‘Inside Out 2’ Breaks Records as First 2024 Film to Surpass $1 Billion Globally
"Inside Out 2" has become the fastest animated film ever to reach the $1 billion mark worldwide, achieving this milestone just 19 days after its release. The film's success has
CBN Restricts Mobile Banking Apps To One Device, Introduces New Instant Payment Rules
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new regulations governing instant payment services in the country, including a rule that limits mobile banking applications to a single device per
TikTok’s Parent Company Nearing Deal to Secure U.S. Operations, Board Member Reveals
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is reportedly making significant progress in negotiations to prevent the popular app from being banned in the United States. Bill Ford, CEO of General
Google Commits $15bn to Build World-Class AI Data Hub in India
Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc., has announced plans to invest $15 billion in constructing a new artificial intelligence (AI) data hub in Visakhapatnam, a port city in Andhra Pradesh, southern
Meta Redirects Part of Metaverse Budget Toward AI-Powered Smart Glasses
Meta is scaling back a portion of its metaverse spending to increase investment in artificial intelligence glasses and wearables, the company has confirmed. The move comes as the tech giant
Who Wins When Nigeria’s Richest Man Takes on the ‘Oil Mafia’?
The commissioning of Aliko Dangote’s $20 billion (£15.5 billion) oil refinery, a state-of-the-art facility poised to revolutionise Nigeria’s downstream oil sector, stands as one of the nation’s most significant business
Ayra Starr Joins Infinix as the New Face of HOT Series Smartphones
Infinix, a tech brand known for its youthful appeal and cutting-edge devices, has named rising African music sensation Ayra Starr as the ambassador for its HOT Series. The partnership, announced
Apple’s iPhone 14 Plans Just Hit a Huge China Problem
A violent workers’ revolt at the world’s largest iPhone factory this week in central China is further scrambling Apple’s strained supply and highlighting how the country’s stringent zero-Covid policy is
Netflix Password Crackdown Boosts New Subscribers to Highest Level Since Covid Began
Netflix's crackdown on password sharing in the United States is yielding positive results, as early data suggests a significant increase in new subscriber sign-ups compared to the early days of
Why GTA 5 Remains a Global Gaming Phenomenon Over a Decade Later
More than a decade since its original release, Grand Theft Auto V continues to dominate global sales charts, defying the typical lifecycle of most video games. First launched in 2013
Microsoft Considered Shutting Down Xbox Before Major Studio Acquisitions
Microsoft's gaming division faced a pivotal moment in 2021 when CEO Satya Nadella weighed the possibility of shutting down Xbox. Instead, Nadella made a high-stakes decision to double down on
Tems, Oshoala, Ayra Starr on Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Seven Nigerians have been named among Forbes’s 30 Under 30 newest self-made young African innovators. Forbes is an American business magazine owned by Integrated Whale Media Investments and the Forbes
Bob Iger Made $31.6 Million as Disney’s CEO Last Year
Bob Iger, the Chief Executive Officer of Disney, saw a substantial increase in his compensation, totalling $31.6 million for the year 2023, marking a significant boost from his earnings in
Nike SB PS8 Debuts in Classic Black-and-Gum Design for Fall 2025
Nike is set to release a new colourway of its SB PS8 model, drawing on a timeless black-and-gum aesthetic that has long been popular in skate culture. The SB PS8
Meta Challenges Ofcom In UK High Court Over Online Safety Fees
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has launched a legal challenge against UK media regulator Ofcom over fees and possible penalties introduced under the country’s Online Safety Act.
Charles Barkley Criticizes NBA for Opting for Amazon Over TNT: “It Just Sucks”
"Inside the NBA" host Charles Barkley has voiced strong disapproval of the NBA's decision to reject a matching offer from TNT's parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), in favor of
Trump Says Banning TikTok Won’t Make Americans Safer from China. He May Have a Point
In a surprising shift, former President Donald Trump has downplayed the national security concerns surrounding TikTok, a stance that contradicts his earlier efforts to ban the app over fears of
Amazon to Invest Up to $4 Billion in Anthropic, a Rival to ChatGPT Developer OpenAI
Amazon, the global e-commerce powerhouse, has announced its intention to invest a substantial sum, up to $4 billion, in the artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic. This strategic move also entails
Text Scammers Make Tens of Thousands a Month – and Spend it on Designer Shoes and Bags
The boxes are stacked neatly, row after row: Gucci heels in bright reds, handbags in supple leather, designer labels peeking from every corner. It looks like the back room of
Layoffs Surge in Tech: More Than 100,000 Jobs Cut in 2025 so Far
The global tech sector has seen more than 100,000 job losses in 2025, as major firms slash headcounts while redirecting resources toward artificial intelligence and other strategic shifts. Intel has
