Pepsi Black Unveils “Ripple Effect” Project
Pepsi Black, the beloved sugar-free iteration of the iconic Pepsi flavour, is not just about refreshing beverages; it's now making waves in the music scene with its innovative platform, "Ripple
Nexstar Strikes $6.2 Billion Deal to Acquire Tegna, Raising Fresh Debate Over Media Consolidation
Nexstar Media Group, already the largest owner of local TV stations in the United States, has announced plans to buy rival broadcaster Tegna in a deal valued at $6.2 billion,
Daimler Truck Finance Chief Jochen Goetz Dies in ‘Tragic Incident’
In a heartbreaking announcement, Daimler Truck revealed that their chief financial officer, Jochen Goetz, has passed away in what the company termed a "tragic incident." The news came on Sunday,
Google’s $250M Deal to Fund California Newsrooms Sparks Backlash from Journalists
Google has entered into a groundbreaking agreement with California lawmakers to fund newsrooms across the state, marking the first deal of its kind in the United States. Announced on Wednesday,
Netflix’s Ad-Supported Plan Surges to 23 Million Monthly Users
Netflix's ad-supported tier has witnessed a substantial growth, reaching over 23 million monthly active users, according to Amy Reinhard, the streaming service's President of Advertising. This marks an increase of
Canva Quits Russia After Protests
Australia-based design software firm Canva announced Wednesday it is pulling out of Russia, after coming under intense pressure from Australian-Ukrainian activists. The company cut off payments from Russia soon after
Taiwan Blocks Chinese App RedNote for One Year Amid Rising Fraud Cases
Taiwan has announced a one-year ban on access to RedNote - also known as Xiaohongshu - following a surge in online shopping scams linked to the Chinese social media platform.
Dangote Retains Title as Africa’s Most Admired Brand for Eighth Straight Year
Dangote Industries Limited has once again been recognised as Africa’s Most Admired African Brand, extending its dominance in the category to eight consecutive years. The recognition was announced during the
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
Google Takes Down Links to California News Sites Amid Proposed Legislation on Payment to Publishers
Google has initiated the removal of links to California news websites in response to proposed state legislation that seeks payment for news content usage by tech companies like Google and
China Strikes Back at EU with Brandy Tax
China has imposed new tariffs on European brandy imports, in what France claims is retaliation for the European Union's recent decision to levy heavy duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles. The
Tax Reform Bills: FIRS Now Nigeria Revenue Service
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed four significant tax reform bills into law, officially renaming the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). The newly enacted
A Flying Car Prototype Just Got an Airworthiness Certificate From the FAA
"The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified for testing a vehicle that a California startup describes as a flying car — the first fully electric vehicle that can both fly
Jack Dorsey Says Twitter ‘Went South’ After Company’s Sale to Elon Musk
Jack Dorsey has openly criticised the leadership of Twitter’s current chief Elon Musk in a new unfiltered response. Commenting on Friday under a discussion on his new social media platform
Qatar Airways to Exit Cathay Pacific Stake After Eight Years
Qatar Airways is set to divest its entire shareholding in Cathay Pacific, bringing an end to an eight-year investment in Hong Kong’s flagship airline. The Qatari carrier will sell its
Burger King’s Secret Weapon Against McDonald’s is the Whopper
When Burger King launched a new marketing campaign late last year with a little jingle to support the Whopper, Tom Curtis was initially skeptical. “You just can’t say ‘Whopper’ four
Netflix Sees Surge in Sign-Ups Amid Password Crackdown
Netflix experienced a significant surge in new subscriptions at the end of last year, driven by the company's efforts to crack down on password-sharing. The streaming giant added over 13.1
Three Crowns Unveils 2026 ‘Mum of the Year’ Campaign With Zanzibar Reward
Three Crowns Milk has announced the launch of the 2026 edition of its “Mum of the Year” (MOTY) campaign, an initiative aimed at celebrating and rewarding mothers across Nigeria. Now
“Swish Fusion Summit to Address Barriers in Western and Indigenous Collaboration” – Host Theophilus Akhimie
In an exclusive interview, Theophilus Akhimie, host of Swish Fusion Talks and the Swish Fusion: Media + Tech Summit, shared insights on this year’s Swish Fusion Talks theme: "Dismantling the
Apple’s VR Headset Gets Closer to Actual Reality
Goodbye iPod, hello Eyes Pod. According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has demonstrated a new Apple-made VR headset to its board. Such a product has been rumored
