Tony Elumelu Foundation Launches Applications for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programs
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), a leading force in African entrepreneurship, has officially opened applications for its 2025 Entrepreneurship Programs. Entrepreneurs across the continent now have the opportunity to gain
Bill Gates’ Foundation Made a Nearly $100 Million Bet on Bud Light
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Trust has shown a vote of confidence in Anheuser-Busch, the parent company of Bud Light, by purchasing 1.7 million shares valued at approximately $95
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
PalmPay Rewards Wealth Wish Campaign Winner with N3 Million Grand Prize
PalmPay, one of Africa’s leading mobile financial platforms, has announced Amarachi Ujunwa Nwakire as the grand prize winner of its recently concluded Wealth Wish Campaign, awarding her a cash prize
Trump Grants TikTok Another 90-Day Extension Amid Ongoing Sale Negotiations
President Donald Trump has granted a fresh 90-day extension to TikTok, delaying enforcement of the U.S. law that would ban the app unless it is sold by its Chinese parent
Coca-Cola Launches Lagos Recycling Hub to Process 13,000 Metric Tons of Plastic Annually
Coca-Cola has inaugurated a new Packaging Collection Hub in Lagos, Nigeria, with the capacity to process up to 13,000 metric tons of plastic bottles each year. The initiative is part
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
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
Elon Musk’s Twitter Deal Has to Close by Friday or the Trial is Back on
Elon Musk’s on-again off-again plan to buy Twitter is on track to culminate in the billionaire taking control of the company this week. As reported by TechCrunch, Musk is expected
Oprah Winfrey Steps Down from WeightWatchers Board, Donates Stock to Museum
Oprah Winfrey, renowned media mogul and long-standing director of WeightWatchers, is stepping down from the company's board, marking the end of her nearly decade-long tenure. The announcement sent shockwaves through
Microsoft and Asus Unveil ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X: Windows 11 Handhelds for Multi-Platform Gaming
Microsoft and Asus have officially launched two new handheld gaming consoles - the ROG Xbox Ally and the more powerful ROG Xbox Ally X - after months of speculation and
Musk Wins Request To Include Whistleblower Claims In Twitter Suit But Judge Denies Delay
A Delaware judge ruled Wednesday that American billionaire Elon Musk can include claims made by Twitter whistleblower, Peiter Zatko in his countersuit justifying his withdrawal from his $44 billion deal
Nasdaq Has Worst Day Since 2022 as Tech Stocks Get Slammed
The Nasdaq Composite index experienced its sharpest downturn since December 2022 as tech stocks faced significant selling pressure, marking a stark contrast to the Dow's continued rise to record highs.
Cloud Imperium Games Reports Staff Layoffs Following CitizenCon
Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) has reportedly laid off several employees in the wake of the intense lead-up to CitizenCon. According to an ex-employee, the company has let go of a
Microsoft Outlook Will Soon Write Emails for You
Microsoft is set to expand its implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in Outlook to assist corporate users in composing more effective emails. The Microsoft 365 Copilot tool, positioned as
Fintechs Lose Over ₦5 Billion in Ongoing Fraud Spree, Insider Jobs Surge
A recent report by Nairametrics has uncovered a staggering increase in fraudulent activities targeting financial technology institutions, with more than ₦5 billion reportedly stolen within an eight-month period. This surge
Honor and Porsche Design Collaborate as Huawei Partnership Ends
The era of sleek Huawei smartphones adorned with the Porsche Design logo has come to a close with the conclusion of the Huawei and Porsche Design partnership last year. The
Haribo Recalls Sweets in the Netherlands After Cannabis Traces Discovered
German confectionery brand Haribo has issued a recall of its Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets in the Netherlands after some packs were found to contain traces of cannabis. The recall was
Elon Musk Hasn’t Taken Any Kind of Cash Salary From Tesla Since 2019
For the moment at least, Elon Musk is working at Tesla for free. Depending on how you look at it.Musk still has the potential to continue pulling in staggering sums
Champagne Sales Lose Fizz in 2023 After Covid-Era Peak
Champagne sales have experienced a downturn in 2023, stepping back from the record-breaking heights achieved in the Covid-19 era. The Comité Champagne, representing over 16,000 winegrowers and 320 Champagne houses,
