Walmart Ventures Beyond Retail, Acquires Vizio in $2.3 Billion Deal
Walmart, the retail giant known for its expansive presence in the grocery and retail sectors, is making a bold move into the media and advertising landscape with its recent acquisition
Reebok and Whim Golf Debut Exclusive Classic Leather Sneaker
Reebok has partnered with luxury golf apparel brand Whim Golf to launch a new iteration of the Classic Leather sneaker, marking the latest development in their collaboration. The Whim Golf
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
Nigerian Government Launches Free Conversion of 150 Commercial Vehicles to CNG in Kaduna
In response to the rising cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as fuel, the Nigerian Federal Government has begun converting 150 commercial vehicles in Kaduna State to run
Elon Musk Admits Paying Twitter Blue Tick Fees For Celebrities Who Boycotted Controversial Levy
Elon Musk has said he’s “personally” paying for Twitter Blue subscriptions for a few celebrities who declined to subscribe themselves. The Twitter chief confirmed that he is paying for the
Asahi Says Cyber-Attack May Have Exposed Data of 1.5 Million Customers
Japanese beverage giant Asahi has confirmed that a major cyber-attack that struck its operations in September may have exposed the personal information of more than 1.5 million customers, along with
Ford Temporarily Lays Off 700 Workers at F-150 Lightning Plant
In a surprising development, Ford is temporarily laying off approximately 700 workers responsible for assembling the F-150 Lightning, the electric variant of its highly popular pickup truck. Unlike some recent
Reebok Honors Allen Iverson Documentary With Special Engine A and Answer III Releases
Reebok is paying tribute to basketball legend Allen Iverson with a new footwear collection tied to the release of the Prime Video docuseries Allen Iv3rson, which explores the Hall of
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Sees 63% Pay Rise Despite Request for Reduction Amid Cybersecurity Concerns
Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, received a $79.1 million compensation package for the past fiscal year, marking a 63% increase from the previous year, despite his personal request for a reduction
Indian Man Wins Case Against Theater Chain Over Lengthy Pre-Movie Commercials
A 31-year-old lawyer from Bangalore, Abhishek M R, has won a legal case against India's largest movie theater chain, PVR INOX, after claiming that excessive advertisements before a movie caused
WhatsApp to Introduce New Ad Features Without Affecting Private Chats
WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is set to roll out three new advertising features globally, aiming to generate more revenue while keeping users’ private conversations untouched. The company emphasized that ads
Coca-Cola Faces Criticism Over Water Shortages in Drought-Stricken Chiapas
Coca-Cola is under scrutiny for its excessive water consumption in Chiapas, Mexico, where severe drought has left many residents struggling to access clean drinking water. The bottling plant in the
Perplexity Tables $34.5bn Offer for Google’s Chrome Browser
Artificial intelligence start-up Perplexity has put forward a $34.5bn (£25.6bn) bid to acquire Google's Chrome, in what would be one of the most unexpected moves in the tech industry this
Microsoft’s Xbox Handheld Console Expected to Launch in 2026
Recent revelations suggest that Microsoft is gearing up to enter the handheld gaming market with the launch of its Xbox handheld console, slated for release in 2026. Initial plans for
Lamborghini Rules Out More Modernized Classics, Vintage Recreations
If you had your heart set on Lamborghini letting loose and producing a follow-up to the modern, Aventador-based Countach, then you probably won’t like this news. Speaking to Motor1.com at
KFC is Leaving Kentucky
KFC, the fast-food giant once known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is relocating its corporate headquarters from its home state of Kentucky to Texas. Parent company Yum Brands announced on Tuesday
YouTube Enforces Stricter Rules on Gambling Content
YouTube has announced a crackdown on content promoting unapproved gambling websites as online betting continues to expand in the United States. The platform revealed on Tuesday that it will now
Apple to Invest $100bn After Pressure from Trump
Apple Inc. has announced plans to inject an additional $100 billion into its U.S. operations, responding to mounting pressure from President Donald Trump to shift more of its production stateside.
CNN Chief Mark Thompson Announces Major Overhaul, Including Job Cuts
Mark Thompson, the CEO of CNN, has announced significant changes to the news network, including the elimination of 100 jobs. Appointed last year to modernize CNN, Thompson detailed his plans
Hertz is Selling 20,000 Electric Vehicles to Buy Gasoline Cars Instead
In a strategic move, Hertz, a company that had been significantly expanding its electric vehicle (EV) fleet, has decided to sell around 20,000 electric cars, constituting a third of its
