LeBron James Competes Against Father Time in Nike Ad
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Nike are at it again with another comedic video. James' 20th signature sneaker, the Nike LeBron 20, was recently released, and Nike is
7-Eleven to Close Over 400 Stores Amid Declining Sales and Changing Consumer Habits
7-Eleven, the popular convenience store chain, announced that it will be closing 444 underperforming locations across North America. The decision comes in response to several factors, including declining foot traffic,
Is YouTube Nigeria’s Leading Entertainment Platform? A Look at Trends
With nearly 10 million active users in Nigeria, YouTube has solidified its place as one of the country’s most dominant entertainment platforms. The video-sharing site attracts millions of viewers daily,
OpenAI now wants to make DeepSeek look like the villain
OpenAI is investigating allegations that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek may have improperly leveraged its technology to develop a competing language model, intensifying an ongoing debate over intellectual property and fair
Evergrande Delisted in Hong Kong After Debt-Driven Collapse
Chinese property giant Evergrande has been formally removed from the Hong Kong stock exchange, drawing a line under the dramatic downfall of what was once the country’s largest real estate
Amazon to Require Some Authors to Disclose the Use of AI Material
Amazon.com has introduced a pioneering policy in response to growing concerns from advocacy groups like the Authors Guild, requiring authors to disclose in advance whether their books incorporate artificial intelligence
Twitter Officially Sues Elon Musk, Demands All $44bn to a Delaware Court
American billionaire and businessman, Elon Musk has officially been sued by Twitter after the tech mogul announced they he is backing down from his $44bn offer to buy the platform,
Google DeepMind Chief Urges Urgent AI Risk Research
The head of Google DeepMind, Sir Demis Hassabis, has called for urgent research into the risks posed by artificial intelligence, warning that safeguards must keep pace with rapidly advancing technology.
AOL Retires Dial-Up Internet After Three Decades
AOL will shut down its long-running dial-up internet service at the end of September, closing a chapter that introduced millions of households in the US to life online. The service,
Air Peace Hikes Lagos-Abuja Ticket to N200,000 from November
Starting November 1, 2024, Air Peace will raise the cost of a one-way flight ticket from Lagos to Abuja to N200,000, marking a significant fare increase in Nigeria's domestic aviation
The Story of Guinness and Football in Nigeria
For over a decade, Guinness has been a dedicated supporter of football in Nigeria, creating unforgettable experiences for fans and cementing its association with the sport. The leading premium beer
Wendy’s Plans to Close Hundreds of U.S. Restaurants in Restructuring Move
Wendy’s is preparing to shut down a significant number of its U.S. restaurants as the fast-food chain works to reverse declining performance. Interim CEO Ken Cook told investors on Friday
Mars Removes Controversial Colour Additive from US Skittles
Mars Inc. has officially discontinued the use of titanium dioxide - a colour additive banned in the European Union in 2022 - in its Skittles candies sold in the United
Legoland: Rollercoaster Crash at Germany Resort Injures 30
A rollercoaster crash at Legoland's theme park in Germany has hurt more than 30 people, with at least one of them reported to have sustained severe injuries. According to the
Berkshire Hathaway Swings to a Profit, Boosted by Massive Investment Gains
Berkshire Hathaway, the multinational conglomerate led by renowned investor Warren Buffett, has reported a significant rebound in earnings during the second quarter of 2023, recovering from substantial investment losses experienced
Amazon Unveils New “Haul” Shopping Experience to Compete with Temu and Shein’s Low-Price Model
Amazon has launched a budget-friendly shopping outlet called Haul, offering U.S. customers products capped at $20 (around £15.79) as it takes aim at popular low-cost retailers Temu and Shein. Haul,
David Beckham Signs Global Ambassador Deal with AliExpress Ahead of Euros 2024
David Beckham has signed on as a global ambassador for AliExpress, the online retail platform operated by Chinese tech giant Alibaba. The announcement comes just in time for the UEFA
Elon Musk Introduces ‘Grok,’ an AI Chatbot with Sarcasm and Rebellion”
Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter), unveiled the arrival of "Grok," an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot with a penchant for sarcasm, akin to Musk's own sense of humor. Musk
Elon Musk’s DOGE is Coming for the Penny
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has set its sights on the U.S. penny, citing the high costs associated with producing the one-cent coin. In a post on X,
UK Retreats from Apple Encryption Demand, Says US Intelligence Chief
The United Kingdom has backed away from its demand that Apple create a backdoor to access encrypted data of users worldwide, according to the US director of national intelligence. In
