Is Koo app available in Nigeria?

India’s homegrown multi-lingual micro-blogging platform, Koo, is enhancing its presence in Nigeria, one of the largest economies on the African continent.

Which country recently created its official account on koo after the country indefinitely banned Twitter?

Government of Nigeria
Almost a week after the indefinite suspension of Twitter’s operations announced by the Nigerian government took effect on June 4, accounts for the “Government of Nigeria” and other government officials were created on Indian microblogging platform, Koo.

How many Nigerians are Koo?

6 million
Estimated active users in Nigeria As of May 2021, Koo has about 6 million total users.

Is twitter available in China?

Twitter is officially blocked in China; however, many Chinese people circumvent the block to use it. Even major Chinese companies and national medias, such as Huawei and CCTV, use Twitter through a government approved VPN.

Who gained independent in Nigeria?

The period of British rule lasted until 1960, when an independence movement led to the country being granted independence. Nigeria first became a republic in 1963, but succumbed to military rule three years later, after a bloody coup d’état.

Is Nigeria’s Koo an alternative to Twitter?

The Nigerian government’s decision to join Koo after banning Twitter reinforces its position as an alternative platform to Twitter. Even in India, the progress of Koo came in the backdrop of the Indian government’s several disagreements with Twitter.

Is Twitter banned in Nigeria?

(AP Photo: Sunday Alamba, File) Less than a week after banning American microblogging site Twitter indefinitely, the Nigerian government has joined its India-made rival Koo. Shortly after the ban, Koo had announced that it was available in Nigeria and was working to add local languages on its platform. Why did Nigeria ban Twitter?

Is Twitter complying with India’s New it rules?

According to the government, Twitter is also yet to comply with India’s new IT rules for digital media intermediaries. Last month, Koo announced a $30-million fundraise from marquee investors including Tiger Global at a time Indian authorities were turning the heat on Twitter.