A man has written an open letter to Elon Musk, urging him to suspend monetisation for Nigerian accounts on X, citing concerns over engagement farming and low-quality tweets. The appeal reflects frustration with the current state of content on the platform.

Meta has introduced Teen Accounts and new parental tools in response to concerns about online risks faced by South African teenagers, with a report indicating that 79% of teens in the country encounter such risks. This initiative coincides with Youth Month, emphasizing the need for safer online environments for young users.

TechCabal's daily newsletter covers several African tech and business developments, led by an investigation by Nigeria's antitrust watchdog into Uber's exit from the market. The edition also reports that South African regulator ICASA is reviewing the impact of digital platforms, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority has fined executives at Altvest, and solar company Sun King has introduced smartphone financing for customers. These stories span competition policy, digital regulation, financial enforcement, and consumer fintech across African markets.

The UK has implemented a social media ban for children under 16, prompting the BBC to survey Americans of various ages about their opinions on whether the US should adopt a similar measure. Responses varied, reflecting differing views on the effectiveness and necessity of such a ban.

Doctor Zo has issued a warning to Nigerian parents regarding the potential risks their children may face while studying in Canada, particularly emphasizing that a lack of supervision could lead to issues such as drug use and mental health challenges.

Nigerian model and actress Temi Otedola stated that she will not expose her child on the internet. In a discussion with her husband, Mr Eazi, on her podcast, she explained that sharing her child online does not align with her public brand and that her child has not chosen to be part of her public life.