Disney Extends CEO Bob Iger’s Contract Through 2026
The board of The Walt Disney Company has unanimously voted to extend CEO Bob Iger's contract by two years, until the end of 2026. When Iger returned to the CEO
Nintendo Switch 2 to Feature Larger Size and Magnetic Joy-Cons
As anticipation mounts for the release of Nintendo's highly anticipated successor to the Switch, new details have emerged regarding the appearance and controller connectivity of the upcoming handheld console. According
Simba Planet Introduces Nike Shoes
Simba Planet, the leading chain of bicycle stores in Nigeria, is excited to announce the launch of Nike shoes in their stores. This latest addition to Simba Planet’s product range
Nigeria Customs Service Surpasses N5 Trillion Revenue Target for 2024
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reached its 2024 revenue target of N5.07 trillion, marking a milestone in the agency's financial achievements. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, announced the
Twitter Debuts a Mid-Tier Data Access Plan, to Almost Immediate Backlash
Twitter introduced a new data access tier called "Pro" in an attempt to attract startups after facing backlash for implementing a paywall for developers and researchers. However, some critics argue
Outraged First Bank Shareholders Seek to Stop ‘Strange’ N350bn Private Placement
Shareholders of First Bank, Nigeria's oldest financial institution, are raising alarms over plans to execute a private placement valued at ₦350 billion. Many believe the move, spearheaded by Femi Otedola,
Celsius Founder Sentenced to 12 Years for Defrauding Crypto Investors
Alexander Mashinsky, founder and former CEO of collapsed crypto lending platform Celsius Network, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for defrauding customers out of billions by misrepresenting
Google Removes Spyware-Infested Apps from Play Store Amid Security Concerns
Google has confirmed the removal of multiple malicious apps from its Play Store after cybersecurity researchers uncovered a new spyware campaign linked to North Korean hackers. The latest threat, identified
Tim Cook Bets His Legacy on Augmented Reality
When Tim Cook took over as Apple CEO from Steve Jobs nearly 12 years ago, there were doubts about whether the company had reached its peak. However, under Cook's leadership,
Sacked Twitter Employees in Ghana Receive Compensation After Long Battle
Former employees of X, formerly known as Twitter, who were sacked from the company's African headquarters in Ghana over a year ago, have finally received their pay-off, according to the
CEOs of OpenAI, Google and Microsoft to Join Other Tech Leaders on Federal AI Safety Panel
The United States government has enlisted the expertise of leading figures in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry to establish guidelines for safeguarding critical infrastructure against AI-related threats and disruptions. The
Social Media Giants Accused of Building ‘Addictive’ Platforms as US Trial Begins
A high-profile trial examining the impact of social media on young people’s mental health has opened in California, with lawyers accusing the owners of Instagram and YouTube of deliberately designing
Pay $84 a Year for Twitter Blue or Lose Your Checkmark Beginning April 1, Twitter Says
Twitter’s free blue “verified” checkmarks for notable users may finally be coming to an end. Ever since Elon Musk took control of the company in October, he’s been threatening to
Saudi Arabia and Russia Curb Oil Supply Again to Try to Boost Prices
Saudi Arabia and Russia announced Monday that they would make additional cuts to oil supply as a global economic slowdown hangs over the outlook for energy demand. "Saudi Arabia will
McDonald’s Faces Declining Sales as Inflation Drives Customers Away
McDonald's is grappling with declining sales as inflation pushes budget-conscious Americans to seek cheaper dining alternatives. The fast-food giant reported a 0.7% drop in sales at U.S. locations open for
Former TikTok Executive Files Lawsuit Alleging Gender and Age Discrimination
Former TikTok senior executive Katie Puris has filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging discrimination based on her age and gender during her tenure. Puris, who worked in marketing at
Nike Announces Job Cuts, Aiming to Trim Costs by $2 Billion
Nike is set to reduce its workforce by approximately 2%, or close to 1,700 employees, as part of its cost-cutting strategy aimed at slashing up to $2 billion in expenses.
Chase ATM “Glitch” Turns Out to Be Check Fraud, Bank Warns Customers
Recent viral TikTok videos led some Chase customers to believe they had found a way to withdraw "free" cash from ATMs. However, what appeared to be a loophole was actually
British Gas Owner, EG Group, Holland & Barrett Fined for Underpaying Workers
The UK government has fined nearly 500 companies, including Centrica - the parent company of British Gas - Euro Garages (EG Group), and Holland & Barrett, for failing to pay
Japanese Hoverbike Start-Up ALI Technologies Files for Bankruptcy
ALI Technologies, a Japanese start-up that aimed to revolutionize urban transport with its futuristic hoverbike, has filed for bankruptcy. The move is part of a strategic relocation plan to California
