Nike Unveils Vomero Premium and Plus Models with Game-Changing Cushioning Ahead of Fall Releases
Nike is elevating the standard for running comfort with the introduction of two new additions to its Vomero line - the Vomero Premium and Vomero Plus - both built with
Heineken to Create 600 Jobs Through £40m Pub Investment Plan
Heineken has pledged a £40 million cash injection into the pubs business, in a move which will create around 600 jobs this year. The global brewing giant said the investment
Meta Nears Resolution of Outage Affecting Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp
Meta has announced that it is close to resolving a significant technical issue causing widespread outages on its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company acknowledged the disruption on
Judge Dismisses Defamation Suit Against Fox News Over Jan. 6 Coverage
A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by Ray Epps, an Arizona man who alleged that Fox News and former host Tucker Carlson promoted conspiracy theories falsely accusing
Bill Gates to Give Most of His $200bn Fortune to Africa
Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has announced that the majority of his vast fortune - expected to reach $200 billion - will be directed towards transforming health and
California Surpasses Japan as World’s Fourth-Largest Economy, But Sounds Alarm on Tariff Threats
California has officially overtaken Japan to become the fourth-largest economy in the world, according to new data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The Golden State’s nominal GDP
iPhone Maker Foxconn to Build Electric Vehicles for Mitsubishi Motors
Foxconn, the Taiwanese tech giant best known for manufacturing Apple’s iPhones, has unveiled plans to build electric vehicles (EVs) for Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors in a new push into the
Surge in Popularity of ‘Dumbphones’ as Adults and Teens Seek to Reduce Screen Time
Adults and teenagers aiming to cut back on their screen time are increasingly swapping their smartphones for simpler, "dumb" models. The ability to track daily screen time on smartphones can
Who Wins When Nigeria’s Richest Man Takes on the ‘Oil Mafia’?
The commissioning of Aliko Dangote’s $20 billion (£15.5 billion) oil refinery, a state-of-the-art facility poised to revolutionise Nigeria’s downstream oil sector, stands as one of the nation’s most significant business
Chelsea Post Record £262m Loss Despite Strong Revenue And On-Pitch Success
Chelsea FC have reported the largest pre-tax loss in Premier League history, posting a £262 million deficit for the 2024–25 financial year. The figure surpasses the previous record loss of
BP Sells Majority Stake in Castrol for $6bn as It Refocuses on Core Oil and Gas Business
BP has agreed to sell a controlling stake in its Castrol lubricants business in a deal worth $6bn (£4.4bn), as the energy giant accelerates efforts to streamline operations and reduce
Cracker Barrel Drops New Logo After Customer Backlash
U.S. restaurant chain Cracker Barrel has scrapped its recently unveiled logo after widespread criticism from customers and even political figures. The company confirmed the reversal in a statement on social
TikTok Owner ByteDance is Testing an Instagram Competitor Called Whee
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is venturing into the realm of social media once again with the testing of its latest app, "Whee." This move comes amidst ongoing regulatory
How Google’s New AI Tool Could Disrupt Nigeria’s Graphic Design Industry
A new artificial intelligence tool from Google is beginning to reshape how Nigerians create visual content, raising questions about the future of freelance design and advertising services. The technology, known
End of an Era for Electronics Giant Toshiba
Japan's renowned electronics giant, Toshiba, has officially delisted from the Tokyo Stock Exchange, closing a chapter that spanned 74 years and once symbolized the pinnacle of Japan's electronic dominance. The
Hope Cyprian Wins Cussons Baby Moments Season 9
Baby Hope Cyprian has emerged winner of the ninth season of the Cussons Baby Moments competition, taking home the top prize of ₦5 million at the grand finale held recently.
Surprising Impact of McDonald’s Touchscreen Kiosks: Job Growth Instead of Cuts
When McDonald’s first introduced touchscreen kiosks in its restaurants 25 years ago, many feared they would lead to job losses. However, the actual outcome was unexpected: rather than eliminating jobs,
Scunthorpe Shop Loses £1k of Chocolate After Heatwave Causes it to Melt
A community has come together to help the owners of a corner shop whose entire stock of chocolate melted. As reported by BBC, Ellis Stores in Scunthorpe lost about £1,000
Chinese AI Model DeepSeek-R1 Impresses Scientists with Open, Affordable Design
A new artificial intelligence model from China, DeepSeek-R1, is gaining attention among researchers for its affordability and openness, positioning itself as a strong competitor to advanced reasoning models like OpenAI’s
Amazon Curbs No-Fee Returns as Retail’s ‘Laissez Faire’ Era Fades
Amazon (AMZN) has built its e-commerce empire by making shopping affordable and foolproof. You didn't like the pan you bought on Amazon? No worries, you had free returns. However, the
