Guinness Nigeria Partners with Lagos State for First-Ever Lagos Shopping Festival
Guinness Nigeria has partnered with the Lagos State Government to support the inaugural Lagos Shopping Festival, an initiative designed to promote commerce, tourism, and entertainment while boosting economic opportunities for
PepsiCo Q2 2022 Earnings Beat Wall Street Estimates
PepsiCo has raised its revenue outlook for the year, as inflation pushed up prices and people paid more for its Doritos chips and Gatorade drinks as it deploys price hikes,
Apple Removes Apps Used to Track US Immigration Officers
Apple has taken down several mobile apps that allowed users to report sightings of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, citing safety concerns flagged by law enforcement. Among the
India Lodges Criminal Complaint Against Rolls-Royce and BAE
India has filed a criminal complaint against Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems, two prominent companies in the aerospace industry. The complaint alleges corruption and irregularities in a deal for the supply
Microsoft Implements iPhone-Only Policy for China-Based Employees, Bans Android Devices
Microsoft has announced a significant policy change affecting its employees in China, mandating that they use only iPhones for work purposes, effective September 2024. This move comes as part of
Starbucks to Open 100 New UK Stores this Year
Starbucks plans to open 100 new stores across the UK this year, while investing millions of pounds in upgrading existing cafes. As reported on BBC, it comes as the world's
Hollywood’s Streaming Boom Fizzles, Leaving Industry Workers in Crisis
Michael Fortin, once at the forefront of Hollywood’s streaming golden age, now finds himself on the brink of homelessness. The actor and aerial cinematographer, who turned his drone-flying hobby into
Hormone-Treated Beef Will Mot Enter UK After US Deal, Says Government
The UK government has moved to allay concerns about food safety following a new trade agreement with the United States that allows for an increase in tariff-free beef imports. Officials
Persistent Building Collapses in Lagos: A Reflection of Systemic Failures and Negligence
Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling megacity, continues to grapple with a disturbing trend of frequent building collapses, with an average of one incident occurring every two weeks this year. While the economic
Disneyland Workers Struggle with Low Pay and Living Conditions
Disneyland employees are raising their voices over inadequate wages, with some resorting to living in cars and motels. Cynthia “Cyn” Carranza, an overnight custodian at Disneyland, recounted her experiences of
Activision Reveals Cost and Sales Figures for Call of Duty Titles
The development costs and sales figures of several games in Activision's Call of Duty franchise have been disclosed, shedding light on the financial scale behind some of the most iconic
Investors Lose N37 Billion Amid Sell-Offs in Nigerian Banking Stocks
Investors at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) experienced a loss of N37 billion as the domestic equity market faced a decline, largely driven by sell-offs in Tier One banking stocks.
BMW and Puma Unveil Limited-Edition Clothing Line Inspired by Iconic Lichtenstein Art Car
In celebration of pop art legend Roy Lichtenstein's 100th birthday and his impactful contribution to the Art Car program, BMW M Motorsport and Puma have collaborated on a limited-edition clothing
Netflix Begins Phasing Out Cheapest Ad-Free Plan for Subscribers
Netflix is moving forward with its decision to discontinue its cheapest ad-free tier for existing subscribers, prompting them to select new plans to continue accessing the streaming service. The transition,
CBN Denies Reports of New N5,000 and N10,000 Banknotes
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed reports claiming it has introduced new N5,000 and N10,000 banknotes, labeling them as false. In a statement shared on its official Instagram
Elon Musk’s AI tool Under Scrutiny for Generating Explicit Taylor Swift Videos Without Prompts
Elon Musk’s AI video generator, Grok Imagine, is facing criticism after reports claimed it could produce sexually explicit videos of Taylor Swift without being asked to do so. According to
Home Depot’s $18 Billion Deal Signals Strategic Shift towards Professional Contractors
Home improvement giant Home Depot is embarking on its most significant acquisition to date, signalling a strategic pivot towards catering to professional contractors and builders amidst a slowdown in the
New Balance Unveils Andrew Reynolds 933 “Dark Olivine”
New Balance has expanded Andrew Reynolds' popular 933 skate-lifestyle with the debut of a “Dark Olivine” colourway, which arrived on June 23 via NewBalance.com at a retail price of $130.
Tesla Promises Affordable Models Amid Falling Sales and Rising Pressures
Tesla says it is moving forward with plans to introduce a more affordable electric vehicle and expand access to its self-driving technology in Europe, as the company grapples with mounting
Google Update Makes it Easier For US Users to Remove Some Unwanted Search Results
In a recent move to bolster user privacy, Google announced this week the rollout of new privacy updates that allow US users to exercise greater control over the search results
