Wall Street Rallies at End of Roller Coaster Week
Wall Street rallied on Friday, ending a week of wild market gyrations marked by signs of peaking inflation and worries that the Federal Reserve might tighten policy too aggressively.Rebounding megacap
Strong iPhone 17 Sales Help Calm Investor Fears Over Apple’s AI Lag
Apple has delivered a strong earnings performance that is easing concerns on Wall Street about the company’s perceived struggles in artificial intelligence, with robust sales of the iPhone 17 taking
Tesla Halts Cybertruck Deliveries Over Loose Trim Issue
Tesla has temporarily halted deliveries of its Cybertruck due to concerns over loose trim pieces, marking yet another challenge for the electric pickup. Reports indicate that parts of the truck’s
Nike Honors Kobe Bryant with Inspiring ‘Year of the Mamba’ Campaign
Nike has launched a powerful tribute to the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, kicking off the "Year of the Mamba" with a cinematic ad titled Have a Hard Year. The
The Brands We Lost in 2025: How Familiar Retail Names Faded From the High Street
In 2025, shopping trips across the United States became quieter, lonelier affairs. Storefronts that once buzzed with teenage energy, birthday balloons, fabric cutters and pharmacy queues went dark, their signs
FTC Urges US Appeals Court to Block Microsoft’s Activision Merger
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has called on a federal appeals court to intervene and block Microsoft's recent $69 billion acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard. The FTC argues
American Cola Unveils “Explore Your Freedom” Campaign in Nigeria, Celebrating Creativity and Individuality
Planet Bottling Company, in collaboration with Monarch Beverage, has launched the "Explore Your Freedom" campaign for its popular beverage brand, American Cola, in Nigeria. The campaign seeks to inspire and
Adidas Removes Yeezy Products Following Kanye West’s Instagram Rant
Adidas has removed all Yeezy-branded products from its website following a heated Instagram post from Kanye West. The move comes just a day after the 47-year-old artist criticized the company,
Ford Sells Shares in EV Maker Rivian For $188.2 Million
Ford Motor Co sold 7 million shares of electric carmaker Rivian Automotive Inc for about $188.2 million, or $26.88 apiece, the U.S. automaker said in a filing on Friday.Ford now
Universities Shutting Down – ASUU Rues N200m to N300m Monthly Electricity Bill
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised alarm over the imminent collapse of many Nigerian universities due to the unsustainable cost of electricity. ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke,
How a Blue Bottle Became a Luxury Icon: The Accidental Fame of Saratoga Spring Water
What happens when a health influencer’s morning routine sparks a global obsession? You get Saratoga Spring Water - once a quiet, regional brand - thrust into the limelight, not by
KFC’s Newest Store Looks Absolutely Nothing Like a KFC
KFC is stepping outside its comfort zone with its newest venture, “Saucy,” a one-of-a-kind prototype restaurant opening Monday in Orlando, Florida. Swapping its iconic red branding for a vibrant pink,
Trump Says Banning TikTok Won’t Make Americans Safer from China. He May Have a Point
In a surprising shift, former President Donald Trump has downplayed the national security concerns surrounding TikTok, a stance that contradicts his earlier efforts to ban the app over fears of
Saks Files For Bankruptcy: Inside The Missteps That Brought A Luxury Giant To Its Knees
On a chilly January morning in midtown Manhattan, tourists lingered over rows of designer handbags at Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship store. Balenciaga, Burberry and other luxury labels still gleamed behind
China Moves To Ban Hidden Car Door Handles Over Safety Risks
China has announced a ban on hidden car door handles, becoming the first country to formally prohibit the design amid growing safety concerns surrounding electric vehicles (EVs). The decision follows
Blue Origin Unveils Satellite Network To Rival Musk’s Starlink
Blue Origin, the space company founded by Amazon creator Jeff Bezos, has announced plans to deploy more than 5,400 satellites into orbit as part of a new global communications system
Adobe Photoshop and Firefly AI Upgrades Bring New Features, Unintended Laughter
Adobe's ongoing efforts to enhance its image editing suite with AI-driven tools have taken a step forward with the introduction of new features and improved performance. However, while these upgrades
TikTok US Rejects Allegations of Content Censorship Amid Technical Disruptions
TikTok has dismissed claims that it is restricting what American users can post, following widespread reports of glitches on the platform shortly after its US operations were spun off from
Sunny Joseph Imohimi Named ICT Innovator of the Year at 2026 Africa Beacon of ICT Awards
Technology executive and digital transformation specialist Sunny Joseph Imohimi has been honoured with the ICT Innovator of the Year Award at the 2026 edition of the Africa Beacon of ICT
Apple’s iPhone 14 Plans Just Hit a Huge China Problem
A violent workers’ revolt at the world’s largest iPhone factory this week in central China is further scrambling Apple’s strained supply and highlighting how the country’s stringent zero-Covid policy is
