China Tightens Export Rules for Crucial Rare Earths
China has announced stricter export regulations on rare earth materials - essential components in the production of high-tech goods such as semiconductors, electric vehicles, and defense equipment. The move, unveiled
Kia Enters the Electric Van Arena with Customizable Concepts Unveiled at CES 2024
Kia has officially joined the electric van race, presenting a range of highly customizable electric van concepts at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on Tuesday. The move places Kia
Ajax Unveils Special 125th Anniversary Kit Inspired by Club’s Historic Look
Dutch football giants Ajax have unveiled a special edition anniversary kit in collaboration with adidas to mark the club’s 125th anniversary. The design pays homage to Ajax’s first-ever white-red-white kit,
AI Innovator Sir Demis Hassabis Advocates for Creative Use of Video Games in Youth
Sir Demis Hassabis, the recently-knighted AI entrepreneur, has urged parents to view video games as a potential avenue for fostering creativity and skill development in their children, rather than solely
Couple Suing Eataly Boston After Woman Slipped on Piece of Prosciutto and Broke Ankle, Lawsuit States
A New Hampshire couple has initiated legal proceedings against Eataly Boston following an incident in which a woman allegedly slipped and fell on a piece of prosciutto within the store,
Twitter Lays Off at Least 50 in Relentless Cost Cuts- The Information
Elon Musk's Twitter Inc laid off dozens of employees on Saturday in what is at least the eighth round of job cuts since Musk took over the social network in
Is WhatsApp About to Leave Nigeria? FG Agency Responds
The Federal Government has dismissed rumours that WhatsApp is considering halting its services in Nigeria, calling the reports a tactic by the company to sway public opinion amidst a legal
Ticketmaster Faces UK Probe Over Oasis Reunion Tour Ticket Sales
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster, following complaints about its handling of ticket sales for the much-anticipated Oasis reunion tour in 2025. The
Coffee Prices Surge as Climate Change Hits Production: A Luxury in the Making
In the picturesque highlands of Chiapas, Mexico, around 150 coffee farmers on the Edelmann family farm labor under the shade of tree canopies, battling extreme weather conditions exacerbated by climate
Tesla Recalls 1.6 Million Cars in China to Address Autopilot Concerns and Enhance Safety
In a move aimed at improving the functionality of its Autopilot driver-assistance system and mitigating collision risks, Tesla is recalling 1.6 million vehicles in China, according to an announcement from
Swish Fusion Tech Meet: Bridging the Gap for Global Collaboration in Africa’s Media and Tech Sectors
On November 27th, 2024, The Zone in Gbagada Industrial Scheme became the epicentre for a thought-provoking gathering that explored the future of Western and indigenous collaboration within Africa’s burgeoning media
Beauty Giant Avon Faces Criticism Over Business Continuation in Russia
Avon, the renowned beauty company, is facing scrutiny for maintaining business operations in Russia despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The BBC investigation has revealed that Avon is actively recruiting
Amazon and iRobot Terminate $1.7 Billion Acquisition Deal, Leading to Layoffs and Regulatory Concerns
In a surprising turn of events, Amazon and iRobot have mutually called off their anticipated $1.7 billion acquisition deal, citing various regulatory obstacles. Following this announcement on Monday, iRobot disclosed
China Partially Eases Ban on Japanese Seafood Imports Amid Ongoing Fukushima Concerns
China has announced a partial lifting of its ban on Japanese seafood imports, ending a two-year freeze that began after Japan started releasing treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant
McDonald’s Reportedly Tells U.S. Staff to Work From Home Over the Next 3 Days So it Can Deliver Layoff Messages Remotely
McDonald’s is closing its U.S. offices and telling U.S. and some international staff to work remotely between Monday and Wednesday as the fast food giant prepares for layoffs. As reported
Gmail to Phase Out SMS Codes, Introduce QR Authentication for Security
Google is set to replace SMS-based authentication codes with QR code verification for Gmail users, aiming to enhance security and reduce the risks associated with text-based authentication. According to Forbes,
Broadcasters Accuse YouTube of ‘Massaging’ Viewing Figures to Boost Ad Business
YouTube has been accused of “massaging” viewing figures to boost its advertising business in a major row with British broadcasters. The Google-owned video sharing platform is currently in discussions with
Nigeria to Earn Over $4bn Revenue as FEC Okays Concession of Abuja, Kano Airports
Nigeria will earn over $4 billion in nominal revenue as the Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday okayed the concession of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, and Mallam
Oasis Fans Frustrated by High Prices and Long Waits on Ticketmaster for Reunion Tour
The highly anticipated reunion tour of British rock band Oasis has sparked frustration among fans, as many encountered issues with the ticket-buying process through Ticketmaster. Tickets for the 17-date tour
Penguin Scraps $2.2bn Deal to Buy Rival Publisher
Publishing giant Penguin Random House has scrapped a $2.2bn (£1.9bn) planned takeover of rival Simon & Schuster. As reported by the BBC, last month, a US court blocked the deal,
