FG Bans Use of Foreign Models, Voice-Over Artists in Nigerian Adverts
The federal government through the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has banned the use of foreign models and voice-over artists for advertisements targeted at Nigerians. The is as the
McDonald’s Customer Shoots Employee in the Face Following Argument Over Cold Fries
In a tragic tur of event, a 20-year old man who shot a 23-year-old McDonald's employee in the face for allegedly arguing with him over the temperature of fries have
McDonald’s Says Middle East Turmoil is Hurting its Business
Fast-food giant McDonald’s has reported that its business is being affected by the escalating tensions in the Middle East. While announcing overall growth in sales and earnings for the fourth
Grangemouth Refinery to Close in 2025, 400 Jobs at Risk
Grangemouth, Scotland’s only oil refinery, is set to shut down in 2025, resulting in the loss of 400 jobs, according to operator Petroineos. The closure, reported by Reuters, marks the
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg’s Highly Anticipated Showdown to be Streamed on X
The long-anticipated face-off between tech moguls Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg is set to take place on X, formerly known as Twitter, according to Musk's recent tweets. The platform's owner
Tesla in ‘Full Self-Driving’ Mode Involved in Fatal Seattle Accident, Police Report
A Tesla Model S was reportedly in "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) mode when it struck and killed a 28-year-old motorcyclist near Seattle in April. According to police, the 56-year-old driver was
McDonald’s Japan Delays Toy Giveaway After Pokémon Promotion Sparks Backlash
McDonald’s Japan has postponed its upcoming “Happy Set” toy campaign following criticism that a recent Pokémon-themed giveaway triggered widespread food waste and profiteering. The fast-food chain announced on Thursday that
D’USSÉ Cognac Partners with Obi’s House to Elevate Nigerian Nightlife
D’USSÉ Cognac, a contemporary take on the classic spirit, proudly announces its new collaboration with DJ Obi’s renowned nightlife platform, Obi’s House. Known for transforming the nightlife scene in Nigeria
Protesters Attempt to Breach Tesla’s German Factory Amid Expansion Dispute
In a show of dissent against Tesla's expansion plans, approximately 800 activists converged outside Tesla's factory near Berlin, attempting to disrupt operations and voice opposition to the company's growth strategy.
Surging Natural Gas Prices Squeeze U.S. Industrial Sector
Skyrocketing natural gas prices have raised manufacturing and transportation costs across many U.S. industries, and the situation should persist as the United States exports more gas to Europe to make
Apple Surpasses Microsoft to Become Most Valuable US Public Company
Apple has reclaimed its title as the most valuable public company in the United States, surpassing Microsoft on Thursday. The tech giant's stock surged following announcements at its annual Worldwide
Chinese AI Model DeepSeek-R1 Impresses Scientists with Open, Affordable Design
A new artificial intelligence model from China, DeepSeek-R1, is gaining attention among researchers for its affordability and openness, positioning itself as a strong competitor to advanced reasoning models like OpenAI’s
Tesla Profits Climb Despite Price Cuts
Tesla, the electric vehicle (EV) giant, has reported a significant increase in profits, surpassing analysts' expectations despite implementing price cuts that affected its revenue per vehicle sold. In the second
Meta Warns of ‘Worse’ User Experience in Europe After EU Ruling on Data Consent Model
Meta has cautioned that users across Europe could soon face a “materially worse” experience on Facebook and Instagram following a recent regulatory crackdown by the European Commission. The warning, issued
Google Alters AI Ethics Policy, Opens Door to Military Applications
Google has quietly removed a key restriction from its AI principles, signalling a shift in its stance on the use of artificial intelligence for potentially harmful applications, including military weaponry.
Silence from Tech Giants Amid UK Unrest Draws Criticism Over Accountability
As unrest continues to grip parts of England and Northern Ireland, fueled in part by social media, major tech companies have remained conspicuously silent. Despite repeated inquiries from journalists at
CBN Fines 29 Banks ₦15 Billion Over Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Breaches
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed fines totaling ₦15 billion on 29 financial institutions for breaching Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) regulations. This revelation was made
Lawmakers Wrangle Over Measures to Address Pilot Shortage
A series of controversial proposals aimed at addressing the airline pilot shortage is creating complications for Congress as they consider new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) policies.One senator has issued a
Globacom Introduces 200% Data Bonus for New MiFi Customers
Telecommunications giant Globacom has launched a 200% data bonus offer for customers purchasing MiFi devices at Gloworld outlets across Nigeria. In a statement released on Monday, the company announced that
UK Government To Consult On Possible Social Media Ban For Under-16s
The UK government has announced plans to consult on whether social media access should be restricted for children under the age of 16. The move follows growing concern from parents,
