Instagram Introduces TikTok-Inspired Features Amid Rival’s Uncertainty
Instagram is unveiling a series of updates seemingly designed to draw in TikTok users as uncertainty looms over the future of the popular short-video app. The changes, announced by Instagram
Dangote Refinery Turns to Angola for Shipping as Nigerian Fleet Falls Short
Nigeria’s maritime sector has suffered a significant setback as the Dangote Refinery opts for Angola-based vessels to handle the shipment of its crude oil and refined products, citing a lack
Is WhatsApp About to Leave Nigeria? FG Agency Responds
The Federal Government has dismissed rumours that WhatsApp is considering halting its services in Nigeria, calling the reports a tactic by the company to sway public opinion amidst a legal
TikTok Investigating Claims of Aggressive Work Culture
As a direct fallout of an executive of popular social media platform, TikTok allegedly saying that he did not believe employees should get maternity leave, the company is currently investigating
NDLEA Arraigns Alleged Drug Kingpin, Three Mexicans, Six Others Over ₦480bn Methamphetamine Operation
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arraigned an alleged drug kingpin, three Mexican nationals and six other Nigerians before a Federal High Court in Lagos over their alleged
Daily Mail Publisher Strikes £500m Deal to Acquire Daily Telegraph
The publisher of the Daily Mail has reached an agreement to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph for £500m, marking a major shift in the UK media landscape. Daily Mail
BrewDog Enters Administration as Tilray Buys Assets in £33m Deal
Hundreds of workers have lost their jobs and dozens of pubs have shut their doors after Scottish craft beer maker BrewDog entered administration. US-based beverages and medical cannabis group Tilray
Roblox Has a Stunning 70 Million Users, but it Still Has to Prove Itself to Wall Street
Roblox, the virtual gaming platform, is poised to present its first-quarter earnings report, aiming to convince Wall Street of its continued growth potential despite recent setbacks. With a staggering 70
Scarlett Johansson Takes Legal Action Against OpenAI Over ChatGPT Voice
Actor Scarlett Johansson has expressed shock and anger over the use of a synthetic voice in ChatGPT, released by OpenAI, which she claims closely resembles her own. In a statement
UPS Faces Heat for Delay in Equipping Delivery Vans with Air Conditioning
UPS has yet to fulfil its promise of air-conditioned delivery vans, a pledge made in last year's contract with the Teamsters union. This delay persists despite rising temperatures and increasing
Two killed as Nio electric car falls from third floor office in Shanghai
Chinese electric carmaker Nio has confirmed the death of two people who died after one of its vehicles fell from the third floor of its headquarters in Shanghai. Those who
Volkswagen Reboots its Groovy 60s-Era VW Bus – This Time it’s Faster, Roomier and Electric
It appears that there is a growing demand for car seats in the United States. In response, Volkswagen introduced the ID. Buzz, an electric van with a retro design, last
Kanye West No Longer a Billionaire – Forbes
American business magazine, Forbes has disclosed that American rapper, Kanye West is no longer a billionaire after German multinational corporation, Adidas cut ties with him. This was announced in an
SEC Seeks Sanctions Against Elon Musk Over Missed Testimony in Twitter Takeover Probe
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking sanctions against Elon Musk after he failed to appear for scheduled testimony related to its investigation into his $44 billion acquisition
Empty Tables, Rising Costs: How France’s Classic Bistros Are Quietly Fading Away
Just before lunchtime in Angers, western France, restaurateur Mickael Moureaud scans the dining room of L’Ange Vin with a familiar knot in his stomach. By now, the tables should be
Fueled by AI, Nvidia Joins the $1 Trillion Club
Nvidia (NVDA) has joined the elite group of companies with a market capitalization of $1 trillion, thanks to the surging demand for its AI chips. Only eight other companies worldwide
Italy Approves €13.5bn Plan for World’s Longest Suspension Bridge to Sicily
Italy has officially greenlit an ambitious €13.5 billion project to construct the world’s longest suspension bridge, linking the island of Sicily with Calabria on the Italian mainland. The approval marks
Red Dead Redemption Set for Release on PS5, Xbox Series and Switch 2, With Mobile Version Backed by Netflix
Rockstar Games’ Western blockbuster Red Dead Redemption appears to be heading to a new generation of consoles, after fresh ratings surfaced from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) for the
Luxury Stocks Plunge as Gucci Sales Decline Sparks Concerns
Luxury stocks across Europe recently experienced a sharp decline following a profit warning from Kering, the parent company of Gucci, signalling a notable slowdown in demand for high-end goods, particularly
Samsung Gets $6.4 Billion Grant to Ramp Up Chip Production in Texas
In a significant move aimed at fortifying the U.S. semiconductor industry, the Biden administration announced plans to allocate up to $6.4 billion in grants to South Korea's Samsung Electronics. The
