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 Meta to end end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages Meta is ending end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages, a feature the company says will no longer be available after May 8, 2026. Unlike WhatsApp, Instagram never offered encryption to all users or as a default; only select users in certain regions could opt in on a per-chat basis. A Meta spokesperson explained that the decision comes due to low adoption. “Very few people were opting in to end-to-end encrypted messaging in DMs, so we’re removing this option from Instagram in the coming months,” the spokesperson said. “Anyone who wants to keep messaging with end-to-end encryption can easily do that on WhatsApp.” Meta’s messaging strategy has shifted multiple times over the years. WhatsApp chats have been encrypted since 2016, and the company began rolling out default encryption for Messenger in 2023. However, Meta has not clarified whether the Instagram decision affects Messenger, which is still in the proc...

OLUBUNMI FAMILONI AWARD NLNG'S $100, 000 LITERATURE PRIZE FIR "THE ROAF DOES NOT END".(PHOTO).


 Olubunmi Familoni Awarded

NLNG's $100,000 Literature Prize for "The Road Does Not End"


Nigerian author Olubunmi Familoni has been awarded the prestigious 2024

NLNG Prize for Literature for his novel The

Road Does Not End. The announcement was made during an award night at Eko Hotel, Lagos, where Familoni secured the coveted $100,000 NLNG Prize for Literature 2024


Emerging victorious from a remarkable 162 entries, The Road Does Not End triumphed over two other finalists: Ndidi Chiazor-Enenmo’s A Father’s Pride and Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike’s Wish Maker. 

The novel tells the poignant story of Rilwan, a young orphan grappling with loss and searching for his identity. Rilwan’s life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers Fuji music and finds mentorship under his boss, Pepper, adding a rich layer of hope and resilience to his journey.


This year’s competition spotlighted children’s literature, celebrating works that inspire and shape young minds. The advisory board lauded Familoni’s novel for its masterful storytelling, meticulous editing, and impactful themes. They highlighted how The Road Does Not Endaddresses the pressing issue of child labor while exploring themes of resilience and the importance of human connections.


“The book emphasizes the need for continuous self-improvement and the significance of relationships in overcoming adversity,” they noted.


In addition to Familoni’s triumph, the event also recognized the joint winners of the Prize for Science: Olajide Otitoju, Meihong Wang, and Eni Oko.


During the awards ceremony, Philip Mshelbila, CEO of NLNG, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to shaping a better future through intentional actions. “In NLNG, we acknowledge the divine and recognize that while we may not possess ultimate control of the future, our actions can influence the outcomes of tomorrow,” he stated.

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