Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in Lagos, Nigeria-Flatimes

Tuesday 30 August 2016

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in Lagos, Nigeria


World’s 7th richest man, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebbook is currently in Nigeria. He arrived Nigeria this afternoon. His first stop is the Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) in Yaba, Lagos.

He arrived Nigeria this afternoon in what is believed to be his first trip to the continent.


His first stop is the Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) in Yaba, Lagos.

Here are 6 possible things the Social Media giant will be doing in Nigeria...

- Free Basics launched in Nigeria and Mark showed his support for the Jobberman team.

- Then the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative invested $24 million in Andela.

- Facebook’s developer workshop is happening tomorrow

- Facebook is partnering with Cool Link to launch Express Wifi in Lagos some time this week.

- Launch Express Wifi

- Probably have a policy-centred conversations with the Nigerian government to further Facebook’s cause.