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
Cash App Founder Bob Lee’s Death: Tech Worker Arrested in Fatal Stabbing
Police have arrested a self-described tech entrepreneur over the fatal stabbing in San Francisco of Cash App founder Bob Lee. As reported on BBC, the suspect is 38-year-old Nima Momeni
Taylor Swift’s Empire: How a Pop Star Turned Music Into a Global Business Machine
Taylor Swift’s influence stretches far beyond the music charts - she has built an economic powerhouse that now spans film, tourism, merchandising, and streaming. What began as a career in
Rite Aid Sells Pharmacy Assets of Over 1,000 Stores to Competitors Amid Bankruptcy Struggles
Rite Aid has announced the sale of pharmacy assets from more than 1,000 of its stores to major rivals, including CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Kroger, and Albertsons, as part of its
Celsius Founder Sentenced to 12 Years for Defrauding Crypto Investors
Alexander Mashinsky, founder and former CEO of collapsed crypto lending platform Celsius Network, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for defrauding customers out of billions by misrepresenting
From Grand Theft Auto Glory to Game Studio Turmoil: Leslie Benzies Faces Fallout After MindsEye Collapse
Leslie Benzies, the celebrated producer behind Grand Theft Auto V, is facing mounting criticism after the disastrous launch of his new studio’s debut game, MindsEye. Three weeks after its release
US Imposes Trade Restrictions on Dozens of Chinese Companies Over 2023 Spy Balloon Incident
In a move escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington, the Biden administration has placed trade restrictions on 37 Chinese entities, including some allegedly linked to the suspected spy balloon incident
Amgen to Cut 450 Jobs in Second Round of Layoffs This Year
Amgen Inc (AMGN.O) said on Thursday it would cut 450 jobs, or less than 2% of its workforce, making it the company's second round of layoffs this year amid intensifying
Former Facebook Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing $4 Million from Company
An ex-employee of Facebook, now Meta, has entered a guilty plea after being accused of stealing over $4 million from the social media giant. Barbara Furlow-Smiles, formerly the lead strategist
DNA-Testing Site 23andMe Fights for Survival
Three years after reaching unprecedented heights with a market valuation surpassing Apple’s, DNA-testing firm 23andMe now finds itself in a struggle to survive. Once celebrated for its innovation in consumer
110,000 Nigerian Students to Get Credit Alert This Week – NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that 110,000 successful applicants under its student loan scheme will begin receiving credit alerts next week, following the official launch by President
Ice Cube Secures $10 Million Deal as BIG3 League Sells First Franchise Team
Ice Cube's BIG3 League has entered into a groundbreaking $10 million deal as it embarks on a significant transition, establishing geographical ties to its teams for the first time since
Manchester United Sets Up Shop at Davos With Luxury Lounge in Swiss Alps
Manchester United set out a dazzling Davos shop front this week, but insisted its lounge was to entertain clients and partners rather than to attract buyers for the English soccer
Are Flip Phones Making a Comeback? Old Technology Piques the Interest of Gen Z
What goes around, comes around. Popularized in the late '90s and early '00s, clamshell "flip phones" were trendy for their compact design – a fraction of the size of chunky
Sanex Shower Gel Advert Banned Over Concerns of Racial Stereotyping
A television advert for Sanex shower gel has been pulled from broadcast after the UK’s advertising watchdog ruled it reinforced harmful racial stereotypes. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) found that
Google Unveils Gemini, Its Cutting-Edge AI Model, in Bid to Rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT Dominance
In a strategic move to compete in the dynamic field of generative artificial intelligence, Google has launched Gemini, touted as its most advanced AI model to date. The tech giant
Porsche Unveils Record-Breaking Taycan Turbo GT: A New Benchmark in Electric Performance
Porsche has unveiled its latest marvel, the Taycan Turbo GT, heralded as one of the fastest production cars ever created. The electric powerhouse, boasting a staggering 1,093 horsepower, is set
Boohoo Weighs Break-Up as Sales Plunge Amid Stiff Competition and Changing Consumer Trends
Online fashion retailer Boohoo is considering a significant overhaul that could lead to the break-up of the company, as it struggles to regain its footing in an increasingly competitive market.
‘GTA 6’ Now Finally Has a Release Year
Take-Two just had an earnings report out, and there is one particular section that appears to be quite attention-grabbing. Looking ahead to the future, Take-Two says that Fiscal 2025 is
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
