CAC Temporarily Shuts Down Company Registration Portal After Cyber Incident
Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a temporary shutdown of its company registration portal following a cybersecurity incident that affected a significant volume of data. In a statement shared
Microsoft and Nvidia Overtake Apple Amid AI Boom
In a dynamic shift within the tech industry, Nvidia recently became the world's most valuable company, surpassing Microsoft, which had itself leapfrogged Apple. This milestone was noted with applause at
McKinsey to Pay $650 Million to Settle U.S. Opioid Investigation
Global consulting firm McKinsey & Co has agreed to pay $650 million to resolve a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into its advisory role in promoting the sales of
Introducing Apple Vision Pro: Apple’s First Spatial Computer
Apple has unveiled Apple Vision Pro, a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world, while allowing users to stay present and connected to others. Vision
BlackRock Acquires Global Infrastructure Partners, Founded by Adebayo Ogunlesi, in $12.5 Billion Deal
BlackRock, the world's largest asset management company, has announced its acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a firm established by Nigerian investment banker Adebayo Ogunlesi, in a deal valued at
PepsiCo Announces Plans for $90 Million Snack Plant in Vietnam
Global food and beverage giant PepsiCo, Inc. has unveiled its strategic initiative to establish a snack plant in the Ha Nam province of Vietnam. The state-of-the-art facility, slated to be
Elon Musk Confirms $16.5B Chip Deal Between Tesla and Samsung
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced a $16.5 billion agreement with Samsung Electronics to supply chips for the U.S. automaker’s future vehicles. The deal is set to boost Samsung’s struggling
iPhone Maker Foxconn to Build Electric Vehicles for Mitsubishi Motors
Foxconn, the Taiwanese tech giant best known for manufacturing Apple’s iPhones, has unveiled plans to build electric vehicles (EVs) for Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors in a new push into the
Swatch’s Space-Themed Watches Are Helping it Recover From its Pandemic Stumbles
"Oh, they’re probably giving away a watch," is what one passerby guessed while walking past the line extending around the corner of the Swatch store in Times Square in New
Google Apologises Over Offensive Baftas News Alert
Google has issued an apology after a news alert linked to this year’s BAFTA ceremony included a “see more” prompt that referenced a racial slur. The notification, sent via Google
CNN Introduces Digital Paywall, Charging U.S. Users for Article Access
CNN, one of the world's leading news platforms, has introduced a digital paywall, charging select users $3.99 per month for article access. This move marks the first time the news
Italian Chain Prezzo to Shut 46 Restaurants With 810 Jobs Set to Go
Prezzo is to shut 46 loss-making restaurants after being hit hard by soaring energy and food costs. The Italian restaurant chain has said about 810 workers are at risk of
Taylor Swift Joins World’s Richest on Billionaire List
Taylor Swift, the American pop sensation, has made her debut on the Forbes World's Billionaires List, joining the ranks of the world's wealthiest individuals. With an estimated net worth of
Tariffs Threaten to Cost Gap Up to $150 Million in 2025
Gap Inc. is bracing for a potential financial hit of up to $150 million this year as a result of ongoing U.S. tariffs, the company has disclosed. According to Gap,
DStv Earns Top Spot as Africa’s Most-Admired Media Brand in the 13th Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands Survey
Last month DStv, one of the consumer brands of the Multichoice Group, continued to soar as the unrivalled media powerhouse in Africa, securing its position as the top “Most-Admired Media
Unionised US Apple Store Proposes Asking for Tips
Picture this: You've dropped your iPhone and shattered its screen for the second time. You rush to your nearest Apple Store for repairs, and the team at the Genius Bar
Nintendo Enforces DMCA, Forces Removal of Mario Content from Garry’s Mod
In a significant move impacting the Garry's Mod community, Nintendo has wielded Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notices to remove all Mario-related content from the platform, stirring controversy and speculation
DeepSeek’s Shock Debut Shook Silicon Valley – But Has It Changed AI?
When Chinese AI firm DeepSeek released its chatbot, DeepSeek-R1, in late January, few in the United States had heard of it. Within 48 hours, it was the most downloaded free
Tesla Faces Mounting Challenges as Profits Plummet and Sales Decline
Tesla’s financial and operational struggles are intensifying, with its latest earnings report revealing a 71% drop in net income - a stark indicator of deeper troubles within the electric vehicle
Luxury Fruits: The $400 Pineapple Making Waves
Imagine splurging $400 on a luxury dining experience. You might opt for premium caviar, fine wine, or a lavish multi-course meal at an upscale restaurant. Or, you could invest in
